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MarkS · MarkS

The question about gray tank sensors reading incorrectly because of grease made me wonder about common practices that seasoned RVers do to enjoy trouble free coach operation. I'm talking about the simple habits that help prevent problems. Everyday behaviors that a newby wouldn't think about or m...

Penny and Paul · Penny and Paul

Our motorhome has a Onan Marquis 5.5Kv gas genset model 5.5BGMFA26105H. The PO didn't use it much so the hours are low for it's age. We've been using it as often as we can, and so far it had been working fine. This spring when we moved into the coach it wouldn't start, but our trusty local tech was able to get...

Grams · Grams

Another newbie question. In this sub freezing weather (8 degrees with windchill of -4 overnight) is there a need to let inside faucet drip? Our trlr has an enclosed bottom, tank heaters, heated water supply hose with extra insulation around it and around both connections (campground faucet and hoo...

hallsue6044 · hallsue6044

Hi,I have been having numerous problems with my Atwood Leveling System since I purchased my 2006 Allegro motorhome in that year. Every jack has been replaced at least once. This last problem involved one of my jacks dropping to the road while I was driving. Luckily it didn't catch on anything in the...

DeeJee · DeeJee

We were so excited to our first trip with our HOME to our daughter's. Everything went great pulling it and setting up for the first time. However, It has rained our whole time here and so we can't get it out of her yard. Because of work and appointments we have to leave it and come back this weekend. Obviou...

Cindy T · Cindy T

It's 4:30am, outside temperature is minus 5 & the furnace has failed again. Down to 57 degrees in the RV. We have space heaters going but can't get it any warmer. We've been in this 2008 MS for 3 years & every winter the furnace stops working. Every time it fails, we replace the mother board &...

Penny and Paul · Penny and Paul

We're in Texas now, and planned to leave here next week to travel along the gulf coast on our way west. Had thought to say a couple weeks around Port Aransas. We read through prior posts to see what's the story about exposure to salt air, but still have questions. Is the salt air only a problem if parked ri...

sunflwrgirl · sunflwrgirl

We are thinking that the Black water tank has frozen since it wont drain but just a tiny bit. We even tried to fill it reverse style but it did not work. Im wondering can we pour something like Drano or even to go so far as like an anit freeze. Or do we need to just wait for them to thaw on their own? I also did pour...

travelrv · travelrv

Anyone got an idea how to get the grease off the inside of the Galley grey water tank, please ? Worked fine for 8 months. I am told grease is the cause, but not sure. Looking forward to your suggestions. Thank you.

jt · jt

When I put my Heater on,I lost power after 10 min. Lights went down low and lost power in my Battery and converter. Could this be a bad battery or converter. Before putting the heater on I had power. What do you thing went wrong. Will a bad connection or a bad ground connection cause this or is it somethin...

vanamaniac · vanamaniac

Hello fellow RVers ! I am new to the world of RVs and looking forward to camping and traveling! We just recently purchased a 1989 Ford Fiesta Class B motor home / extra high top camper van. It is nearly self contained except for a shower and generator (but has a place for a small one) , which I am hoping to ins...

piggy · piggy

We are new to the camping world. We have a new Evergreen with nitro in the tires. One of tires is flat, we ran over a nail at our farm. Do we just fix it and air up with air, or what? Thanks in advance, PK in La.

Den-Bev · Den-Bev

Hi Guys. I bought a new water pump, one of the better ones have made a insulated sandwich board to mount it on also have a accumulator tank with flex pipes going into the pump out of it to the tank then out of the tank into the coach and it still sounds quite loud any ideas. I put the pump on the table outsid...

jt · jt

I have an 2011 caliber by heartland that i am going to sell. I am very unhappy with it. The trailer was built with poor quality materials. Always in the shop being fix every time we came back from a trip. (7 times within 2 years) I am looking into buying a Forest River trailer about a 27 or 29 foot . What can yo...

southtoms · southtoms

I have a interesting problem. I'm hooked up to a friends house for water. When I flush my rv toilet, she hears her plumbing vibrate. Anybody have any ideas? Thanks.

Pantharen · Pantharen

I am new to the forum, I have a 1988 Ford Sterling (Made by Glendale RV) 21ft Class C. I was extremely limited by the space allocated to me, and all the 5th wheels & trailers I looked at I didn't like, or were too damn small & cramped. I found this Sterling for $4000 cdn, in very nice shape. The PO had r...

DeeJee · DeeJee

Our middle daughter will be having a pre-term baby any day, we're praying for 9 more days for the least complications, but we will be taking our home to Knoxville for a week or so stay. We've found a campground that's about 15 min. away from her house. We've spent the last month working to get settled, now...

LibertyLinda · LibertyLinda

I so admire the talent! LOL http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3q0hKpTEXZI&feature=youtu.be

Dooky · Dooky

So I am looking at a 96 Callista Cove class c with less than 40k miles. All lights were on inside the coach and both the engine and generator were running. Seemed that the lights were a little dim. Turned off the generator and all lights immediately were their normal bright. What the heck? Anybody have a...

DeeJee · DeeJee

Hello Fellow 5'ver's :) We have tried to leave our grey tanks open instead of emptying them every other day, but we keep getting a foul smell. We tried Odorlos liquid down the drains yesterday and the odor has been gone for 24 hours. Is this a regular issue? How often should we expect to use this?

jt · jt

I have an 2011 heartland caliber. On the slidout there is a triple Flexguard that hold all the wires up. The flexguard broke 3 times in the pass 5 months. Is there any other way to hold the wires up when you open the slidout so the triple flexguard will not brake. jt

WestWardHo · WestWardHo

We just completed warranty repairs at Camelot and we were very impressed! The technician and owner were dedicated, hard-working, efficient, reasonable and even searched out issues we hadn't thought about. If you're passing thru the northern Arizona area and need parts or service, you can't go wr...

Old Snipe · Old Snipe

I have a Freightliner chassis under my WB Journey and am taking it in for the yearly oil/fuel filter change/lube and service. In looking over the manual, it calls for the brake "S Cams" to be lubricated. I know this is not the air brake slack adjusters, is this something that is contained in...

LibertyLinda · LibertyLinda

Enjoy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adn_7-d-sgo

Bl4kH4t · Bl4kH4t

I have a Hydro Flame FA-7225 that isn't really responding to any input. It's in a 1976 Dodge Brougham motorhome that I recently purchased and don't know the last time it was used. The propane stove and oven work great. When I move the thermostat i hear a click in the heater. Should the fan motor be turning...

NWescapee · NWescapee

Well we've sold some of our furniture and replaced it with less and lighter/smaller furniture, completed another round of purging and think we finally have everything we want to keep in either the F450 or the 5'ver. I'm sure the campgrounds we've been through were wondering why we kept filling up t...

dianneandsteve · dianneandsteve

On our return trip from Alaska I noticed that one of our 19 month old tires beside the door was wearing on the outside so when we arrived in Whitehorse Yukon I had it switched with the spare. By the time we arrived in Prince George BC the tire behind the one I changed over was wearing badly on both outer edges...

Penny and Paul · Penny and Paul

We're in an older (1999) MH on a Ford F53 chassis. When we level we use one of those little square bubble levels. We use the fridge floor coz the freezer floor isn't flat (side by side fridge freezer). The two rear jacks can be lowered independently, the front two, only as a pair. Currently we're on a concr...

sologal · sologal

Hi, I was outside today and saw my old class c motorhome and it occurred to me that I might get some salvage use out of it. I use it as a guest house now[everything works] but it was a top of the line with full winter package in its day. I saw it had the maxi vent covers on it so I took those off and will be putting i...

ClassicRoadTrip · ClassicRoadTrip

After spending the whole part of the hot year fighting to stay under 20 amps in the day time I had basically given up to the fact that in hot months with everybody using the air-conditioners the electrical poles would always be hotter than normal making it easier for the 30AMP breaker to trip. Well two we...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Who'd a thunk or Best Practices for Troublefree Operation (Preview) The question about gray tank sensors reading incorrectly because of grease made me wonder about common practices that seasoned RVers do to enjoy trouble free coach operation. I'm talking about the simple habits that help prevent problems. Everyday behaviors that a newby wouldn't think about or m...	MarkS	9	1640	10:20 AM Dec 11, 2013 by WestWardHo
	Onan 5.5 Kw - Won't stay running and is blowing stuff up (Preview) Our motorhome has a Onan Marquis 5.5Kv gas genset model 5.5BGMFA26105H. The PO didn't use it much so the hours are low for it's age. We've been using it as often as we can, and so far it had been working fine. This spring when we moved into the coach it wouldn't start, but our trusty local tech was able to get...	Penny and Paul	5	3146	06:44 PM Dec 10, 2013 by Lucky Mike
	Water during single digits (Preview) Another newbie question. In this sub freezing weather (8 degrees with windchill of -4 overnight) is there a need to let inside faucet drip? Our trlr has an enclosed bottom, tank heaters, heated water supply hose with extra insulation around it and around both connections (campground faucet and hoo...	Grams	13	2058	08:46 AM Dec 10, 2013 by Grams
	Atwood Leveling Systems (Preview) Hi,I have been having numerous problems with my Atwood Leveling System since I purchased my 2006 Allegro motorhome in that year. Every jack has been replaced at least once. This last problem involved one of my jacks dropping to the road while I was driving. Luckily it didn't catch on anything in the...	hallsue6044	2	2348	08:54 PM Dec 9, 2013 by hallsue6044
	What should we do?? (Preview) We were so excited to our first trip with our HOME to our daughter's. Everything went great pulling it and setting up for the first time. However, It has rained our whole time here and so we can't get it out of her yard. Because of work and appointments we have to leave it and come back this weekend. Obviou...	DeeJee	5	1034	08:29 PM Dec 9, 2013 by DeeJee
	furnace failed AGAIN (Preview) It's 4:30am, outside temperature is minus 5 & the furnace has failed again. Down to 57 degrees in the RV. We have space heaters going but can't get it any warmer. We've been in this 2008 MS for 3 years & every winter the furnace stops working. Every time it fails, we replace the mother board &...	Cindy T	11	1203	09:08 AM Dec 8, 2013 by Lucky Mike
	Exposure to salt air along Gulf Coast (Preview) We're in Texas now, and planned to leave here next week to travel along the gulf coast on our way west. Had thought to say a couple weeks around Port Aransas. We read through prior posts to see what's the story about exposure to salt air, but still have questions. Is the salt air only a problem if parked ri...	Penny and Paul	7	1995	08:28 PM Dec 3, 2013 by RVRon
	Frozen black water (Preview) We are thinking that the Black water tank has frozen since it wont drain but just a tiny bit. We even tried to fill it reverse style but it did not work. Im wondering can we pour something like Drano or even to go so far as like an anit freeze. Or do we need to just wait for them to thaw on their own? I also did pour...	sunflwrgirl	16	8333	06:49 AM Dec 1, 2013 by NorCal Dan
	Sensor On Galley Stuck On 81 % (Preview) Anyone got an idea how to get the grease off the inside of the Galley grey water tank, please ? Worked fine for 8 months. I am told grease is the cause, but not sure. Looking forward to your suggestions. Thank you.	travelrv	4	1156	07:14 PM Nov 29, 2013 by Lucky Mike
	Furnace (Preview) When I put my Heater on,I lost power after 10 min. Lights went down low and lost power in my Battery and converter. Could this be a bad battery or converter. Before putting the heater on I had power. What do you thing went wrong. Will a bad connection or a bad ground connection cause this or is it somethin...	jt	3	893	08:37 AM Nov 28, 2013 by HabDaddy
	what size external generator needed to run roof a/c (Preview) Hello fellow RVers ! I am new to the world of RVs and looking forward to camping and traveling! We just recently purchased a 1989 Ford Fiesta Class B motor home / extra high top camper van. It is nearly self contained except for a shower and generator (but has a place for a small one) , which I am hoping to ins...	vanamaniac	5	6816	08:33 AM Nov 28, 2013 by HabDaddy
	Nitro filled tires? (Preview) We are new to the camping world. We have a new Evergreen with nitro in the tires. One of tires is flat, we ran over a nail at our farm. Do we just fix it and air up with air, or what? Thanks in advance, PK in La.	piggy	7	1341	03:20 AM Nov 27, 2013 by charles
	Water Pump (Preview) Hi Guys. I bought a new water pump, one of the better ones have made a insulated sandwich board to mount it on also have a accumulator tank with flex pipes going into the pump out of it to the tank then out of the tank into the coach and it still sounds quite loud any ideas. I put the pump on the table outsid...	Den-Bev	11	1762	03:12 AM Nov 22, 2013 by charles
	converter (Preview) I have an 2011 caliber by heartland that i am going to sell. I am very unhappy with it. The trailer was built with poor quality materials. Always in the shop being fix every time we came back from a trip. (7 times within 2 years) I am looking into buying a Forest River trailer about a 27 or 29 foot . What can yo...	jt	1	854	04:04 PM Nov 21, 2013 by azrving
	RV TOILET (Preview) I have a interesting problem. I'm hooked up to a friends house for water. When I flush my rv toilet, she hears her plumbing vibrate. Anybody have any ideas? Thanks.	southtoms	4	1055	04:35 PM Nov 16, 2013 by Lucky Mike
	Permanent parked Rv Newbie Class C RV HELP! (Preview) I am new to the forum, I have a 1988 Ford Sterling (Made by Glendale RV) 21ft Class C. I was extremely limited by the space allocated to me, and all the 5th wheels & trailers I looked at I didn't like, or were too damn small & cramped. I found this Sterling for $4000 cdn, in very nice shape. The PO had r...	Pantharen	11	5995	08:33 PM Nov 16, 2013 by Pantharen
	Our First Trip (Preview) Our middle daughter will be having a pre-term baby any day, we're praying for 9 more days for the least complications, but we will be taking our home to Knoxville for a week or so stay. We've found a campground that's about 15 min. away from her house. We've spent the last month working to get settled, now...	DeeJee	8	1269	07:23 PM Nov 13, 2013 by WestWardHo
	Yet another Man Cam to fix a Trilogy hose kink (Preview) I so admire the talent! LOL http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3q0hKpTEXZI&feature=youtu.be	LibertyLinda	0	851	12:40 AM Nov 8, 2013 by LibertyLinda
	Power question-engine running and gen running (Preview) So I am looking at a 96 Callista Cove class c with less than 40k miles. All lights were on inside the coach and both the engine and generator were running. Seemed that the lights were a little dim. Turned off the generator and all lights immediately were their normal bright. What the heck? Anybody have a...	Dooky	3	1038	12:24 AM Nov 8, 2013 by el Rojo and Pam
	Odor when Gray Tanks are open (Preview) Hello Fellow 5'ver's :) We have tried to leave our grey tanks open instead of emptying them every other day, but we keep getting a foul smell. We tried Odorlos liquid down the drains yesterday and the odor has been gone for 24 hours. Is this a regular issue? How often should we expect to use this?	DeeJee	9	1360	07:49 PM Nov 7, 2013 by el Rojo and Pam
	Flexguard (Preview) I have an 2011 heartland caliber. On the slidout there is a triple Flexguard that hold all the wires up. The flexguard broke 3 times in the pass 5 months. Is there any other way to hold the wires up when you open the slidout so the triple flexguard will not brake. jt	jt	5	1270	03:48 AM Nov 7, 2013 by Terry and Jo
	Recommending Camelot RV in Cottonwood, AZ Camelot RV Cottonwood (Preview) We just completed warranty repairs at Camelot and we were very impressed! The technician and owner were dedicated, hard-working, efficient, reasonable and even searched out issues we hadn't thought about. If you're passing thru the northern Arizona area and need parts or service, you can't go wr...	WestWardHo	1	865	08:44 PM Nov 6, 2013 by el Rojo and Pam
	Freightliner Brake Service - "S-Cams" (Preview) I have a Freightliner chassis under my WB Journey and am taking it in for the yearly oil/fuel filter change/lube and service. In looking over the manual, it calls for the brake "S Cams" to be lubricated. I know this is not the air brake slack adjusters, is this something that is contained in...	Old Snipe	11	12407	05:30 PM Nov 6, 2013 by Joe n Kath
	Another Man Cam on winertizing the Trilogy (Preview) Enjoy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adn_7-d-sgo	LibertyLinda	2	750	02:38 AM Nov 5, 2013 by Defiant
	can't get furnace lit on vintage rv PLEASE help (Preview) I have a Hydro Flame FA-7225 that isn't really responding to any input. It's in a 1976 Dodge Brougham motorhome that I recently purchased and don't know the last time it was used. The propane stove and oven work great. When I move the thermostat i hear a click in the heater. Should the fan motor be turning...	Bl4kH4t	6	2265	01:11 AM Oct 28, 2013 by Lucky Mike
	Any other alternatives to RV weighing? (Preview) Well we've sold some of our furniture and replaced it with less and lighter/smaller furniture, completed another round of purging and think we finally have everything we want to keep in either the F450 or the 5'ver. I'm sure the campgrounds we've been through were wondering why we kept filling up t...	NWescapee	6	1465	01:49 PM Oct 27, 2013 by lindy
	Worn tires again! (Preview) On our return trip from Alaska I noticed that one of our 19 month old tires beside the door was wearing on the outside so when we arrived in Whitehorse Yukon I had it switched with the spare. By the time we arrived in Prince George BC the tire behind the one I changed over was wearing badly on both outer edges...	dianneandsteve	6	1336	05:34 AM Oct 27, 2013 by dianneandsteve
	Fridge is level but MH isn't (Preview) We're in an older (1999) MH on a Ford F53 chassis. When we level we use one of those little square bubble levels. We use the fridge floor coz the freezer floor isn't flat (side by side fridge freezer). The two rear jacks can be lowered independently, the front two, only as a pair. Currently we're on a concr...	Penny and Paul	4	936	12:41 PM Oct 25, 2013 by Lucky Mike
	Salvage or Not (Preview) Hi, I was outside today and saw my old class c motorhome and it occurred to me that I might get some salvage use out of it. I use it as a guest house now[everything works] but it was a top of the line with full winter package in its day. I saw it had the maxi vent covers on it so I took those off and will be putting i...	sologal	3	948	04:35 AM Oct 25, 2013 by Terry and Jo
	Electrical Pole Breaker Trip TIP! (Preview) After spending the whole part of the hot year fighting to stay under 20 amps in the day time I had basically given up to the fact that in hot months with everybody using the air-conditioners the electrical poles would always be hotter than normal making it easier for the 30AMP breaker to trip. Well two we...	ClassicRoadTrip	1	1002	11:53 PM Oct 22, 2013 by Workinrvers
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