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Resolved! Opinions on a camper that's been sitting for 2+ years?

 We have a 2019 324BHTS Eagle TT. Used it regularly that year we got it, and then after covid, have only used it a time or 2. My guess is our last trip was likely toward the end of the summer 2021. We decided it's time to get back to camping, and nee...

Resolved! Re-threading Accordion Blinds

I have accordion style window blinds in my 2022 Jayco Jay Flight trailer. The thread broke so I have taken it down to re-thread it. I hope someone here has done this before. This blind has four strings that attach to 2 springs at the top. I see at th...

AC/Heat Pump Leaking

I have trouble with my A/C leaking/dripping water on the floor. This happens whether on A/C or heat pump. . . when the compressor is running. I have a 2021 Coach House with a roof top Dometic vented. On a trip back to the factory, they could not find...

Thor Majestic 23 replacement bumper

Hi everyone:Accidentally backed into a brick wall with my Thor Majestic 23 2012 camper, bent it pretty good in the middle.  Any advice about how I can find a replacement?  Generic is fine, no hitch involved, just the bumper.Thanks!  

Black Waste Tank Bypass

I am stationary in my 5th wheel for a long period of time, and I was tired of dumping my tank all the time. I did not want to get rid of the tank, just in case. So I found the solution. I bought a Bull Run Diverter Valve . This allows me to select w...

Replace Pleated Day/Night shades with Roller Shades?

The pleated day/night shades on my 15 year old trailer are starting to show their age. I'm thinking of replacing them with the Legacy Day/Night Combo Roller Shades by Shade Pro. Has anyone installed these or have suggestions for other similar product...

Resolved! Troubleshoot fridge problem...

I am trying to revive my Dometic Servel RGE400 fridge once again.I just had the cooling unit repaired a second time (under warranty).The repair guy wrote back to me the following:"your unit was plugged. We cut the boiler off, flushed it and recharged...

GuyCanRV by Explorer III
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Hand Hold to Climb into upper bunk

I have seen a picture some place of a strap "hand hold" on the wall of the upper bunk bed  to help the child climb in the the bed. Has any one added some type of hand hold?  Any photo or suggestion would be helpful.

TenOC by Nomad
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jackknife sofa removal

I am getting ready to have optional factory theater seat recliners installed in my 2021 Sunseeker Classic, by Forest River. Presently, the unit has a jackknife sofa where the theater seats will be. I want to remove the sofa before the new seats are...

Bandaid by Explorer
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Refrigerator door panels

I want to replace the brushed aluminum door panels on our Dometic RM1350SLMX 4-door refrigerator. I have replaced many residential dishwasher and refrigerator panels, but the door and panel removal process is not obvious like it is on residential app...

AM_Allan by Explorer
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Resolved! Fuse panel locate

I recently purchased a 2004 Prowler 255rlds, most things work fine and I’ve resealed the roofline to prevent any further leaks. Problem now is that I cannot for the life of me find a fuse panel or breaker box anywhere on this unit. There is some inte...

NPoppe3 by Explorer II
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Resolved! Replace insulation inside heater column.

I just had my Dometic fridge cooling unit repaired and am putting everything back together.I was watching a good video on this subject and the experienced guys (with their own company)recommended replacing the insulation surrounding the pipes inside ...

GuyCanRV by Explorer III
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Forest River Independence Trail 172 Electrical issue

  I bought the trailer brand new January 2022 and have taken it on 3 trips in that time with approximately 800 miles on the trailer. In the past trip, I started to experience electrical issues. When connected to my generator(Predator 3500 Super Quiet...

WunMn by Explorer
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