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07-12-2007, 04:35 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 27
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a) Model year, 1999,2003,2007
b) Model, 36FDS, 40FDTS, 36FDTSSE
c) VIN, 72097,74748,75741
d) Miles on vehicle, 45000,47000,3500
e) Pedal type , thru the floor, hanging adj, hanging adj
f) Perceived problem/issue, none,none,none
g) Type of driving (city, mountainous, flat, etc.). all,all,all
h) Indicate if pulling a Toad by % of time.all three always towing.
i) A subjective[/quote] 8,9,9
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36FDTS SE
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07-12-2007, 07:40 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Southern California
Posts: 97
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a) Model year-2000
b) Model-38FDDS
c) VIN-74100
d) Miles on vehicle-~58,000
e) Pedal type (hanging, adjustable, through-the-floor, etc.)- through-the-floor
f) Perceived problem/issue-none/none
g) Type of driving (city, mountainous, flat, etc.)- all types
h) Indicate if pulling a Toad by % of time-0%
i) A subjective grade (1 through 10, 10 being best) of the Braking system-9
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Gary M. and Darla Smith
and Starlight (January 20, 2000 - March 17, 2009)
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07-13-2007, 02:13 AM
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#31
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Northeast PA
Posts: 1,146
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All data presented to date has been entered.
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Bob (Squidly Down Under) & Peg - 2013 Ford Focus pushing a 2011 Phoenix Cruiser 2552S
"In God we trust" to preserve our country and bring our Troops safely home.
Carry on, regardless..................
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07-13-2007, 06:05 AM
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#32
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Beaumont, CA
Posts: 222
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a) Year 2004
b) Model-36MDDS
c) VIN-74905
d) Miles on vehicle-~19,000
e) Pedal type (hanging, adjustable, through-the-floor, etc.)- adjustable
f) Perceived problem/issue-none/none
g) Type of driving (city, mountainous, flat, etc.)- all types
h) Indicate if pulling a Toad by % of time-95%
i) A subjective grade (1 through 10, 10 being best) of the Braking system-9
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Mike and Nancy
2015 Newmar Dutch Star 4018
2009 Hummer H3 Alpha
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07-13-2007, 12:29 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Northeast PA
Posts: 1,146
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So far, the following is a summary of the Brake Survey:
Vehicles with through the floor pedals:
Total reports = 11
Lowest reported Grade = 4
Highest reported Grade = 9
Average Grade of reports = 8.1
Vehicles with hanging pedals:
Total reports = 13
Lowest reported Grade = 4
Highest reported Grade = 9
Average Grade of reports = 7.3
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Bob (Squidly Down Under) & Peg - 2013 Ford Focus pushing a 2011 Phoenix Cruiser 2552S
"In God we trust" to preserve our country and bring our Troops safely home.
Carry on, regardless..................
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07-13-2007, 05:53 PM
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Senior Member
Alpine Owners Club
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Wabash, IN USA
Posts: 125
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a) Model Year - 2000
b) Model - 40FDS Limited Edition
c) VIN - 74073
d) Miles on Vehicle - 62,000
e) Pedal Type - Through the Floor
f) Perceived Problem/Issue - None
g) Type of Driving - All
h) % of Time Pulling a TOAD - 99% - 5,300# GMC Envoy XL w/Brake Buddy
i) Subject Grade - 9, Had brake recall done at 30,000 miles. Virtually no pad wear. Brakes very responsive requiring very little pedal pressure. Estimate one pound more pressure than our 2000 GMC Conversion Van and our 2005 GMC Envoy XL require. Have always used PAC Brake.
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2006 Alpine FDQS Apex
"The Butterfly Express II"
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07-14-2007, 09:15 AM
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#35
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Banning CA
Posts: 358
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a) model year - 2007
b) model - 40fdqs LE
c) sn 75727
d) Miles on vehicle 22,000
e) pedal type - hanging
f) perceived problem/ issue - none
g) type driving - all
h) % time towing a TOAD - 99% Honda Element w/ brake buddy
i) grade 9
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Hugh & Cyndi Reed
35' 2004 Damon Intruder 2 slide
2004 Honda Element toad
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07-14-2007, 01:18 PM
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#36
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: LAKE POWELL
Posts: 326
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a) Year 2004
b) Model-40'FDTS
c) VIN-74969
d) Miles on vehicle-~36,000
e) Pedal type - adjustable
f) Perceived problem/issue-none/none
g) Type of driving (city, mountainous, flat, etc.)- all types
h) Indicate if pulling a Toad by % of time-99.9%
I) subjective grade (1 through 10, 10 being best) of the Braking system-9
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CHRIS & DEBI CROSS
40' 2004 ALPINE COACH FDTS
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