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04-04-2014, 10:45 AM
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First Long trip
We bought our new coach this past Oct and have just used it local but tomorrow we leave for our first long (to us) trip to the Sequoia. It approx. 430 miles from San Diego. Don't expect any problems but you never know. Am going to take my iPad so incase I need some advise I can post. 
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04-04-2014, 10:51 AM
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That's a good mileage for a first trip. Have fun 
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04-04-2014, 10:56 AM
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Sounds like a fun time, Barry. Have fun and be safe!
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04-04-2014, 11:34 AM
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We will keep a look out! Good luck and have a safe trip!
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04-04-2014, 11:52 AM
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Newmar Owners Club
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Good luck, and happy miles on your first long trip. We're here if you need help.
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2016 London Aire 4519, Freightliner chassis, Cummins ISX, 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, Blue Ox Avail with AF1. TST 507 TPMS
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04-05-2014, 09:59 AM
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Man, my first trip was from Houston to San Fran! holy cowsers, talk about a "trip"!
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Jay, Andrea, Stella '14 Ram 3500 Aisin '18 ORV F30RLS
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04-05-2014, 06:46 PM
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Made it without a hiccup.
Never have checked mileage but used a lot of gas but then again we had to go over the grapevine out of LA and we had a head wind but then again, knew this wasn't going to get 20 mpg. 
The place we are staying at is very nice, kind of having both worlds, boon docking but has full hookup and 5 miles from the south gate of Squoia national forest. We got a river front site and people are catching nice trout here. Sierra Campgrounds | Sequoia RV Ranch | California RV Camping
Stay tune for more later.
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Toad-Hyundai Elantra w/Blue ox tow bar and SMI Delta Force Brake system
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04-05-2014, 09:54 PM
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Congrats!
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'5 Fleetwood Revolution- '15 Airstream Intl Sig. 27FB
Jay, Andrea, Stella '14 Ram 3500 Aisin '18 ORV F30RLS
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04-06-2014, 09:30 AM
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Slep like a baby last night. We were on the road at 4:30AM so we would be on the other side of LA before the traffic got bad, so it was a long day.
Was sitting outside with a cup of coffee about 7 AM this morning and here come 2 deer about 20yards from the MH. Cool It suppose to be in the mid 80s all week.
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04-06-2014, 09:32 AM
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Life sounds good , enjoy.
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04-06-2014, 02:14 PM
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Ok, need advise.
Found out that when camping is a good time the check things out other than do it when in storage lot. Checked the house batteries and found out that both needed water.
Checking the power gear jacks system and level is about 1 1/2 to 2 inches below the normal level system. Looking at the manual it says that "type A automatic transmission fluid (ATF ,dexron l'll, etc) will work ok. My question is, I don't know what is in it now and not sure if mixing would cause a problem???
You would think a new coach those levels should not be that low. Make one wonder what kind of inspection they do prior to delivery 
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2013 Bounder 34M
Toad-Hyundai Elantra w/Blue ox tow bar and SMI Delta Force Brake system
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04-06-2014, 10:26 PM
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Fleetwood Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
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If they give you several choices I woulnt worry about it. They can be mixed in this application. Not unusual for them to drop some. Mine did too and after I topped it off it hasn't gone down since. Takes a bit when new to work all the air out.
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04-06-2014, 10:29 PM
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Thanks!
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Barry
2013 Bounder 34M
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04-08-2014, 05:53 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BarryN514
Ok, need advise.
Found out that when camping is a good time the check things out other than do it when in storage lot. Checked the house batteries and found out that both needed water.
Checking the power gear jacks system and level is about 1 1/2 to 2 inches below the normal level system. Looking at the manual it says that "type A automatic transmission fluid (ATF ,dexron l'll, etc) will work ok. My question is, I don't know what is in it now and not sure if mixing would cause a problem???
You would think a new coach those levels should not be that low. Make one wonder what kind of inspection they do prior to delivery |
If you checked it while your jacks were down, that is the correct level. Don't add any ... make sure your jacks are up and then check it.
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