WILDEBILL308

This would be a good time for all those who "Domicile" in Texas step up and exercise their vote. There are several things that will affect RVers directly. Like do you want to pay a state income tax? 

Bill

If you can vote in Texas Vote yes on prop. 5

From 1993 to 2017, the state has collected nearly $2.5 billion in revenues from the Sporting Goods Sales Tax, yet only 40 percent has been spent on state and local parks.

Prop. 5 is a constitutional dedication of revenue from the existing sales tax, so those dollars can only be used by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the Texas Historical Commission on public parks and historic sites, and not for any other purposes. Importantly, Prop. 5 requires no new taxes or fees. A YES vote on Prop. 5 on Nov. 5 will protect Texas’ natural areas and historic sites, so we don’t lose the very things that make Texas a special place in which to live.

Bill

The outher big thing (to me) get a towbar like Blue Ox that stayes on the RV not on the toad. One outher thing. I recommend getting a 10,000 lb rate towbar so if you change to a different toad that might be heavier you don't need to buy a new towbar. I also like the added safety cushion to.

Bill

I only run Diesel Kleen in the white or gray bottle depending on temps. Diesel Kleen is now endorsed and recommended by Cummins.

If you have any concerns about oil lubricity just run Shell Rotella T-6.

Bill

I am glad the climate is warming up. Why was nobody complaining about it when the ice sheets were over a mile thick in New Jersey? 

12 hours ago, oldbutspry said:

All I'll say is that it would seem very hypocritical for anyone to believe in global warming and drive an RV.

Hypocritical, what I think is hypocritical is Al Gore who started this tale and made his fortune on selling Global Warming. Why is he  flying around in his private jet if he believed in it?  Well there is to much more. 

Bill 

25 minutes ago, Flying Finn said:

A diesel mechanic suggested I switch over to Rotella.  Anyone heard of doing this? Has anyone done it?

Brad

Before I did I would ask to drive his rig and see how it works. I am willing to bet he hasn't done this. I would NEVER do it. I am trying to figure how someone thinks engine oil and transmission oil can be swapped.  

Bill

Hi All,

I'm curious about what the annual maintenance costs of a diesel pusher have been for some of you owners. I know it varies a lot, but Any feedback would be appreciated.

Thanks

Well as you can see you get a wide range of answers. The biggest thing is how much can you do? How much do you need to take it to a shop for? Yes a diesel is more expensive but not nearly as much as some claim. I have 2 fuel filters and a dryer on the air brake system extra over a gas unit.

Bill