Rudolf Diesel's Invention

Fall 2019 DRVC Travelore -Issue Page 47 1

O cial publication of the Diesel RV Club

Miles City KOA - Miles City, Montana – August 4-9, 2019

Eleven couples and three individuals were in attendance at DRVC’s Rally on the Range conducted this summer at the Miles City KOA in Montana. As always, attendees enjoyed technical seminars, discussion sessions, crafts, games, and food. Another part of the rally was the business session that saw the election of officers.

He Started it Rudolf Diesel’s Invention Rudolf Diesel is best known for the invention of the engine that bears his name. As to the history behind the engine or its development, most of us may know very little. It is with that understanding that this article has been prepared.

Diesel was born in Paris, France in 1858. In 1885, Diesel set up his first shop in Paris to begin development of a compression ignition engine. His main purpose was to develop an continued on page 4 Page 2 - DRVC Travelore

Contents Rally on the Range Photo, O cial publication Rudolf of the Diesel’s Diesel RV Club Invention ...... 1 Contents, Officers, Legal ...... 2

BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Officer’s Corner...... 3 President Rudolf Diesel’s Invention (continued) ...... 4 Rod Kenly Diesel Engines, Caterpillar, and Cummins . . . 5 & 6 Senior VP FMCA Report ...... 7 Donald “Dee” Blocker Valley Rally Registration ...... 8 & 9 VP Publications Minot Business Meeting Minutes ...... 10 Byron Songer New Member Testimonial, VP Rally Coordinator Diesel RV Club FAQ ...... 11 Vacant Featured Advertising ...... 12 VP Technical Vacant Valued Partners List ...... 13 Secretary Featured Advertising ...... 16 Judy N. Jackson National Director & Treasurer Ken Carpenter Assistant Treasurer Vacant Alternate National Director Rod Kenly Nominating Committee Douglas Savenchenko, John Koenig, and Rod Kenly

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The Officer’s Corner Rod Kenly, President Halloween and winter are just around the corner. Summer understand that this coverage is worth many thousands is over, and our rally in Miles City, Montana, as well as of dollars for one claim, the $25 is very minimal. There are FMCA’s 100th in Fargo, North Dakota, are in the history stand-alone policies that are available that charge $1,000 books. per year for similar coverage. The Miles City Rally was nice in that the weather was good, The other information from FMCA during the meetings and the KOA (the second in the system) hosted us well. A is that since the admission of towables, FMCA member- real treat was that we had a speaker who talked about the ship has climbed 23 out of the last 24 months. As a related history of the area. In fact, the KOA was situated very near item, the membership of the Diesel RV Club has increased to the place where Lewis and Clark camped while they since the admission of towables. were in the area. Along with that, Custer met his demise We are returning to Distant Drums RV Resort for DRVC’s at Little Big Horn, which was a short drive down the road. Valley Rally March 15-20 in Camp Verde, Arizona. The The speaker talked about the Indians and what was going registration is live and online now. on — what happened because of (or due to) Custer. The speaker also had an original gun from one of the Custer’s The FMCA’s 101st rally will be held in Tucson, Arizona at troopers. the Pima County Fairgrounds. That registration is now online at FMCA.com. There are about 250 full hook up One of the rally attendees and new member, Doug sites for that rally, on a first-come, first-serve basis. The Savchenko, has written a testimonial about why he joined rally theme is Sunset & Saguaros and will be held March the club and what he has learned from the Forum as well 26-29. Entertainment includes Country star Josh Turner as attending our rallies. He wrote: “I was taken aback by and the Classis Rock group, Three Dog Night. learning all the things I didn’t even know I needed to know about.” I think all the attendees learn something new As I wrap this up, a lot of you are heading for your snow- during the technical sessions and we all learn something bird location or parking your coach for some period. This from the roundtables that are held during the rallies. is a good time to get your fluids changed and fill the fuel tank if you are going to store your diesel unit. We are all aware the FMCA does many things for its members. I think most people are aware of discounts at the I may see some of you at the Rocky Mountain Rally in various auto parts stores, and major engine shops (Cum- Tucson (October) or the Western Area Rally in Indio mins, Caterpillar), etc. I think almost everyone uses the (January), otherwise FMCA tire discount for Michelin and other tires — these See you down the road— savings can be substantial. I think the most underrated and least understood benefit is the FMCAssist. This is, for lack of a better term, medical evacuation coverage. If you become sick or death occurs Rod on the road; FMCAssist will get you home. It will also get your motorhome back to your home location! I think a vast majority of people don’t understand that this coverage can pay off thousands of dollars with just one event. When FMCA started this benefit it was paid out of the savings/investments of FMCA. Now that FMCA has a better handle on the costs, and there have been a bunch of claims, it is now necessary to increase the dues to pay Your online diesel Your for this benefit. During the meetings held in Minot, it was forum at the club’s agreed to raise the dues by $25.00 per year. When you only technician available Page 4 - DRVC Travelore continued from page 1 Rudolf Diesel’s Invention engine to rival the predominant source of power for his By 1898, Diesel was a millionaire but all was not settled as generation, the steam engine. Steam engines, used pri- yet. Development of Diesel’s invention needed more time marily on railroad locomotives or ships, were also used in and work to become a commercial success. Many engineers stationary situations for large industries. and developers joined in the work to improve the market viability of the idea created by Rudolf Diesel. Though this Though a thermal engineer, a connoisseur of the arts, effort was all well and good, he often became upset with and a linguist, Rudolf was also a social theorist. Initially the process and lack of coordination he preferred durin motivated by his concept of sociological needs, Diesel was continued development. In fact, he felt threatened by in search of a solution to help independent artisans and other engine designers’ work on his invention. craftsmen compete with the large industries that virtually monopolized the use of the oversized and expensive steam Diesel’s attempts of market promotion of the not-yet- engine. The process required 13 years of his time and a ready engine eventually led him to a nervous breakdown. move from his native France to Germany. In 1913, deeply troubled by criticisms of his role in devel- oping the engine, he mysteriously In the 1890s, he received several vanished from a ship on a voyage to patents for his invention of an England, presumably committing efficient, slow-burning, compres- suicide. sion ignition, internal combustion engine. From 1893 to 1897, Diesel After patents began to expire, a further developed his ideas at number of other companies took Maschinenfabrik-Augsburg AG. In his invention and developed it addition to that German company, further. Soon, his engines appeared Sulzer Brothers of Switzerland took in small industries throughout an early interest in Diesel’s work, Europe and the United States. buying certain rights to his inven- Derivatives of Diesel’s patent work tion in 1893. and development were used to power pipelines, electric and water At Augsburg, prototype testing plants, automobiles and trucks, began. On August 10, 1893, Die- and marine craft as well as applica- sel’s first design – a single, 10-foot, tions including mines, oil fields, iron cylinder with a flywheel at its factories, and transoceanic ship- base – ran on its own power for ping. Today, more than 100 years the first time. It was not deemed later, The diesel engine is still being a great success. So, over the next Diesel’s third test engine used in the improved, especially with regards three years, Diesel made improve- successful 1897 acceptance test. to diesel emission standards. ments and in 1896 demonstrated another model, his second, with the spectacular, though Rudolf Christian Karl Diesel was presumed dead on Sep- theoretical, mechanical efficiency of 75.6 percent. This tember 29, 1913 when the cruise ship he boarded reached was considered a great success especially in contrast to the its destination without him. Though he was not heard typical steam engine efficiency of 10 percent or less. from, development continued by those with whom he felt threatened. Finally, in 1976, Diesel was inducted into the Diesel continued making improvements that resulted National Inventors Hall of Fame. in the development of a third test engine. This engine was used in acceptance testing in 1897. The engine was ______a single-cylinder, four-stroke, water-cooled engine with Compiled and edited by Byron Songer using source material air injection of fuel. It ran slowly but steadily at just 172 from DieselNet, Tomahawk Power and National Inventors revolutions per minute. Hall of Fame. DRVC Travelore - Page 5

A venerable engine with a long history is the well-known Caterpillar 3126. It was used extensively in motorhomes, boats, and other equipment throughout it’s history.

The Cummins ISL-class has been popular in motorhomes, especially over the course of the last ten years. It delivers the performance discerning owners desire. Diesel Engines, Caterpillar, and Cummins It is no secret, the Diesel RV Club began life as the Caterpillar RV Engine Owners Club. Caterpillar officially debuted the RV Engine Owners Club at Gaffney, SC on March 12, at Pine Cone Campground. Don Tillman was appointed National Director. The organization quickly grew to 500 members in a short span of time. Within three years of that event, the company exited the local auto race. Young Cummins made some suggestions to over-the-road market and in another two years or so, had help improve speed. The car won the first-ever Indianapo- ceased support of the club. It was at that point that the lis 500 and set into motion a chain of events. club name was officially changed to Diesel RV Club and In 1919, with backing from banker William G. Irwin, started welcoming owners of other brands. Each member Cummins founded Cummins Engine Co. in Columbus. The of the club had two thing in common: FMCA membership two men built a company that was one of the first to take and the Diesel engine. This is where we pick up the story. advantage of the ground-breaking technology developed To be fair, the story will be told in chronological order. by Rudolf Diesel. Within three years, the company had A Quick History of Cummins earned its first profit; in three more, it offered the indus- The story of Cummins’ success begins try’s first 100,000-mile warranty. with two men in a small town nearly In the years that followed, Clessie Cummins’ passion for half way between Indianapolis and quality and reliability helped Cummins Engine grow quite Louisville. That town, Columbus, rapidly. William Miller’s great nephew became general Indiana, has benefitted much by the manager in 1934 and went on to lead the company to presence of a company that has never international prominence. forgotten it’s roots. Today, Cummins Inc. is a multinational Fortune 500 com- Clessie Lyle Cummins was passion- pany with worldwide customers in the areas of engines, Young Cummins ate about engines. He built his first power generation, components, and distribution. Cum- was a chauffeur steam engine at the age of eleven. As mins, always an engine company, has never lost sight of a young man, he left his family’s farm it’s reason for existence and has never strayed from the in rural Indiana and began working as a chauffeur. This city in which it was founded. opened an opportunity for him to become a mechanic, which allowed him to feed his fondness of engines. An Overview of Caterpillar’s Beginnings While Cummins was always about engines, Caterpillar was In 1911, Ray Harroun, a race car driver who learned of more about tractors and equipment. In 1925, Holt Manu- Cummins’ reputation, asked him to join his pit crew for a continued on page 6 Page 6 - DRVC Travelore continued from page 5 Diesel Engines, Caterpillar, and Cummins facturing Company and C. L. Best Tractor Company came together to form a single company using a name that origi- nated years earlier. In the early 1900s, seeking a way to improve the mobility and traction of his company’s steam tractors, Benjamin Holt replaced the wheels with wooden tracks bolted to chains. The innovation worked so well that someone remarked that the machine crawled along much like a caterpillar. Holt agreed, and called the machine “Caterpillar,” a name he trademarked in 1910 almost simultaneously with the application for a patent. In 1986 the company officially changed the name from Caterpillar Tractor Company to Caterpillar, Inc.

Benjamin Holt was instrumental in the development of TheFigure Caterpillar 2 Fifteen was built in the early 1930’s. CAT the industrial tractor well before the official launch of Cat- survived the depression by shipping many of it’s “crawlers” (as erpillar. After the formation of the new company, Caterpil- they were called) to foreign countries. lar machines played a significant role in the construction of the Golden Gate Bridge, the Grand Coulee Dam, and the engines are versatile and economically sound, with lines of Mississippi Levee construction project. Caterpillar heavy ACERT (Advanced Combustion Emissions Reduction Tech- equipment supported U.S. military efforts during World nology) engines introduced by Caterpillar over the last 15 War II, and the company was able to ramp up its stateside years. One must remember, however, that Caterpillar’s production to manufacture more than 51,000 track-type primary business is in building all types of heavy equip- military tractors as well as diesel engines for the Sherman ment powered by their own engines. (M4) tank. Often with unique design and powerful yet efficient capa- At first, the company depended on gasoline engines. Soon bilities, Cummins engines have been used in nearly every after the merger, CAT started building diesel engines in type of vehicle, whether it be trucks, semis, motorhomes, theFigure 1930s. 1 Today, the company continues as the world’s or construction equipment. Their engines are versatile, largest manufacturer of heavy industrial equipment. In offering options for customers. They have been an estab- addition to building heavy equipment, a few years ago CAT lished name in the marine engine industry since 1919. started licensing it’s name to a line of work clothing. Cummins engines are as powerful as they are versatile. Caterpillar vs. Cummins Which Diesel Engine Is Better ? The discussion of which engine is better has no well- When choosing between a Caterpillar or Cummins engine, defined answer. Caterpillar and Cummins are two of the the final decision relies solely on the customer and their most respected and recognized companies in the diesel personal preferences. Each company has been an estab- engine industry. Cummins, however, does hold more pat- lished name in the diesel engine industry for decades. As ents on diesel technology than does Caterpillar. to the RV industry, Cummins is almost alone in serving the market. In reality, both Cummins and Caterpillar are Known for their vibrant yellow, CAT has been a staple the gold standard of diesel engines. name in the construction business. Another product they are known for manufacturing are diesel engines. The Cat- ______erpillar is seen not only in the construction industry, but Compiled and edited by Byron Songer using source material also in agriculture, recreational, industrial, and forestry. from Caterpillar, Cummins, and Young & Sons (a family owned And, who hasn’t seen a large engine mated to an electric company which has been rebuilding Diesel engines for nearly generator to provide stand-by power at hospitals. Their 75 years.) DRVC Travelore - Page 7

Minot Meeting of the Governing Board FMCA Report, August 2019 The Governing Board Meeting was held at the All Seasons Committee procedures which failed. Items that were voted Arena on the North Dakota State Fairgrounds in Minot, on included: th North Dakota. The meeting was preceded on the 13 with • Approved funding in the amount of $285,000 for a National Director Briefing. This information session a new association management system, plus the helped to more efficiently handle the volume of impor- $6,000 per month license fee, included in the 2020 tant business that came before the Governing Board on budget. This purchase is to be funding with an oper- th Wednesday, the 14 . Immediately following the briefing, a ating loan to be repaid out of cash flow. workshop was held to answer specific questions represen- • To hold FMCA’s winter 2020 convention in Tucson, tatives had prior to the business session itself. AZ March 25-29, 2020. This contract is signed. Much of the discussion in the pre-meeting related to how • To hold FMCA’s summer 2020 convention is Syra- members regarded FMCAssist. As to the program there cuse, NY July 29 – August 2, pending successful was overwhelming support. How to fund this benefit while negotiations. This contract is awaiting the Governor’s meeting other operating objectives, including the goal signature. to restore reserves to a sound level, was the big question • To hold FMCA’s winter 2021 Convention in Perry, to be answered. It is felt that reserve funds should be at Georgia pending successful negotiations. least equal to the operating budget. FMCA’s reserves have • To hold FMCA’s summer 2021 Convention in Gil- dropped to approximately $7 million while the operating lette, Wyoming pending successful negotiations budget is at$9.1 million. • To hold FMCA’s winter 2022 Convention in Tucson, When the topic was addressed under New Business during AZ pending successful negotiations the Governing Board meeting on Wednesday, the board voted with little opposition to increase member dues by The President’s Report included statistics about the net $25 to fund FMCAssist. At the same time, the Risk Man- increase in family memberships over the last two years. agement Committee was empowered to issue a “Request FMCA now has approximately 80,000 active Family units for Price Quotation” to a number of companies to deter- and over 157,000 individual memberships. mine if there is a more favorable business partner through The final item of business was the election of National which this benefit could be provided. The dues increase Officers: will be implemented as quickly as possible. • Jon Walker was re-elected as FMCA National Germane to this discussion was the larger number of President members whose dues are paid years in advance and how • Rett Porter was re-elected as FMCA National Senior it works to the detriment of accelerating the cash flow Vice President through dues increases. A motion was approved to direct • Kathy Balogh was elected as FMCA National the Policies and Procedures Committee to draft a change Secretary reducing the maximum number of years that can be pre- paid from six to three. • John Reynolds was re-elected as FMCA National Treasurer After the FMCAssist program issues were addressed, the There were 253 Chapters represented (71%), at the meet- 2020 operating budget was approved. ing from a total of 358 active chapters. The entirety of the Standing Committee Reports were presented under Old Governing Board materials may be found on the FMCA Business. The most time consuming of which was the Governance Site along with all other formal reports of the report of the Policy and Procedure Committee. The major- Executive Board. ity of these changes were in response to actions of the ______Governing Board in 2018 and all were adopted with minor Submitted by Ken Carpenter, FMCA National Director modifications, except of a proposal related to Nominating Page 8 - DRVC Travelore

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Valley Rally Diesel RV Club Rally Distant Drums RV Resort - Camp Verde, Arizona Vally Rally March 15 through 20, 2020 Registration Please print or type the appropriate information in the spaces below. Determine your rally fee, complete the form, then send it with the correct payment due prior to March 2, 2020.

Pilot: Last Name ______First Name ______Co-pilot: Last Name ______First Name ______FMCA #: ______Email: ______Address: ______City: ______State/Prov: ______Postal Code: ______Primary Phone: ______Mobile Phone: ______Emergency Contact: ______Phone: ______Coach Make: ______Model: ______Length: ______Handicap Considerations: Yes ______No ______Currently DRVC Member: Yes ______No ______First Timer: Yes ______No ______Dietary Issues/Sensitivities: Yes ______No ______Will you have a guest(s) attending and staying in your coach? If so, please provide their name(s) and ages. Guest of Member Information: ______

RALLY FEES FOR MEMBERS: Questions or clarifications? Registration Type • Rally Fee • Send an email to: Full Rally (Two in coach) ...... $ 375.00 [email protected] Full Rally (One person) ...... $ 275.00 Arriving early or staying late? Please Each Additional Guest ...... $ 100.00 contact: RALLY FEES FOR NON-MEMBERS:* Distant Drums RV Resort * Please add $25 to above prices. Visitors attending in own motorhome 583 West Middle Verde Road are welcome to participate but subject to a $25 surcharge; limited to Camp Verde, AZ 86322 one rally. Charge applied to membership fee upon joining. (877) 577-5507 or (928) 554- 8000 www.ddrvresort.com TOTAL RALLY FEES For the latest information, please Total Fee Paid $ ______. ___ visit www.dieselrvclub.org Make checks payable and mail form to: FMCA Diesel RV Club 3916 N Potsdam Ave, PMB#1107 Sioux Falls, SD 57104-7048 REFUND POLICY: Registrant must notify Treasurer at least 14 days prior to start of rally to receive full refund. Notice provided later will be dependent on advance fees paid to vendors. Page 10 - DRVC Travelore

Monday, August 5, 2019 • Miles City KOA • Miles City, Montana Business Meeting Minutes Meeting called to order by President Rod Kenly at 4 p.m. Referrals were from a wide variety of sources: email, with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Rod Kenly and FMCA, RV Dealers, Facebook, other FMCA Clubs. Invocation by Ken Carpenter. • Technical Forum: Approximately 1,760,938 page Introduction of Chapter Officers: Rod Kenly, President; views for the first six months of 2019 vs 1,811,222 Ken Carpenter, Treasurer/National Director; Lou Ann for all of 2018 with Forum membership up 7.5% over Alvarez, VP Rally Coordinator. First Time Attendees were 2018.Top boards were: e.g. Yahoo Archive, Cool- recognized. This is the club’s 15th year and was presented ing and Fuel Systems, and Engine Diagnostics. Top a 15th Year Certificate at the FMCA rally in Perry, GA in Topics by Replies: e.g. Most Economical Cruising March 2019. Speed and Computer Chip for better mileage. The purpose of the annual business meeting is to modify NEW BUSINESS: Club Bylaws and Standing Rules, elect officers for those • Election of 2018 – 2020 Officers: Due terms expiring this year, and elect a Nominating to the failure to elect a Nominating Committee. Committee, at the 2017 Business Meeting, the Board of Directors served as that committee. OLD BUSINESS: • The following candidates for office are offered to The minutes of the July 2018 Business Meeting in Love- the membership: Byron Songer, VP Publishing; Rod land, CO, posted in the club newsletter and on the club’s Kenly, Alternate National Director; Ken Carpenter, website, and at this meeting for review, were approved. Treasurer. OFFICER REPORTS: All three candidates were elected. • VP Rally Coordinator: The Rally at the Brickyard • The Nominating Committee was not successful in (March 3 – 8, 2019) had 45 attendees (23 coaches) identifying candidates for: Senior Vice President, with six “First Timers”. The Rally on the Range VP Technical, and Assistant Treasurer. Nominations August 4 – 9, 2019 with 14 coaches and 27 attendees were asked for from the floor. Senior Vice President with two “First Timers”. (one year term); VP Technical (one year term), Assis- With the Spring 2020 FMCA rally in Tucson, AZ, the tant Treasurer (one year term). DRVC rally will be held at Distant Drums RV Resort, Donald “Dee” Blocker volunteered to fill the office of Camp Verde, AZ. Dates to be announced. Ron and Senior Vice President and was elected. Happy Treml have volunteered to be Rally Masters. • Election of 2019 – 2020 Nominating Committee: Looking for Co-Rally Masters at this time. Summer Nominations were requested from the floor and 2020 FMCA rally is planned for Syracuse, NY. the following individuals were elected: Douglas • Treasurer: The report on the findings of the 2018 Savenchenko, John Koenig, and Rod Kenly. The chap- Audit Committee are posted on the wall. The club ter offices that will need candidates are: President, converted credit card payments from Paypal to VP Rally Coordinator, VP Technical, Secretary, and Affinipay, a Wild Apricot affiliate. Current Fund Bal- National Director. ance: $59,248. • Membership: As of 7/10/2019 there are 580 total There not being any other new business from the floor, the members with 517 Active and 48 Renewal Overdue. meeting was adjourned at 5:05 p.m. One of the steps taken in 2019 to address member- Respectfully submitted ship decline was the creation of 1st Year Free Mem- bership open to all FMCA New Members with 300 Judith N. Jackson, Secretary New Members through 7/10/2019 vs 38 last year. DRVC Travelore - Page 11

Lorraine and Douglas Savchenko Why Join the Diesel RV Club? ® Exchange information on RVing and diesel engines with hundreds of diesel enthusiasts at the state-of-the-art Diesel RV Technical Forum and seminars at all rallies. ® Enjoy fun and fellowship through the Club’s full- color newsletters and at rallies held across the country. ® Attend FMCA activities, such as area rallies and FMCA conventions, with others from the

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Testimonial Partner arrangements as well as a discount on parts at O’Reilly Auto Parts stores nationwide. I want to share why I joined the Diesel RV Club and what ® Share tech tips, travel advice, and problem- I’ve gotten out of my first year of membership. As a bit of solving information with fellow Diesel RV Club background, I previously always had diesel pickupa and members. fifth wheel trailers. I thought I was well-informed. But, ® Meet interesting people, form lasting friend- when I stepped into our motorhome, I quickly discovered ships, learn more about motorhoming, swap it presented a whole new level of complexity, power, size, coach modification and maintenance informa- and dimension of maintenance. tion, and visit interesting places while creating I joined FMCA as a resource to help us navigate the “full lasting memories. time RV lifestyle” we were embarking on. No sooner did I join than a complete barrage of ancillary club invitations came along. The one that stood out to me was the Diesel RV Club because that was a resource I could put my head around for helping me understand my new rig. We participated in our first club rally. During the technical sessions I was taken aback by learning all the things I didn’t even know I needed to know about. More impor- tantly I learned about the resources available to members from the forum and other resources. I now have a better understanding of where I need to focus my time and in what areas I need to concentrate in learning even more. I also have a broader view of the resources available to me. The long-time club members couldn’t have been more wel- Inspire coming of the “newbies” my wife and I are. The rally wasn’t Granille only about learning and sharing what we know about our coaches but about getting to know new friends. I treasure the new friends I made and look forward to future rallies. By the way, our first rally was at Americus, Georgia in March of this year. The second rally we attended was the one just held at Miles City, Montana. As you can see, my wife and I are “all in.” Page 12 - DRVC Travelore

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Independent Service Centers Accelerated Diesel — Accelerated Diesel offers full service diesel engine and drive train repair. They have over 40 years combined experience with all diesel engines. Every coach receives a free vehicle inspection and coming soon, turnkey RV stor- age. Show your membership card and get a 10% Discount on service (labor) provided at their location in Tyler, Texas at 12614 County Road 431.Phone: (903) 881-9765 Leisure Coachworks— 5% discount on parts and labor. Alfateers provides service for most major makes and models of motorhomes and other RVs. They offer a free RV wash and carpet shampoo with every qualified service. Services include upgrades, collision, accidental damage, and maintenance service. Fontana, CA. www.leisurecw.com Luxury Coach Service — extending a 15% discount on parts and labor to all DRVC members and associates. LCS is a conve- nient, one-stop shop for all preventative RV repair and maintenance services on motor coaches from class C to luxury class A. Certified technicians, a 40-bay service facility and spacious parts department ensure your expectations will be met in a professional and timely fashion. Specializing in maintenance, upgrades, and remodeling. Luxury Coach Service is at 1750 E. Interstate 30 in Rockwall, TX 75087. Phone (972) 771-6200.. www.luxurycoachservice.com Oregon Motorcoach Center — Oregon Motorcoach Center offers a 10% discount on parts. Oregon Motorcoach Center specializes in RV restoration, renovation, custom van conversions, repairs and maintenance. Located at 29417 Airport Rd, Eugene, OR 97402. Phone: 541-762-1505 www.oregonmotorcoachcenter.com Premier Motor Coach Services — 10% discount on parts and labor. Premier Motor Coach Services (Tucson, AZ) is offering a 10% discount on parts and service. Please note the new location conveniently located at I-10 & Exit 264 (Palo Verde). www.premiermbs.com RVincidents — 10% discount on parts and labor. An RV repair, body and paint specialty company in Nixa, MO. They provide high quality repair services for all types of RVs, buses and trailers. www.rvincidents.net Cummins/Onan Engine Owners Cummins Power Club — If you are a DRVC member and own an RV with a Cummins engine or an Onan Generator, it makes sense to be a club member. Members receive a 10% discount on Cummins Genuine Parts and Valvoline products. The discount also applies to service repairs and maintenance. www.cumminspowerclub.com Caterpillar Dealers Carolina CAT — 10% discount on parts and labor up to a limit of $250. Caterpillar dealer in North Carolina with locations in Asheville, Charlotte, Greensboro, Monroe, and Statesville. www.carolinacat.com Cashman Equipment Co, — 10% discount on parts as well as a free chassis inspection. A Caterpillar dealer located in Henderson, NV. Telephone: 702-633-4621. www.cashmanequipment.com/parts-service/service Gregory Poole Equipment Co, — 10% discount on parts and labor. One of two Caterpillar certified Level 3 RV Service centers. North Carolina locations include Fayetteville, Garner and Mebane. www.gregorypoole.com MacAllister Power Systems — 10% discount on parts and labor. Caterpillar dealer throughout Indiana with locations in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Lafayette, South Bend, Terre Haute and Washington. www.macallister.com/locations continued on next page Page 14 - DRVC Travelore

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Mustang Caterpillar – Mustang Caterpillar is offering a 10% discount on parts and service. To receive this discount you must show your current Diesel RV Club Membership Card and let them know you want to take advantage of the 10% discount. Mustang Caterpillar locations are conveniently located throughout Southeast Texas. www.mustangcat.com Yancy Power Systems — 10% discount on parts and labor. Exclusive Caterpillar dealer serving Georgia with locations throughout the state. Please check website for service locations. www.yanceybros.com/map Mercedes-Benz (Sprinter Dealers) Capital Eurocars — 10% discount on parts and labor. Mercedes-Benz dealer in Tallahassee, Florida offers a discount to owners of all Sprinter platform makes and models. www.capitaleurocars.com Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead — 10% discount on parts and labor. Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead in Peoria, Arizona offers a discount to owners of all Sprinter platform makes and models. www.arrowheadmb.com Mercedes-Benz of Danbury — 10% discount on parts and labor. Mercedes-Benz of Danbury, Connecticut offers a discount to owners of all Sprinter platform makes and models. www.mercedesbenzofdanbury.com Mercedes-Benz of Naples — 10% discount on parts and labor. Mercedes-Benz of Naples, Florida offers a discount to owners of all Sprinter platform makes and models. www.mercedesbenznaples.com Mercedes-Benz of Westminster — 10% discount on parts and labor. Mercedes-Benz of Westminster, Colorado offers a discount to owners of all Sprinter platform makes and models. www.mbwestminster.com Freightliner Oasis Service Centers ATC Freightliner — 10% discount on parts and labor. Freightliner Oasis Dealer, Tulsa, Oklahoma. atcfreightliner.com Orlando Freightliner — This Florida Freightliner dealership is an Oasis dealer offering a 10% discount on all parts and service. www.orlandofreightliner.com Stoops Freightliner — 10% discount on parts and service. Freightliner Oasis dealer in New Haven, IN. Discount only at its New Haven, Indiana location. www.stoops.com Truck Centers of Arkansas — Freightliner Oasis dealer offering 10% off on parts and service at its Springdale, Arkansas location. www.truckcentersar.com Truck Country of Decorah — Freightliner Oasis dealer offering 10% off on parts and service at its Decorah, Iowa location. www.truckcountry.com/locations/decorah.cfm RV Parts & Supplies Boogey Lights — Boogey Lights offers a 10% discount on its Hi-Intensity LED lighting solutions designed for outdoor use on RVs when purchased online or by calling 800.847.1359. http://www.BoogeyLights.com Coach Supply Direct — Coach Supply is offering a 5% discount off their already competitive prices. The discount applies to all products listed on website. www.coachsupplydirect.com continued on next page DRVC Travelore - Page 15

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MCD Innovations — MCD is offering a 10% discount on all shade purchases. They have a full line of day/night manual and power shades. www.mcdinnovations.com Mobileye Inc — Mobileye is offering Diesel RV Club members 10% off of the price of purchase and installation of its Colli- sion Avoidance System. Members can download and print the Discount Coupon on the from the Mem- bers Only section of our website then take it to a Mobileye Authorized Dealer. See Mobileye’s website or product information. www.mobileye.com/us O’Reilly Auto Parts — Members of Diesel RV Club may take advantage of a discount program with O’Reilly Auto Parts and their 3700 stores across the nation. Members must present their DRVC membership card containing an O’Reilly program number to receive the discount on back counter parts. Proteng Distribution, Inc — offers a 10% discount on revolutionary fire suppression parts that protect motorhome systems and passengers from unnecessary harm due to fire and from the systems in place that were supposed to protect them. Proteng devices are designed to protect machinery, engines, computer systems, electronic equipment, and other high-value assets. They require no maintenance and function automatically. 561- 716-8364. proteng.com RV Glass Solutions — RV Glass Solutions offers a 10% discount (a cap may apply) on service with a maximum of $75 per appointment. They have crews at FMCA Family Reunions as well as 2500 servicing locations across the US and Canada. www.rvglasssolutions.com/about_us.html Other Types of Services Overland Insurance Services — Get a free RV insurance quote online through Diesel RV Club and receive favorable treat- ment from the premier supplier of affordable Recreational Vehicle insurance for over 40 years. https://www.myrvquote.com/drv RV Golf Club — RV Golf Club offers a 20% discount* on annual membership which offers free RV parking at golf courses and RV resorts with golf facilities all over North America. Members must use the link on the Diesel RV Club website to obtain the discount. (RV Golf Club will pay the Diesel RV Club a 20% referral fee for each membership.) www.RVGolfClub.com SkyMed — SkyMed picks up where other travel plans leave off providing air ambulance membership services, medical air evacuation, emergency travel services, travel insurance, and personal concierge services without co-pays, deductibles, or claim forms. As a member of DRVC, you receive an exclusive club discount from SkyMed’s menu of policies and options. www.skymed.com O cial publication of the Diesel RV Club, an international chapter of FMCA Page 16 - DRVC Travelore

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