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    Barry
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    Phoenix Cruiser
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    2019

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  1. In 2000, I ordered a new 2001 Diplomat LE to full-time in. Did it for 10 years (that was enough). I had a trusted truck tire dealer, who also had a diesel pusher. When I bought new tires, he talked me into the balancing beads. We left on a long trip out west (from Tennessee). I have a CO2 tank that I use to air my tires and was using it at a campsite during the trip. I noticed that air was escaping from the valve stem and I couldnt stop it. I quickly put the alligator valve stem cover back on and it seemed to quit. I called Coach Net and told them I thought the valve stem was faulty. Coach Net came out, he agreed and replaced the valve stem and aired all my tires. I stopped to get fuel and noticed that the front, passenger tire was nearly flat, fortunately the truck stop was able to help me. Then, I had the same situation when airing tires in another campground. I was in a mess. I called my tire guy and he told me that the wrong size beads had been used and were getting wedged in the valve stem. I told him that I wanted those beads GONE and he agreed to reimburse me the cost of dismantling each tire and removing the beads. I was in Arizona and he was in Tennessee. Now, I never had the rear tires balanced, but THINK I did the front, not sure why; it was a long time ago. With the tires not being balanced, I never experience any vibration or abnormal wear. I finally sold the DipLE and now have a 31' Phoenix Cruiser. It is so much easier in every aspect of motorhome ownership. We do miss the room, but totally enjoy the PC. Keep in mind that at 72, I no longer want the "hassles" of a diesel pusher. Your mileage may vary. I still learn from and enjoy this forum. Finally, I am not a charter member here, but close. I had many "disputes" with Bill D, he never realized he was no longer a colonel in the Air Force. 😇😊
  2. Yes, I meant parallel. We have all seen articles like this. Not trying to be a contrarian, but when presented with data like this, I always ask "how many people have your personally met that has received a ticket or even a warning for not having a braking system". Three years ago, I was at Elkhart Campground in Elkhart, IN. There was a Canadian there in a large DP. I told him that I had heard that Canada will not allow a motorhome and toad across the border without a braking system. He laughed and said "bull sh**".
  3. I have well over 100,000 miles towing a toad. Two Jeep Wranglers and now a GMC Terrain. Full-timed for ten years in a new 2001 Diplomat LE. Never used a braking system. However, I have always made sure my tow bar was perpendicular to the street once hooked-up. People towed toads for years and millions of miles before braking systems were invented. Now, this is just my opinion, but, I think braking systems are a cash cow for the manufacturers and the retail outlets that sell and install them.
  4. Give me a break! Chuck simply had the balls to make a true statement on a social media platform. What exactly are "your own problems"?
  5. You are correct...I cannot imagine. So, enlighten me.
  6. The adapter in question is similar to that BUT...the end is the same as a tire valve stem. Use it as if putting air in a tire.
  7. When I had my 2001 Dip LE, I had a residential fridge installed after many Norcold failures. The fridge had no power when traveling and lost very little of its cold when traveling from point "A" to point "B". Boondocking would be another story.
  8. I have NEVER heard of anyone rotating motorhome tires, nor have I heard it recommended..
  9. When we decided to go full-time in 2001, we traded in our Bounder and bought a new 2001 Diplomet LE. It had a beautiful, full-body paint, cherry cabinets, etc. It also had the NoCold 1200. Over a few years, I spent a lot of money on the POS fridge. The best money I ever spent was at Iron Horse RV in San Antonio. They removed the Norcold, went to Lowes and bought a residential fridge and installed it. They did an excellent job of installation and carpentry modifications. The fridge held it's cold during travel. I had the option of plugging into the installed inverter plug (part of the fridge installation), but chose not to. I had read that the inverter might produce "dirty" electricity and damage the fridge. Now my current moho, a 2019 Phoenix Cruiser, has a Norcold fridge. I debated on whether or not to go with a compressor-type fridge, but went with the Norcold in hopes they have improved. It does a better than decent job...until I am in temps approaching 90 and above. It keeps cool enough for food etc, but my beer is not cold enough. If the Norcold ever fails, I will head to Iron Horse RV and have a residential installed. If the option for installing a residential during the build had been available, I would have jumped on it. I will eventually have fans installed to blow across the coils. The Norcold is not in a slide.
  10. Thanks, Scotty. I was referring to daily emails from RVTravel.com Barry
  11. Upon seeing this comment, I realized that I had not received my daily emails in several weeks. I wonder what happened? I re-subscribed. Barry T
  12. Before my comment, I have been on this site from the early days, probably 2002. I bought a new 2001 Diplomat LE and went full-time for 10 years. In the early days, this site was invaluable to this DP newbie. Bill and I had our disputes, but he seemed to be a fair man. He had that "Military Officer Mentality" <grin> and scolded me several times. I was saddened when I stumbled back on this blog to learn of his death. I never actually met him. Back to air tanks...I was always having trouble finding a place to air my tires and subsequently bought a Power Tank contraption. It still serves me well. It was invaluable in my full-timing days that went from 2001 to 2011. I have downsized and still use it now. I used to have it filled in Knoxville, TN from a small, mom n' pop, fire extinguisher company. I use CO2 and the cost was less than $15.00. Due to limited storage space in my current moho, I now carry it in the backseat floor board of my toad, a GMC Terrain. I highly recommend the Power Tank. It makes adding air to those big tires a total breeze. Finally, are there any members here from 2002 and on? I remember a guy I met in Memphis named Chuck. He had a beautiful, black Windsor. I believe it was on the famed semi-monocoque chassis. Windsors later came with the "other" chassis. Raised rail? Even though no longer in the Monaco family, I still enjoy this blog and find things applicable to me. Barry Townes 2019 Phoenix Cruiser, Model 3100
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