INFORMATION RESOURCES
On-Board Systems For members who are interested in learning a bit about some of the on-board systems on an RV, this site http://www.rvrepairmanual.com/ can prove
interesting. Read the last section on DSI furnaces to get an understanding of how the furnace operates and what can be done if it malfunctions. (Bruce & Rosemary Monte) (#6, 09/04)
Tire Care - Bridgestone Tire Co. has an informative article on tire care that you might find interesting. http://www.trucktires.com/us_eng/home/index.asp Select the 14 page brochures - right center of the page. (Bruce Monte) (#6, 09/04)
Alfa Leisure Web Site ( www.alfaleisure.com ). If you have not reviewed the Alfa Leisure web site recently we suggest you have a look -- especially the section listing Product Information, Service Bulletins, Owner’s Manuals and Vendor Manuals. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader! Service Bulletins include information on Appliances, Chassis, Electrical, Exterior, Interior, LP Gas System, Miscellaneous and Plumbing. For example: I located an article on how a few owners improved the looks of the fiberglass exterior and attached parts that “yellow” with age. (Jim Huber). (#9/6/05)
The following will link you directly to the warranty plan for motor homes retailed after Jan 1, 2005... http://www.alfaleisure.com/5_year_protection/
Freightliner added a virtual factory tour of their Gaffney, SC production facility. You'll follow the assembly from start to finish. Just go to the home page ( www.freightlinerchassis.com ), click on the MOTORHOME bar -- when the next screen comes up, click on the Factory Tour bar and follow the prompts on the right side. (#9/6/05)
WI-FI Hotspots? Go to http://www.wififreespot.com/rv.html .
Phone Number Change for Atwood I recently attempted to contact Atwood about a water heater question - the number on my Alfa supplied Data Sheet was 815-877-7461. Thanks to Brian at Alfa Care I now have the correct number, which is 800-825-4328. I suggest you check your data sheet to make sure you have the correct phone number. (Jim Huber) (#9, 06/05)
Maintenance Concerns??? If you haven’t visited Alfa’s web site recently we suggest you take the time and look at the information available. Go to www.alfaleisure.com and click on Product Information and Bulletins on the right side of your screen. (#11, 12/05)
Towing Tips - Many of us tow a car behind your Alfa. We suggest you visit Towing World’s web site ( www.towingworld.com/tips.htm ) and review one or more of their topics:
- Backing Up a Towed Vehicle
- Baseplate Installation Tips
- Them’s The Brakes
- Delivering The Goods
- Towing Physics 101
- Overcoming Wiring Gremlins
- Steering Controls
- Tow Bars Wear Out (#11, 12/05)
Camping guides Here is a list of a few Camping Guides you may find of interest (#12/04/06)
· www.TravelBooksUSA.com
· Casino Camping - nearly 300 RV-Friendly casinos throughout America are listed.
· RV Camping in State Parks - Over one thousand state parks and recreation areas in 49 states.
· Coleman National Forest Campground & Recreation Directory. - This comprehensive 621-page directory includes every National Forest campground, nationwide.
· National Park Service Camping Guide - Inside you’ll find detailed campground information such as number of sites, season of operation, camping fees, RV length limits, and a list of amenities available at each campground.
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