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RV Weighing By Wheel Position - Locations
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The benefits of having your RV weighed wheel-by-wheel have been discussed elsewhere on this Forum (i.e. Weighing RVs and Setting Tire Pressures) and on numerous other RV forums. Most visitors to RV-Dreams know that Linda & I have been trained by the RV Safety & Education Foundation and we w...
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Replacing Kitchen Faucet
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I have a Pheonix faucet in now, the white one with the sprayer head. Our last trip out it broke where the black plastic extends up in the sprayer head. I can still use the faucet but I have to pull it out and lay the broke end in the sink so it won't spray everywhere. I went to the local RV dealer and they coul...
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Frig Not Working -Propane to Electric
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Just came off boondocking for ten days, no problems. Pulled into park with electric, frig died. Checked fuses, GFI. Load meter says frig getting electric. Nothing on the frig is on, unable to get it back to propane. Pulled cover off outside back of frig, wet (from heavy rain while driving) could that s...
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HWH jacks malfunction
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We have HWH jacks on our 2011 Allegro. Our jacks were malfunctioning on our last trip. Apparently there is a code to reset the jacks and our service center is trying to get in touch with HWH and find what it is. anyone out there have any suggestions?
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Changing out batteries
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It's time to change out the original equipment batteries in our '08 Select Suites. I was planning to dismount the 2 6 volt and take them with me to insure a proper size/fit and avoid a core charge.
My question is: can I simply disconnect the batteries with the unit on shore power and leave the unit batter...
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Boliy Generator
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I have a Boliy generator and want to add a trickle charger to the battery. any suggestions
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vacuum laminated walls...good or bad?
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Vacuum laminated walls... Ok, so I hear the term and it sounds good, but what is it and is it really a good thing or bad? How well does this process hold up over time? What if you have a leak? Are repairs costly, etc...Help me understand this. Thanks
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Storage Locks
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Anyone have problems with the storage key locks on a Class C not wanting to lock or worse not wanting to open? If yes, were you able to fix this probem ??? How????
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Anyone used JT strong arm jack stabilizers ?
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I'm just looking for input. I am thinking about getting them. If anyone has used them please let me know if they work as advertised.
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Fresh Water Tips I Discovered
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My fresh tank has a habit of developing that sulphur smell, and as a newbie, I used the generally advised chlorine bleach... OMG even though I flushed it and flushed it and flushed it, then I had to live with a bleach smell, and it was affecting my skin and hair in the shower! Not healthy! I discovered th...
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Transfer switch clicking?
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We were sitting outside tonight and could hear a "click" every few minutes. We have tracked it down to the transfer switch. It is a Lyght transfer switch and not sure of the model. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.
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Exterior Maintance
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The vinyl graphics and such are pretty much cracked and beyond pretty on our 1996 Carri-Lite. The Florida sun did a great job of bleaching and fading the exterior and everything attached. Last spring I did a Red Max Pro waxing on the exterior and it did great to restore the gelcoat but the decals still...
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Tire Pressure Gauges
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I'm getting ready to order one of these to replace the little pencil type I've had in the glovebox for years for the new rig…any particularly good or bad brands? Looking at them on Amazon results in a plethora of brands but I don't really recognize any of them. I've seen recommendations for a "truc...
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Neil and Connie
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Class III hitch for our 5er
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I've been seeking a way to carry my mobility scooter when we hit the road in our 5th wheel next year. While wr're living aboard full tIme now, we aren't hitting the road until Mary Kay retires. The only solution we've come up with is a mobility scooted carrier attached to the rear of our Suites. Does anyon...
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Motorhome 3M Film Mask
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Has anyone replaced the 3m film mask on the front of their MH. Mine has some minor damage and I was thinking about replacing it. Not even sure it can be done.
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Spare Tire
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We have a new motorhome (2012 ACE) and are planning to go fulltime in June 2012. We are thinking about purchasing and carring a new tire for a spare - no rim. Any recommendations or suggestions? Thanks - papad
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to start or not to start
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My motor home sits for sometimes 4 months at a time in the winter (we live and have a home in Florida and stay home in the winter) some say start it and warm it up every month; others say let it set. What do you folks do? An example, my sister in law drives a school bus and they set with out being started all su...
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low air light on dash
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We have a 1997 37' Class A Itasca with a tag axle. We have a light on the dash that lets us know if our air ride suspension thingy is low on air. It usually goes out within a minute of starting the engine. However, it is now lit full time and the ride was very rough meaning we don't have the air suspension....
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The Crumps
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Clogged pipes!!!
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Please help. I went out of town and left my husband and his friend, well his friend used the kitchen sink for a disposal, now the bathtub fills up whenever I use the kitchen sink, and it wont drain, I have pieces of chicken coming up the drain, I have used a plunger, an hand auger, soda and vinegar, am at my wi...
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electrical issues
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Took the 5fer out this weekend and plugged into the park 30 amp outlet, but the trailer battery was drained down constantly. checked park plug ,, good 30 amps,,, but most of the lights were going dim,, but other things worked great, like microwave and some of the outlets and 1 or 2 lights, but battery dra...
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Over voltage protection
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Does any one have a surge protector? If so do you just have one...ie one for 50 amp. Or do you have 2 ( 30 amp and 50 amp)?
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Motorhome Tires
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For those of you that own MH's, have any of you used the FMCA Michelin tire program? I need 4 tires for the rear of my rig and of course trying to find the best price. The price I'm being quoted for 275/70R 22.5 load range J is $490.00 per tire plus tax and install. If anyone knows of a better program....I'm a...
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Our Cooling Unit Change-out
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Hi, we thought we would share with the group since many of you have Norcold refrigerators. After a leak (ammonia) and near fire a few weeks ago, we replaced our our failed OEM cooling unit for a brand new Amish built unit. Check out our first YouTube video if you're interested: Our Norcold to Amish Built...
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kitchen slide out not tipping back
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When I slide my kitchen out, the top doesn't tilt back into place. I have to climb onto the counter and push the top back while somebody else runs the slide. Any ideas how to fix or adjust this?
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Hot Water Heater Help Needed
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We;re having issues with our hot water heater. We can get the pilot lit and the flame to work, but we still don't have any hot water. Kevin is a relatively new RVer and I've never had a hot water heater that only works on gas. We've had it in to the shop and they said they fixed it. Any ideas about what we'r...
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Storage
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You guys seem pretty knowlegable about maintenance and such. The dealer that we are currently purchasing our RV from has been extremely helpful with advice on maintaing our rig (30 ft. travel trailer). My question is: Do you guys have any advice as to what we need to look for when searching for storage...
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Experiencing What I Call a "Water Harmonic"
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OK. A "harmonic" is something that occurs "away from" the original source. It is noticeable in electronics and sounds. Our "water harmonic" occurs in the vicinity of the shower faucet when we run water (usually hot) at either the kitchen or bathroom sink. It is...
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Battery Relocation
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The weather is getting nice and we finally are getting some time to work on some modifications on our fiver. The first mod that I want to do is relocating our large battery. Can anyone tell me if it is OK to move the battery into the garage area of our fiver and what if any problems might arise from such a mov...
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Just had a blowout!!
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Traveling home from a month-long trip to Florida with the 5er......we had a blowout on the trailer. Left back tire completely tore up the tire and while tire was coming apart it busted bottom of slide and fender.
Thanks to God we were coming up on a rest area so was able to pull off safely and with no rim d...
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Camping on the Beach
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My Cowboy husband refuses to camp anywhere near salt water, even though we both love the beach. He says the salt air will ruin our 5th wheel. I realize that salt air is corrosive, but there must be things we can do to avoid any damage. Obviously, lots of other folks camp on the beach, so it can't be that b...
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