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Water Heater will not shut off

I have an older Atwood Water Heater on my fifth-wheel. It has not been shutting off when the water reaches temperature. The relief valve opens as it should and the hot water gushes out until I turn off the w. heater.1. The water heater is working gre...

padredw by Nomad
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Wheel bearing repacking

How often do you repack the RV wheel bearings? I'm getting many different opinions on this question. 

Ljava by Explorer
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2005 kz sportsman (old RBW SLIDE GEARBOX)

    I think my gears are stripped on my old RB W. slide on my 2005KZ Sportsman the slide would grind when trying to bring it in my friend tried to fix it. He oblong drilled the holes to bring the small gear tighter which didn’t seem to work waste of ...

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RV wall/floor separation

Hi, I am wondering if anyone has experienced this or something similar to this or has any idea what is happening to my RV. As far as I know, the wall separation started along the wall by the front door and stairs area. Here, it appears that the wall ...

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TV cabinet with TV lift mount

I want to relocate My TV to a cabinet in the slideout of my motorhome. I am looking for a lift mount for a 39 inch TV. I can build the cabinet. Anybody know of a source?

3d Printed Stinky Slinky Fence Cap

My new (to me) trunk camper did not have a proper storage for the sewer hose. So I got a chunk of 5" pvc fence post and designed my own ends to secure the hose- uses a 1/4" inch bolt - but can be opened quickly - but secures it without concerns.If yo...

Onan 4000 fuel pump re-locate

So I have a Onan Microlite 4000, and recently had to replace the fuel pump. Wow, what a bear to get to; what were they thinking? The fuel pump and filter is bolted to the floor of the genset, behind and under the starter solenoid, air filter, and t...

4x4van by Explorer III
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Resolved! side door bent

Hi,My side door got twisted from a brake in.Anyone have suggestions for untwisting? 

How we made a fabric headboard with pockets

So, we've always struggled a bit with storage in the trailer which is expected with 6 people and a dog in a trailer. We've been working on getting everything more organized and one of our nagging problems is where to put things when we get in bed. ...

RVcircus by Explorer II
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Resolved! Just bought a used rv from private seller

It's been stored in Tucson AZ. Would you suggest draining fresh water tank and maybe cleaning it somehow? How would you suggest sanitizing the fresh water hose? Is that even necessary?Love to hear any other suggestions for starting on the right foot....

water pump switch indicator light

Has anyone heard of a rocker switch for a water pump that has an indicator light on it? Got home last weekend and realized that the pump was running. I had drained the water tank and forgot to turn off the switch.

JDmouse by Explorer
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