Recent content by Ojisan

In regards to your synthetic oil useage ,IMO I would make sure that  the unit is well broke in before I hit the synthetic trail.  I was told that  the engine must be broke in prior to going the synthetic route.  20 Hrs may be the "broke in" time required.  I would check with a Honda dealer for...

Last year also purchased the 300is.  Just before the record snow Fall in the mountains of Arizona I sent it up with my son who says at my Cabin in Forest Lakes AZ.  The snow continued to fall and the "Genny" kept running, fuel economy was excellent .  He didn't load it down with a lot but kept...

From what I am hearing 60K on the Chassis and 15K on the re manufactured engine.   Had never thought of a warranty on the mfg engine and that is a darn good question to ask the owner, hopefully he had it done by someone who offered a warranty. The chase is on tally Ho!! Tim

Gary, Sorry for delay in answering your question.  What I have learned is that it is a 5.9 L 12 230Hp with the 6 speed Allison transmission, fly in the ointment I learned is that it is a "re manufactured engine"  A lot more details needed to be know to make an informed decision. Investigation...

Many thanks to all who replied, Thanks for the advice and  it starts me thinking in the right  direction.  Information on this forum is like finding gold, the experience that people share on issues like this is priceless. I have driven automobiles that were so under powered it was pathetic...

Greeting all, Still chasing the dream and have question in regards to the performance/HP factor.  My uncle said there is no substitute for HP, always get the biggest you can get. The unit I am interested in is an older  31' 93 Monaco dynesty with a 5.9 turbo charged Cummings, now all the...

Ojisan here, As an Arizona resident with over 30 years of Law enforcement t experience I have learned that over the years DUI (Driving under the Influence of Alcohol/drugs)will put a world of hurt on your R.V.driving.  The Issue here is the motorhome and how law enforcement view the fact that...

Thanks for the reply I tried checking with the National Parks website but didn't find what I was looking for.  Seems the guy selling the motor home was trying to blow smoke up someone skirt.  Thanks for the reply

Greetings to all !  Sorry to be a PIA but have tried to find the answer to a question in the forum and was overwhelmed with the amount of information available ,so I guess the next best thing to do is simply ask. I was looking at an ad for a motorhome locally and one seller was touting the...

Hello to all Greetings to all from Sunny Arizona, My name is Tim and have been reading a lot of the information on the forum to become educated and informed into the RV lifestyles.  I am bout to get retired again...........this time for good.  This is the most informative and friendly forum I...