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Judy L · Judy L

We recently purchased a 2007 Teton Liberty (36') with triple axles and a GVWR of 20,000#. We are planning to upgrade to the Mor/ryde IS suspension and disc brakes in early September. The tires that are now on the trailer are 16" Geo Trac E rated tires that we think are a very poor choice (very bad...

Ranger guy · Ranger guy

I noticed when parked in my yard and I look out the window of the house that on the roof by the AC unit there is a brown stain by the middle of the unit and seems to be running out away from the unit. Befor I get up and try to clean it or call the dealer because it`s still under warranty I was woundering if someon...

linehamt · linehamt

We have a park model that supports a 50 amp power supply. Our site also has a 30 amp power supply available ... 2 "angle" connectors plus the ground. We are wanting to operate a washer inside the unit and hopefully a clothes dryer in an adjacent "shed". Can I use this 30 amp power s...

Vsilvester · Vsilvester

Looking for a reputable mobil awning shop in myrtle beach need my material replaced on my 2 window and one large awning has anybody used anyone in myrtle Beack a will be at pirate land in a few weeks thanks. In advance for the input. Billy

Lucky Mike · Lucky Mike

(August 8, 2013) — Fastec Industrial Corp. (FIC) is recalling certain model 43610, 40610, and 44610 door locks manufactured between January 2006 and April 2013 with a keyed paddle handle and deadbolt for use in recreational vehicles. More than 2.8 million RVs are affected by the recall. It may be po...

Terry and Jo · Terry and Jo

Some of you already know of the on-going story of our refrigerator problems and our search for a solution. It started with the idea of either repairing the Dometic that was malfunctioning or replacing it all together with a new Dometic. In that regards, we have a 7 year extended warranty on our Mobile S...

lindy · lindy

Since we got our new home for full timing I'm at sort of a quandary as to electrical protection needs. I know that a surge protector is almost a must but am wondering about i.e. a Hughes Autoformer? As yet I haven't run into any low voltage conditions in the campgrounds we've used. Once we start full timi...

NorCal Dan · NorCal Dan

I am having a tough time keeping my gray tank sensors reading correctly. The black tank has abuilt-in sprayer that I use each time I dump and the sensors are fine. But no such luck with the gray tank. I have used the level sensor cleaner a couple of times, and that works for about a month before the senso...

grandpalarry · grandpalarry

I stayed at a park for a couple of days that only allowed 30 amps. We had the front A/C-Heater on and all of the sudden we lost it. This is the first time I have had to deal with the EMS and it went through its cycle and shut down the 4 major appliances, Water Heater, Rear A/c,Washer/Dryer and Front A/C-Heatpu...

grandpalarry · grandpalarry

I have a Norcolod 1200LRIMSS 4 door refer. in my 2006 Holiday Rambler. I looked and searched on 3 fourms about the refer doing the selfdefrost , which it does quite well, but the liquid it creates has no place to go but to puddle in the bottom, when I travel it seeps out on the floor. On both of my other RVs the...

artluvr · artluvr

Our Dometic Fridge coils have iced up. There is a thick coat of frosty ice on the coils. To me the fridge seems to cooling, but my wife doesn't think so. We do not have a thermometer. The freezer and ice maker are working fine. Is this ok? Normal?

Sherree03 · Sherree03

Could anyone tell me if the a/c unit under the hood that blows thru the vents in the dash and the a/c unit on the roof is R13 or R34 Freon for that year. Or can you tell me where to look to find it as I cannot find the answer in th book or around the units themselves. I know this was close to the time they were switc...

scrappy · scrappy

Never done this and sensor says its full. Cant wash dishes till I figure this out. Im guessing the galley tank is just from the kitchen sink. Yes? The bathroom sink and shower, I am fairly sure, drain into the grey water tank. And of course, the obvious drain into the black. Now, what I DO know, is how...

Rvnurse66 · Rvnurse66

We are planning to head to south Texas coast in the fall and am wondering if there is anything special we need to do to protect our coach from the salt air. I would appreciate any input you have

adeline and ed · adeline and ed

I was told tires by TBC ( WILD TRA.C OR WILD COUNTRY). anyone have any experience with

WestWardHo · WestWardHo

Delightful Canadians parked next to us last evening and showed us this set up. I thought this was brilliant. Two pieces of "plastic" gutter - one slides in the other to adjust length - two hinged boards with an adjustable cord to adjust height of support. I believe the hinged top of the supp...

granny · granny

Our 2011 5er has been sitting on the same grass lot for 10 months. We have tire covers on them. How long can you let your rig sit without damaging the tires?

Old Snipe · Old Snipe

I was browsing at Camping World the other day and looked at new CO detectors. On the pacakge it stated the detector should be replaced 60 months from the date of installation. I didn't know that the detectors have a life cycle. I looked at the CO detector instructions in my owner's packe...

DRivinDago · DRivinDago

Will be taking possession of our RV hopefully this weekend. It is a 2003 Travel Supreme Select and am now looking at warranty plans. Does anyone out there have any info to share and/or companies to contact? I would assume this would be an important coverage to have, especially since the unit is goin...

nightsky · nightsky

My brain is fried from reading so many websites regarding water filtration units so I thought I'd ask the experts here for their opinion on the matter. I searched the archives here but many of the topics are a few years old now. I am looking for the best way to get the best quality water in the TT. I know some...

Mark Serley · Mark Serley

just to reiterate an old topic, but ....... held on to one of my goodyear marathon tires for spare. bad move, used after flat in beaumont heading west, blew up just before exit east of houston i wanted to get off to repair flat! enough damage on under carriage i repaired with sheet metal and hoping to pick...

pinetree · pinetree

I an putting a new RV outlet box off my main meter pole and need to know wire size to use for 50 ft run or for 100 ft run. the box has the 50,30 and 20 amp breakers and is listed 125 amps. thanks Pinetree

grandpalarry · grandpalarry

I have posted on here before about the side to side rocking of our cllass A, as many people (have), While at CW yesterday I bought a pair of heavy duty scissor jacks to snug up the sides. I'm thinking we have done everything, airdump, built in jacks but DW says there is still enough rocking when we walk, it m...

Olywa · Olywa

Dropped a pot of baked beans on the oven door and now the door won't close right. Tried to take the door off but not able to remove it like you would a sticks and bricks stove/oven to try and adjust the hinges. Has anyone had the same issue or any suggestions? Pam

Miss G · Miss G

I love living full time in my RV. But....the black water tank is going to be the death of me!!! Since the day I bought theme when the tank is full, it won't drain!!! I pull the valve open, I hear "some" movement but it stops...every single time!!! The dude who empties my tank can somehow get it to...

Sherree03 · Sherree03

We are totally new to motor homes. we purchased a 1993 Holiday Rambler Alumi Lite and everything is pretty much automatic but we cannot get the water heater to light or come on. We have no clue where to start, can anyone walk us through the process. PLEASE HELP WE ARE HEADED TO THE RACES AT DAYTONA AND THI...

vabucsfans · vabucsfans

This is probably going to sound like a silly question, but we figured it's better to ask the experts now rather than be sorry we didn't ask at all :) We just replaced all 4 tires on our 26' trailer as the ones that came on the trailer when we purchased it had way too much dry rot. The service tech that replac...

natemas · natemas

I recently was given an old Class C. The engine and transmission were completely redone, which is why I decided to take it. The inside is almost completely gutted. The previous owner started the restore project, but due to illness had to give it up. I won't be living in it or anything, but decided I'd re...

Todd · Todd

Hello every one I read a lot of post on this. And I still can't pin point it. some times it will start right up no problems. Like there's no problem . I ran for an hour and power was running the whole rv And next I hit the start button and it stalls as soon as I let my finger off the button. im going to try to use f...

CJSX2fromCT · CJSX2fromCT

Montana 3665re, Right below the fridge/freezer we have a solid oak board screwed on so wondering what was behind it I unscrewed it and low and behold on the back side of the board was mold almost covering the whole board. cleaned it off and left the board off for now to air out the area under there... w...

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	Need help with tire questions (Preview) We recently purchased a 2007 Teton Liberty (36') with triple axles and a GVWR of 20,000#. We are planning to upgrade to the Mor/ryde IS suspension and disc brakes in early September. The tires that are now on the trailer are 16" Geo Trac E rated tires that we think are a very poor choice (very bad...	Judy L	10	1375	12:37 AM Aug 15, 2013 by Judy L
	Roof stain (Preview) I noticed when parked in my yard and I look out the window of the house that on the roof by the AC unit there is a brown stain by the middle of the unit and seems to be running out away from the unit. Befor I get up and try to clean it or call the dealer because it`s still under warranty I was woundering if someon...	Ranger guy	5	1246	02:00 AM Aug 12, 2013 by RickandJanice
	Operating a typical 30 amp clothes dryer (Preview) We have a park model that supports a 50 amp power supply. Our site also has a 30 amp power supply available ... 2 "angle" connectors plus the ground. We are wanting to operate a washer inside the unit and hopefully a clothes dryer in an adjacent "shed". Can I use this 30 amp power s...	linehamt	9	5245	08:16 PM Aug 11, 2013 by Bill and Linda
	Awning material replacement Awning. Myrtle beach (Preview) Looking for a reputable mobil awning shop in myrtle beach need my material replaced on my 2 window and one large awning has anybody used anyone in myrtle Beack a will be at pirate land in a few weeks thanks. In advance for the input. Billy	Vsilvester	0	781	12:08 PM Aug 11, 2013 by Vsilvester
	Door lock Re-call......Please Read & Check !! (Preview) (August 8, 2013) — Fastec Industrial Corp. (FIC) is recalling certain model 43610, 40610, and 44610 door locks manufactured between January 2006 and April 2013 with a keyed paddle handle and deadbolt for use in recreational vehicles. More than 2.8 million RVs are affected by the recall. It may be po...	Lucky Mike	1	1572	02:01 PM Aug 8, 2013 by Terry and Jo
	The Saga of a Residential Refrigerator (Preview) Some of you already know of the on-going story of our refrigerator problems and our search for a solution. It started with the idea of either repairing the Dometic that was malfunctioning or replacing it all together with a new Dometic. In that regards, we have a 7 year extended warranty on our Mobile S...	Terry and Jo	17	28463	08:56 PM Aug 6, 2013 by Terry and Jo
	RV Electrical Must Haves (Preview) Since we got our new home for full timing I'm at sort of a quandary as to electrical protection needs. I know that a surge protector is almost a must but am wondering about i.e. a Hughes Autoformer? As yet I haven't run into any low voltage conditions in the campgrounds we've used. Once we start full timi...	lindy	18	1801	08:19 PM Aug 6, 2013 by Bill and Linda
	Holding Tank Sensors (Preview) I am having a tough time keeping my gray tank sensors reading correctly. The black tank has abuilt-in sprayer that I use each time I dump and the sensors are fine. But no such luck with the gray tank. I have used the level sensor cleaner a couple of times, and that works for about a month before the senso...	NorCal Dan	38	28598	10:21 PM Aug 4, 2013 by Clay L
	50 amp EMS Model 700 (Preview) I stayed at a park for a couple of days that only allowed 30 amps. We had the front A/C-Heater on and all of the sudden we lost it. This is the first time I have had to deal with the EMS and it went through its cycle and shut down the 4 major appliances, Water Heater, Rear A/c,Washer/Dryer and Front A/C-Heatpu...	grandpalarry	0	778	11:41 PM Aug 3, 2013 by grandpalarry
	Wet bottom ?? (Preview) I have a Norcolod 1200LRIMSS 4 door refer. in my 2006 Holiday Rambler. I looked and searched on 3 fourms about the refer doing the selfdefrost , which it does quite well, but the liquid it creates has no place to go but to puddle in the bottom, when I travel it seeps out on the floor. On both of my other RVs the...	grandpalarry	5	1039	11:40 PM Aug 2, 2013 by grandpalarry
	Fridge coils icing up (Preview) Our Dometic Fridge coils have iced up. There is a thick coat of frosty ice on the coils. To me the fridge seems to cooling, but my wife doesn't think so. We do not have a thermometer. The freezer and ice maker are working fine. Is this ok? Normal?	artluvr	3	1853	02:57 AM Aug 3, 2013 by Lucky Mike
	A/c unit on a 1993 Holiday Rambler Alumi Lite Motor Home (Preview) Could anyone tell me if the a/c unit under the hood that blows thru the vents in the dash and the a/c unit on the roof is R13 or R34 Freon for that year. Or can you tell me where to look to find it as I cannot find the answer in th book or around the units themselves. I know this was close to the time they were switc...	Sherree03	2	1068	11:37 PM Aug 1, 2013 by Sherree03
	Emptying the galley tank question (Preview) Never done this and sensor says its full. Cant wash dishes till I figure this out. Im guessing the galley tank is just from the kitchen sink. Yes? The bathroom sink and shower, I am fairly sure, drain into the grey water tank. And of course, the obvious drain into the black. Now, what I DO know, is how...	scrappy	9	10748	11:33 AM Jul 31, 2013 by D and M
	Camping at the beach (Preview) We are planning to head to south Texas coast in the fall and am wondering if there is anything special we need to do to protect our coach from the salt air. I would appreciate any input you have	Rvnurse66	9	1539	02:31 PM Jul 28, 2013 by Rvnurse66
	Tires (Preview) I was told tires by TBC ( WILD TRA.C OR WILD COUNTRY). anyone have any experience with	adeline and ed	5	1102	12:54 PM Jul 26, 2013 by adeline and ed
	Easy Sewer Support Sewer (Preview) Delightful Canadians parked next to us last evening and showed us this set up. I thought this was brilliant. Two pieces of "plastic" gutter - one slides in the other to adjust length - two hinged boards with an adjustable cord to adjust height of support. I believe the hinged top of the supp...	WestWardHo	14	1943	04:05 AM Jul 22, 2013 by Terry and Jo
	Tires (Preview) Our 2011 5er has been sitting on the same grass lot for 10 months. We have tire covers on them. How long can you let your rig sit without damaging the tires?	granny	4	1124	09:28 PM Jul 19, 2013 by CJSX2fromCT
	When was the last time you replaced your CO detector? (Preview) I was browsing at Camping World the other day and looked at new CO detectors. On the pacakge it stated *the detector should be replaced 60 months from the date of installation*. I didn't know that the detectors have a life cycle. I looked at the CO detector instructions in my owner's packe...	Old Snipe	4	2037	04:26 PM Jul 17, 2013 by rmorganaz
	Mechanical Warranty companies (Preview) Will be taking possession of our RV hopefully this weekend. It is a 2003 Travel Supreme Select and am now looking at warranty plans. Does anyone out there have any info to share and/or companies to contact? I would assume this would be an important coverage to have, especially since the unit is goin...	DRivinDago	5	874	12:43 AM Jul 17, 2013 by cherylbrv
	Water filtering questions (Preview) My brain is fried from reading so many websites regarding water filtration units so I thought I'd ask the experts here for their opinion on the matter. I searched the archives here but many of the topics are a few years old now. I am looking for the best way to get the best quality water in the TT. I know some...	nightsky	7	1426	02:34 AM Jul 10, 2013 by nightsky
	Marabombs (Preview) just to reiterate an old topic, but ....... held on to one of my goodyear marathon tires for spare. bad move, used after flat in beaumont heading west, blew up just before exit east of houston i wanted to get off to repair flat! enough damage on under carriage i repaired with sheet metal and hoping to pick...	Mark Serley	5	1214	10:15 PM Jul 8, 2013 by Rob_Fla
	New power box, need help sizing wire. (Preview) I an putting a new RV outlet box off my main meter pole and need to know wire size to use for 50 ft run or for 100 ft run. the box has the 50,30 and 20 amp breakers and is listed 125 amps. thanks Pinetree	pinetree	3	1023	07:29 PM Jul 8, 2013 by Alie and Jims Carrilite
	Stopin the Rockin in Class A (Preview) I have posted on here before about the side to side rocking of our cllass A, as many people (have), While at CW yesterday I bought a pair of heavy duty scissor jacks to snug up the sides. I'm thinking we have done everything, airdump, built in jacks but DW says there is still enough rocking when we walk, it m...	grandpalarry	2	1005	06:47 PM Jul 7, 2013 by Lucky Mike
	Oven door is sprung (Preview) Dropped a pot of baked beans on the oven door and now the door won't close right. Tried to take the door off but not able to remove it like you would a sticks and bricks stove/oven to try and adjust the hinges. Has anyone had the same issue or any suggestions? Pam	Olywa	3	4627	08:14 PM Jul 6, 2013 by Lucky Mike
	Black water tank... (Preview) I love living full time in my RV. But....the black water tank is going to be the death of me!!! Since the day I bought theme when the tank is full, it won't drain!!! I pull the valve open, I hear "some" movement but it stops...every single time!!! The dude who empties my tank can somehow get it to...	Miss G	15	2482	06:37 PM Jul 5, 2013 by bjoyce
	HELP!!!!!Lighting Hot Water Heater (Preview) We are totally new to motor homes. we purchased a 1993 Holiday Rambler Alumi Lite and everything is pretty much automatic but we cannot get the water heater to light or come on. We have no clue where to start, can anyone walk us through the process. PLEASE HELP WE ARE HEADED TO THE RACES AT DAYTONA AND THI...	Sherree03	10	1786	01:49 PM Jul 3, 2013 by Lucky Mike
	Tire Pressure (Preview) This is probably going to sound like a silly question, but we figured it's better to ask the experts now rather than be sorry we didn't ask at all :) We just replaced all 4 tires on our 26' trailer as the ones that came on the trailer when we purchased it had way too much dry rot. The service tech that replac...	vabucsfans	5	1284	05:33 AM Jul 3, 2013 by Howard
	VERY Newbie here... (Preview) I recently was given an old Class C. The engine and transmission were completely redone, which is why I decided to take it. The inside is almost completely gutted. The previous owner started the restore project, but due to illness had to give it up. I won't be living in it or anything, but decided I'd re...	natemas	10	1411	08:07 PM Jul 2, 2013 by Lucky Mike
	Onan 4.0 generator runs and stalls (Preview) Hello every one I read a lot of post on this. And I still can't pin point it. some times it will start right up no problems. Like there's no problem . I ran for an hour and power was running the whole rv And next I hit the start button and it stalls as soon as I let my finger off the button. im going to try to use f...	Todd	3	1388	10:55 PM Jun 30, 2013 by Cowdog353
	Found a mold hiding growing spot... (Preview) Montana 3665re, Right below the fridge/freezer we have a solid oak board screwed on so wondering what was behind it I unscrewed it and low and behold on the back side of the board was mold almost covering the whole board. cleaned it off and left the board off for now to air out the area under there... w...	CJSX2fromCT	4	1024	10:46 PM Jun 25, 2013 by CJSX2fromCT
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