Since it's "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year", I'm taking the coach in next week for a round of gifts:

1. Fluidampr® crankshaft damper (These are also available for other engines like the C5.9)
2. New brake hoses
3. Alcoa alloy wheels
4. Transmission fluid and filter change
5. Engine oil/filter change
6. Repack front wheel bearings

Jim&Barb gifted an axle joint, Kevin gifted a P/S pump rebuild, and Nick gifted his GMC Canyon TOAD a transmission rebuild. Anyone else getting getting his her coach something nice for the holidays?

New Thorley headers, bigger front tires

Have Barth, did travel

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If shopping goes well I am looking for an input pressure reduction valve for use on the inlet side of the garden hose connection when hooked up at campsites.

Get the good one made of brass with a 90 connection ( I think Watts makes one). The plastic ones for $5 or so reduce pressure but it may be reduced so low that your flow will be discouraging. Ho Ho Ho

Before you do that be aware that Barth already installed a pressure valve in the Regencies on the city water intake. If you remove the chrome unit and look you can see if it is in yours. These are available in boat stores.

For ours we are installing air shocks on our quiet generator to eliminate any vibration being transmitted to the frame and then to the inside. (we can hear the humm of the generator inside the coach). Also replaced the booster pump that Kevin helped me find and completed a rework of the HWH leveler actuators. Made a new polished stainless exhaust tip to replace the old pitted chrome one that was original. Getting ready for Milford!

I'm giving the Euro a parking place for another year. She seems to like hers, but is always ready to leave it at the turn of a key.

I'm giving the '93 Breakaway a new owner . Only problem is, the 'new owner' doesn't know they are the new owner yet. For that matter, neither do I. But I know, whoever it is, will be nice to her/it/him/whatever At 15K,its a gift.
Jim

The Monarch got a new air brake system for the TOAD plus a tank of fuel.

DBarth get's a long winter nap. Of course I replaced the carpet and laminate floor before bedtime. I know DBarth would rather stay awake and moving. But I have not won the lottery and continue to work to support myself.

Classie found a new 19" flat screen for X-mas. Just have to woork on the mounting now.

This is to Kevin and all other thinking of installing a RO unit. 50 pounds may not be enough pressure. At best just marginal. You are better off fixing the leak.

Because of the large use of water, most RVers run the membrane discharge line back into the fresh water tank.

BTW I have been using RO units in RVs for 20 plus years.

Black Beauty got a new pair of steer tires, just two Barth units by way of Sloop John acounting. Hope everyone has a great time over the Holidays. Best Wishes from Morris and Candy.

My Breakaway get a complete brake redo! New calipers, rotors and pads.

Complete fluid (all fluids) change.

Bathroom counter top replacement.

If I have time, installation of a hydronic heating system. (Aqua-Hot 450D diesel system)

Hi Everyone,

Tonka was a very good Barth this year. No bundles of sticks or lumps of coal for this RV.

Full service with shiny new filters for the Cummins and the diesel genset, a nice new channel plate, filters and TranSynd for the Allison, and five months snuggled away in a nice clean and dry one room RV country cottage dreaming of next spring.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to Everyone!

Wally and Connie

Humm, since when is a transfusion(oil, etc) considered a "gift"? Hopefully your Barth will get something extravagant that is not a necessity, and you and yours all have a healthy, happy, and joyous Christmas and New Year.