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GE Profile Advantium Microwave fuse · Cindy T

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...

Cindy T · Cindy T

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...

s24a_adventurer · s24a_adventurer

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...

Cyride · Cyride

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”...

lonesomerider · lonesomerider

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...

Barb and Frank · Barb and Frank

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...

MAYBE2021 · MAYBE2021

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...

arcaguy · arcaguy

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.

DougWN · DougWN

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...

The Junkman · The Junkman

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!

FrogDog · FrogDog

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...

Mitch · Mitch

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. ...

TonyM · TonyM

As a newby to full-time rving, I have a question as we get ready for the beet harvest experience before spending the winter in the Tucson area. As the temperature in Upper Minnesota can get pretty cold in October, I may need a heated hose. The reviews on these hoses are not very good and so I would like the g...

Idamatt · Idamatt

Fridge will not turn on in AC/LP I am currently hooked to AC power. Red light at rear of fridge is on steady.

Cindy T · Cindy T

We had a Truma AquaGo installed in 2016. It does not have an interior control panel. We've never had it descaled - is descaling possible when you don't have the control panel? Also wondering if it's possible to have the control panel installed now?

MAYBE2021 · MAYBE2021

I had to trim a few tree branches from around my RV and decided to use the opportunity to take a look at the RV roof. I noticed areas on the roof that look like the outer skin is blistering. The skin (membrane) does not look cracked or otherwise compromised but I am concerned that with it not adhered to th...

osanmike · osanmike

Aloha All, I have been seeing an add for a RV Tech Course on Facebook lately (as I research Full Time RVing). It looks like a home course with videos and work books. It is advertised for about $400. Has anyone taken this and if so was it helpful to you. I usually do my own work on my house and cars right now and p...

PrairieRV · PrairieRV

I recently saw that a poster doesn't like having a shower curtain in his RV. I assume he prefers a glass shower door. My view is the opposite. I like a curtain because I can take it down and launder it easily. I hate cleaning a glass enclosure - I have to stand in an enclosed space and spray the cleaner. ...

toastnjam · toastnjam

HELP! We have been at an RV park for 3 months. Preparing to leave and, of course, will not fire up. Turns over fine. Changed fuel filter (which was clogged and had algae). Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Zircon123 · Zircon123

We have our camper in the back yard covered with a normal RV cover..... we will be away from Jacksonville, Florida for about 7 months, through the summertime. 6 containers of Damp-Rid turned into solid chunks with an inch of liquid water on top of each in just one month inside the camper. ..... two in the...

Barb and Frank · Barb and Frank

Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve had power outages at three different campgrounds. The first outage lasted about 36 hours, while the other outages were much shorter. When the power went out (36 hours) we were without a generator for 18 hours. Once we got a generator, we ran it until the power cam...

olderthandirt · olderthandirt

Help! My 3 month old Summit S37IK3S has decided to give me heartburn this morning. The bedroom slide will not retract. There are no gear noises but the motor runs and there is no slide movement. The slide has been sitting open for the last week. It is Sunday morning here in the Fairbanks, AK area and all sh...

dmorse68 · dmorse68

I was reading the operating instructions manual for the Dometic thermostat in my 2018 Mobile Suites 36RSSB3. In the manual, under the "maintenance" section, it talks about replacing the "air conditioner/heat pump air filters."Does anyone know where the filters are located in the Mobile Suite un...

RonC · RonC

On our last leg, our refrigerator (Samsung residential) tipped out about a foot. This was due to it rocking past a vertical board at the back of the refrigerator, which was supposed to prevent this. However, once it happened (the overlap between the vertical board and back of fridge was too small),...

NWescapee · NWescapee

Thought I'd share a "real life" experience using the CoachNet Discount Tire service. Howard wrote about this in his blog several months ago and I was interested, knowing that after we had an alignment completed in February after an issue with our shackles, we'd most likely need to consider tire repl...

Team Murc · Team Murc

Good morning! our 2012 New Horizon 5er is in need of some new slide seals. Some bulb seals and some are wiper seals. As I look at them the bulb seals on the sides seem pretty straight forward to replace. The wiper seals are a different story as they are attached to the sidewall of the camper. And more diffic...

arcaguy · arcaguy

I've run across some information recently about certain models of Norcold and Dometic refrigerators having problems with fires. I know this is from the Internet so that's why I'm bringing it here, I trust the folks here not to be alarmist. That said, apparently there are 3 models that have been rec...

vonda · vonda

I live in a stationary 5th wheel and the grey water is directly sent to the sewer. The black water, however, must be emptied at least once a month. Then I get the odor. I have been here one year and have never ran the grey water into the black water holding tank. (I can't do this) I just open the black water and...

Scotsman · Scotsman

Hello, I'm a new member - just joined today for the very purpose of sorting out this problem (and hopefully others): I wish to add to the efficiency of a single 100-watt solar panel I added to my small trailer camper last summer. My wife and I like to camp wild without hookups - and we do so mostly in the earl...

Howard · Howard

Liz & Ed Wilcox over at the Virtual Campground website launched their "Fix It Yourself" course yesterday and they are offering it to a limited number of people for one week only (Week of March 18, 2019) at the introductory price of $97 (with a 30-day money back guarantee). Click the link below to ch...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	GE Profile Advantium Microwave fuse (Preview) 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...	Cindy T	1	51	02:07 PM Dec 4, 2019 by NWescapee
	GFCI in 2008 Mobile Suites GFCI Mobile Suites electrical (Preview) 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...	Cindy T	6	81	02:05 PM Dec 4, 2019 by NWescapee
	New Owner of Nexus Phantom 28P - questions need answers to from other owners (Preview) 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...	s24a_adventurer	9	347	11:22 PM Dec 2, 2019 by Julie and Ray
	Trailer tires (Preview) 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”...	Cyride	16	249	12:27 PM Nov 27, 2019 by LarryW21
	Silent generator (Preview) 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...	lonesomerider	9	216	07:36 PM Nov 25, 2019 by NorCal Dan
	Bedroom Slide Problem (Preview) 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...	Barb and Frank	4	144	10:17 AM Nov 24, 2019 by Barb and Frank
	Resealing Roof Vents (Preview) 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...	MAYBE2021	6	147	10:24 AM Nov 23, 2019 by MAYBE2021
	Where/how to check RV height (Preview) 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.	arcaguy	13	644	11:45 PM Nov 21, 2019 by Cyride
	Winterizing My 2006 DRV Mobile Suites Model 36TK3 (Preview) 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...	DougWN	4	197	08:36 AM Oct 30, 2019 by Terry and Jo
	Jack pads. (Preview) 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!	The Junkman	9	1089	06:51 PM Oct 19, 2019 by igotjam
	Grabber Catch Latch issues (Preview) 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...	FrogDog	8	311	08:51 AM Sep 23, 2019 by FrogDog
	Winter living (Preview) 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. ...	Mitch	10	1371	09:35 PM Sep 18, 2019 by lonesomerider
	Heated Hose (Preview) As a newby to full-time rving, I have a question as we get ready for the beet harvest experience before spending the winter in the Tucson area. As the temperature in Upper Minnesota can get pretty cold in October, I may need a heated hose. The reviews on these hoses are not very good and so I would like the g...	TonyM	4	273	10:26 AM Sep 13, 2019 by Second Chance
	Norcold fridge (Preview) Fridge will not turn on in AC/LP I am currently hooked to AC power. Red light at rear of fridge is on steady.	Idamatt	2	267	02:19 AM Aug 30, 2019 by CJSX2fromCT
	Question about the Truma AquaGo water heater Truma AquaGo hot water heater (Preview) We had a Truma AquaGo installed in 2016. It does not have an interior control panel. We've never had it descaled - is descaling possible when you don't have the control panel? Also wondering if it's possible to have the control panel installed now?	Cindy T	9	308	11:02 AM Aug 29, 2019 by RonC
	Roof Blisters (Preview) I had to trim a few tree branches from around my RV and decided to use the opportunity to take a look at the RV roof. I noticed areas on the roof that look like the outer skin is blistering. The skin (membrane) does not look cracked or otherwise compromised but I am concerned that with it not adhered to th...	MAYBE2021	4	312	10:52 AM Aug 28, 2019 by LarryW21
	RV Tech Course (Preview) Aloha All, I have been seeing an add for a RV Tech Course on Facebook lately (as I research Full Time RVing). It looks like a home course with videos and work books. It is advertised for about $400. Has anyone taken this and if so was it helpful to you. I usually do my own work on my house and cars right now and p...	osanmike	5	358	03:03 AM Aug 26, 2019 by CJSX2fromCT
	Shower Curtain, Door or . . . .???? (Preview) I recently saw that a poster doesn't like having a shower curtain in his RV. I assume he prefers a glass shower door. My view is the opposite. I like a curtain because I can take it down and launder it easily. I hate cleaning a glass enclosure - I have to stand in an enclosed space and spray the cleaner. ...	PrairieRV	10	464	07:57 PM Aug 12, 2019 by Sushidog
	03 Tiffin Phaeton 40' - wont start (Preview) HELP! We have been at an RV park for 3 months. Preparing to leave and, of course, will not fire up. Turns over fine. Changed fuel filter (which was clogged and had algae). Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.	toastnjam	5	383	07:53 AM Aug 9, 2019 by NorCal Dan
	Long-term storage ..... how to prevent mold ??? (Preview) We have our camper in the back yard covered with a normal RV cover..... we will be away from Jacksonville, Florida for about 7 months, through the summertime. 6 containers of Damp-Rid turned into solid chunks with an inch of liquid water on top of each in just one month inside the camper. ..... two in the...	Zircon123	9	1517	11:32 AM Jul 31, 2019 by Bill and Linda
	New Batteries and Converter Question (Preview) Over the last couple of weeks, we’ve had power outages at three different campgrounds. The first outage lasted about 36 hours, while the other outages were much shorter. When the power went out (36 hours) we were without a generator for 18 hours. Once we got a generator, we ran it until the power cam...	Barb and Frank	4	319	12:30 PM Jul 24, 2019 by Barb and Frank
	New Horizons Bedroom Slide Inoperative (Preview) Help! My 3 month old Summit S37IK3S has decided to give me heartburn this morning. The bedroom slide will not retract. There are no gear noises but the motor runs and there is no slide movement. The slide has been sitting open for the last week. It is Sunday morning here in the Fairbanks, AK area and all sh...	olderthandirt	7	322	07:08 AM Jul 8, 2019 by PrairieRV
	Where can I find the location of the filters for the air conditioner/heat pump? (Preview) I was reading the operating instructions manual for the Dometic thermostat in my 2018 Mobile Suites 36RSSB3. In the manual, under the "maintenance" section, it talks about replacing the "air conditioner/heat pump air filters."Does anyone know where the filters are located in the Mobile Suite un...	dmorse68	2	281	08:02 PM Jun 26, 2019 by Terry and Jo
	How to secure our residential refrigerator for travel. (Preview) On our last leg, our refrigerator (Samsung residential) tipped out about a foot. This was due to it rocking past a vertical board at the back of the refrigerator, which was supposed to prevent this. However, once it happened (the overlap between the vertical board and back of fridge was too small),...	RonC	6	560	06:53 AM May 28, 2019 by Den-Bev
	Coach Net - Tire Discount Service Coach Net Tire (Preview) Thought I'd share a "real life" experience using the CoachNet Discount Tire service. Howard wrote about this in his blog several months ago and I was interested, knowing that after we had an alignment completed in February after an issue with our shackles, we'd most likely need to consider tire repl...	NWescapee	10	582	06:02 PM May 23, 2019 by LarryW21
	Slide Seal Replacement (Preview) Good morning! our 2012 New Horizon 5er is in need of some new slide seals. Some bulb seals and some are wiper seals. As I look at them the bulb seals on the sides seem pretty straight forward to replace. The wiper seals are a different story as they are attached to the sidewall of the camper. And more diffic...	Team Murc	1	373	04:12 PM May 13, 2019 by Neil and Connie
	Refrigerator Fires (Preview) I've run across some information recently about certain models of Norcold and Dometic refrigerators having problems with fires. I know this is from the Internet so that's why I'm bringing it here, I trust the folks here not to be alarmist. That said, apparently there are 3 models that have been rec...	arcaguy	2	547	03:02 PM Apr 13, 2019 by A-S Travelers
	smell after black water drained (Preview) I live in a stationary 5th wheel and the grey water is directly sent to the sewer. The black water, however, must be emptied at least once a month. Then I get the odor. I have been here one year and have never ran the grey water into the black water holding tank. (I can't do this) I just open the black water and...	vonda	12	660	01:22 PM Apr 9, 2019 by Terry and Jo
	Two-way tilt solar panel solar panel tilt mount two-way tilt mount (Preview) Hello, I'm a new member - just joined today for the very purpose of sorting out this problem (and hopefully others): I wish to add to the efficiency of a single 100-watt solar panel I added to my small trailer camper last summer. My wife and I like to camp wild without hookups - and we do so mostly in the earl...	Scotsman	9	434	08:57 PM Mar 31, 2019 by Scotsman
	New Online "Fix It Yourself" Course For RVers (Preview) Liz & Ed Wilcox over at the Virtual Campground website launched their "Fix It Yourself" course yesterday and they are offering it to a limited number of people for one week only (Week of March 18, 2019) at the introductory price of $97 (with a 30-day money back guarantee). Click the link below to ch...	Howard	3	735	02:13 PM Mar 23, 2019 by Howard
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