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Bordercollie
Jul 03, 2016Explorer
Brand new motorhomes can have problems, hopefully fixed by dealer under warranty. Old motorhomes can have a lot of problems some caused by improper DIY repairs or simply age, use or disuse. Appliances, air conditioning, furnace, water heater and fresh water pump rely on good full charged 12 volt batteries and converter charger as well as good electrical connections/fuses/circuit breakers to operate electronic controls even when plugged into "shore power" . Plumbing systems deteriorate from hard water deposits and corrosion. Air conditioners, fridges, water pumps, converter chargers and batteries may need replacement after 10 years or more depending on use and maintenance. The more you learn about the trouble shooting and maintenance and repair things you can do vs having done by pros, the better. There are a lot of good RV DIY videos on You Tube and some good books on care and feeding of RV's sold at RV parts stores.
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