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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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need to change a fuel pump

Hello , I have a 1999 Winniebago Adventurer 35ft with v10 6.8l ,im wondering if there is enough room between the inside floor and the fuel tank for me to cut a hole into through the floor so i can get to the pump and change it from inside, and if the...

RM2652 cooling unit on RM3604

I’m considering replacing the cooling unit on my RM3604. The problem is the only cooling units I can find are over $600 (yikes, for a 35 year old fridge). I’ve seen very similarly sized fridges on Craigslist/offerup/etc. Does anyone know how intercha...

Jvand by • Explorer
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Dometic RM2620 Replacement

I have an old 1991 Lance that has a Dometic RM3604 which I’ve struggled to refurbish for months now and I’m finally giving up, everything works except it refuses to re-light the flame after the fridge cycles off and then back on. Anyway, I’m finally ...

Jvand by • Explorer
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Slideout lubrication

Do any of the undercarriage parts the RV slideout require periodic lubrication?If so, how is this done?

Ljava by • Explorer
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Vent covers

We are thinking of getting covers for the vents on our RV roof. Then we can leave the vents open during the rain.Any disadvantages to doing this?

Ljava by • Explorer
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2010 Chevy Class C brakes

Hey yall, wife and I just picked up a 2010 Coachman freelander 21QB on a Chevy Chassis. I need to replace the front brake rotors and install new wheel bearings while it’s all apart. I’m a pretty seasoned mechanic but I’m having a hard time finding ex...

Location of battery disconnect

I have a Spartan toy hauler and I'm trying to find the battery disconnect.  I've looked in the obvious places, even the wet bay, and can't find it.  Can someone please help me?

Thor Motorhome Transmission add ons

I own a 2002 Thor Four Winds motorhome on the Ford E450 chassis. It has the v10 gasoline engine and the 4r100 transmission. My motorhome is in great shape with only 38,000 miles on it. I am a mechanic and keep it maintained by the book. I read an art...

Vinyl flooring - plank or sheet??

Hey folksAs soon as the weather cooperates and we can seal the roof, a new floor goes in! We're wanting to go the vinyl route, but with all the research I've done, I can't find enough info on what's better for an RV - vinyl stick planks, or the more ...

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