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    99 coachmen santara ford chassis no turnsignals or flashers

    Been a while since I have been here.  Home has been in the pole barn for the last 2 years.  Took it out to clean and wash and the turn signals nor flashers work.  Not a mice issue as I checked all wiring and no mice damage.(keep plenty of mouse traps and poisen in the barn!)  The odd thing the...
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    Winterizing; Gee that was easy!

    i just use the antifreeze for the p traps.  I have blown out the lines and do not refill with antifreeze.  i am in Wisconsin (in a non heated polebarn) and have never had a problem.  Just remember to do your outside shower!
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    Onan 5500 start problem

    try the ground strap on the frame.  every other year i have to remove the bolt ane sandpaper the connection.  then no hammer sound just starting sounds!
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    air bag pressure

    i keep 75 lbs in mine.
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    VA Disabilities

    I am sorry for your illness... but it is a stretch to say that this is service connected from 40 some years ago.  I am not judgeing you but this is what is wrong with our country now.  How can I get free money from someone else.  It could be your life style that lead to these things.  Sorry to...
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    Ceiling-water stains

    The people at sky harbor turned me onto a solution that works wonders.  i had some roof leaks that left the rust colored stains.  I used their solution and it works wonders.  the solution is  1/2 bleach, 1/4 white viniger,1/4 water.  put in a spray bottle and spry the area and then dab with a...
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    Hook up to power while in storage

    mine sits in a cement floored poll barn that is unheated but has lots of electricity!  It stays plugged in all year when not in use on the road.  Have done that for 4 years now and no adverse effects whatever.  m35 coachmen class a
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    Determining if gas cap is vented or not on 2011 Fleetwood Terra ts

    Then you have a problem whti another part of you system.  If you were to have an emission test done they would check your gas cap for leaks under a vacume.  Now I know that motor homes do not have to go through this but as a dealership we test caps all the time.  A modern day system is totally...
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    Determining if gas cap is vented or not on 2011 Fleetwood Terra ts

    All gas caps since the late 70's are non vented.  your fuel system is a sealed loop with a carbon canister.
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    Traveling with the 120v on

    We always have the generator on when traveling.  The kids watch movies, play games and we keep cool with the air on.  Never had any problems nor do I expect any
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    Diesel or gas?

    Ah yes the age old question.  Depends upon your use.  Gas if not used allot every year and no towing loads through very mountainous terrain.  Less maint. and lower cost to repair.  Diesel if lots of use and mountains.  I have a 35 footer and go to Canada twice a year and pull a 20 foot starcraft...
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    Suggestions for motorhome garage

    build as big as you can on your land.  my pole barn is 75' by 150' with cement floors and 20' high ceilings.  it is barely big enough for all the different toys and cars.  it started out that way but as a bigger boat came in then jet skis, and 4 wheelers with trailer, vette mustang gt convert...
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    Winterizing and Batteries

    I store my mh idoors but still freezes.  no heat in a cement floored steel walled pole barn.  I just keep the shore power connected and have never had a problem.
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    Re: Camping World trying to sell me RV with 7yr old tires

    i will probably get blasted here but...  A very good friend of mine owns a large tire dealership here and he says it all depends upon how you use and maintain your tires.  In my case the coach is stored indoors away from the sun and dry rot of the weather,  I always have him check tire pressure...
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    I guess I was just cheap!!

    Yes iI used an impact wrench to get the nuts busted loose.  Otherwise it would have been a bear.  But oh so smooth ride now.
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