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Help with RV antifreeze
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What would you say would be the best antifreeze to use? I am new to RVing and do not want to deal with any burst pipes. We have had our RV sitting outside in the cold and so far so good, but I want higher levels of protection to be sure. I have been researching and found this site that offered some reviews, but I...
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Jscott285
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Sealand Traveler 511 toilet trouble.
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Having trouble with the foot pedal. It flushes fine, but, it won't let me lift the foot pedal to let additional water into the bowl. Any ideas? Thanks
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pher
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Coach batteries
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We need to replace the batteries for our motorhome. The two that are in the compartment are large, at least the size of 3 car batteries each.
When I Google RV battery I get a selection of deep cycle batteries, but they appear regular size.
We stay at places that have electricity, so I'm looking for a "ba...
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Cookie Dough
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Shower Plumbing
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I havent found this topic yet so forgive me if a repeat question and also for my lack of technical terms. The "frame" that holds the shower knobs on our 5th wheel interior shower has cracked. Hubby caulked it as a temp fix. Is repkacement of the shower assembly something that can be done by a person with ba...
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Steve and Kate
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Power cord and RV connection fried!
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We smelled something burning. Shut down appliances. Found the short when I disconnected to leave. We have a master breaker and separate ones for appliances. I think one of those should have blown but maybe it was outside of that circuit, and a part of the site's power supply? Any thoughts on how to...
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How long does your AC take to cool the RV?
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We have a 37' fifth wheel that has a 13,500BTU ducted AC in the living room and a 5000BTU ceiling unit in the bedroom. When we arrive, I of course get the both AC's going ASAP when its hot out. It takes two hours with both running to cool off the RV when its in the 90's out. The bedroom cools quickly since the ro...
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DreamerBob
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220v for washing machine?
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It looks like we're going to have to replace the washing machine in our Mobile Suites. I'm struggling to find a machine that will fit in the space. I did find a Bosch that will fit, but it is a 220v (we have 110v right now). I'm wondering if anyone has used an adapter to convert the 110 plugs to 220? I foun...
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Cindy T
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Sales and fund transfer
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This is really selling rather than buying...but it seems like an appropriate choice of forum for this question. We have a potential buyer for our rig but he is in Idaho and we are in Florida. His opening idea was to pay for an inspection, pay for the rig via escrow, hire somebody to deliver, and release f...
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Neil and Connie
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2017 Newmar Baystar
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Mt sister has left me her 2017 Newmar Baystar 3009 and I have a few questions if anyone can help. In the bay where the pump is there is a hose connected to winterize and add sanitizer to the fresh water tank. There are two bypass valves on the main hose. One turns off the "winterization" hose and the other I a...
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andeecat
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Multi Meter
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I suspect I have a bad light switch, as one day it turned the light on and the next day it did not. It happens to be "paired" with another switch and that one turns on the lights that it is connected to. A search on this forum made me realize I need a multi meter. A search on Amazon showed a lot of them, from 10.9...
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Cookie Dough
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New tires for my RV
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What is the best type of tires to use on an RV like my 2012 Dutchmen Denali trailer? I have been online window shopping on Tire Rack and 4wheelonline and their wide selection left me confused. I would like to order a new set of tires for my RV but I am confused on what to get. -- Edited by ideshine on Tuesday 1...
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ideshine
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Autotransformers...
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Good Afternoon All: I have been researching autotransformers today and wondered where some of you have them physically located and where are they wired into your system electrically. What make and model transformers do you have. It appears the autotransformer manufacturers have taken the...
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Dave MW
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Truck to 5er DC
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Plug connecting the truck to the 5th wheel doesn't have 12 vdc (truck side) I think it was pin 7 but I would have to check the diagram to be sure. All other pins have the needed voltage and the brakes, tail lights and running lights are all working when connected. I made the assumption that the 12 vdc pin was...
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Friz
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Silent generator
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Doing some planning/researching. I have a backup generator which is quite loud and annoying, so I feel uncomfortable staying in camping grounds and that's why I would like to replace it asap. (Unfortunately, solar energy is not an option as I need to run AC + I want a reliable backup in case of emergenc...
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Chattanooga
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Hello, I am looking for a place near Chattanooga, Tn. where I can get my 35' class A serviced, like engine maintenance, brake job, and such. Any place besides Camping World. I know about them. Thanks.
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swindall
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2020 Winnebago Spirit 31k Wrench Light Warning
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Hi all, I tried the search feature but could not find anything. We have a 2020 Winnebago 31k with a 2019 Ford E450 V10 6.8 L 305 HP set up. We just got the camper a month ago and on our second trip on the way back the wrench warning light indicator would flash on then off intermittently. When we got home w...
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intermittent loss of electric brakes
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Ok, I am newish to RVing, and love it already. I bought a (used) 2018 Viking 21rd duel axle 25' tow behind and started out happy as a pup. BUT, before I made the 1 1/2 hr drive home. the screen on the Tekonsha p3 controller started saying "overload no brakes" or "SHORT CIRCUT NO BRAKES" ........ Long story n...
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Removing LED Ceiling Touch Light
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Anyone know how to remove/replace these LED touch lights? I cannot find a way to take the old ones out.
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Jim and Barb
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RV Rrpair Referral
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Good morning All, I am currently located in Silver Springs FL. I am looking for a referral to a reputable shop in my area to have some slide room adjustments done on my fifth wheel. As we all know finding someone who actually knows what their doing is very difficult so if you know of someone or know of a refe...
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Team Murc
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GE Profile Advantium Microwave fuse
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If you happened to catch my other post, you know we've had some electrical problems over the last 24 hours. My husband has managed to get almost everything working again EXCEPT for the microwave. There IS power to the outlet for the microwave, but the microwave will not power up. We're thinking maybe...
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Cindy T
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GFCI in 2008 Mobile Suites
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Yesterday, there was a problem with the power pole at our campsite. It fried itself & the maintenance guy had to install a new outlet. So we now have power again, but not all of our outlets are working. The microwave won't come on & none of the outlets in the bedroom work. We have a GFCI in the pane...
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Cindy T
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New Owner of Nexus Phantom 28P - questions need answers to from other owners
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Hello from a "new" RV owner. Came off a 5th wheel to a Class-C Nexus Phantom 28P (no slides). Have some question on this unit which hopefully some other owners here can enlighten me. Basically, 3 questions right now, but maybe more later. They are: o Where is the water pump located and how to access it? I...
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Trailer tires
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The new Montana High Country 381th came with Tredit Rainier ST 235/80R16F tires. The tire specifications are as follows: Size Max Load Inflation Speed RatingST235/80R16 3,860 lbs 95 psi M/81mph (F) I have read to be aware of the so-called “China Bombs”...
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Cyride
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Bedroom Slide Problem
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We have a frayed cable on our bedroom slide and we cannot pull the slide out because we are afraid it will break and won’t go back in. It looks like the cable has rubbed against the metal hole and over time, the cable has frayed. We are in Arizona for the winter, currently in Tucson and then on to the Phoeni...
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Barb and Frank
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Resealing Roof Vents
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I was on my travel trailer roof and noticed the seals around the roof vents, antenna etc. were getting cracks and showing voids. From my research is seems that conventional wisdom suggests it is okay to apply new self-leveling Dicor lap sealant directly over the existing lap sealant; at least for t...
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Where/how to check RV height
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I am just wondering where you would get your RV height checks. Do truck stops do this or what. I saw one video where the guy used a 2x4 and a level but it seems like that would be subject to some variation due to ground slope etc.
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arcaguy
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Winterizing My 2006 DRV Mobile Suites Model 36TK3
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I recently purchased a 2006 DRV Mobile Suites Model 36TK3 and can't get the system to siphon RV antifreeze. Has anyone else had problems winterizing their DRV Mobile Suites? I tried for hours yesterday & the pump will run but doesn't draw the antifreeze. Hoping someone can help with instruction...
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DougWN
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Jack pads.
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Moviing to a grass only rv park tommarrow. My rig weighs 23k, and the hydralic leveling pads seem small , next to the King air parked next to me right now.. Should I put something under the leveling pad? Or is it good enough ? Need to get it today, if I'm getting it. Thanks!
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The Junkman
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Grabber Catch Latch issues
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Does anyone know how to reset a Southco Grabber Catch Latch (the ones that are pressure closed to keep cupboard doors and drawers closed)? If they are not lined up correctly and the catch is "triggered", how do you open it back up??? Have already broken one trying to reset it - could use input from someon...
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FrogDog
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Winter living
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hqve been living in camper in MN since Christmas. Notice water dripping from ac vent. Opened it up and notice the roof was damp the insulation is damp on top but not all the way through. Some spots have ice. others are dry where there is more space between the insulation and roof. Is it a concern or no. ...
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