Recent content by mistere

Have you had the existing battery load tested?  Generally OEM batteries are high quality, usually lasting a lot more than five years.

It mostly depends on where you are coming from.  NYC does not allow commercial vehicles on Parkways, I don't know if the Rv would be considered commercial. NY parkways also ban towing, don't know if that would include the toad. The easiest access is via the Belt Parkway. If your allowed on it...

If the throw rod from the brake pedal to the master cylinder is too long it can cause the problem you describe.  Maybe when you changed everything you didn't notice the tight fit.  What happens is the master cyl does not fully return and prevents complete return of the pressurized brake fluid. 

Before you spend one penny give the chassis a thorough inspection.  If anything looks questionable tap it with a hammer.  Safety glasses are a must, a face shield would be a good idea also.

I'd start by disconnecting, inspecting and cleaning all battery connections.  This includes at the starter and any power distribution point.  You can also check the voltage at the battery while cranking the engine, if it's high than indicated on the dash gauge you have a voltage drop, probably...

I'd return it to the dealer.  If there is no concrete movement toward resolution of the problem in three days pursue cancellation of the sale.  There's no reason you should have to put up with a run around.

Any chance the brake lights are on?

Use a pry bar to push it up while someone activates the raise function.

Harry Potter is in both parks.  Be prepared for enormous crowds, and high temps.  My daughter said we didn't miss anything not going to Island of Adventure. 

I went on a camping trip from NYC to Maryland, with a single axle trailer.  Paid more than $70 in tolls, and that was before the latest round of toll increases.  I moved and will avoid toll roads as much as possible, using them just encourages the "authorities" to put in more tolls and keep...

Have you inspected the failed lines and chassis?  If they are seriously rotted you may have a vehicle that sat unused for a couple of years or a flood vehicle.

That had happened on the boom of my crane.  Fortunately I was able to leave it till the nest was no longer needed.  I also had a Robins nest outside my back door in the Forsythia Bush, got some good pictures of the chicks being fed.

The Florida procedure is to physically view the vehicle and check the vin tag. I would not recommend putting the plates on another vehicle without proper registration, that could lead to the vehicle being impounded.  Can you get a temp plate for vehicle transport?

The manufacturer advises backward towing to prevent damage to the drivetrain.  Probably intended for a disabled vehicle and short tow distance.  As far as securing the steering wheel, I always used a v-belt (fan belt) looped onto the steering wheel, brought through the opened drivers door and...

Does the starter engage and turn the engine?  What engine do you have?