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pwilson800 · pwilson800

Anyone out there own a montana? We have a 2003 montana that I have been preparing for a trip I went to change the switch on one of the dc lights in the back living area. While changing the switch noticed I wasn't getting power any longer checked the fuse and it was blown I wasn't about to put another fuse in be...

Matthew · Matthew

Hello, I am new to the community, my name is Matthew from New London, CT. I just purchased a 1995 Ford E 350 Mini Bus just retired after this past school year. It is in great working order and I am in the process of gutting it to create a mobile home; taking out all the seats, ripping up the rubber flooring,...

ulcuss · ulcuss

I have an issue with my 1993 Norcold refrigerator. On AC it works fine. On GAS too, starts any time right up but the flame is very turbulent. I cleaned the burner, lots of rust and ordered a new Orifice. I checked gas pressure (12 water column). The electronic keeps the flame on and the fridge is sure cold....

cheryls-other-half · cheryls-other-half

Hi. my Laptop just died in middle of my post (Think the shoemaker's shoeless children...) Question. The 2008 OEM battery on our 36 ft DRV Mobile suites battery just died. Totally As we are going to need to increase capacity at some point for dry-camping/boondocking and/or Solar, should we: A) Just re...

GENECOP · GENECOP

Just curious, does anyone have Hehr windows that have fogged up? Have you had them repaired or do you just live with them? About 70% of my windows have fogged on a 2009 Motorhome. The company Hehr only stands behind there product three years. I guess they make disposable windows.....

Ann-Hank · Ann-Hank

Has anyone used either Poliglow or the New Glass 2 fiberglass restorer? I have read the reviews on line, but you never know who is writing them. I am leaning to the Poliglow, but would like to know if anyone in our family here has first hand experience. I also assume that it should be applied in when t...

NWescapee · NWescapee

Just over a year ago when we picked our 5th wheel up to bring it home, one of the landing gear had to be replaced because it wouldn't stay up. The other one had already been replaced. Our last couple of trips we've noticed when we stop for the first time one of the landing gear has dropped 2-4 inches. We pus...

FastEagle · FastEagle

We were traveling when this came out and I forgot to post it. Sorry for the duplication if someone else has posted it. http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchResults?refurl=email&searchType=ID&targetCategory=R&searchCriteria.nhtsa_ids=14T001 FastEagle

cheryls-other-half · cheryls-other-half

Ok don't all laugh at once, you know we've only been in our New life less then 2 weeks... Here goes.. Did our first boon dock at a Wal-Mart, and discovered that after about 5 hrs on the generator, with both a.c. units working The generator died becausE the propane froze. In my old s&b, the a.c. w...

EggerMar · EggerMar

We have a Class A 40' and while DH's feet reach the pedals (barely) mine do not.... We have a Freightliner chassis and the pedals are not like regular auto pedals. They push down from the toe area while the heel of our feet stay at the base of the pedal.... I guess it's the same kind that buses have. Anyway...

cherylbrv · cherylbrv

Any hints what to look for? Can't get a mobile mechanic until Monday as it's a holiday weekend. DRV Mobile Suites 36TKBS3. The kitchen (off door) slideout won't close. The motor goes on but then becomes quieter, but nothing engages. We are parking in relative's back yard and not hooked up to anyth...

Talensnana · Talensnana

My DH is having problems with our 50 amp transfer switch. He keeps getting error codes, however we have no manual and can not locate one on line. We called Powerhouse and the manufacture was sold to another company and they are no longer in business. On the relay it says it is made by Automated Enginee...

Ann-Hank · Ann-Hank

We are replacing the wheel skirts/fenders on our 2005 Mobile Suite and need to find the sealant to match the paint. I have gotten the paint codes from Double Tree to have the skirts painted, but not sure where to find sealant. The color of the skirt area is called Bronze mist. Any suggestions?

Crazy70red · Crazy70red

Not sure what we are doing wrong, but we blew out both tires on the drivers side this morning. At the same time. No one is hurt and it looks like minor cosmetic damage to the rv, will know more when repair guy gets here. But jeez. Blew out a tire last summer too. The rv is only a year old and the first tire didn't...

Jim and Barb · Jim and Barb

Our rig is about a year old and yesterday it went on LP mode and I cannot get it back to AC mode. We had overloaded the system and the breaker in the trailer popped and when it came back on I could not get the fridge back into AC mode. I tested the plug for the fridge and it is live. Any ideas on what the problem mig...

MarkS · MarkS

In an earlier post I mentioned that there were problems with the brakes on my el cheapo deluxe RV. The saga continues. I had a local RV repair service, who has worked with Lippert on warranty issues before, take a look at my brakes. After pulling the left rear wheel and finding the auto adjuster laying lo...

MarkS · MarkS

I'm confused. Looking at an onan 6kw (QD6000) unit, I find it is single phase and has a 30 amp breaker. They specifically state that it will easily run two AC units. 30 amps, single phase, two ACs? Is it magic or am I missing something?

The Junkman · The Junkman

Anyone know someone or a company in Las Vegas that can rebuild or go through , and convert to propane, a newer 5.5 onan marquis gold Generator? Pick one up on the cheap. looks mint.. Want to have the dealer install it in the drv I ordered...I did order the prep package and the tranfer package.. Thanks...

The Hensons · The Hensons

I was looking forward to running my fridge and microwave on my new Solar system (640 Watts/440 Ah). But they both are shutting down my inverter (Magnum 3000 Hybrid) after very little use (I have my inverter cut off at 12.0v). So, I checked how many watts these appliances are pulling (both factory insta...

cherylbrv · cherylbrv

Does anyone use or have a review on the Magnum Auto Gen Start (AGS)? There are times I would love to be able to put the generator on a timer, and this appears to fit the bill (here's a link to where I saw it: http://www.palmerenergysystems.com/, 4th link down on the left).

Just Don · Just Don

I have Xantrex pro 1800 watt inverter and battery cables so far for project.What else would someone else suggest. I'M trying to get every thing I need before rv tech comes out.I'm just having two plugs running from this inverter.I'M sure I can do it but figure I'll pass the buck this time after the sate...

lowryc50 · lowryc50

We have been parked at campground the last 2-3 days. Everything worked fine setting up but today we decided to stay a few days longer and wanted to hitch up and take the rig to the dump station. Well, we got everything ready to go and I pushed the button for the slides and nothing happens. I heard a little m...

the wheelberries · the wheelberries

in need of ideas - I have the wifi ranger sky and go2. realize that the mobile would better a better outside unit, but I have what I have. plan to route cable through toilet stand pipe. need advice on best way to mount sky to roof. do not know how bullet proof the sky is. do not want to damage it of course,but...

Blanek · Blanek

Hi, we live full time in 2011 Keystone Raptor 300 MP toy hauler in British Columbia (lots of rain most of the year). We ran air conditioning unit or the fan itself for maybe 1 hour since last October as there was no need to do so. Lately we had quiet a nice sunny and warm weather and we started smelling mold...

suse1023 · suse1023

today I had the huge upper cabinet over the kitchen sink removed and already it makes a world of difference in the 'feel' of the space. it's so much more open and I'm really looking forward to doing dishes without having to bend in half and/or smacking my head on the thing. Now I can see just how tiny the...

sdman · sdman

We have a neighbor who is a newbie with a hitch I have never seen and I think is wrong. I think this is a transport hitch arrangement. I think this is just not right. Can somebody help? Please take a look at the hitch pictures I took below.

suse1023 · suse1023

WOW this cabinet feels welded on to the wall! it's a 19' deep cabinet over the kitchen sink, on which we whack our heads on routinely, so it's being removed. The poor guy has been at it for well over an hour, being super careful not to tear the wallpaper and saving all of the trim and finish work. So far he's...

Neil and Connie · Neil and Connie

Looking to add a replaceable cartridge water filter to our fresh water intake system instead of the single use throw away one I started with. Looking through the forum and googling indicates that short of going the expensive, built in whole house system the optimum idea is something like the FloPur d...

cherylbrv · cherylbrv

We needed to buy a large roll of foil tape to make repairs on the vinyl siding on our house. It's a large roll that takes up a bit of space. Before throwing it out, can anyone think of any uses for it in the RV, to justify keeping it? (it's generally used for AC duct work) Thanks

DEWhit · DEWhit

I have been looking at and inspecting various used and new Class A RV models. I have read remarks and heard several individuals in person express that they feel they need more horsepower. I am in the class 8 truck transportation industry and have not heard or read any explanations for increased ho...

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	DC lights in the rear living area of 2003 Montana (Preview) Anyone out there own a montana? We have a 2003 montana that I have been preparing for a trip I went to change the switch on one of the dc lights in the back living area. While changing the switch noticed I wasn't getting power any longer checked the fuse and it was blown I wasn't about to put another fuse in be...	pwilson800	2	833	11:26 AM Jul 15, 2014 by pwilson800
	Tips 4 Electric Mobile Home School bus Electricity electrician solar power (Preview) Hello, I am new to the community, my name is Matthew from New London, CT. I just purchased a 1995 Ford E 350 Mini Bus just retired after this past school year. It is in great working order and I am in the process of gutting it to create a mobile home; taking out all the seats, ripping up the rubber flooring,...	Matthew	6	8037	07:44 PM Jul 13, 2014 by Matthew
	Old propane in tank (Preview) I have an issue with my 1993 Norcold refrigerator. On AC it works fine. On GAS too, starts any time right up but the flame is very turbulent. I cleaned the burner, lots of rust and ordered a new Orifice. I checked gas pressure (12 water column). The electronic keeps the flame on and the fridge is sure cold....	ulcuss	7	1506	07:15 PM Jul 9, 2014 by Lucky Mike
	RV Battery Questions(s) (Preview) Hi. my Laptop just died in middle of my post (Think the shoemaker's shoeless children...) Question. The 2008 OEM battery on our 36 ft DRV Mobile suites battery just died. Totally As we are going to need to increase capacity at some point for dry-camping/boondocking and/or Solar, should we: A) Just re...	cheryls-other-half	11	12131	05:17 PM Jul 9, 2014 by HabDaddy
	Hehr Windows Foggy (Preview) Just curious, does anyone have Hehr windows that have fogged up? Have you had them repaired or do you just live with them? About 70% of my windows have fogged on a 2009 Motorhome. The company Hehr only stands behind there product three years. I guess they make disposable windows.....	GENECOP	4	2006	08:52 AM Jul 9, 2014 by Linda
	Poliglow vs New Glass 2 (Preview) Has anyone used either Poliglow or the New Glass 2 fiberglass restorer? I have read the reviews on line, but you never know who is writing them. I am leaning to the Poliglow, but would like to know if anyone in our family here has first hand experience. I also assume that it should be applied in when t...	Ann-Hank	0	1692	05:00 PM Jul 8, 2014 by Ann-Hank
	Hydraulic Landing gear, slowly moving while enroute (Preview) Just over a year ago when we picked our 5th wheel up to bring it home, one of the landing gear had to be replaced because it wouldn't stay up. The other one had already been replaced. Our last couple of trips we've noticed when we stop for the first time one of the landing gear has dropped 2-4 inches. We pus...	NWescapee	8	1159	07:50 AM Jul 8, 2014 by TRAILERKING
	ST tires recalled (Preview) We were traveling when this came out and I forgot to post it. Sorry for the duplication if someone else has posted it. http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchResults?refurl=email&searchType=ID&targetCategory=R&searchCriteria.nhtsa_ids=14T001 FastEagle	FastEagle	0	738	09:04 AM Jul 7, 2014 by FastEagle
	Dumb newbie generator question--tanks freezing (Preview) Ok don't all laugh at once, you know we've only been in our New life less then 2 weeks... Here goes.. Did our first boon dock at a Wal-Mart, and discovered that after about 5 hrs on the generator, with both a.c. units working The generator died becausE the propane froze. In my old s&b, the a.c. w...	cheryls-other-half	13	4123	07:41 PM Jul 6, 2014 by Terry and Jo
	Pedal Extensions (Preview) We have a Class A 40' and while DH's feet reach the pedals (barely) mine do not.... We have a Freightliner chassis and the pedals are not like regular auto pedals. They push down from the toe area while the heel of our feet stay at the base of the pedal.... I guess it's the same kind that buses have. Anyway...	EggerMar	3	2022	04:53 PM Jul 6, 2014 by EggerMar
	Slideout not closing (Preview) Any hints what to look for? Can't get a mobile mechanic until Monday as it's a holiday weekend. DRV Mobile Suites 36TKBS3. The kitchen (off door) slideout won't close. The motor goes on but then becomes quieter, but nothing engages. We are parking in relative's back yard and not hooked up to anyth...	cherylbrv	11	2985	02:09 PM Jul 6, 2014 by rv-vagabond
	Needing a manual or help with 50 amp transfer switch (Preview) My DH is having problems with our 50 amp transfer switch. He keeps getting error codes, however we have no manual and can not locate one on line. We called Powerhouse and the manufacture was sold to another company and they are no longer in business. On the relay it says it is made by Automated Enginee...	Talensnana	2	1405	09:26 AM Jul 6, 2014 by Bill and Linda
	colored caulking/sealant (Preview) We are replacing the wheel skirts/fenders on our 2005 Mobile Suite and need to find the sealant to match the paint. I have gotten the paint codes from Double Tree to have the skirts painted, but not sure where to find sealant. The color of the skirt area is called Bronze mist. Any suggestions?	Ann-Hank	3	1191	11:14 AM Jul 3, 2014 by Ann-Hank
	blow out, again (Preview) Not sure what we are doing wrong, but we blew out both tires on the drivers side this morning. At the same time. No one is hurt and it looks like minor cosmetic damage to the rv, will know more when repair guy gets here. But jeez. Blew out a tire last summer too. The rv is only a year old and the first tire didn't...	Crazy70red	16	2121	04:59 PM Jul 1, 2014 by FastEagle
	Refrigerator Problems (Preview) Our rig is about a year old and yesterday it went on LP mode and I cannot get it back to AC mode. We had overloaded the system and the breaker in the trailer popped and when it came back on I could not get the fridge back into AC mode. I tested the plug for the fridge and it is live. Any ideas on what the problem mig...	Jim and Barb	6	1380	10:32 AM Jun 28, 2014 by Jim and Barb
	I don't need no stinking brakes or Lippert, off my Christmas list (Preview) In an earlier post I mentioned that there were problems with the brakes on my el cheapo deluxe RV. The saga continues. I had a local RV repair service, who has worked with Lippert on warranty issues before, take a look at my brakes. After pulling the left rear wheel and finding the auto adjuster laying lo...	MarkS	10	2020	04:46 PM Jun 26, 2014 by TRAILERKING
	Generator question (Preview) I'm confused. Looking at an onan 6kw (QD6000) unit, I find it is single phase and has a 30 amp breaker. They specifically state that it will easily run two AC units. 30 amps, single phase, two ACs? Is it magic or am I missing something?	MarkS	3	875	01:08 PM Jun 25, 2014 by Bill and Linda
	Onan 5.5 rebuild / conversion in Vegas Area? (Preview) Anyone know someone or a company in Las Vegas that can rebuild or go through , and convert to propane, a newer 5.5 onan marquis gold Generator? Pick one up on the cheap. looks mint.. Want to have the dealer install it in the drv I ordered...I did order the prep package and the tranfer package.. Thanks...	The Junkman	1	693	01:46 PM Jun 20, 2014 by The Junkman
	Fridge and Microwave Watts (and Solar) (Preview) I was looking forward to running my fridge and microwave on my new Solar system (640 Watts/440 Ah). But they both are shutting down my inverter (Magnum 3000 Hybrid) after very little use (I have my inverter cut off at 12.0v). So, I checked how many watts these appliances are pulling (both factory insta...	The Hensons	9	2197	12:16 PM Jun 20, 2014 by The Hensons
	Auto Generator Starter (Preview) Does anyone use or have a review on the Magnum Auto Gen Start (AGS)? There are times I would love to be able to put the generator on a timer, and this appears to fit the bill (here's a link to where I saw it: http://www.palmerenergysystems.com/, 4th link down on the left).	cherylbrv	19	3063	08:56 PM Jun 19, 2014 by The Hensons
	Suggestion on stuff needed hooking up inverter (Preview) I have Xantrex pro 1800 watt inverter and battery cables so far for project.What else would someone else suggest. I'M trying to get every thing I need before rv tech comes out.I'm just having two plugs running from this inverter.I'M sure I can do it but figure I'll pass the buck this time after the sate...	Just Don	2	833	12:43 PM Jun 18, 2014 by Just Don
	Help with slides and auto leveling (Preview) We have been parked at campground the last 2-3 days. Everything worked fine setting up but today we decided to stay a few days longer and wanted to hitch up and take the rig to the dump station. Well, we got everything ready to go and I pushed the button for the slides and nothing happens. I heard a little m...	lowryc50	20	3047	07:37 PM Jun 14, 2014 by lowryc50
	rooftop mount (Preview) in need of ideas - I have the wifi ranger sky and go2. realize that the mobile would better a better outside unit, but I have what I have. plan to route cable through toilet stand pipe. need advice on best way to mount sky to roof. do not know how bullet proof the sky is. do not want to damage it of course,but...	the wheelberries	1	639	09:53 AM Jun 13, 2014 by D and M
	Mold smell from air ducts in the ceiling , where is the air intake for those? (Preview) Hi, we live full time in 2011 Keystone Raptor 300 MP toy hauler in British Columbia (lots of rain most of the year). We ran air conditioning unit or the fan itself for maybe 1 hour since last October as there was no need to do so. Lately we had quiet a nice sunny and warm weather and we started smelling mold...	Blanek	2	2491	10:50 PM Jun 10, 2014 by Blanek
	how hard (i.e. expensive) would it be to install a bigger window? (Preview) today I had the huge upper cabinet over the kitchen sink removed and already it makes a world of difference in the 'feel' of the space. it's so much more open and I'm really looking forward to doing dishes without having to bend in half and/or smacking my head on the thing. Now I can see just how tiny the...	suse1023	2	2504	07:55 PM Jun 8, 2014 by Ann and Steve
	Weird 5th wheel Hitch (Preview) We have a neighbor who is a newbie with a hitch I have never seen and I think is wrong. I think this is a transport hitch arrangement. I think this is just not right. Can somebody help? Please take a look at the hitch pictures I took below.	sdman	1	909	07:29 PM Jun 7, 2014 by sdman
	carpenter is having trouble removing overhead cabinet (Preview) WOW this cabinet feels welded on to the wall! it's a 19' deep cabinet over the kitchen sink, on which we whack our heads on routinely, so it's being removed. The poor guy has been at it for well over an hour, being super careful not to tear the wallpaper and saving all of the trim and finish work. So far he's...	suse1023	6	1079	08:16 PM Jun 6, 2014 by Terry and Jo
	Best water filter system (Preview) Looking to add a replaceable cartridge water filter to our fresh water intake system instead of the single use throw away one I started with. Looking through the forum and googling indicates that short of going the expensive, built in whole house system the optimum idea is something like the FloPur d...	Neil and Connie	4	4216	11:05 AM Jun 4, 2014 by Clay L
	Use for foil tape? (Preview) We needed to buy a large roll of foil tape to make repairs on the vinyl siding on our house. It's a large roll that takes up a bit of space. Before throwing it out, can anyone think of any uses for it in the RV, to justify keeping it? (it's generally used for AC duct work) Thanks	cherylbrv	6	1747	09:08 AM May 27, 2014 by BiggarView
	Diesel Horsepower Needs...seriously. (Preview) I have been looking at and inspecting various used and new Class A RV models. I have read remarks and heard several individuals in person express that they feel they need more horsepower. I am in the class 8 truck transportation industry and have not heard or read any explanations for increased ho...	DEWhit	15	1541	08:43 PM May 25, 2014 by Sushidog
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