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ken and cindy · ken and cindy

Be sure and check the bolts on your fifth wheel hitch periodically, and especially after a new hitch has been installed, right after you tow your 5'ver the first time. We towed our new home to the RV park we are staying in, trip was about 35 miles. Noticed a strange sound coming from the hitch every time I c...

Grant · Grant

Not being fulltimer we have to keep our 5th wheel at a dusty, windy storage lot. There is no water at the storage site and because we live on a small cul-de-sac we can’t park the 5th wheel in front of the house at all. Add the fact that it never rains in California our 8 month old 5th wheel is really dirty. I am...

jdensie · jdensie

We have a hydro-hot in our MH. (we do love it) What we need to know if we must buy our preventive maintenance parts from Aqua-hot or if they can be purchased other than from the manufacturer. We are talking items like filter, nozzel etc. Any help would help. Thank you in advance

Travelin Duo · Travelin Duo

Has anyone used this in their Black and Gray tanks? "Happy Campers odorless Holding Tank Treatment" ? http://www.vehiclespecialty.com/price_order.html If you do...can you still add the Calgon, or fabric softener, and or dawn too? Thanks Arlene

phyllen · phyllen

Last month we were in New Hampshire and our 2006 F250 Super Duty Diesel would not start. Only 16,000 miles on it. We called Ford Roadside service. They had us towed to a Ford dealer who could not look at the truck for one week. We called Ford back. They said it was on us and refused to tow further. THey...

Ken Cindy Ditka and Sox · Ken Cindy Ditka and Sox

We are hearing that this will prevent leaks, help maintain more consistent tire pressure and significantly reduce cracking from weather. Looks like it will cost us about $10 per tire on the MH at local tire shop. We did find this website that makes it sound like a real cost saver when you use that calcul...

bago40 · bago40

Has anyone who has a central air conditioning unit ever attempted to recharge a compressor on your own or do you recommend that only a qualified service tech. do it. I have two compressors on mine and the first one doesn't blow cold so the second one is always kicking right in,so it doesn't keep up. Even...

Auburn War Eagle · Auburn War Eagle

We live along the Alabama Gulf Coast. Our fifth wheel stays parked in a parking lot of my husband's warehouse. We have tried to fit it in the warehouse, but the garage door is not tall enough, so it has to stay out. I am looking for suggestions for our fifth wheel, to help make it through ano...

RnL B · RnL B

We will be fulltiming in a few short weeks. We will be fulltiming, but not traveling much. We will need to hook up and extend-a-stay hose for our propane. Would love advice, recommendations etc. on how to do this, any comments appreciated. Thanks.

Postalpair · Postalpair

We have had our rig for almost 2 years, we have maintained the tires as per the manufacturer spec's and have maybe less than 10K miles on them. We have blown out 3 of the 6 Karrier tires on our 5th Wheel. All 3 tires were blown out on the interstate while going the legal speed limit,with the trailer not b...

igotjam · igotjam

After a couple of rainy days I opened the trailer to water dripping from the light fixtures, fan and joint in the soft ceiling. Against my better judgement, I called the dealer to schedule a fix but they can't see me til the end of next week and significant rain is forecast Monday. Upon inspecting my fi...

igotjam · igotjam

SEE Canadian Newbie under "Introduce Yourself" I found a hot water tank switch and I have water in the holding tank. Before I turn it on, how do I know if there is water in the tank? I have read that the electic element dislikes empty tanks. I have searched the piping for valves to turn on......

blijil · blijil

When was the last time and how many miles have passed since you had your wheels greased and your brakes checked on your 5th wheel or trailer? Most recommend 10,000 miles or a year whichever comes first. But really, how long has it been? Honestly we just scheduled our first time in this rig in almost 3 ye...

phyllen · phyllen

I just checked today and find my fridge is on the recall list. I called local RV dealership but they are only working on units they sold. I called where I bought our fifth wheel (just in February) and was told they are swamped with recalls. Telephone operator said she would have someone call me back la...

JDWILLIS · JDWILLIS

My hot water heater builds water pressure in my water lines when it is on. Anyone have this problem and how did you fix it. Not easy way to gage but it gets high enough to be noticed when you turn water on. Have pressure regulator on incoming water but builds inside camper not back to faucet. Assume one way v...

Gummy · Gummy

I like to know if anyone as any experience with either Gear Vendor or US Gears under drive auxiliary tranny on a Gas Powered motorhome. I'm thinking of installing a US Gear unit and I'd like to get some input, good or bad. Thx Gummy

phyllen · phyllen

I have read a lot lately about awnings coming unhooked and damaged while traveling. I had never heard of this before. Is this a common problem and what do we need to do to make sure this never happens to us. Thanks.

snorkes1 · snorkes1

Our outside step has stopped working. We can hear it tryng to come out but it doesn't. Any suggestions on what the problem may be.

Bearlady · Bearlady

We have developed a water leak around our window. When it rains (and it rains a lot in Oregon) we see water all over the night stand under the window and the carpet is soaked. We dried the carpet and pulled the slide in. No more wet carpet. We thought we had isolated the source of the leak. It started ra...

emeacham · emeacham

We have a 2004 Fleetwood Bounder with a power shade on the front window. The control switch is to the left of the instrument panel, next to the jack controls. Does anyone know if there's a way to raise/lower this type of shade without the ignition key being in the acc position? It can be inconven...

JDWILLIS · JDWILLIS

I have Prowler Regal AX6 5th Wheel 2003. Is there way to take out the window screens without dismantling the whole window. Any help would be appreciated

snorkes1 · snorkes1

We have to buy a new set of tires. What should we look for?

Old Snipe · Old Snipe

Just returned from a vaction in Ft Wilderness. Had a wonderful time visiting Cousin Mickey. On the trip down, I stopped at a rest area at night to run the engine and circulate the transmission fluid in my 03 Honda Element (Automatic Trans). The battery was dead. I chalked it up to having left the blow...

poweredbytheholyghost · poweredbytheholyghost

We are new owners of a fifth wheel. Living in it full time. We are currently in New Mexico, and the weather is very wintry. Colllllllllllddddddddd. We have been experiencing condensation in a few different places in our fiver. Any suggestions to eliminate the condensation? Thanks Al Viscardi

Sandra · Sandra

How often do you have to replace the rubber seal in your toilet so that it holds water? It seems that we have to replace ours yearly. Do you do it yourself or let the dealer do it. Ours is a SeaLand by Dometic.

poweredbytheholyghost · poweredbytheholyghost

I'm considering putting air bags on my truck. Has anyone done this? Is it worthwhile? What should i pay for them? How much to install? Thanks Al Viscardi

Auburn War Eagle · Auburn War Eagle

I like to know, If you don't have a storage/garage to keep your RV or fifth wheel in when not in use, and it stays outside, how many of you cover your RV with one of those expensive covers??? I'd like to know what others out there do. Are they worth the money? Do they prolong the life and look of the exterior...

Old Snipe · Old Snipe

Does anyone have a source of supply for the Transynd ATF that is used in Allison automatic transmissions. My local Allison dealer sells it in nothing less than one gallon sizes for $39.00

, or 5 gallon pails or 55 gallon drums. I just would like to have a little on ha...

Big Bertha · Big Bertha

Hi all !!! We are newbies and will be hittting the road soon, before we do one of the things I have to do is replace the vinyl flooring in our motorhome. Has anyone gone through this before ? Any hints ? One of the things I am looking for does anyone know if the vinyl is glued throughout ? We are...

Old Snipe · Old Snipe

I used some Awesome Orange cleaner (from the dollar store, NOT the full strength version) to remove some black streaks that I always get from the drip rail on the top front side where the F/G cap meets the sides. Sprayed the cleaner on, let it sit for a few minutes and then washed it off, it cleaned the blac...

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	Check your hitch bolts (Preview) Be sure and check the bolts on your fifth wheel hitch periodically, and especially after a new hitch has been installed, right after you tow your 5'ver the first time. We towed our new home to the RV park we are staying in, trip was about 35 miles. Noticed a strange sound coming from the hitch every time I c...	ken and cindy	2	1734	11:20 AM Aug 25, 2007 by mikeway
	Cleaning the Exterior (Preview) Not being fulltimer we have to keep our 5th wheel at a dusty, windy storage lot. There is no water at the storage site and because we live on a small cul-de-sac we can’t park the 5th wheel in front of the house at all. Add the fact that it never rains in California our 8 month old 5th wheel is really dirty. I am...	Grant	7	4017	09:48 AM Aug 20, 2007 by mikeway
	Hydro-hot Parts :confuse: (Preview) We have a hydro-hot in our MH. (we do love it) What we need to know if we must buy our preventive maintenance parts from Aqua-hot or if they can be purchased other than from the manufacturer. We are talking items like filter, nozzel etc. Any help would help. Thank you in advance	jdensie	1	2795	02:32 PM Aug 1, 2007 by RVDude
	Happy Camper Odorless Holding Tank Treatment (Preview) Has anyone used this in their Black and Gray tanks? "Happy Campers odorless Holding Tank Treatment" ? http://www.vehiclespecialty.com/price_order.html If you do...can you still add the Calgon, or fabric softener, and or dawn too? Thanks Arlene	Travelin Duo	4	8255	01:51 PM Jul 29, 2007 by Travelin Duo
	Road service (Preview) Last month we were in New Hampshire and our 2006 F250 Super Duty Diesel would not start. Only 16,000 miles on it. We called Ford Roadside service. They had us towed to a Ford dealer who could not look at the truck for one week. We called Ford back. They said it was on us and refused to tow further. THey...	phyllen	6	3550	01:38 PM Jul 15, 2007 by Howard
	Filling tires with Nitrogen (Preview) We are hearing that this will prevent leaks, help maintain more consistent tire pressure and significantly reduce cracking from weather. Looks like it will cost us about $10 per tire on the MH at local tire shop. We did find this website that makes it sound like a real cost saver when you use that calcul...	Ken Cindy Ditka and Sox	4	3018	04:10 PM Jul 14, 2007 by Postalpair
	Central Air Conditioning units. (Preview) Has anyone who has a central air conditioning unit ever attempted to recharge a compressor on your own or do you recommend that only a qualified service tech. do it. I have two compressors on mine and the first one doesn't blow cold so the second one is always kicking right in,so it doesn't keep up. Even...	bago40	3	2449	09:15 PM Jun 19, 2007 by bago40
	Protection from high winds (Preview) We live along the Alabama Gulf Coast. Our fifth wheel stays parked in a parking lot of my husband's warehouse. We have tried to fit it in the warehouse, but the garage door is not tall enough, so it has to stay out. I am looking for suggestions for our fifth wheel, to help make it through ano...	Auburn War Eagle	15	4540	06:55 PM Jun 8, 2007 by Speedhitch
	Advice on Extend-a-stay for propane tank (Preview) We will be fulltiming in a few short weeks. We will be fulltiming, but not traveling much. We will need to hook up and extend-a-stay hose for our propane. Would love advice, recommendations etc. on how to do this, any comments appreciated. Thanks.	RnL B	2	1975	01:23 PM Jun 7, 2007 by 53 Merc
	Karrier Tires (Preview) We have had our rig for almost 2 years, we have maintained the tires as per the manufacturer spec's and have maybe less than 10K miles on them. We have blown out 3 of the 6 Karrier tires on our 5th Wheel. All 3 tires were blown out on the interstate while going the legal speed limit,with the trailer not b...	Postalpair	2	3475	04:53 AM Jun 6, 2007 by Tmcblane
	Caulking the Roof (Preview) After a couple of rainy days I opened the trailer to water dripping from the light fixtures, fan and joint in the soft ceiling. Against my better judgement, I called the dealer to schedule a fix but they can't see me til the end of next week and significant rain is forecast Monday. Upon inspecting my fi...	igotjam	2	1949	08:17 PM May 25, 2007 by Old Snipe
	Filling the Hot Water Tank (Preview) SEE Canadian Newbie under "Introduce Yourself" I found a hot water tank switch and I have water in the holding tank. Before I turn it on, how do I know if there is water in the tank? I have read that the electic element dislikes empty tanks. I have searched the piping for valves to turn on......	igotjam	8	6386	05:10 PM May 18, 2007 by Speedhitch
	Wheels packed and brakes checked? (Preview) When was the last time and how many miles have passed since you had your wheels greased and your brakes checked on your 5th wheel or trailer? Most recommend 10,000 miles or a year whichever comes first. But really, how long has it been? Honestly we just scheduled our first time in this rig in almost 3 ye...	blijil	1	1721	09:31 AM May 18, 2007 by Stan and Trudi
	Dometic Refrigerator recall (Preview) I just checked today and find my fridge is on the recall list. I called local RV dealership but they are only working on units they sold. I called where I bought our fifth wheel (just in February) and was told they are swamped with recalls. Telephone operator said she would have someone call me back la...	phyllen	3	2262	09:24 AM May 18, 2007 by Stan and Trudi
	Water Pressure (Preview) My hot water heater builds water pressure in my water lines when it is on. Anyone have this problem and how did you fix it. Not easy way to gage but it gets high enough to be noticed when you turn water on. Have pressure regulator on incoming water but builds inside camper not back to faucet. Assume one way v...	JDWILLIS	4	1909	08:36 AM May 8, 2007 by JDWILLIS
	Auxiliary Transmision (Preview) I like to know if anyone as any experience with either Gear Vendor or US Gears under drive auxiliary tranny on a Gas Powered motorhome. I'm thinking of installing a US Gear unit and I'd like to get some input, good or bad. Thx Gummy	Gummy	3	1807	12:07 AM May 7, 2007 by Gummy
	Awnings come loose while driving (Preview) I have read a lot lately about awnings coming unhooked and damaged while traveling. I had never heard of this before. Is this a common problem and what do we need to do to make sure this never happens to us. Thanks.	phyllen	7	4492	10:42 AM Apr 19, 2007 by bjoyce
	steps (Preview) Our outside step has stopped working. We can hear it tryng to come out but it doesn't. Any suggestions on what the problem may be.	snorkes1	1	1707	08:27 AM Feb 19, 2007 by ahoweth
	Water Leak (Preview) We have developed a water leak around our window. When it rains (and it rains a lot in Oregon) we see water all over the night stand under the window and the carpet is soaked. We dried the carpet and pulled the slide in. No more wet carpet. We thought we had isolated the source of the leak. It started ra...	Bearlady	4	2323	10:46 AM Feb 9, 2007 by Luvglass
	Power Front Window Shade Question (Preview) We have a 2004 Fleetwood Bounder with a power shade on the front window. The control switch is to the left of the instrument panel, next to the jack controls. Does anyone know if there's a way to raise/lower this type of shade without the ignition key being in the acc position? It can be inconven...	emeacham	1	3167	10:56 AM Feb 6, 2007 by Joan On The Road
	Window Screen Question (Preview) I have Prowler Regal AX6 5th Wheel 2003. Is there way to take out the window screens without dismantling the whole window. Any help would be appreciated	JDWILLIS	1	1641	07:31 PM Feb 2, 2007 by Luvglass
	tires (Preview) We have to buy a new set of tires. What should we look for?	snorkes1	6	2386	06:34 PM Feb 2, 2007 by bjoyce
	Bad Diodes in Toad Lights? (Preview) Just returned from a vaction in Ft Wilderness. Had a wonderful time visiting Cousin Mickey. On the trip down, I stopped at a rest area at night to run the engine and circulate the transmission fluid in my 03 Honda Element (Automatic Trans). The battery was dead. I chalked it up to having left the blow...	Old Snipe	5	3757	02:56 PM Jan 29, 2007 by Old Snipe
	condensation problem (Preview) We are new owners of a fifth wheel. Living in it full time. We are currently in New Mexico, and the weather is very wintry. Colllllllllllddddddddd. We have been experiencing condensation in a few different places in our fiver. Any suggestions to eliminate the condensation? Thanks Al Viscardi	poweredbytheholyghost	8	5548	08:49 AM Jan 25, 2007 by fulltimer
	Toilet Question (Preview) How often do you have to replace the rubber seal in your toilet so that it holds water? It seems that we have to replace ours yearly. Do you do it yourself or let the dealer do it. Ours is a SeaLand by Dometic.	Sandra	6	1917	05:13 PM Jan 22, 2007 by Judy
	Air Bags (Preview) I'm considering putting air bags on my truck. Has anyone done this? Is it worthwhile? What should i pay for them? How much to install? Thanks Al Viscardi	poweredbytheholyghost	1	1707	08:51 AM Jan 10, 2007 by ken and cindy
	RV covers (Preview) I like to know, If you don't have a storage/garage to keep your RV or fifth wheel in when not in use, and it stays outside, how many of you cover your RV with one of those expensive covers??? I'd like to know what others out there do. Are they worth the money? Do they prolong the life and look of the exterior...	Auburn War Eagle	4	2580	08:27 PM Jan 9, 2007 by flyone
	Best Price on Transynd ATF? (Preview) Does anyone have a source of supply for the Transynd ATF that is used in Allison automatic transmissions. My local Allison dealer sells it in nothing less than one gallon sizes for $39.00 , or 5 gallon pails or 55 gallon drums. I just would like to have a little on ha...	Old Snipe	6	5546	01:01 PM Jan 9, 2007 by Old Snipe
	Vinyl Flooring (Preview) Hi all !!! We are newbies and will be hittting the road soon, before we do one of the things I have to do is replace the vinyl flooring in our motorhome. Has anyone gone through this before ? Any hints ? One of the things I am looking for does anyone know if the vinyl is glued throughout ? We are...	Big Bertha	2	1872	04:23 PM Jan 7, 2007 by Darrell and Judy
	Using Awesome Cleaner on black streaks. (Preview) I used some Awesome Orange cleaner (from the dollar store, NOT the full strength version) to remove some black streaks that I always get from the drip rail on the top front side where the F/G cap meets the sides. Sprayed the cleaner on, let it sit for a few minutes and then washed it off, it cleaned the blac...	Old Snipe	3	3390	06:41 PM Jan 4, 2007 by mikeway
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