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Colorado_Kid · Colorado_Kid

Yesterday I went to put my jacks down so I turned my ignition on (without starting the engine) and turned on my toggle switch. The lights lit up so I went to lower my jacks but nothing happened. I noticed the LF (left forward) light was on so I tried to raise that jack but nothing happened. I was wondering if...

TRAILERKING · TRAILERKING

Anyone have contacts on good deal/prices on 6 volt deep cycle batteries up in Canada? Thinking of AGM or Gell Cell of some brand. With our dollar at around .80 cents U.S. I'd like to find a good supplier up here.

Talensnana · Talensnana

Just wondering how you keep critters from building nests inside the open slides. We have noticed in the last week they have started building nests. We are going to be in one place for the next six weeks so we want to discourage this.

cherylbrv · cherylbrv

We heard a strange noise - kind of like a cross between someone dry-heaving and coughing. Upon closer investigation, we discovered the sound was coming from our generator -- an Onan 5500 and the sound was more like it was trying to start but not succeeding. We are on electric and not using the genny at...

cherylbrv · cherylbrv

I wonder if anyone else has experienced this... We noticed that the bedroom slide was not closing flush on one side and brought it to a dealer (Tom Johnson in Marion, NC). They said that the cause was from the bed, which is on a cantilever design. It only has 1 ram, no tie to the other side of the slide to ke...

pkhalin · pkhalin

Was going through my May 2015 Trailer Life mag and saw an add for Viking Propane Cylinders. Appears they have various sizes and they're lighter weight. Anybody use these? Are they worth it and is there any issue with getting them filled? Thanks and happy trails.

Sweenja1 · Sweenja1

We just bought a Heartland Big Horn 3760EL. It comes with an 80 amp/12v converter. I want to add a bank of AGM batteries, an inverter and a hardwired 50 amp Progressive surge protector. I'm looking for advice on how to go about doing this, selecting the right brands etc. It sounds like this is someth...

jaynjazz · jaynjazz

Hey All: I was trying to research weather or not if my 1994 Tioga on an E350 chassis had more than one fuel filter? I assume there is at least one for the engine and one for the generator. Anyone know anything about that or where I can look to find out? I read a post somewhere online and someone mentioned ha...

EggerMar · EggerMar

Hi all. I shed lots of hair when shampooing and with long hair I am worried about the hair going down the drain. I currently have a hair catcher screen that fits on top of the drain cover that came with the RV. This is great at catching the hair but makes for a very slow draining of water. Even worse if I use...

Gpndavid · Gpndavid

Getting to know our new to us 2007 Allegro Bus 40 QSP. Last compartment on passenger side houses the inverter, electrical connections/fuses and a couple high pressure hydraulic lines run through there. Today one of the hydraulic fittings developed a small leak spreading fluid around the small c...

Oregonhiker · Oregonhiker

I am getting the coach out of the winterized mode this week. We bought our coach(2011 Ventana) last August and had all of the water filters put in new at the time. We only used it 2 or 3 times as we had a busy fall and couldn't seem to get away to use it. When I winterized it I removed all the water filters those...

Papermaker · Papermaker

Hi, I would like to replace the bedroom emergency escape window in my motorhome. I have a sliding type now ( not enough room to escape, have always been worried about it ) . I want to replace it with a swing out type. Does anyone know of a reliable installer in the state of Alabama that you would recommen...

MarkS · MarkS

Do not set your brakes while on the scale. This might seem like common sense to some but it deserves mentioning. We have a driver who never could get satisfactory weights on his truck even though he was hauling the same loads the rest of us were. During a conversation today it dawned on me that he was setti...

ndmccain · ndmccain

Hello, I recently purchased a '84 Cross Country and I am living in it full-time at family owned property. We are off-the-grid so just plugging in is not an option. I have a couple of questions and am hoping someone could help me out! 1) the cables to the RV battery are cut. So we need to wire them and than con...

cherylbrv · cherylbrv

One of my slides is very squeaky when closing it. I imagine this means it needs lubrication. Agreed? If so, what kind should be used -- will WD40 or Bull Shot be ok or is there something special needed?

piggy · piggy

We have a 2012 Evergreen TT. The outside is fiberglass. It has some scratches on the surfaces. Don't know how they got there, but was wondering can they be buffed out? I would not do it, I would have someone that is experienced with this. Also after buffing, what would you all suggest that the final coat...

gypsymaus · gypsymaus

We just attended our first Diesel RV Club Rally in Desert Hot Springs CA. I highly recommend the club and their rallies. As a woman when someone spoke "diesel" to me it was a foreign language. But after 3 days of technical sessions I no longer have the "deer in the headlight look"...

Talensnana · Talensnana

On the bsck of our RV where the fiberglass end cap attaches there is about a 1/2 gap where the roof is lower and the cap is, we have about 4 inches where they do not meet up on either side, so what is recommended for a large gap fill out in the elements?

jaynjazz · jaynjazz

Hey All: We have a 94 Tioga that we love, but the fridge seems to lose it's cool so to speak when we are driving or when the weather is warm. It's cools down nice overnight and gets real cold but it just seems to warm up too much during the day or when driving. Is there anything we can do to test this or get it work...

cherylbrv · cherylbrv

Mitch installed a new water pump the other day, and subsequently we do not have any hot water, either on electric or on LP. Is the timing a coincidence, or is it possible he knocked something out or made something loose? What should we be looking for to resolve this? Thanks!

DebbieM · DebbieM

When on shore power, all is well. When on battery power, no voltage to rig. Checked Battery Shut-Off, that's ok, traced voltage as far as I could from the batteries with a fluke meter and it read 12.8 volts. Our converter is internal to the A/C Circuit Breaker Panel in the bathroom and I see no lights o...

suse1023 · suse1023

I didn't yell, though I really wanted to--but she got flustered when baby got the runs after lunch and did her best in unfamiliar surroundings. However they have left and while she did bleach out the shower basin and I will too, I am a bit concerned about the poo which went into my grey tank. Any reason why...

cherylbrv · cherylbrv

Was outside and heard the sound of running water. Took a look and noticed a steady stream of water in a location that is a little bit behind the steps, which would be right under the entranceway. We are on city water and turned it off, but the stream did not stop. Monitoring the fresh water tank but that d...

KimandBob · KimandBob

We have a cut off switch for our batteries, will they be fine for the winter till we plug unit in for new season?

BratsInABox · BratsInABox

We're getting ready to do roof maintenance on our 5th wheel, cleaning, checking seals, and UV protection. What are the best products to use, and what should we avoid? Any other tips are also appreciated. Thank you.

pkhalin · pkhalin

So, can someone please explain to me and my feeble mind the physics behind a tire? My question really deals with the tire pressure. I've been reading the posts about proper pressure related to weight of the rig, but to me 100/110 lbs etc. = more explosive blowout. True/not true? Given that, what's...

fun2travel · fun2travel

i know this is a delicate subject

. But do you guys clean your commodes with sno Bol type cleaners and the usual toilet brushes? Sorting out what to take from the house to the fifth wheel and wondered, do I need my toilet brush, my snobol, or is that too harsh for plumbing, etc?

cheryls-other-half · cheryls-other-half

Strange Question: (and I've had my share of them this month (Sigh...See Cheryl's blog for details!) AC seems to be fine EXCEPT for the fact that my Bedroom unit is NOT shutting off. It seems to be running 24X7 (unless I shut it off at the thermostat control in the front). is it possible that the sensor in...

Alleyman · Alleyman

Getting ready to install a replacement inverter. Question is will I need to disconnect the solar controller before disconnecting the batt. terminals to install new inverter? Don't want to fry anything. Thanks.

cherylbrv · cherylbrv

Yet another mechanical problem (seems we just can't leave Arcadia!) After hitching up the truck yesterday, despite the fact that that the king pin was locked securely within the jaws of the hitch, something just didn't seem right, though we couldn't put our fingers on it. We were blessed that Bill &...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Problem with my jacks (Preview) Yesterday I went to put my jacks down so I turned my ignition on (without starting the engine) and turned on my toggle switch. The lights lit up so I went to lower my jacks but nothing happened. I noticed the LF (left forward) light was on so I tried to raise that jack but nothing happened. I was wondering if...	Colorado_Kid	9	1786	01:43 PM May 2, 2015 by Colorado_Kid
	Battery purchases in Canada! (Preview) Anyone have contacts on good deal/prices on 6 volt deep cycle batteries up in Canada? Thinking of AGM or Gell Cell of some brand. With our dollar at around .80 cents U.S. I'd like to find a good supplier up here.	TRAILERKING	6	1497	07:21 PM Apr 23, 2015 by The Schweitzers on the road
	Critters in the slide (Preview) Just wondering how you keep critters from building nests inside the open slides. We have noticed in the last week they have started building nests. We are going to be in one place for the next six weeks so we want to discourage this.	Talensnana	7	1741	11:21 AM Apr 23, 2015 by Camper Chronicles
	Genny problem? (Preview) We heard a strange noise - kind of like a cross between someone dry-heaving and coughing. Upon closer investigation, we discovered the sound was coming from our generator -- an Onan 5500 and the sound was more like it was trying to start but not succeeding. We are on electric and not using the genny at...	cherylbrv	4	1237	03:31 PM Apr 22, 2015 by TRAILERKING
	Bedroom slide broken (Preview) I wonder if anyone else has experienced this... We noticed that the bedroom slide was not closing flush on one side and brought it to a dealer (Tom Johnson in Marion, NC). They said that the cause was from the bed, which is on a cantilever design. It only has 1 ram, no tie to the other side of the slide to ke...	cherylbrv	9	2346	11:01 AM Apr 19, 2015 by pkhalin
	Viking Cylinders (Preview) Was going through my May 2015 Trailer Life mag and saw an add for Viking Propane Cylinders. Appears they have various sizes and they're lighter weight. Anybody use these? Are they worth it and is there any issue with getting them filled? Thanks and happy trails.	pkhalin	2	2202	07:06 AM Apr 19, 2015 by Sushidog
	Power Management System (Preview) We just bought a Heartland Big Horn 3760EL. It comes with an 80 amp/12v converter. I want to add a bank of AGM batteries, an inverter and a hardwired 50 amp Progressive surge protector. I'm looking for advice on how to go about doing this, selecting the right brands etc. It sounds like this is someth...	Sweenja1	8	2636	04:26 PM Apr 13, 2015 by Sweenja1
	Fuel Filter (Preview) Hey All: I was trying to research weather or not if my 1994 Tioga on an E350 chassis had more than one fuel filter? I assume there is at least one for the engine and one for the generator. Anyone know anything about that or where I can look to find out? I read a post somewhere online and someone mentioned ha...	jaynjazz	2	1212	05:08 PM Apr 10, 2015 by jaynjazz
	Hair in holding tank (Preview) Hi all. I shed lots of hair when shampooing and with long hair I am worried about the hair going down the drain. I currently have a hair catcher screen that fits on top of the drain cover that came with the RV. This is great at catching the hair but makes for a very slow draining of water. Even worse if I use...	EggerMar	3	1467	07:57 AM Apr 10, 2015 by The Bear II
	Hydraulic fluid and electronics good combo? (Preview) Getting to know our new to us 2007 Allegro Bus 40 QSP. Last compartment on passenger side houses the inverter, electrical connections/fuses and a couple high pressure hydraulic lines run through there. Today one of the hydraulic fittings developed a small leak spreading fluid around the small c...	Gpndavid	4	1379	07:57 AM Apr 10, 2015 by TRAILERKING
	Changing water filter cartridges? (Preview) I am getting the coach out of the winterized mode this week. We bought our coach(2011 Ventana) last August and had all of the water filters put in new at the time. We only used it 2 or 3 times as we had a busy fall and couldn't seem to get away to use it. When I winterized it I removed all the water filters those...	Oregonhiker	3	1536	06:50 PM Apr 9, 2015 by Oregonhiker
	Bedroom Emergency Escape Window (Preview) Hi, I would like to replace the bedroom emergency escape window in my motorhome. I have a sliding type now ( not enough room to escape, have always been worried about it ) . I want to replace it with a swing out type. Does anyone know of a reliable installer in the state of Alabama that you would recommen...	Papermaker	2	1396	10:14 PM Apr 8, 2015 by TRAILERKING
	Weighing your rig (Preview) Do not set your brakes while on the scale. This might seem like common sense to some but it deserves mentioning. We have a driver who never could get satisfactory weights on his truck even though he was hauling the same loads the rest of us were. During a conversation today it dawned on me that he was setti...	MarkS	6	1631	09:13 AM Apr 4, 2015 by MarkS
	'84 Cross Country RV Battery Cables (Preview) Hello, I recently purchased a '84 Cross Country and I am living in it full-time at family owned property. We are off-the-grid so just plugging in is not an option. I have a couple of questions and am hoping someone could help me out! 1) the cables to the RV battery are cut. So we need to wire them and than con...	ndmccain	2	1262	11:32 AM Apr 2, 2015 by The Bear II
	Squeaky slide (Preview) One of my slides is very squeaky when closing it. I imagine this means it needs lubrication. Agreed? If so, what kind should be used -- will WD40 or Bull Shot be ok or is there something special needed?	cherylbrv	10	3123	01:28 PM Apr 1, 2015 by Bill and Linda
	Outside of TT (Preview) We have a 2012 Evergreen TT. The outside is fiberglass. It has some scratches on the surfaces. Don't know how they got there, but was wondering can they be buffed out? I would not do it, I would have someone that is experienced with this. Also after buffing, what would you all suggest that the final coat...	piggy	3	1253	08:00 PM Mar 30, 2015 by charles
	One Of The Smartest Things We Have Done Since Becoming Motorhome Owners (Preview) We just attended our first Diesel RV Club Rally in Desert Hot Springs CA. I highly recommend the club and their rallies. As a woman when someone spoke "diesel" to me it was a foreign language. But after 3 days of technical sessions I no longer have the "deer in the headlight look"...	gypsymaus	2	1777	04:46 PM Mar 28, 2015 by Fordiesel250
	Roof gap repair (Preview) On the bsck of our RV where the fiberglass end cap attaches there is about a 1/2 gap where the roof is lower and the cap is, we have about 4 inches where they do not meet up on either side, so what is recommended for a large gap fill out in the elements?	Talensnana	2	1211	08:15 PM Mar 27, 2015 by jaynjazz
	Suggested Maintenance Items For Fridge? (Preview) Hey All: We have a 94 Tioga that we love, but the fridge seems to lose it's cool so to speak when we are driving or when the weather is warm. It's cools down nice overnight and gets real cold but it just seems to warm up too much during the day or when driving. Is there anything we can do to test this or get it work...	jaynjazz	7	1633	08:07 PM Mar 27, 2015 by rke66
	No hot water (Preview) Mitch installed a new water pump the other day, and subsequently we do not have any hot water, either on electric or on LP. Is the timing a coincidence, or is it possible he knocked something out or made something loose? What should we be looking for to resolve this? Thanks!	cherylbrv	6	1523	10:44 AM Mar 27, 2015 by cheryls-other-half
	No 12V D/C, Converter Problem? (Preview) When on shore power, all is well. When on battery power, no voltage to rig. Checked Battery Shut-Off, that's ok, traced voltage as far as I could from the batteries with a fluke meter and it read 12.8 volts. Our converter is internal to the A/C Circuit Breaker Panel in the bathroom and I see no lights o...	DebbieM	15	2933	07:22 AM Mar 26, 2015 by Bill and Linda
	Visitor just rinsed a dirty diaper in the SHOWER!! (Preview) I didn't yell, though I really wanted to--but she got flustered when baby got the runs after lunch and did her best in unfamiliar surroundings. However they have left and while she did bleach out the shower basin and I will too, I am a bit concerned about the poo which went into my grey tank. Any reason why...	suse1023	15	1832	01:38 PM Mar 23, 2015 by BiggarView
	Yet another problem... (Preview) Was outside and heard the sound of running water. Took a look and noticed a steady stream of water in a location that is a little bit behind the steps, which would be right under the entranceway. We are on city water and turned it off, but the stream did not stop. Monitoring the fresh water tank but that d...	cherylbrv	15	2109	08:20 PM Mar 21, 2015 by bigboomer
	Batteries (Preview) We have a cut off switch for our batteries, will they be fine for the winter till we plug unit in for new season?	KimandBob	7	1920	09:54 PM Mar 12, 2015 by Barbaraok
	Roof maintenance (Preview) We're getting ready to do roof maintenance on our 5th wheel, cleaning, checking seals, and UV protection. What are the best products to use, and what should we avoid? Any other tips are also appreciated. Thank you.	BratsInABox	6	1951	06:42 PM Mar 12, 2015 by jaynjazz
	Tire Physics (Preview) So, can someone please explain to me and my feeble mind the physics behind a tire? My question really deals with the tire pressure. I've been reading the posts about proper pressure related to weight of the rig, but to me 100/110 lbs etc. = more explosive blowout. True/not true? Given that, what's...	pkhalin	5	1741	10:04 AM Mar 11, 2015 by dianneandsteve
	Toilet bowl cleaning (Preview) i know this is a delicate subject . But do you guys clean your commodes with sno Bol type cleaners and the usual toilet brushes? Sorting out what to take from the house to the fifth wheel and wondered, do I need my toilet brush, my snobol, or is that too harsh for plumbing, etc?	fun2travel	6	4153	02:32 PM Mar 8, 2015 by Clay L
	AC thermostat acting strange? (Preview) Strange Question: (and I've had my share of them this month (Sigh...See Cheryl's blog for details!) AC seems to be fine EXCEPT for the fact that my Bedroom unit is NOT shutting off. It seems to be running 24X7 (unless I shut it off at the thermostat control in the front). is it possible that the sensor in...	cheryls-other-half	7	1849	11:31 PM Mar 4, 2015 by Terry and Jo
	changing an Inverter (Preview) Getting ready to install a replacement inverter. Question is will I need to disconnect the solar controller before disconnecting the batt. terminals to install new inverter? Don't want to fry anything. Thanks.	Alleyman	2	1314	03:14 PM Mar 2, 2015 by Alleyman
	Suggestions on pin box? (Preview) Yet another mechanical problem (seems we just can't leave Arcadia!) After hitching up the truck yesterday, despite the fact that that the king pin was locked securely within the jaws of the hitch, something just didn't seem right, though we couldn't put our fingers on it. We were blessed that Bill &...	cherylbrv	13	3782	10:51 PM Feb 28, 2015 by cheryls-other-half
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