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RonC · RonC

I know that tire pressures should be taken when COLD. I had a long quiet time during a drive and got to thinking ... if I start my tires off at 100 psi cold ... when they heat up to 110 psi will they perform as though that 110 psi was the cold pressure? I mean 110 psi is 110 psi right? Will a tire checked in Phoe...

RonC · RonC

I just got off a chat with AT&T/DirecTV and expressed my frustration with the "getting local channels" process. I told them I lived in an RV and moved frequently and that SOMEONE at DirecTV should at least attempt to understand our situation. Well what do you know ... the chat person said "get in...

Kruser · Kruser

Hello I'm new to the community and seeking help on finding my fuse panel for the dash panel in a 1998 winnabeggo adventurer it is the one with the signal flasher on it can some one please help

LandYachty · LandYachty

We had a fire the other day from the DirecTv unit. Thank God we were home and put it out quickly with the outdated fire extinguisher. The SWM unit on DirecTv units puts out 25 volts DC. The antenna connection came loose and after enough sparking vola a fire started in the walls. Word to the wise, keep the an...

TravelingChuck · TravelingChuck

The on/off switch on my Dometic RM2451 fridge has started intermittently not working. It's a mechanical issue in the button. If I hold it down, the fridge will stay on. I can also click it just right to get it to stick on. I would like to just bypass the switch and put in an external switch. Does anyone have...

TopH2O · TopH2O

Hello All, I have a new 2017 Wildcat Maxx 262RGX. I've experienced a problem with the house batteries discharging fully in a matter of hours even when no accessories are turned on. The RV dealer tried to correct the problem several times and could not identify a problem. Today they told me the reaso...

Team Murc · Team Murc

Hoping someone can help. We are near Seattle and having an issue with our slide-out. Our system is Lippert Hydraulic and is about 5 years old. If anyone is familiar with the area and could possibly recommend a dealer or repair facility we would greatly appreciate the help. Much Thanks!!

ShadowBolt · ShadowBolt

On our last trip the Direct TV system worked perfectly. It even worked in-motion as the DW watched something in the bedroom as I drove. The day after we got home we went out to clean up the coach and I turned on the TV to listen to the news. I got a picture but no sound. I can switch to over the air and the sound wo...

tincanman · tincanman

Howdy folks - Looking for your thought on smoke detector locations. In my FUZION 416, they factory installed one on ceiling in hall going to bath/bedrooms & another in the bedroom on the wall above the exit window. The reason I'm asking is I'm installing smoke detectors from SimpliSafe so that...

tomled · tomled

I've seen lots of threads about adjusting the freezer door but nothing that covers my issue the fridge door (lower) is ok. latches ok etc the freezer door (top) is tilted as in drooping down on the side away from hinges. not a lot, it still closes but not securely. I've looked at the hinge attachment p...

blijil · blijil

All of a sudden our Norcold Fridge started indicating low voltage. Upon inspection I couldn't hear the auxiliary cooling fans running but the right pipes were warm and there was a slight air flow out the top vent. Measured the DC voltage at the board and it ranged from 12.8 VDC down to 11.8 VDC which di...

piggy · piggy

heater in RV works on propane and not on electricity. What do we check. Newbie. Thanks

Scojolene · Scojolene

I have a 2014 KZ Sportsmen Classic Travel Trailer and I am assuming that when plugged into an outlet this charges the 12v battery on my trailer? My question is this, does the battery get charged as well when the electrical plug is plugged into my truck and my truck is running? I was just wanting to know or r...

Scojolene · Scojolene

Hi, We just recently purchased a 2014 KZ Sportsmen Classic Travel Trailer. I didn't notice this when we picked it up but once I put into my warehouse to go through everything I noticed that after hooking it up to my truck with the electrical plugged in I was checking all the exterior lights. All of them wo...

MAYBE2021 · MAYBE2021

I was looking at a topic about tire choices in the “Ask Howard” forum and several contributors mentioned the miles they had on their tires. That got me wondering how people track their travel miles on trailer RVs. Is it just log book tallies, or something more sophisticated like axle counters seen o...

DebbieM · DebbieM

Hello All, We have the Lippert auto system and it has stopped working as we were bringing the legs up to leave our campsite. The back and middle legs went up but the front are still down. The trailer is on the truck so we can't move our truck and we are blocking the campsite road. ARG! The relay to the pum...

MAYBE2021 · MAYBE2021

I did a search and did not find a recent discussion on flow thru versus non-flow thru TPMS. I didn't look real hard so sorry if this has been discussed or is so obvious it doesn't warrent discusing. Currently I have a two axel TT pulled by SRW pick-up. Any pros or cons for either sensor? Steve

vannchan · vannchan

The fifth wheel I am looking at has a listed UVW of 14,200, a hitch weight of 2,900, and a GVWR of 16,500. It has 2 7,000lb axles with G-rated tires. The trailer has a large amount of storage, both a pass through up front, plus possibly 10’ worth of pass through storage in the rear below the living area. I...

GeorgeWM · GeorgeWM

1 -- We have a Progressive LCHW50 with remote display hard wired into our fifth wheel and it has saved us a couple of times (open ground, low voltage issues). At our last stop, we had to connect to 30 amp service since 50 amp was not available. Checked the display and confirmed there were no electrical e...

Dave and Denise · Dave and Denise

This is probably a long shot, but does anybody have a dealer recommendation for us to get some minor warranty repair work done in New England? Prefer something near the Albany, NY area.

KY Old Folks · KY Old Folks

Generator starts. Engine starts. Have 110-volt power, but no 12-volt coach power. We have checked circuit breakers and battery connections. We read about a main breaker to the 12-volt system, but we don't know where that might be. Owner's manual is no help. Battery Disconnect Panel does not work....

igotjam · igotjam

Before I begin you should know I have a basic electricity knowledge (could wire a house) but get lost with electronics (have trouble setting up entertainment components). For 10 years fulltiming in 2 5th wheels, have used powered devices (crock pots, 1500 watt space heaters, toasters, hair dryer...

Jeff and Gwen · Jeff and Gwen

I hate to open up the tire pressure posts again, but I do not see my question posted on the forum.. I run Goodyear G 114's H rated tires on my 5th wheel. I have Dexter 9,000 lbs independent suspension axles. The max inflation is 125 psi cold. I am 99% certain that I am not overloaded. But, I have not weighed...

Nstanley · Nstanley

Hi everyone, Just looking for some additional assistance. Last fall after camping my black tank was accidentally left open, as you all know now I have a complete blockage. I have tried different chemicals, but I can't get any kind of wand in because there is an immediate 90 degree angle. Any ideas? Th...

Team Murc · Team Murc

So we just purchased two new Interstate 6 volt golf cart batteries. They are wired together for 12 volts. We are doing more and more boondocking and would like extend our stays. We are thinking of getting a Honda 2000 generator to help in that. My question is what type of charger is recommended so that w...

piggy · piggy

We have ice build up on rear wall of freezer. looks like snowball ice. What causes this? it is about 1"thick. Thank you for any any answers.

RonC · RonC

I have talked to two different people who have had a recent problem with their G114 tires. Interestingly, both were in DRV Mobile Suites. Both had the same failure ... tread worn out in the middle of the tire. One guy had it happen to him twice. That's a classic "overpressure for the load" wear patte...

Millie · Millie

Hi, I'm getting closer to escaping Toronto at the end of October! I went up on the roof of my motorhome yesterday, and found that it's made out of some kind of sheet metal. The sheet met...

Second Chance · Second Chance

OK - so the subject line is worded a bit strongly. The tabloids do it all the time... We own and live in a 2016 Grand Design Reflection fifth wheel which we like very much. In the year that we've been on the road, though, we've had to replace the tires. One took a piece of rebar through the tread on I-16 coming...

RonC · RonC

Gorilla Glue is MAGIC!! It will keep your shelves in place. Voice of experience AFTER the fact, but now I have learned. -- Edited by RonC on Monday 17th of April 2017 09:15:56 PM

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Tire pressure load ratings (Preview) I know that tire pressures should be taken when COLD. I had a long quiet time during a drive and got to thinking ... if I start my tires off at 100 psi cold ... when they heat up to 110 psi will they perform as though that 110 psi was the cold pressure? I mean 110 psi is 110 psi right? Will a tire checked in Phoe...	RonC	5	2082	01:26 PM Jul 30, 2017 by FastEagle
	DirecTV RV department ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I just got off a chat with AT&T/DirecTV and expressed my frustration with the "getting local channels" process. I told them I lived in an RV and moved frequently and that SOMEONE at DirecTV should at least attempt to understand our situation. Well what do you know ... the chat person said "get in...	RonC	51	9418	09:51 AM Jul 30, 2017 by Bobc
	Fuse panel (Preview) Hello I'm new to the community and seeking help on finding my fuse panel for the dash panel in a 1998 winnabeggo adventurer it is the one with the signal flasher on it can some one please help	Kruser	2	1348	11:35 AM Jul 29, 2017 by Honeydeaux
	DIRECTV Fire (Preview) We had a fire the other day from the DirecTv unit. Thank God we were home and put it out quickly with the outdated fire extinguisher. The SWM unit on DirecTv units puts out 25 volts DC. The antenna connection came loose and after enough sparking vola a fire started in the walls. Word to the wise, keep the an...	LandYachty	0	979	11:06 AM Jul 29, 2017 by LandYachty
	Dometic Fridge On/Off Switch Dometic Fridge Refrigerator (Preview) The on/off switch on my Dometic RM2451 fridge has started intermittently not working. It's a mechanical issue in the button. If I hold it down, the fridge will stay on. I can also click it just right to get it to stick on. I would like to just bypass the switch and put in an external switch. Does anyone have...	TravelingChuck	0	2908	06:21 PM Jul 27, 2017 by TravelingChuck
	5th wheel trailer brake break-away question (Preview) Hello All, I have a new 2017 Wildcat Maxx 262RGX. I've experienced a problem with the house batteries discharging fully in a matter of hours even when no accessories are turned on. The RV dealer tried to correct the problem several times and could not identify a problem. Today they told me the reaso...	TopH2O	7	2390	09:28 PM Jul 26, 2017 by RonC
	Emergency Slide Repair Slide Repair (Preview) Hoping someone can help. We are near Seattle and having an issue with our slide-out. Our system is Lippert Hydraulic and is about 5 years old. If anyone is familiar with the area and could possibly recommend a dealer or repair facility we would greatly appreciate the help. Much Thanks!!	Team Murc	11	3287	02:14 PM Jul 19, 2017 by Bill and Linda
	No sound Direct TV (Preview) On our last trip the Direct TV system worked perfectly. It even worked in-motion as the DW watched something in the bedroom as I drove. The day after we got home we went out to clean up the coach and I turned on the TV to listen to the news. I got a picture but no sound. I can switch to over the air and the sound wo...	ShadowBolt	5	1494	06:54 AM Jul 13, 2017 by ShadowBolt
	Smoke detector placement (Preview) Howdy folks - Looking for your thought on smoke detector locations. In my FUZION 416, they factory installed one on ceiling in hall going to bath/bedrooms & another in the bedroom on the wall above the exit window. The reason I'm asking is I'm installing smoke detectors from SimpliSafe so that...	tincanman	1	1252	06:30 AM Jul 12, 2017 by vannchan
	Dometic 1062 door adjust (Preview) I've seen lots of threads about adjusting the freezer door but nothing that covers my issue the fridge door (lower) is ok. latches ok etc the freezer door (top) is tilted as in drooping down on the side away from hinges. not a lot, it still closes but not securely. I've looked at the hinge attachment p...	tomled	1	767	01:35 PM Jul 3, 2017 by The Bear II
	Refrigerator Fiasco (Preview) All of a sudden our Norcold Fridge started indicating low voltage. Upon inspection I couldn't hear the auxiliary cooling fans running but the right pipes were warm and there was a slight air flow out the top vent. Measured the DC voltage at the board and it ranged from 12.8 VDC down to 11.8 VDC which di...	blijil	1	1024	01:28 PM Jul 3, 2017 by The Bear II
	Heat and no heat. (Preview) heater in RV works on propane and not on electricity. What do we check. Newbie. Thanks	piggy	4	1316	01:53 PM Jul 1, 2017 by Terry and Jo
	What charges the 12v battery on my travel trailer? (Preview) I have a 2014 KZ Sportsmen Classic Travel Trailer and I am assuming that when plugged into an outlet this charges the 12v battery on my trailer? My question is this, does the battery get charged as well when the electrical plug is plugged into my truck and my truck is running? I was just wanting to know or r...	Scojolene	8	1137	07:27 AM Jun 20, 2017 by Bill and Linda
	exterior light problem (Preview) Hi, We just recently purchased a 2014 KZ Sportsmen Classic Travel Trailer. I didn't notice this when we picked it up but once I put into my warehouse to go through everything I noticed that after hooking it up to my truck with the electrical plugged in I was checking all the exterior lights. All of them wo...	Scojolene	2	943	06:48 PM Jun 19, 2017 by MAYBE2021
	Travel Mile Tracking (Preview) I was looking at a topic about tire choices in the “Ask Howard” forum and several contributors mentioned the miles they had on their tires. That got me wondering how people track their travel miles on trailer RVs. Is it just log book tallies, or something more sophisticated like axle counters seen o...	MAYBE2021	17	1362	04:27 PM Jun 13, 2017 by MAYBE2021
	Lippert Jacks won't work (Preview) Hello All, We have the Lippert auto system and it has stopped working as we were bringing the legs up to leave our campsite. The back and middle legs went up but the front are still down. The trailer is on the truck so we can't move our truck and we are blocking the campsite road. ARG! The relay to the pum...	DebbieM	13	3416	04:43 PM Jun 12, 2017 by RonC
	TPMS Flow Thru vs Non-Flow Thru? (Preview) I did a search and did not find a recent discussion on flow thru versus non-flow thru TPMS. I didn't look real hard so sorry if this has been discussed or is so obvious it doesn't warrent discusing. Currently I have a two axel TT pulled by SRW pick-up. Any pros or cons for either sensor? Steve	MAYBE2021	16	1954	06:00 PM Jun 10, 2017 by Dutch
	Increasing trailer capacity (Preview) The fifth wheel I am looking at has a listed UVW of 14,200, a hitch weight of 2,900, and a GVWR of 16,500. It has 2 7,000lb axles with G-rated tires. The trailer has a large amount of storage, both a pass through up front, plus possibly 10’ worth of pass through storage in the rear below the living area. I...	vannchan	10	1304	11:07 PM Jun 9, 2017 by vannchan
	Confused over Progressive LCHW50 display; also shore power cord (Preview) 1 -- We have a Progressive LCHW50 with remote display hard wired into our fifth wheel and it has saved us a couple of times (open ground, low voltage issues). At our last stop, we had to connect to 30 amp service since 50 amp was not available. Checked the display and confirmed there were no electrical e...	GeorgeWM	4	1063	01:57 PM Jun 8, 2017 by Bill and Linda
	Dealer Maintenance (Preview) This is probably a long shot, but does anybody have a dealer recommendation for us to get some minor warranty repair work done in New England? Prefer something near the Albany, NY area.	Dave and Denise	2	921	07:19 AM Jun 3, 2017 by Dave and Denise
	No 12-volt coach power in 2006 Newmar Kountry Star (Preview) Generator starts. Engine starts. Have 110-volt power, but no 12-volt coach power. We have checked circuit breakers and battery connections. We read about a main breaker to the 12-volt system, but we don't know where that might be. Owner's manual is no help. Battery Disconnect Panel does not work....	KY Old Folks	10	1599	04:47 PM Jun 2, 2017 by KY Old Folks
	RV Electric/Inverter (Preview) Before I begin you should know I have a basic electricity knowledge (could wire a house) but get lost with electronics (have trouble setting up entertainment components). For 10 years fulltiming in 2 5th wheels, have used powered devices (crock pots, 1500 watt space heaters, toasters, hair dryer...	igotjam	5	1293	08:05 PM Jun 1, 2017 by igotjam
	How high should pressure go? (Preview) I hate to open up the tire pressure posts again, but I do not see my question posted on the forum.. I run Goodyear G 114's H rated tires on my 5th wheel. I have Dexter 9,000 lbs independent suspension axles. The max inflation is 125 psi cold. I am 99% certain that I am not overloaded. But, I have not weighed...	Jeff and Gwen	19	1962	08:03 PM Jun 1, 2017 by FastEagle
	Complete black water tank blockage (Preview) Hi everyone, Just looking for some additional assistance. Last fall after camping my black tank was accidentally left open, as you all know now I have a complete blockage. I have tried different chemicals, but I can't get any kind of wand in because there is an immediate 90 degree angle. Any ideas? Th...	Nstanley	4	1104	05:35 PM Jun 1, 2017 by NorCal Dan
	Battery Chargers (Preview) So we just purchased two new Interstate 6 volt golf cart batteries. They are wired together for 12 volts. We are doing more and more boondocking and would like extend our stays. We are thinking of getting a Honda 2000 generator to help in that. My question is what type of charger is recommended so that w...	Team Murc	1	922	01:10 AM May 25, 2017 by Lynn and Ed
	ICE IN FREEZER? (Preview) We have ice build up on rear wall of freezer. looks like snowball ice. What causes this? it is about 1"thick. Thank you for any any answers.	piggy	2	1387	10:16 AM May 22, 2017 by Clay L
	Goodyear G114's unusual wear. (Preview) I have talked to two different people who have had a recent problem with their G114 tires. Interestingly, both were in DRV Mobile Suites. Both had the same failure ... tread worn out in the middle of the tire. One guy had it happen to him twice. That's a classic "overpressure for the load" wear patte...	RonC	4	1027	04:53 PM May 18, 2017 by Cummins12V98
	Roof Sealant (Preview) Hi, I'm getting closer to escaping Toronto at the end of October! I went up on the roof of my motorhome yesterday, and found that it's made out of some kind of sheet metal. The sheet met...	Millie	9	4280	12:45 AM May 18, 2017 by FrankByMonster
	Howard talked us into it (trailer suspension) (Preview) OK - so the subject line is worded a bit strongly. The tabloids do it all the time... We own and live in a 2016 Grand Design Reflection fifth wheel which we like very much. In the year that we've been on the road, though, we've had to replace the tires. One took a piece of rebar through the tread on I-16 coming...	Second Chance	6	2126	04:13 PM Apr 24, 2017 by hasanchez
	General Maintenance Tip (Preview) Gorilla Glue is MAGIC!! It will keep your shelves in place. Voice of experience AFTER the fact, but now I have learned. -- Edited by RonC on Monday 17th of April 2017 09:15:56 PM	RonC	9	1204	05:03 PM Apr 19, 2017 by RonC
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