Peter
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Jimmie,
I did Vonore to Fredonia in one leg last July, but that was a really long day. Parked in Aldi’s parking lot for the night then headed to Brockport next morning. I’ve tried several campgrounds over the years in OH on 71 and they all sucked. So I try to find someplace like Walmart, Sam’s, Cracker Barrel, etc. There’s not much on 90 either between the 271 split and the PA line either unless you want to roll the dice and stay at a truck stop. Jon doesn’t do that because the lot lizards worry him.:)
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Harley,
we had no RVing background and bought a 14 year old Marathon with 150k miles four years ago. It has been a great experience with no big surprises.
If you are just a little bit hands on, it will be very manageable. The systems are not that different from what you find in a larger diesel boat with the exception of the air system.
We were looking for a ’99/’00 coach because of the lack of engine emission controls, the riveted vs glued shell and the simple Techlink interior control.
Gerald
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Yes, that is what I posted above and I cannot think of any alternative to Davy replacing all of them because any one can begin having issues at this point due to their presumed age.
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Sounds like a nightmare about to happen !!!!!!
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I would take anything with some little life but I found a path to get new batteries I think. Now just need some tires if any of those are up for grabs.
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Thank you Jon. I will check it out.
BTW, that price is far from staggering. Check out the price of the Thomas model…3X as much!
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Reese,
I heard from MOT today and the coach is sold.
We are still looking for our Prevost.
Thanks for your help.
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We’ve had two previous Marathon that had been changed to run Mobil Delvac 1300, 15W40 motor oil in the transmission.
We have been told, the change to motor oil serves several purposes, although not recommended by Allison
1.) Helps in smoother shifting, less “snap/slam/jerking
2.) Allows owner to carry single fluid for coach drivetrain.Bill Jensen, now retired from Prevost, told us once a coach has run motor oil thru the transmission, you can’t go back to Dexron, or Trans Synd for that matter
Our current coach had a catastrophic transmission failure before we bought it last summer, and in the new transmission we verified it had Tran Synd synthetic in it not motor oil. Made sure it was tagged, and took off awarding tag pertaining to Mobil Delvac
During a routine transmission service, in 2003″with our 2002 Marathon XLII, a tech, yes at Prevost, didn’t pay attention to sticker warning about Mobil Delvac. He put in Dexron III at the time. Shifting on test drive was so abrupt, upon return to the shop, pulled dipstick to see red on it. We saw red, too in another way. Delaying our evening departure, Prevost had to drain
out of Dexron, change filters yet again, and re-introduced Mobil Delvac. Upon returning to the service center 3″months later, and 2500 miles, they drained it again. -
You are right on Jon maybe I can just take my bus
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If I come back in a second life….I want to be that dog in your house.
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Bob. check your email…
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You wish Jon. The photo I have is real, plus there were witnesses. Whatever your smoking, you need to stop.
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Never broken any tax law and don’t plan to start now. We are considering full timing or nearly. Have done a lot of research just wanted some of your opinions.
One of the only reasons to maintain CO DL is for resident hunting license.
we have considered buying a lot at a resort , we have spent time at Polson and love Flathead Lake and the area.
Oh, I suppose I am just looking at all options, as we approach retirement.
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Happy to Talk with any PC member about Alaska. It was amazing and I can’t recommend it enough. We were concerned about taking the bus but everything was fine and it was the best part of our 14.5 month 49 state adventure. Lauren and I will for sure be going back.
Bill
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If that pic is of the vanner in house battery bay they are for the back up computer batteries, just in case the mains go down for crestron and so fourth
If that vanner is for house batteries replace it with the 100 amp one and the two small batteries