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  1. I've had Progressive insurance on our Class A for about 12 years now including roadside service. A couple of years ago we needed a tow off the NY Thruway due to an engine problem. Since the Thruway Authority requires going through their dispatcher for service, I could not use a Progressive ERS provider, although I did inform the provider of the situation. I was told to go ahead with the Thruway selected tow service and I would be reimbursed in accordance with my service plan. The dispatched tow operator took the rig to the Ford dealer I requested, and the bill was a little over $700. I filled out the required form I downloaded from the Progressive website and mailed it in along with the tow receipt. About 10 days later I received a check for the full amount, and at renewal there was just minimal $20 increase. Last year we got caught behind a large truck on a gravel road, and despite maintaining what we thought was a safe distance, ended up with a cracked drivers side windshield and a large "star" crack on the passenger side windshield. Progressive requested photos of the damage that were forwarded to to company that handles their glass claims, After several days, I was called by an RV glass specialty company to arrange for the replacement of both sides as soon as the glass could be shipped to a local RV shop in upstate NY for installation. Due to shipping delays, the glass had not arrived when we were getting ready to leave for our winter Florida trip. When I advised the glass company of that, they said it was not a problem since they have a crew in Florida that would come to our campsite and do the installation there. When the agreed day came, the crew arrived on time and 4 hours later we had new glass in both halves of our split windshield valued at $7,800 with no deductible. On renewal, there was no premium increase this time. I have been quite pleased with the service we have received from Progressive, and so far have had no reason to consider switching.
  2. Yes I'm aware that Prevost is owned by Volvo. I'm also aware the most major RV companies have a commercial division that makes specialized non-RV vehicles. To answer your question though, yes, I do think the ERS companies should cover vehicles registered as motorhomes with no regard to the origin of the underlying original vehicle. I wonder if they cover schoolies.
  3. Using Prevost to make your point hasn't been valid for a number of years now. Prevost currently makes units specifically for the RV conversion market. https://prevostmotorhomes.com/
  4. Thought I would add this for those looking to TurboTax or H&R Block for advice: TurboTax Adds AI That Gives Horribly Wrong Answers to Tax Questions https://ca.news.yahoo.com/turbotax-adds-ai-gives-horribly-171059895.html
  5. Dutch_12078

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    I had a friend years ago that had twin Chevy V-8's in his boat, one of them was reverse rotation.
  6. Dutch_12078

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    No, the last I saw of it, the fellow that bought it had turned it into garden shed after he laid it on its side in a ditch.
  7. Dutch_12078

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    Cool! I installed a Corvair engine and Powerglide automatic transmission in my '68 Westfalia camper conversion VW bus.
  8. Dutch_12078

    Myth Busters

    "Satellites and other spacecraft can orbit with the rotation of the Earth, in the opposite direction of Earth's rotation, or in any other direction! Usually satellites orbit in the direction of Earth's rotation, but there are some satellites that travel in the opposite direction" https://howthingsfly.si.edu/ask-an-explainer/do-satellites-and-spacecraft-orbit-rotation-earth-or-opposite-way#:~:text=Satellites and other spacecraft can,travel in the opposite direction.
  9. I'm sorry to read about Pam's problems, Kirk, and I wish her the best for a speedy recovery. I'll be 81 next month, and if we do manage our summer camping trips, I think that will likely tell us whether it's time to put a For Sale sign in the RV or not. If we can't make those trips, I guess the question will answer itself.
  10. Thanks, OKed, we're trying our best. I posted my original message on Nov 1st last year, and 8 days later had a second stroke that kept me in the hospital for 5 days. A lot of ups and downs, but we're still hopeful about summer camping. My best wishes to you and your husband!
  11. "U.S. Postal Service regulations require us to continue forwarding your first-class mail for six months after you cancel the service. This post-cancellation forwarding service is included with your enrollment fee. If your postage deposit account balance becomes negative during this time, we will ask you to add funds to it. At the end of the six-month post-cancellation period, we will refund any remaining balance in your postage deposit account to you." From the "Mail Service", "How It Works" section regarding "Cancellation" on the Escapees web site: https://escapees.com/mail-service/how-escapees-mail-forwarding-service-works/
  12. As Jay said, the owner died. Xantrex has similar product: https://xantrex.com/products/accessories/auxiliary-battery-charger/
  13. Visone Auto Mart & Visone RV Parts 243 Fields Lane East Bernstadt, Ky 40729 https://visonerv.com/
  14. Newer model, but an exact bolt in and wiring match. https://generators.visonerv.com/cgi-bin/md/M80078/s1.pl?
  15. The NY State Move Over Law was expanded earlier this, requiring drivers to exercise due care to avoid all vehicles stopped along the roadway, including by changing lanes when possible or slowing down otherwise.
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