Tom Whitlow

And, I would like a source for an LED replacement for those Halogen bulbs.

Don't use the Cummins in Tampa. I've had multiple big problems with that shop.

When I looked, the GE's were the smallest, height wise. But they're still over 15" high. Annoying that all the new models are so high. If you find one that's under 15", let me know.

I watched the Talin tech apply the short piece of Eternabond on the outside corners and asked why he did it. He said they had a couple of earlier plates allow a little water to get in there. So, the Eternabond is precautionary.

I have the ISM and both my belts have tensioners.

I second that opinion of Cummins.

I dropped our coach at Talin in Brooksville, FL late on May 10th. Picked it back up on the 12th. Chris did a fantastic job! Very pleased with the quality of his work. I believe he also fixed the air whistling I was having with the entrance door. Beautiful polished stainless steel plates. If my coach wasn't in the shop, I'd take some photos. Impressive job.

Yep, my dipstick fell off. I fished around with a magnet and long needle nose. I remember a messy job. Not a great engineering design.

I've had good luck with a different product from J-B Weld. It's called SuperWeld. It dries clear in 10 seconds. It's a light activated instant glue. It's kinda like the glue that dentists use, I think. I got it at WalMart, back in the hardware section not far from the automotive stuff. It was with the other fast setting glues. There's a similar product I got at Home Depot from FiberFix (YouTube.com/fiberfix) called Total Repair Light-Accelerated Super Gel. Maybe someone else will chime in with some better ideas. Good luck.

I've used this Oil Stain Remover with some decent results. https://www.amazon.com/Oil-Vanish-8005-020-Remvr16oz/dp/B00KDP3E14/ref=asc_df_B00KDP3E14/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309760520871&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11903520309780424676&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9012319&hvtargid=pla-637883963963&psc=1

Why is it a "flying R"? It looks like a fancy V to me.

My 96 HR Endeavor Diesel also had the rear pax side vent and electric fan. I think it had the A/C condenser there. When the fan seized, the dash A/C quit blowing cold until it was replaced. PIA to replace that fan.

I also used Suncoast Designers in Hudson, FL for several windows on our 1996 HR Endeavor, many years ago. They made completely new windows and replaced them. I wasn't really happy with the way they did one of the rounded corners on the driver's side sliding window. But, overall, nice job, quick and reasonable price.

There are many towing and braking systems available with many pros and cons of each. Some are almost bad enough to be a rip-off. Some are easily portable. Some are easier to use. Some prefer dollies, some don't. Some prefer car-hauler trailers. Different reasons, different opinions and different costs. If we don't discuss it, we don't learn from other's experiences. If debate is what you call sharing your experience and opinion, then we need to debate it. If your feelings are bruised because your opinions are challenged, sorry. I really wanted to hear more from M&G system users as I may want to try that on my next toad. And, to me, if you go to the expense of installing breakaways and baseplates on multiple vehicles then why do you want to cut costs on a completely portable box? I use my AFO on two vehicles but they are similar so it's not difficult to move the control box between them. But, it definitely ain't a portable system. I used a portable system and a car-hauler on multiple vehicles for 15+ years and I considered both a PIA. This is my experience (and just my opinion). I don't feel that's debate.

Well, do you also move the breakaway and towbar baseplates quickly between the various vehicles you use the RVi with? I don't understand the logic. I use two different toad vehicles also. The AFO is not more difficult to switch between vehicles than getting down on your knees and hooking up a plunger to the brake pedal, connecting the wiring and breakaway, etc. And, I don't need to deal with that extra piece of equipment. Surely you noticed the better braking with the truly proportional systems connected directly to your coach aibrakes instead of the floorboard box. Personally, I don't want to use a braking system designed to be temporary. I can park my coach, unplug the airline, disconnect the breakaway, push a button to put the Tahoe or Escalade into gear and drive away - all in the time you'll still be getting your RVi disconnected from your brake pedal, disconnected from the vehicle and stored in one of your bays or stashed banging around in the back of your SUV. The braking system, for me, is a one-time investment in a vehicle I specifically purchased to be towed. Back when I wasn't sure I was going to keep the toad, I used a Remco system on the transmission and a crappy Brake Buddy braking system. I've got a Brake Buddy I can sell you.

Since you already have the air connection at the back of your coach, you should check to see if you already have the reservoir, etc on the coach required for the Air Force One like mine did. After connecting the permanent cable to the brake pedal, the control box under the hood and routing the wire and small airline, the installation is done on the toad. It's not difficult. I'm 76 and I did it last summer on two different vehicles (2004 Tahoe and 2017 Escalade). I also purchased the a second vehicle kit at etrailer. You won't need to lug around a box that must be installed and uninstalled on the floorboard every single time. To hookup, plug the airline and breakaway cable between the coach and toad. Takes a couple seconds. I used the Brake Buddy (similar to the RVI Brake) for more than 20 years. It's easy to use - but a PIA. And, you still must route and mount the breakaway cable. No comparison to the AFO. M&G also makes a system that's proportional and easier to use than RVI Brake. Just IMO - but I've been flat towing behind a diesel pusher more than 20 years. You can keep those boxes that must be connected and disconnected to your brake pedal - time after time.

I used a Brake Buddy for years on my previous coach. I pulled a 2004 Chevy Tahoe using a Roadmaster system. It was a PIA. When I bought the Dynasty it came with an Air Force One pre-installed. So, I installed the AFO on my 2017 Escalade toad. There's a cable that pulls the brake pedal and air and electric that goes thru the firewall to a control box under the hood. The control box has an airline to the front of the toad. To hook up, you connect an airline on the coach to the airline on the toad. I really like it as there's nothing to put on or in the toad when hooking up. Just hook up the air line, lighting cable, and breakaway wire. The braking is proportional and there's a small wireless box inside the coach that gives an audible and visual notice when the toad brake is being applied. Works great. It takes about one second to hook up before and after a trip. I installed it myself. It's not really difficult, depending on your vehicle. However, my Dynasty came with a Blue Ox tow bar/system and getting the base plates onto the Escalade was a bitch - not for the faint of heart. I wouldn't do it again.

Camping World has a mobile service out of Tampa. 1-813-696-3390

When I bought those tires (last September) that's all I could find 8 of the same kind. Yep, ripped off for for sure. I think it's called capitalism.

I paid $10,000 for a set of Michelins (8) last September. I wish I had known about the Tyrons at the time.

Here's a video with a little more detail. https://www.snntv.com/story/46133504/rv-sliced-in-half-after-swerving-off-i75-in-north-port

This accident happened yesterday on I-75 just 5 miles from my house. https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/sarasota/2022/03/23/crash-75-sarasota-leaves-passenger-critical/7145250001/

Back in 2003 I got my 96 Holiday Rambler stuck in sand at the Gulf Islands National Seashore National Park. I called Bayside Towing & Recovery our of Gulf Breeze, FL, The operator, Glen Garrow, managed to smash and ruin our Kwikee steps, bend the right rear storage compartment door and damage the cargo bay. He then complained because he broke one of of his tow cables and doubled the charge for the tow. I also got my Monaco stuck in soft dirt last year (during the rainy season) and had Talon Towing, North Port, FL pull me out backwards. They scratched the paint when it come out of the mud and the coach rolled back into their equipment. I'm thankful that's the only damage. As you can see, I haven't had good luck with towing either.

I think the smartwheel says Roadmaster in the center. If I ever get it back from Lazydays, I'll check. One of the reasons we bought this model is it's short enough to fit inside our hangar.

Drives just like a car. I believe it's a Spartan Roadmaster chassis. Where would I look to determine?