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11-19-2019, 01:59 PM
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Leaving in the morning for Florida, what could go wrong?
Like the title says, leaving in the morning for Florida.  I replaced the chassis battery last week (got 6 years use) so no issues there.  I moved the Motorhome to load the car. I unpluged the shore power and NO 12V!  On my way to get 2 new deep cycle batteries. Everything else checked out OK. Batteries sure got expensive. 
Take care, Bob G
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11-19-2019, 02:10 PM
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Hopefully it wasn't just the disconnect switch...... DOH!
Good luck with your trip. This time next year GLW I'll be heading to Florida myself (with the DW)
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11-19-2019, 02:15 PM
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I hope you have a great trip. Starting off with all new batteries is a big plus. You got this !!!
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11-19-2019, 02:39 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by okcnewbie
Hopefully it wasn't just the disconnect switch...... DOH!
Good luck with your trip. This time next year GLW I'll be heading to Florida myself (with the DW)
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YES! That's happened to me! Thought something BIG had happened and all it took was my fat fingers accidently hitting the disconnect switch on my way out the door. 
Only took a few HOURS to figure it out...sigh. 
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11-19-2019, 03:31 PM
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Did you every hear about Murphy's Law?
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11-19-2019, 03:41 PM
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Hmm belts, hoses, filters and flats.
But hey why worry!
I have the same apprehension before the start of trips, but there is
nothing that a little time and a credit card can not fix!
Safe travels I do not leave til after Thanksgiving.
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11-19-2019, 05:57 PM
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You make a wrong turn and end up at the Canadian border.
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11-19-2019, 06:16 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Scott 3
You make a wrong turn and end up at the Canadian border.
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And Canada Impounds your RV.
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11-19-2019, 06:17 PM
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Tires ok?? and not out of date??
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11-19-2019, 06:44 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by momdoc
Tires ok?? and not out of date??
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Would that be 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10 years old ??
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11-19-2019, 06:57 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by twinboat
Would that be 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10 years old ??
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Yes! Uh... no....er.. Maybe!
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11-19-2019, 07:04 PM
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[QUOTE=RDG;5044622]Like the title says, leaving in the morning for Florida. I replaced the chassis battery last week (got 6 years use) so no issues there. I moved the Motorhome to load the car. I unpluged the shore power and NO 12V! On my way to get 2 new deep cycle batteries. Everything else checked out OK. Batteries sure got expensive.
Take care, Bob
Coach batteries are usually expected to last 1/2 of your chassis battery life.
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11-19-2019, 08:20 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by okcnewbie
Hopefully it wasn't just the disconnect switch...... DOH!
Good luck with your trip. This time next year GLW I'll be heading to Florida myself (with the DW)
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I wish it would have been the shut off switch. New batteries all the way around, replaced the belt and all the hoses, and antifreeze this fall. Tires are good for 4 more years.
Last year we hit Nashville in a rain storm at rush (crawl) hour. 2.5 hours to get through to I-24 from I-65. 
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11-20-2019, 09:44 AM
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Jayco Owners Club
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RDG
I wish it would have been the shut off switch. New batteries all the way around, replaced the belt and all the hoses, and antifreeze this fall. Tires are good for 4 more years.
Last year we hit Nashville in a rain storm at rush (crawl) hour. 2.5 hours to get through to I-24 from I-65. |
Are your wiper blades in good shape?
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