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Reply #25 –
Quote from: John Haygarth –
Roland, my answer to that is "well it should be" especially as FT has a Motorcade Club

What is the big deal on having one of the techs assigned to any "call outs" with a truck for after hours.

The challenge is that FT doesn't do things like engine or transmission repair, even on-site, so their capability to address a mechanical breakdown is limited compared to a truck diesel shop like Berndt's. 
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

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Reply #26 –
Quote from: John Haygarth –
Roland, my answer to that is "well it should be" especially as FT has a Motorcade Club(that we contribute to) that is supposed to be designed to help us all and project a kind of Family attitude with the factory!
JohnH
Most manufacturers have some kind of "club" specific to them, that makes you feel "part of the family" but I don't know of any manufacturer that provides for road service.

Roland
1993 U280 4341
2010 Jeep Liberty
The Pied Pipers

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Reply #27 –
Quote from: TheBrays –
Called FOT Service Writer 7:30 and told him my problem. I said I would probably not be able to keep my appointment with Wayne. He said maybe Wayne could look at it while he was doing the alignment. I suggested that that would be a problem with no air and probably brakes locked.

Asked what would happen if I got the coach to FOT today, could it be worked on? Was told the next service appointment time was in Feb but maybe they could squeeze it in sometime between now and then.

Elliott,

Dave Stevens found an alternative for alignments not too far from Nac that he has been pleased with.  That might be a good option to investigate.  Here are his posts on the subject:

Tire Pressure

Time for radiator, air bags, a/c & Aqua Hot fixin
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

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Reply #28 –
 I realise they do not do certain things but they sure do replace Air Dryers, Govenors etc as they  did once replace mine (albeit incorrectly) but that was no doubt a clear mistake. It is usually the "simple" things that give grief on the road and I feel most of those they do work on.
Anyway, sorry to take up so much space with this comment of mine but still think they should offer some kind of support in times like this.
JohnH
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

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Reply #29 –
John,
I agree John, some quality/timely help on the phone would be great!
But that doesn't happen very often.
JD
John Duld
1995 U320C SE 40'

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Reply #30 –
Quote from: Michelle –
Elliott,
Dave Stevens found an alternative for alignments not too far from Nac that he has been pleased with.  That might be a good option to investigate.  Here are his posts on the subject:
Tire Pressure
Time for radiator, air bags, a/c & Aqua Hot fixin.

Thanks for the links.
It was after hours when we got to the factory but I talked to Jerrome (sp) as soon as they opened up yesterday. Wayne's schedule is somewhat separate from the other work. Apparently Thursdays and Fridays are 'align factory work' days.  He can take me first thing Friday morning.
I'll be all set.
Elliott & Mary Bray
ex. 1996 36' U295 - Build 4879
ex. 2018 Coachmen Leprechaun 319MB
 

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Reply #31 –
Elliott,
After my alignment was done by Wayne the unit drove great.  He stated it was out of alignment and I had too much air pressure in the front tires.  I explained to Wayne the air pressure was based on the weight of the coach and since my coach has ceramic tile it is a little heavy in the front compared to other coaches. I keep 110 PSI in the front and he said that was way to much air pressure.  As I know Wayne I did not argue any more. 

My point of the story is to check your pressure before hitting the road as he lowered my air pressure in the front to his value not mine. It did drive a bit smoother with less pressure, but you cannot argue with weight and the chart from Michelin.
Brad

2000 U320 4000

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Reply #32 –
Heard the same from Wayne plus another, talked tire people and forum friends.  Sounds as though you have same coach weight as me and I stay with the 110 psi.  I even heard go with 95 psi front from knowledgable guy.  Not gonna do that, may be ok,

If want less, change tire sizes but for me I stayed with what came on it, latest I put on are Michelin +3's.  It would ride a bit softer at less pressure, but stay safe.

Mike
2001 U320 4010 Build 5878 (Gus)
Wrangle Unlimited Toad
Nacogdoches
 

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Reply #33 –
We purchased our coach from FOT. It was on consignment. When we left FOT I did not check the tire pressure because I was purchasing the coach from the Factory. Who else would know about the tire pressure than FOT. Well, after arriving home I discovered the front tires were inflated to 85psi. After having the coach weighed (all four corners) and checking the Michelin tire manual, I determined that the front tires should be inflated to 100psi. I inflated the tires to the Michelin tire manual.
Larry and Terry
Ex 2004 U270 36'