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Missy · Missy

We could use some help. We have a small leak on the water heater where the line goes in underneath the sink. My hubby can barely get his shoulders inside of the underneath of the kitchen sink and then it's still a long reach through duct work to reach the plastic fitting that is leaking. The back side of...

Ranger guy · Ranger guy

I have a 2012 28 foot puma trailer with a 16 foot awning we got it last year and only had the awning out a few times. I just had the awning out today to clean it and I noticed that it flaps alot even in a light brezze. I see a set screw in the top at the end of the trailer were the awning sits in the groove I was wonder...

NWescapee · NWescapee

Any recommendations? Our fridge quit working while Dale was bringing our DRV Mobile Suites home. He wasn't real happy to not be able to keep his Braum's ice cream frozen I know a couple of places to avoid, looking for recommendations on a good shop. We were thinking about Camping World in Tacoma but h...

bacardiron · bacardiron

We have a 2008 Mobile suites 32tk3 and pull it with a 2008 Ford F450. We purhased both used about 6 months ago and have only had the chance to pull it twice for abot 100 miles aty a time. The unit drives and pulls nicely but the trucks computer keeps saying trailer disconnected and the gain control flashes....

Jgrosdidier · Jgrosdidier

We are going to be living in our 43 ft 5th when full-time in a week. We have had a trial run in it, and have many modifications to make for our lifestyle, but what else. I feel like there is a lot of preparations to make, but don't know if there are necessary changes. Most everything worked well on our tria...

TheDigitalHippies · TheDigitalHippies

I have the original Aqua Magic Galaxy Starlite. I need to replace two parts, totalling around $65. I'd rather replace the toilet for double that, so I'm looking at this Aqua Magic V. What do I look as far as bolt patterns to make sure this one will work?

Raytronx · Raytronx

I have battled a problem of intermittent trailer running lights for a few months now. Every once in a while the marker/running lights would go out and I would find the fuse powering that circuit in the truck blown. I would replace the fuse and things would be good for a few trips then bam it would happen ag...

TheDigitalHippies · TheDigitalHippies

So my wife accedently let the valve which empties our toilet get clogged with toilet paper recently. I bent an old clothes hanger, and removed most of it, but the toilet still doesn't hold water. Is there a easy way to remove the debree from the valve area? It looks to be #66 from this image here http://w...

Rosie RV Thumper and Dog Dog · Rosie RV Thumper and Dog Dog

Hi All, Yesterday we traveled in a really heavy rain for a couple of hours. The rain was so heavy at times we had to stop for a while. After the trip and set-up, I noticed the carpet was wet at both ends of all three slides. Some spots were just damp but one area was particularly wet. Fortunately that spot...

bigredoes · bigredoes

I am having 'fuzzy' build up around the base of my house batteries. I cleaned this mess up about a month ago (in storage - not being used) I plugged it in about 2 weeks ago and checked batteries again and fuzz has returned. I checked fluid a month ago when I cleaned them up.....have not checked batterie...

MarkS · MarkS

I see occasional discussion about trailer tires but I have never seen anyone mention using the heavy duty trailer tires designed for commercial drop deck or lowboy trailers. They come in the correct sizes to fit our RVs. Seems to me, considering the weights we run, that a tire rated for heavy use might...

mike54 · mike54

with my arthritis in my hands sewer hoses are getting harder to connect so I bought the BlueLine sewer hose that pushes together no twisting. I'm hoping this doesn't have problems with it blowing . does anyone use that type on of sewer hose? have you had any problems with it blowing apart?

Spider · Spider

Hi, I'm totally new at this. I'm learning fast. A lot of it is just looking at how it works. Some other things are less obvious. I haven't done anything with the water system yet, but I'm finding some things not working. I got an '09 Jayco hyperlite 19' bumper tow. It was used once, and spent the re...

TMichelle · TMichelle

I tried to find a way to do a search for a topic easily but haven't figured it out yet so please forgive me if there has already been a discussion on these issues, and if so, feel free to just link the discussion in a reply instead of having to reiterate everything. I did find the discussion on a tankless wat...

whatzleft · whatzleft

Newbie here on the forum, veteran camper... buying a used camper, parked permanetly and was hoping to get some tips on what I can do as far as telling about the condition of the black tank. My thoughts so far tell me to first just take a look down the toliet with a flaslight and make sure no cones are do...

whatzleft · whatzleft

I have a problem im sure you full timers may have run into. I am at a permenant site with sewer, the problem I have is my drain is to close to the ground to get a nice down hill slope to the main septic line. I have a clear elbow (45) on my end pipe, for I like to see whats coming out, but I can only position it a co...

Ckerr · Ckerr

When we were setting up the 5er yesterday I noticed a problem that has been getting gradually worse. Whenever we disconnect we always close all the tank valves, both black and grey, and make sure the hose is empty. Put the over on the outlet and head down the road. The last couple of times we've set up I...

Mallo · Mallo

So back on the road after a hiccup cost us a few months of sitting in one spot and we found an issue where we're going to need to open up the under belly and have one of the grey tanks checked. We'd like to do that work when we're in Floriday in March and April but finding a good repair place is a pain. My first th...

longleggs · longleggs

I have a 2002 Rexas Rexair and when I de winterized ie everthing wemt well except the fresh water tank does not show to habve any water in it. The pump will run and pump water. The water flows when hooked to the city water faucet. Any ideas on what to check next. It was working fine when we winterized it and p...

sunflwrgirl · sunflwrgirl

Hello Everyone.. We are about 4 months in to full time rving. Been located here at El Paso the whole time. Our water pressure recently has gone to nearly null in the kitchen, shower and toilet. It has been extremely low most the whole time using a water pressure regulator (55 psi) as well as a water filter...

NorCal Dan · NorCal Dan

Shurflow 5.7 pump stopped working. Been too cold to work on it, had 4" snow today and 1.69" of rain yesterday. I did a quick look at it appears there may be a fuse in the wiring to the pump. Is it normal to have a fuse at the pump? There is a fuse in the coach for the pump that I checked and it's ok....

nightsky · nightsky

I've been looking at RV refrigerators today, trying to get an idea of what I want to replace the residential electric-only fridge in the Caboose. There are several propane fridges that are not marketed as RV refrigerators. No electric required at all, manual light. Some are a nice size (both interio...

Lucky Mike · Lucky Mike

Has anyone owned one of these units.........looking for the good and bad on it - 1997 Winnebago Adventurer 37RW / with slide Automatic transmission with overdrive & cooler Ford 7.5L V-8 fuel-injected gasoline engine on a Ford Chassis , Air suspension with tag axle Radial tires with spare (six n...

granny · granny

Our shower is draining slow. what do you all use to keep it flowing properly? We have a liquid holding tank treatment called RV Digest-It but it doesn't seem to be working. Any suggestions?

Jondavis · Jondavis

I turned the propane on and lit the stove but it burned out and now won't light I left nob on to see if air was in the line and it still never came the tank is full

Jondavis · Jondavis

I have a 87 Shasta road master RV and the fresh grey and black water level gauges are not working the RVs generator has two batteries that hook up to it and at this time I don't have batteries for it but at the time of checking the gauges it was plugged in the lights and plugs woeked but no gauges.

Ann-Hank · Ann-Hank

In anticipation of finally getting on the road, we washed our 5th wheel Sunday. While up on the roof I noticed 2 small tears in the rubber roof. Monday morning we had the service center that has been working on our hydraulic problems take a look. They found several areas of rotten wood, not around the...

WestWardHo · WestWardHo

Oh gosh (NOT my normal language but I'm being polite!), This morning at 8:00 am Jesse took our - purchased used and had inspected by a diesel mechanic before purchase- 2005 GMC Sierra Diesel Dually in for 100,000 thousand mile service. Also asked them got check out why we had diesel fuel in our drivewa...

Oregonhiker · Oregonhiker

On a couple of recent trips we have had an interesting time dumping the grey water. Last month on returning from a trip we went to dump the tanks and all seemed to go fine.We even put the levelers down so that we could get everything out. We thought that all had dumped out well as there seemed to be nothing m...

bacardiron · bacardiron

We have just bought our 32TK3 Mobile Suites 5th wheel in the late summer and have not been able to use it yet. We winterized it and upon checking it today found the carpets are wet in the back area of the living room. It seems to be wet from both back corners of the opposing slides to the back wall. There are no...

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	How do you get access to the Hot Water tank in a 1998 Jayco 3240 FL Class C? (Preview) We could use some help. We have a small leak on the water heater where the line goes in underneath the sink. My hubby can barely get his shoulders inside of the underneath of the kitchen sink and then it's still a long reach through duct work to reach the plastic fitting that is leaking. The back side of...	Missy	2	1398	05:52 AM Apr 27, 2013 by Missy
	loose awning (Preview) I have a 2012 28 foot puma trailer with a 16 foot awning we got it last year and only had the awning out a few times. I just had the awning out today to clean it and I noticed that it flaps alot even in a light brezze. I see a set screw in the top at the end of the trailer were the awning sits in the groove I was wonder...	Ranger guy	9	5780	11:17 AM Apr 26, 2013 by Ranger guy
	RV Service in the Puget Sound? (Preview) Any recommendations? Our fridge quit working while Dale was bringing our DRV Mobile Suites home. He wasn't real happy to not be able to keep his Braum's ice cream frozen I know a couple of places to avoid, looking for recommendations on a good shop. We were thinking about Camping World in Tacoma but h...	NWescapee	6	1135	08:14 PM Apr 25, 2013 by Happy Prospector
	Ford brake controller (Preview) We have a 2008 Mobile suites 32tk3 and pull it with a 2008 Ford F450. We purhased both used about 6 months ago and have only had the chance to pull it twice for abot 100 miles aty a time. The unit drives and pulls nicely but the trucks computer keeps saying trailer disconnected and the gain control flashes....	bacardiron	9	1770	11:45 PM Apr 25, 2013 by NWescapee
	What else do we need? (Preview) We are going to be living in our 43 ft 5th when full-time in a week. We have had a trial run in it, and have many modifications to make for our lifestyle, but what else. I feel like there is a lot of preparations to make, but don't know if there are necessary changes. Most everything worked well on our tria...	Jgrosdidier	3	1157	02:14 PM Apr 22, 2013 by Dog Folks
	Aqua Magic Galaxy Starlite SH going to Aqua Magic V? toilet (Preview) I have the original Aqua Magic Galaxy Starlite. I need to replace two parts, totalling around $65. I'd rather replace the toilet for double that, so I'm looking at this Aqua Magic V. What do I look as far as bolt patterns to make sure this one will work?	TheDigitalHippies	4	3017	10:29 AM Apr 17, 2013 by Clay L
	Finally! I solved the case of the Intermittent Trailer Running Lights (Preview) I have battled a problem of intermittent trailer running lights for a few months now. Every once in a while the marker/running lights would go out and I would find the fuse powering that circuit in the truck blown. I would replace the fuse and things would be good for a few trips then bam it would happen ag...	Raytronx	6	1307	04:16 PM Apr 17, 2013 by Raytronx
	Toilet flush valve leaks. Any easy tips to remove toilet paper from valve? (Preview) So my wife accedently let the valve which empties our toilet get clogged with toilet paper recently. I bent an old clothes hanger, and removed most of it, but the toilet still doesn't hold water. Is there a easy way to remove the debree from the valve area? It looks to be #66 from this image here http://w...	TheDigitalHippies	19	4372	01:49 AM Apr 16, 2013 by Terry and Jo
	Slides leaking while closed and moving (Preview) Hi All, Yesterday we traveled in a really heavy rain for a couple of hours. The rain was so heavy at times we had to stop for a while. After the trip and set-up, I noticed the carpet was wet at both ends of all three slides. Some spots were just damp but one area was particularly wet. Fortunately that spot...	Rosie RV Thumper and Dog Dog	5	1320	06:58 AM Apr 14, 2013 by NWescapee
	House Battery Maintenance (Preview) I am having 'fuzzy' build up around the base of my house batteries. I cleaned this mess up about a month ago (in storage - not being used) I plugged it in about 2 weeks ago and checked batteries again and fuzz has returned. I checked fluid a month ago when I cleaned them up.....have not checked batterie...	bigredoes	1	828	07:51 PM Apr 10, 2013 by Lucky Mike
	Commercial trailer tires (Preview) I see occasional discussion about trailer tires but I have never seen anyone mention using the heavy duty trailer tires designed for commercial drop deck or lowboy trailers. They come in the correct sizes to fit our RVs. Seems to me, considering the weights we run, that a tire rated for heavy use might...	MarkS	2	951	02:18 AM Apr 9, 2013 by Alie and Jims Carrilite
	blueline sewer hose (Preview) with my arthritis in my hands sewer hoses are getting harder to connect so I bought the BlueLine sewer hose that pushes together no twisting. I'm hoping this doesn't have problems with it blowing . does anyone use that type on of sewer hose? have you had any problems with it blowing apart?	mike54	7	3317	05:47 PM Apr 8, 2013 by Jack Mayer
	Working out some bugs in my camper (Preview) Hi, I'm totally new at this. I'm learning fast. A lot of it is just looking at how it works. Some other things are less obvious. I haven't done anything with the water system yet, but I'm finding some things not working. I got an '09 Jayco hyperlite 19' bumper tow. It was used once, and spent the re...	Spider	3	953	05:38 PM Apr 7, 2013 by Spider
	Making an RV Green and More Economical (Preview) I tried to find a way to do a search for a topic easily but haven't figured it out yet so please forgive me if there has already been a discussion on these issues, and if so, feel free to just link the discussion in a reply instead of having to reiterate everything. I did find the discussion on a tankless wat...	TMichelle	12	1437	09:41 PM Apr 4, 2013 by nightsky
	Black Tank.... (Preview) Newbie here on the forum, veteran camper... buying a used camper, parked permanetly and was hoping to get some tips on what I can do as far as telling about the condition of the black tank. My thoughts so far tell me to first just take a look down the toliet with a flaslight and make sure no cones are do...	whatzleft	6	1934	10:56 PM Apr 2, 2013 by GENECOP
	sewer fittings (Preview) I have a problem im sure you full timers may have run into. I am at a permenant site with sewer, the problem I have is my drain is to close to the ground to get a nice down hill slope to the main septic line. I have a clear elbow (45) on my end pipe, for I like to see whats coming out, but I can only position it a co...	whatzleft	6	906	08:05 PM Apr 2, 2013 by whatzleft
	Leaking Sewer Valve? (Preview) When we were setting up the 5er yesterday I noticed a problem that has been getting gradually worse. Whenever we disconnect we always close all the tank valves, both black and grey, and make sure the hose is empty. Put the over on the outlet and head down the road. The last couple of times we've set up I...	Ckerr	16	8741	10:22 PM Apr 1, 2013 by Ann-Hank
	RV Service in Florida (Preview) So back on the road after a hiccup cost us a few months of sitting in one spot and we found an issue where we're going to need to open up the under belly and have one of the grey tanks checked. We'd like to do that work when we're in Floriday in March and April but finding a good repair place is a pain. My first th...	Mallo	10	1384	09:49 AM Mar 31, 2013 by esfritzi
	Water tank not filling properly (Preview) I have a 2002 Rexas Rexair and when I de winterized ie everthing wemt well except the fresh water tank does not show to habve any water in it. The pump will run and pump water. The water flows when hooked to the city water faucet. Any ideas on what to check next. It was working fine when we winterized it and p...	longleggs	9	1511	05:57 PM Mar 24, 2013 by longleggs
	Slow water (Preview) Hello Everyone.. We are about 4 months in to full time rving. Been located here at El Paso the whole time. Our water pressure recently has gone to nearly null in the kitchen, shower and toilet. It has been extremely low most the whole time using a water pressure regulator (55 psi) as well as a water filter...	sunflwrgirl	8	993	04:38 PM Mar 14, 2013 by sunflwrgirl
	Water Pump (Preview) Shurflow 5.7 pump stopped working. Been too cold to work on it, had 4" snow today and 1.69" of rain yesterday. I did a quick look at it appears there may be a fuse in the wiring to the pump. Is it normal to have a fuse at the pump? There is a fuse in the coach for the pump that I checked and it's ok....	NorCal Dan	7	1330	12:09 PM Mar 14, 2013 by 01zeosix
	Refrigeration (Preview) I've been looking at RV refrigerators today, trying to get an idea of what I want to replace the residential electric-only fridge in the Caboose. There are several propane fridges that are not marketed as RV refrigerators. No electric required at all, manual light. Some are a nice size (both interio...	nightsky	4	1061	08:44 PM Mar 11, 2013 by nightsky
	- 1997 Winnebago Adventurer 37RW (Preview) Has anyone owned one of these units.........looking for the good and bad on it - 1997 Winnebago Adventurer 37RW / with slide Automatic transmission with overdrive & cooler Ford 7.5L V-8 fuel-injected gasoline engine on a Ford Chassis , Air suspension with tag axle Radial tires with spare (six n...	Lucky Mike	2	2044	11:07 PM Mar 7, 2013 by Lucky Mike
	shower drain sugglish (Preview) Our shower is draining slow. what do you all use to keep it flowing properly? We have a liquid holding tank treatment called RV Digest-It but it doesn't seem to be working. Any suggestions?	granny	10	1147	06:13 AM Mar 7, 2013 by Terry and Jo
	propane tank (Preview) I turned the propane on and lit the stove but it burned out and now won't light I left nob on to see if air was in the line and it still never came the tank is full	Jondavis	7	1186	05:05 AM Mar 3, 2013 by Lucky Mike
	Tank level gauges not working (Preview) I have a 87 Shasta road master RV and the fresh grey and black water level gauges are not working the RVs generator has two batteries that hook up to it and at this time I don't have batteries for it but at the time of checking the gauges it was plugged in the lights and plugs woeked but no gauges.	Jondavis	7	7939	12:16 AM Mar 3, 2013 by Lucky Mike
	Black mold and new roof (Preview) In anticipation of finally getting on the road, we washed our 5th wheel Sunday. While up on the roof I noticed 2 small tears in the rubber roof. Monday morning we had the service center that has been working on our hydraulic problems take a look. They found several areas of rotten wood, not around the...	Ann-Hank	12	2825	08:20 PM Mar 2, 2013 by MarkS
	Another Bummer (Preview) Oh gosh (NOT my normal language but I'm being polite!), This morning at 8:00 am Jesse took our - purchased used and had inspected by a diesel mechanic before purchase- 2005 GMC Sierra Diesel Dually in for 100,000 thousand mile service. Also asked them got check out why we had diesel fuel in our drivewa...	WestWardHo	9	1048	11:45 AM Mar 2, 2013 by GENECOP
	Grey water (Preview) On a couple of recent trips we have had an interesting time dumping the grey water. Last month on returning from a trip we went to dump the tanks and all seemed to go fine.We even put the levelers down so that we could get everything out. We thought that all had dumped out well as there seemed to be nothing m...	Oregonhiker	12	3193	04:00 PM Feb 27, 2013 by Oregonhiker
	Slides leaking? (Preview) We have just bought our 32TK3 Mobile Suites 5th wheel in the late summer and have not been able to use it yet. We winterized it and upon checking it today found the carpets are wet in the back area of the living room. It seems to be wet from both back corners of the opposing slides to the back wall. There are no...	bacardiron	7	1247	06:48 PM Feb 25, 2013 by Racerguy
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