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Nanascots · Nanascots

hubby wants to purchase an electric meter for our new rv....what say you? want to be able to check amps and voltage at electric poles, check outlets for PDI, etc thanks!

tincanman · tincanman

Cold weather: I have a simple question about putting up Bubble foil insulation on windows with screens. I haven't been removing the inner screens, but simply putting the Bubble foil insulation behind the window shade. This makes it easier to remove the foil when wanted. It seems to be working but am...

Rob_Fla · Rob_Fla

One of the facts of life when Fulltiming is having to do maintenance and repairs while on the road, where ever you are. During our recent travels to Indianapolis IN Shipshewana IN, Florida NY, College Park MD, Atlanta GA and FT Myers FL we have not had any problems with our 5th Wheel or GMC Truck. Our r...

Bevo7 · Bevo7

This is our first time to store our 2015 BayStar. I have had it winterized by professionals and am storing it in An unheated shed in central Illinois. I do not have access to electricit, so I assume I should remove the chassis battery as well as the house batteries and store them in a warm place off concret...

Team Murc · Team Murc

We recently purchased a used 2012 New Horizon fiver which is equipped with Mor/Ryde suspension . In the process of getting to know our rig in more detail and preparing for our long trip south I noticed that the suspension system has a grease fitting at each wheel location. My question is how often shou...

NWescapee · NWescapee

Our wheel bearing broke Friday night as we were traveling I-40 in eastern California. These are bearings that are sealed and require no maintenance, our service shop has said we did nothing wrong and we were very lucky that Dale saw the sparks flying out of the back end of the 5th wheel and was able to ge...

NWescapee · NWescapee

Another breakdown Ironically, our only other breakdown that required towing in April, we were in this same Tri-State (CA/AZ/NV) area and we had a not so good initial experience with Coach Net and a local towing company that I had started a thread about at that time. http://rv-dreams.activeboard....

Neil and Connie · Neil and Connie

Has anybody ever had repairs done by North Trail RV in Fort Myers FL? We need to have our slide topper cloth replaced and also need a little fiberglass repair/painting under our 5ver bedroom after some damage on our Alaskan tour this summer. North Trail is pretty close but I have no experience with them...

cherylbrv · cherylbrv

We're thinking of replacing our Sealand toilet. Not only is this the 2nd time in a year we have to replace the gasket, but it doesn't give a lot of water pressure, and there isn't even any water that flows in the front of the bowl. Can anyone recommend a good brand that's easy to install, easy to get replac...

tincanman · tincanman

I just got through winterizing my 2014 Keystone Laredo TT and ran 100' of BriskHeat heat tape & insulation on the pipes. This increased the diameter of the where the PEX piping was run, so that when I went to put the undercarriage thin membrane (like 1/8" thick) back on, it came up about 2-3&qu...

Bevo7 · Bevo7

Baystar 2015 just purchased. We have used several times and feel I'm using correct sequence to retract levelers. I took out fuse to the equalizer leveler system and replaced it and I could get them retracted. Lowered and then couldn't retract again, pulled fuse, put it back in and would work once. Not...

A hitch and hop · A hitch and hop

I have a sliding accordion type door in my shower. It has metal vertical rails and plastic panels between the rails. My rig is about 10 years old and the plastic has started splitting. I am using a shower curtain temporarily for now, but would like to replace the plastic panels. Does anyone have a s...

Flashman · Flashman

My sister has a 38' DRV she says weighs 20,000 lbs and her F-350 DRW struggles. Can that be right?

BoAndRach · BoAndRach

Hi All, It's been a long summer and a long while since I posted, but we are making great progress towards hitting the road. In fact on track to finally purchase that DRV Full House next month (yep, finally decided she's the one!). However, I have a question about suspension that came up in a recent con...

Second Chance · Second Chance

Good afternoon, everyone, There is an elderly couple staying in the campground where we are who have a 2005 Mobile Suites 32TK3 that they purchased used from a private party. I don't know if they were shown or have just forgotten, but they don't know how to check the levels in the holding tanks. I search...

LifeBeganInaWinnebago · LifeBeganInaWinnebago

We have only had this RV a couple weeks. We drove it home about 700 miles and just drove about 400 miles this weekend. I have noticed that it runs warm when going up hills at 60mph but at 70mph it does better. Is there a good RPM to run at and what temperature should it run at on the highway? What is the "...

Phyl · Phyl

Hubby saw a used 31' class C listed on an RV dealer website and has been looking at it online every day for the past couple of weeks or so. Today, the listing came up at 5K less than their previously listed price and he decided to go look at it. If you've read my other couple of posts, you'll know that I'm not...

cherylbrv · cherylbrv

I have a Dometic RM1350 (not a residential model though). I seem to need to defrost the freezer about every 2 weeks, as the ice build up on the back gets to be about 1/8". Is it normal to have to do it this often? If not, what should I be looking for that could be causing it to frost up so quickly? Thanks...

Oregonhiker · Oregonhiker

We are not full timers and store our Newmar Ventana at a storage yard when not in use. Last year was our first winter with it and I serviced it with RV antifreeze as we have an Oasis hot water heater and furnace. In the past with our prior coach I would just use air to clear all of the lines and then if I wanted to...

cherylbrv · cherylbrv

Apologies if this is in the wrong category... I have the dinette chairs that open for storage underneath the seats. The seats are covered with fabric, which has become very dirty. Is there any way to clean the fabric rather than recovering the chairs? While I'm at it, any suggestions on how to clean b...

TDCDintheRV · TDCDintheRV

Does anyone use Cummins coach care or their manitinance and or repair? What has been your experience with them? Good or bad, thanks for your input! Tom

Terry and Jo · Terry and Jo

After four years, primarily being on city water, I was out to dump the grey tank the other day and noticed water leaking under the coach. After checking things out, I discovered that the fresh water tank was overflowing. Our Mobile Suites has a separate inlet in which to stick a water hose to fill the f...

Lisa S · Lisa S

I've been searching and thinking of a way to cover the plastic floor registers in the rv (to prevent dirt, etc. to get inside) and can't come up with a good idea. If they were metal I could buy magnetic sheets to put over them but they are plastic. Has anyone come up with a way to cover them? Thanks ahead o...

Blitz · Blitz

I have a 2007 Dutch Star with what seems to be an age old problem. My largest slide-out collects water and sags everytime it rains. The smaller covers do fine. I have tried the Airwedge, which is an inflatible air bag that goes between the slide-out roof and cover. But it is too fat to push between the...

TRAILERKING · TRAILERKING

https://www.dropbox.com/s/l47gpmubkaacaqg/Ramps.pdf?dl=0

Big Mike · Big Mike

Does anyone have a PM Maintenance checklist for a class A gas RV that they can share. I want to set up routine preventative schedule to do maintenance on all areas of the rv.

Hdrider · Hdrider

Dang, we have now gone through 3 Rhino sewer hoses in 3 years. And they are supposed to be the best r at least one of the best on the market. Maybe moving every weeks just gives them to much of a workout.

Tom and Cathy · Tom and Cathy

Hi all, We purchased our new Alfa Gold 3905SH-MC and had the Dealer install a few items that weren't included. We had an Onan 5500 Generator installed, a surge protector, washer and dryer, satellite. When we went to pick it up, we were told we would need another surge protector added for the generator...

MPMomof3 · MPMomof3

Hey everyone! How do you prevent water from pounding in your slide out awning? I saw someone using a beach ball once. We were considering a balloon perhaps (in case we forget it's there, so it can pop). I'm still worried that it may mess with the slide if it doesn't pop right away. Thoughts?

jmd87 · jmd87

Hi,I was hoping for a bit of advice pleaseI'm trying to remove the water pump from my Vogue Villa Grande (1979) and have run into an issue. I can't seem to get the radiator out at all! It seems to be in a surround which is bolted to the chassis which I've undone and have undone all the hoses etc but the radiato...

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	Electric meter (Preview) hubby wants to purchase an electric meter for our new rv....what say you? want to be able to check amps and voltage at electric poles, check outlets for PDI, etc thanks!	Nanascots	3	1217	10:50 AM Nov 13, 2015 by ticat900
	Bubble foil insulation for windows (Preview) Cold weather: I have a simple question about putting up Bubble foil insulation on windows with screens. I haven't been removing the inner screens, but simply putting the Bubble foil insulation behind the window shade. This makes it easier to remove the foil when wanted. It seems to be working but am...	tincanman	0	1257	11:46 AM Nov 12, 2015 by tincanman
	Fulltiming repairs (Preview) One of the facts of life when Fulltiming is having to do maintenance and repairs while on the road, where ever you are. During our recent travels to Indianapolis IN Shipshewana IN, Florida NY, College Park MD, Atlanta GA and FT Myers FL we have not had any problems with our 5th Wheel or GMC Truck. Our r...	Rob_Fla	15	1891	04:26 PM Nov 8, 2015 by Camper Chronicles
	Winterizing (Preview) This is our first time to store our 2015 BayStar. I have had it winterized by professionals and am storing it in An unheated shed in central Illinois. I do not have access to electricit, so I assume I should remove the chassis battery as well as the house batteries and store them in a warm place off concret...	Bevo7	2	898	11:13 AM Nov 4, 2015 by bjoyce
	Mor/Ryde Suspension (Preview) We recently purchased a used 2012 New Horizon fiver which is equipped with Mor/Ryde suspension . In the process of getting to know our rig in more detail and preparing for our long trip south I noticed that the suspension system has a grease fitting at each wheel location. My question is how often shou...	Team Murc	3	1401	04:50 PM Nov 3, 2015 by TRAILERKING
	Sealed Bearing failure, preventative actions?? (Preview) Our wheel bearing broke Friday night as we were traveling I-40 in eastern California. These are bearings that are sealed and require no maintenance, our service shop has said we did nothing wrong and we were very lucky that Dale saw the sparks flying out of the back end of the 5th wheel and was able to ge...	NWescapee	44	5647	09:11 PM Nov 1, 2015 by TRAILERKING
	Coach Net - Getting towed, a much more positive experience this time (Preview) Another breakdown Ironically, our only other breakdown that required towing in April, we were in this same Tri-State (CA/AZ/NV) area and we had a not so good initial experience with Coach Net and a local towing company that I had started a thread about at that time. http://rv-dreams.activeboard....	NWescapee	1	1613	03:10 PM Oct 31, 2015 by kb0zke
	Repair Recommendation (Preview) Has anybody ever had repairs done by North Trail RV in Fort Myers FL? We need to have our slide topper cloth replaced and also need a little fiberglass repair/painting under our 5ver bedroom after some damage on our Alaskan tour this summer. North Trail is pretty close but I have no experience with them...	Neil and Connie	5	1291	06:12 PM Oct 30, 2015 by bjoyce
	Toilet recommendations? (Preview) We're thinking of replacing our Sealand toilet. Not only is this the 2nd time in a year we have to replace the gasket, but it doesn't give a lot of water pressure, and there isn't even any water that flows in the front of the bowl. Can anyone recommend a good brand that's easy to install, easy to get replac...	cherylbrv	5	1212	03:55 PM Oct 26, 2015 by ticat900
	patching the undercarriage membrane (Preview) I just got through winterizing my 2014 Keystone Laredo TT and ran 100' of BriskHeat heat tape & insulation on the pipes. This increased the diameter of the where the PEX piping was run, so that when I went to put the undercarriage thin membrane (like 1/8" thick) back on, it came up about 2-3&qu...	tincanman	3	1059	07:38 PM Oct 25, 2015 by Lucky Mike
	Newmar 2015 leveler so won't retract (Preview) Baystar 2015 just purchased. We have used several times and feel I'm using correct sequence to retract levelers. I took out fuse to the equalizer leveler system and replaced it and I could get them retracted. Lowered and then couldn't retract again, pulled fuse, put it back in and would work once. Not...	Bevo7	24	2250	07:35 PM Oct 22, 2015 by ticat900
	Replacement shower panels (Preview) I have a sliding accordion type door in my shower. It has metal vertical rails and plastic panels between the rails. My rig is about 10 years old and the plastic has started splitting. I am using a shower curtain temporarily for now, but would like to replace the plastic panels. Does anyone have a s...	A hitch and hop	0	1744	02:32 PM Oct 20, 2015 by A hitch and hop
	DRV Weight (Preview) My sister has a 38' DRV she says weighs 20,000 lbs and her F-350 DRW struggles. Can that be right?	Flashman	11	1939	10:46 PM Oct 19, 2015 by Lonney Wade
	Suspension question (Preview) Hi All, It's been a long summer and a long while since I posted, but we are making great progress towards hitting the road. In fact on track to finally purchase that DRV Full House next month (yep, finally decided she's the one!). However, I have a question about suspension that came up in a recent con...	BoAndRach	11	1680	06:20 PM Oct 18, 2015 by el Rojo and Pam
	Checking tank levels on a 2005 DRV Mobile Suites 32TK3 (Preview) Good afternoon, everyone, There is an elderly couple staying in the campground where we are who have a 2005 Mobile Suites 32TK3 that they purchased used from a private party. I don't know if they were shown or have just forgotten, but they don't know how to check the levels in the holding tanks. I search...	Second Chance	3	1161	10:45 AM Oct 17, 2015 by Terry and Jo
	Is There an Optimal RPM for a 400hp Cummins Diesel. (Preview) We have only had this RV a couple weeks. We drove it home about 700 miles and just drove about 400 miles this weekend. I have noticed that it runs warm when going up hills at 60mph but at 70mph it does better. Is there a good RPM to run at and what temperature should it run at on the highway? What is the "...	LifeBeganInaWinnebago	7	4097	04:19 PM Oct 16, 2015 by LifeBeganInaWinnebago
	Rhino RV Roofing System? (Preview) Hubby saw a used 31' class C listed on an RV dealer website and has been looking at it online every day for the past couple of weeks or so. Today, the listing came up at 5K less than their previously listed price and he decided to go look at it. If you've read my other couple of posts, you'll know that I'm not...	Phyl	3	1065	09:19 AM Oct 16, 2015 by ticat900
	How often to defrost freezer? (Preview) I have a Dometic RM1350 (not a residential model though). I seem to need to defrost the freezer about every 2 weeks, as the ice build up on the back gets to be about 1/8". Is it normal to have to do it this often? If not, what should I be looking for that could be causing it to frost up so quickly? Thanks...	cherylbrv	4	1310	03:59 PM Oct 15, 2015 by ticat900
	Can this be done in the winter? (Preview) We are not full timers and store our Newmar Ventana at a storage yard when not in use. Last year was our first winter with it and I serviced it with RV antifreeze as we have an Oasis hot water heater and furnace. In the past with our prior coach I would just use air to clear all of the lines and then if I wanted to...	Oregonhiker	5	1831	09:04 PM Oct 14, 2015 by NorCal Dan
	Cleaning fabric chairs? (Preview) Apologies if this is in the wrong category... I have the dinette chairs that open for storage underneath the seats. The seats are covered with fabric, which has become very dirty. Is there any way to clean the fabric rather than recovering the chairs? While I'm at it, any suggestions on how to clean b...	cherylbrv	1	779	12:50 PM Oct 11, 2015 by PIEERE
	Cummins coach care (Preview) Does anyone use Cummins coach care or their manitinance and or repair? What has been your experience with them? Good or bad, thanks for your input! Tom	TDCDintheRV	6	1971	08:39 PM Oct 6, 2015 by TDCDintheRV
	RV Pump Experts Needed (Preview) After four years, primarily being on city water, I was out to dump the grey tank the other day and noticed water leaking under the coach. After checking things out, I discovered that the fresh water tank was overflowing. Our Mobile Suites has a separate inlet in which to stick a water hose to fill the f...	Terry and Jo	3	993	05:02 PM Oct 6, 2015 by Bill and Linda
	floor register tip? (Preview) I've been searching and thinking of a way to cover the plastic floor registers in the rv (to prevent dirt, etc. to get inside) and can't come up with a good idea. If they were metal I could buy magnetic sheets to put over them but they are plastic. Has anyone come up with a way to cover them? Thanks ahead o...	Lisa S	4	986	02:17 PM Oct 5, 2015 by The Bear II
	Slide-out Cover Collects Water (Preview) I have a 2007 Dutch Star with what seems to be an age old problem. My largest slide-out collects water and sags everytime it rains. The smaller covers do fine. I have tried the Airwedge, which is an inflatible air bag that goes between the slide-out roof and cover. But it is too fat to push between the...	Blitz	15	9533	06:01 AM Oct 2, 2015 by laurly
	Ramps (Preview) https://www.dropbox.com/s/l47gpmubkaacaqg/Ramps.pdf?dl=0	TRAILERKING	0	753	02:09 PM Sep 29, 2015 by TRAILERKING
	Preventative Maintenance Checklist (Preview) Does anyone have a PM Maintenance checklist for a class A gas RV that they can share. I want to set up routine preventative schedule to do maintenance on all areas of the rv.	Big Mike	0	815	06:57 PM Sep 24, 2015 by Big Mike
	3 hoses in 3 years (Preview) Dang, we have now gone through 3 Rhino sewer hoses in 3 years. And they are supposed to be the best r at least one of the best on the market. Maybe moving every weeks just gives them to much of a workout.	Hdrider	6	1098	01:30 PM Sep 23, 2015 by Hdrider
	Generator question (Preview) Hi all, We purchased our new Alfa Gold 3905SH-MC and had the Dealer install a few items that weren't included. We had an Onan 5500 Generator installed, a surge protector, washer and dryer, satellite. When we went to pick it up, we were told we would need another surge protector added for the generator...	Tom and Cathy	5	1473	06:07 PM Sep 15, 2015 by Tom and Cathy
	Water In The Awning Water rain slide out awning (Preview) Hey everyone! How do you prevent water from pounding in your slide out awning? I saw someone using a beach ball once. We were considering a balloon perhaps (in case we forget it's there, so it can pop). I'm still worried that it may mess with the slide if it doesn't pop right away. Thoughts?	MPMomof3	17	4907	12:10 PM Sep 7, 2015 by Barbaraok
	Vogue Villa Grande 1979 - Water Pump Replacement (Preview) Hi,I was hoping for a bit of advice pleaseI'm trying to remove the water pump from my Vogue Villa Grande (1979) and have run into an issue. I can't seem to get the radiator out at all! It seems to be in a surround which is bolted to the chassis which I've undone and have undone all the hoses etc but the radiato...	jmd87	0	677	07:03 AM Sep 7, 2015 by jmd87
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