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Tire Cover to snug?

Just purchased a 2010 Chateau Citation B+ on the E4500 chassis with new 225x75Rx16 tires. These tires stand 29" and I see tire covers in one group are 26-29". Has anyone found that 29" tire covers on a 29" tire are snug and perhaps should go to the...

rrunner by Explorer
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2012 Sightseer slides, do they all need to be opened?

We recently purchased as 2012 Winnebago Sightseer 33C. We boondock between destinations and I wondered is it important to open all three slides if we don't need each of them for a short stay?The previous owner mentioned that it is best to open each o...

Class C RV cost in the Covid era...

Class C RV cost in the Covid era...Here is a good data point for USED RVs for anyone interested...(I haven't shopped for NEW RVs so I don't know about that market...perhaps someone else here can comment on that.)In Feb 2019 (pre-Covid), I bought two ...

SJ-Chris by Explorer II
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Can't extend tray

Can anyone give me info on how to extend the front tray (to service generator) on an '04 Dutch Star DP? I released the 2 latches in the extreme front and pulled the release on the left side and it won't budge. Is there another release?I called Newm...

Inside tire valve extensions

Went to get the motorhome out of our storage garage today. My TPS system usually takes a minute or two to kick in once driving. The low pressure alarm went off. My motorhome says to keep tire pressure at 90psi but I normally keep them a few PSI ab...

Magnum inverter/battery issue

I have a 2014 coachman cross country that we purchased 2 years ago used. This last weekend we took a trip and ran the generator all weekend. Place we were at had no hook ups. Saturday night the inside lights kept getting super dim like they had no ...

GTMADNS by Explorer
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Considering move from class A to C

Hi all,Senior citizen here. I’ve been considering moving to a class C (from class A) thinking it may be easier and more comfortable to drive. However, after reading some of the threads regarding the heat issue around the dog house, I’m not sure I ...

ezgoin by Explorer
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Trying to level my motorhome

Any geometrical math folks out there?I have a sloping driveway I want to park a 27 foot RV on but have it level. Wheelbase is 149".I used a 2 foot level, placed it on the driveway, lifted it to level, measured the gap and it was 1 1/8".What is the h...

SHRED by Explorer
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First Impressions

Well, this is just some first impressions, including; overall thoughts, RV performance (house), mechanical performance (chassis), manufacturer and dealer thoughts, and whatever…We picked up the new 2021 Gulf Stream Conquest 6250 (Class C) in late May...

mikemc53 by Explorer II
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class c house battery problems

Hello new to everything, bought 1985 chevy class c vanguard motorhome.older class c only 2 owners, owner didnt remember how to work house battery..so i got pictures of everything i could find. cant see where to add them...

Carefree Eclipse Upgrade OR Lippert 18 Volt Universal Kit??

My Bay Star as a Dometic manual awning and I am considering either upgrading the awning to electric, or replace it entirely with a new electric awning. I have experience with both manual and electric awnings and pretty well know the pros and cons of...

scbwr by Explorer II
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Fire in the coach.

We recently had a near miss, the Inverter circuit board decided to over heat and catch on fire.We were home and smelled smoke, and found the electrical compartment was on fire, we park next to the house, where the junction box is, so my reaction was ...

Tom_Barb by Explorer
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Electrical component identification and wiring help

I needed to replace the water hose on the power reel of my 2006 HR Endeavor. The hose was shot and the mounting bolts securing the reel had pulled out. I replaced the hose, installed reel with bigger bolts, and propped the reel on some foam insulatio...

jtrantow by Explorer
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No power to dash

After an overnight stop in our 2008 Allegro Bay we have no power to the dash AC, radio, seats, and DC plug. Speedometer and rear camera are fine. Circuit breakers and fuses are all ok that we can find (under fridge and in dash). Checked under dash fo...