jacwjames

figure out if “the juice is worth the squeeze “  >>  That pretty much sums up every thing I buy.  I seldom do impulse buys and when possible shop the internet for things I need. 

My wife on the other hand is pretty much opposite,  She buys on a whim a lot.  For some reason she has been buying Foo Dogs>> Chinese Lion dog statues.  Doesn't make sense to me unless they somehow retain value and she can use them as her retirement plan🤑

All good info on the TSD & Mudflap cards.  I found the Maverick stations to be the best option out west and usually good access, good to know I might be able to save $$$ using the cards. 

I have been looking at the territory that the two cards cover.  I go to northern Wisconsin on a regular basis and there aren't any Mudflap station but TSD does have some in the town I'm from and the prices is good.  

I just have to now convince my wife to at least keep these options open.  I'll try and load both apps on her phone and show her how to use them.  She even has to the ability to use my phone number on her phone while she's using them so I don't have to worry about getting her access etc.  Also took a leep of faith and am getting her a Sam's Club CC under my name tied to my account.  I've got a high credit limit which might help in an emergency.  Just hope she doesn't go crazy and buy a Foo Dog

Thanks Bill

Yours is probably a better long term solution and looks a lot better.

But mine solved my problem for the short term and was relatively easy.  The area I repaired was in the wet bay, so I would have had to contend with the dump valves and the rest of the plumbing.  I'll have to keep an eye on it for sure

I'll let smarter minds then mine answer that one. 

Not saying it can't be done but I'm not giving advise out of my wheel house. 

I think your current inverter has two outputs going to you main panels.

The Freedom only has one output based on the spec sheet I looked at.

That's my next job is to figure out what is involved with each card.  I've read that with MudFlap you have to go into the store to show the code, which texted to you phone.  Besides having the card with TSD are there any other requirements. 

I do like the map that pops on Mudflap, gives a good view of access which is important when pulling toad.  When I look for diesel ahead of time I'll pull up google earth on my laptop to get an idea of access etc.  Most of the time that's good enough. 

The Sam's club nearest us ~25 miles away has good access and I usually fill up there on my way back home.  That way the tank is full waiting on the next trip.  But I've been to some Sam's clubs that has very poor access to the point I decided to pass trying to get fuel. 

I showed my wife the 3 different apps, she was not thrilled.  She is use to finding low prices on GasBuddy so at least I know she might do OK going that route.   But always to have options. 

So I decided to set up both the Mud Flap and TSD accounts. 

First glance both have benefits.   I can use a CC or bank debit for the Mudflap but have to use a debit for the TSD.  Not thrilled about that but it is what it is. 

I downloaded both apps to my phone to see the coverage in the Knoxville.  Once set up navigating each app was easy.   They both have about the same number of stations listed but most are not the same.   Prices seem to be similar, and compared to Gas Buddy maybe a little cheaper but not sure what the fees apply when using either Mud Flap or TSD.   Having options on multiple stations helps.

BUT my wife ain't thrilled about using either.  Going to have to convince her of the benefit.  But I am going to get her a Sam's CC to take advantage of the 5% fuel rebate. 

Wow,

Wonder what caused all the fuses to fail, that's more then I've had total in the 15 years I've owned the coach other then a self inflicted issue I caused myself.

FWIW, When I bought my coach in 2008 the radio didn't work, CD did.   Replaced with the same radio but it only lasted ~3 years.  Replaced with a newer version, it failed after ~4 years.  Now on my 3rd one ~7 years, did go back with the same brand because it had the connection for the remote pod in the bedroom which I really like. 

Are you soaking using WD40

I used PB Blaster and didn't have any problems, I soaked for 2 days and got all of the studs out.

There are other concoctions that people use also

Multizone is how the AC's are wired with an AC usually representing one zone.  I have two AC so 2 zones, in my case the bedroom is zone 1 and the LR is zone 2.  My furnace shows up under Zone 2.  

What is wrong with you shades?   Mine are made by Colorado

When both of ours quit working we found a blown fuse.

The the passenger side would not work.  Took it down and found the small motor failed.  I actually think my wife put something on the passenger side console where the switch was and it was pressing the shade switch.  When I took the shade apart the motor got so hot that it melted the plastic end. 

I ended up replacing the small motor, found on on Amazon that would work, slightly smaller but has the same mounting and speed. 

12 hours ago, John C said:

I believe it is a filler, of course I won't know until I open it.

The box is over 4" in height, so I will have to cut it for the door to move all the way in.

The only thing is I just installed vinyl floor on it, will have to remove it, cut it and put it back.

 

 

Can you look in the cabinet next to it and see if there are any wires or pipe going to that corner and out. 

I don't recognize that form of fault code, how did you recover the code? 

I'm use to an SPN  FMI type code, which I can take and find info from the Cummins Quickserve website.  It will explain the fault code and then provide detailed info on how to troubleshoot and repair. 

There was a recent post that showed good prices from Walmart but not sure if it was a heat pump. 

I replaced both both my units in 2021, both two from PPL for $2700 including tax and shipping.  I just checked and most of the models are out of stock.  It would cost ~$4K at current prices.

Good luck

56 minutes ago, dennis.mcdonaugh said:

Yes. I am installed them when I replaced both my 20+ year old units. I still have a used set in case I need to replace one. 

When I replaced my cups and gaskets the old cups were really brittle.  I bought new cups "just in case" glad I did, I threw the old cups away. 

Can you see if there is any wiring etc run in that box or is it just a filler piece??  Could it be cut down a little??  Possibly removed and replaced with a wood covering and stained to match the door. 

Tractor supply has a large assortment of bolts with a lot sold by the lb for good prices

I needed two small 5/16 bolt, that they sell by the pound.  bought some other stuff and when I checked out the clerk tried to weigh the two small bolts, not enough weight so it registered $0.  👍

Back in 2015 my computer was hacked, ransom ware.  Called the bank VP at 11PM and she came into the office and isolated all my accounts.   From then I've been real cautious about the accounts.  

Not saying that someone couldn't access the other accounts but the bank VP>now the President has assured me that the individual accounts are safe  BUT  you never know. 

I've got automatic payment on a bunch of different things>>> electric, phones, internet.......   One more but with a different account won't hurt. 

But I have been thinking about opening another high yield account with a different back that offers better terms.

I need to go to my bank and see if I can create a different account.  If not may have to just associate with my CC and take the 1.9% hit  >>>>  but I'd still get a 1% rebate on general merchandise , not as good as 5% but better then nothing.  

And I know that both my CC's have good fraudulent claims polices, never had a problem getting a charge removed and my Sam's card will call and confirm a charge if it looks suspicious. 

23 hours ago, Jdw12345 said:

Isn’t there a kit you can purchase with a gasket and drain cups to use the original drain line to the ground?

To work correctly there as to be drain tubing run from the inside down through the walls. 

My guess is that on certain models Monaco did install the drains but may not have used the AC's with the drain cups. 

If you do have the tubing installed you can install the drain cups.  The kit includes a gasket, the cups, cross over tubing, a T, and the hose clamps.  Not hard to install but to do it correctly you have to disconnect the wiring.  You could take a chance and cut the gasket and then glue it back together. 

~5 years ago did both of mine, then when I replaced the AC's I used the cups again. 

5 minutes ago, Ivylog said:

I wish it was, but you ASSUME incorrectly… you do not get the 5% Sam’s discount as it’s billed as merchandise, not fuel.  Probably 80% of the time I find GassBuddy with  Sam’s card the cheapest (usually at a Sam’s) and TSD or Mud the other 20%.

When I travel and need to stop for fuel I'll look at my route ahead of time and use GasBuddy to find the lowest fuel price.  I agree that this is probably the best option.   Gasbuddy map is nationwide and pretty dependable.

BUT I'm looking at setting something for my wife, who doesn't have the discipline that I do. 

Either way I'll have to track the charges and try and catch discrepancies in either the CC or Debit card.   I know that I can set up alerts on the debit card for purchases over a certain amount. 

That is why I avoided TSD is they want access to bank account which in today's cyber world isn't appealing to me. 

With Mudflap I can use a CC which has always addressed any issues I had in the past regarding bogus charges.  

Debit accounts aren't as forgiving>>>> but with a 1.9% difference on several thousand in fuel cost could persuade me to change. 

Glad you got it fixed with a reasonably small amount of $$$.  

They've changed the quickserve website quite bit from when I first started using ~13 years ago.  Still have trouble finding things but it is a good resource. 

Not a bad idea. 

I'm just looking at Mudflap now and it says with Mudflap that you and use any credit card to pay, so if I'd put in Sam's card I assume I'd get the 5% discount besides what the I'd get using the app.

Is TSD the same?

Just setting up a Mudflap app and when I went to setup payment it says there is a 1.9% fee for a credit card. 

If I still get the 5% Sams card that would be the best option but how do I confirm??

15 minutes ago, Ivylog said:

Stopped at a Buc.ees in December on way south and again 10 days ago as their price was better than any TSDs and I get 5% back. This one has 3 entrances and the last one is less crowded and the last island is all diesel and DEF if you need it.

Interesting pump and no you can’t get DEF by mistake as it has a separate button and hose behind a sliding window. Diesel hose and lever to turn on is on the right. 232 pumps is pretty amazing.

There is a Buckee's about 30 miles from us on I40 at the Sevierville exit, there price is $3.48, ~$0.57 cheaper then the two Pilot truck stops close to us. 

I'm currently looking at options include the TSD & Mudflap apps.  Anyone have any opinions on which one would work better for us??

Actually downloading the Mudflap app as we speak.  On my last trip I was filling up next to a big Tiffin and he said he uses Mudflap, said he thought it was better then TSD card.

My wife is getting ready to head out on extended trip going to dog shows and visiting friends.  So now I'm thinking I need to do something so she can try and get cheaper fuel.  She already knows to shop around using Gasbuddy but sometimes you've got to bite the bullet and go to a truck stop. 

When I bought my 2002 Windsor the previous owner had already replaced the water pump and removed the accumulator tank.  The pump was the Aquajet 55.  This pump failed in 2011 and I replaced it with the Aquajet 55 series.  Fast forward to last year the diaphram for the pressure switch started to leak, they do not sell just the the diaphram (probably a $0.25 piece).  I ended up buying the a Remco pressure switch just to get the diaphram but that fixed the leak.  Took a trip in June, all was good. 

Then in Oct I was leaving for another extended trip and when I turned on the water pump it wouldn't start,  Tapped the pressure switch with the end of a screw driver and the pump started BUT then it would shut off.  So I went ahead and replace the pressure switch but couldn't get it to adjust to stop the pump, >>> CALLED Remco and talk to a tech and he said I couldn't replace the switch, this only could be done at the factory on a test stand.  I know others post that it can be adjusted, I am just relaying what the tech told me. 

So I left on my trip and just turned the pump on/off at the switch until I got a chance to stop at RV store in Grand Junction.  I decided to just replace with the cheapest one I could find and ended up buying a Lippert https://www.lippert.com/12v-flow-max-water-pump-689052  It was an easy swap, my pump is connected with a looped water hose which helps reduce noise and vibration.  The pump is only rated at 3 GPM but does just as good as the Aquajet for half the price IMHO!!