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11-21-2010, 07:38 PM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club Nor'easters Club Appalachian Campers Ford Super Duty Owner Coastal Campers
Join Date: Dec 2007
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Originally Posted by dylan
Some very good points. I sure do appreciate them!
It's been so long since I've had to read the date on a tire, that I don't remember how to do it!
Any pointers?
Thanks,
Jim
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Jim, here's a link to Tire Rack where they have an examples of date codes of tires. Hope this helps!
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11-21-2010, 08:02 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: indiana
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another vote for either 2 winnie products
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11-21-2010, 08:03 PM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Clovis, CA, USA
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What engine?
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2000 LEXUS RX300 FWD 22MPG 4020 LBS
The train is off the tracks.
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11-22-2010, 12:29 AM
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I looked at the 2001 35u Winnebago on Sat. There was a water stain on the interior roof. The owner said the leak was from the bathroom skylight. She had it replaced by the dealer. Is this a deal breaker?
Also, an alarm went off while driving. I believe it to be the sensor by the closet, almost at ground level, on the closet wall. Hard to say, as the slide was in, and the gals couldn't say for sure. I was driving so I couldn't tell. My wife said she could smell something, but it went away, and the sensor went off eventually.
Any thoughts?
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11-22-2010, 06:29 AM
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Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2009
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Originally Posted by dylan
I looked at the 2001 35u Winnebago on Sat. There was a water stain on the interior roof. The owner said the leak was from the bathroom skylight. She had it replaced by the dealer. Is this a deal breaker?
Also, an alarm went off while driving. I believe it to be the sensor by the closet, almost at ground level, on the closet wall. Hard to say, as the slide was in, and the gals couldn't say for sure. I was driving so I couldn't tell. My wife said she could smell something, but it went away, and the sensor went off eventually.
Any thoughts?
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The inventory of clean used MH's is very big. I would keep looking and find one that you both like without obvious visible problems. Just my opnion.
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11-22-2010, 06:40 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
Nor'easters Club Workhorse Chassis Owner iRV2 No Limits Club
Join Date: Oct 2004
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Here is something that maybe of use to you.
There are many used MH's out there you can be choosy.
Enjoy your RV adventure.
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11-22-2010, 06:45 AM
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Alpine Owners Club
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Kansas City
Posts: 393
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Originally Posted by John H...
There is a date stamp on the sidewall of the tire that lets you know the date the tire was made. I believe the last two digits is the year and is preceeded by the month. Someone can correct me if I'm wrong. Tires older than 6 years, should be replaced for safety sake.
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There is long tire code that has a host of information, including the plant where the tire was made but the last 4 digits give the week and year of manufacture. Example: 1710 is the 17h week of 2010.
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2005 Alpine Coach 36FDTS w/ 2009 Honda CR-V, Doran TPMS, Roadmaster Towbar, US Gear Braking
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11-23-2010, 10:51 AM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 144
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dylan
I looked at the 2001 35u Winnebago on Sat. There was a water stain on the interior roof. The owner said the leak was from the bathroom skylight. She had it replaced by the dealer. Is this a deal breaker?
Also, an alarm went off while driving. I believe it to be the sensor by the closet, almost at ground level, on the closet wall. Hard to say, as the slide was in, and the gals couldn't say for sure. I was driving so I couldn't tell. My wife said she could smell something, but it went away, and the sensor went off eventually.
Any thoughts?
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I suggest that you get more details about that water stain or move on. Its not just the repair to the source of the leak but also repairs to any damage caused by the leak - rot, corrosion, mold, etc. Do they have the repair statement?
From the reported possible location of the alarm (near the floor) it may be the propane alarm, since they are placed low as propane is heavier than air. If your wife smelled something, did it smell like propane? These alarms can go off for other reasons, but a possible propane leak must be checked and eliminated, they are very dangerous.
At this point and without some good answers, I'd keep looking.
JT
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2006 32T Journey
2010 Chevy Malibu toad
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11-23-2010, 03:26 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Full Timer / Vagabond
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Absolute minimum wheelbase is 55% of overall length. A much higher percentage is highly recommended. This is for driving stability and SAFETY.
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