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    Bodywork shine - Red Max Pro 3 no longer avail - ZEP is same product :-)

    I posted in Oct of 2013 That I ZEPed my 1996 Allegro about a year and a half ago it now has been 3 and a half years I have fiberglass end caps and sides my doors are aluminum and painted I applied ZEP to all areas and have done a light touch up coat to caps and the basement doors. The sides...
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    Samson Tire Information

    I have a 1996 Allegro 28m I purchased 6 Samsons a little over a year ago 235 70 19.5 they are a g load rating my coach weight  is about 14000 lbs. I have put around 5000 miles on the coach and the ride is fine I run 75 psi in front and 80 in rear handles great. I'm very pleased with the tires...
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    Registration Renewal...Gasp!

    don't you just love Harry Reed
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    Age to start driving the RV

    Well I think the earlier post explained that a higher class license would be requires but he would need to be on your insurance if any thing happened it would be all on you. It has been in my own personal experience don't let then grow up to soon I have grand kids his age and they all drive my...
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    Urgent need advice on a 1990 Fleetwood Southwind

    Charchlo I would put the money in a escrow account and when the title comes in the money came be transferred to him your bank can assist with the details they do that with cars all the time. He did not transfer into his name because there was a transfer fees involved. The second gas tank...
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    Urgent need advice on a 1990 Fleetwood Southwind

    If possible check the holding tanks they can freeze and crack also the pipes that can be a nightmare. The frig is it working on gas and elect the frig is a major expense . I just put tires on my coach they are 225 70 19.5 six of the were $1320 they are Samsons  they are working out fine for me (...
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    Battery drain

    I would check all your batteries for the proper water level (distilled water ) if applicable, but definitely charge all batteries to full charge. You  may have a carbonmonoxide or smoke alarm that could be causing the drain. The previous owner could possible be a source for some information it...
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    HI THERE!

    Welcome to the forum sounds like a good trade. Be sure to check the DOT dates on your tires, the library section at the top of the page has a million answers to any questions you might have. best of luck on your travels    Keep them shining 
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    Drained water,how safe am I?

    I agree with Renet I winterize by draining my main water tank and hot water tank, blow air thru all my lines opening up all hot and cold and suck the pink stuff into the pump just a little to protect the pump put pink in drains and towlet. I use the coach in the winter some and it only take 30...
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    Rethinking running the generator every 30 days

    I run my generator every month and recently I believe I got some trash in my carb in my generator. it would surge from time to time I sprayed b12 in the crab did not seem to help. So I put b12 in the gas tank and run it for several hours and all cleared up it will also clean the main engine...
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    Storing RV for part timers

    I live in Texas just south of DFW yes you will need to winterize. You mentioned you would be covered on three sides when the temp gets below freezing you had better winterize. Winterizing is not difficult drain your main water tank your hot water heater blow out your water lines and put the pink...
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    new to rv

    Why are you limiting your self to no more than 24 feet ? I recommend reading the library section on the forum completely there is a world of information that will help you with making any decisions. Read lost of posts and consider asking many more questions. like will you tow a car etc. Welcome...
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    New Member

    Welcome to the forum sound like you have done your home work best of luck on your quest have a great day. Keep the shining
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    FIRST LOOK

    Go to the library and read all the sections at your own speed you will be greatly impressed with what you have learned. Don't be in a hurry you will not have to deal with any salesman good or bad. Look at all the rving videos on you tube your mind will be the better for it and well as your...
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    Nwe Member

    Get on the internet look up rving 101 there many videos that will answer your questions. Read all your can on this site regarding size, tires, heating, hookups etc. There is a vast amount of knowledge on this site, best of luck on your search for a used motorhome. One tip bit of advice if you go...
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