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Air Conditioner

Driving during the summer heat yesterday which was about 95 degrees into the sun. The coach was very hot even with running both AC units and the dash running. It was still 85 inside coach, is this normal, the dash has never blown cool air? This is m...

2004 Fleetwood Discovery 39J Engine Question

I just got this coach and it has a 330HP CAT engine but I don't know what the engine model is and whether the oil pan is considered a shallow pan or a Deep pan as far as the oil quantity goes. I want to change the oil in it since it was a used coach...

billyohl by Explorer
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Ford E450 12v

Hello from England,We have a Ford E450 based RV in which I would like to fit a dash cam and ideally power it on when the RV engine is turned on/started up. Does anyone know how to pick up a switched 12v supply in the cab? That is reasonably easy to g...

check valve!!

I have a 1999 rexhall 32 ft rexaire. While camping last weekend, a secutity person informed me I had a water leak ( california drought). At night couldn't find source, turned off water till morning. It seems there's no check valve where the fresh wat...

DIY Replacing Front Air Bags/Air Springs. Tips? Tricks?

I did a search before posting, but found nothing of any help.For my fellow DIY'rs out there, has anyone replaced their front Air Bags? Getting ready to do mine, and wondering if there are any tips or tricks I should be aware of? I have the shop manua...

mtrumpet by Explorer
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Waterpump replacement

My 2015 Jayco Redhawk has a defective waterpump. I got power and the motor runs, all connections are good, it just does not pump, so it has to be the pump. Will any replacement pump work or do I need the same pressure/volume? Any help will be greatly...

map40 by Explorer
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E450 ball joints during alignment

I wanted to add this to the recent "revived" thread about the alignment fix on Fords.....but can't find it now.I'm sad and mad. I took my E450 C to a shop that I thought was honest and competent for the front end fix. Maybe only competent.They call...

Battery Compartment

I just got two new batteries, and I want to make maintenance as hassle free as possible. They're stored under the stairs, and you have to removed two screws access the batteries. I know it's not really THAT hard, but still...Anyone done any mods to...

zach477 by Explorer
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Class C boondocking

Hi, I have been reading this forum quite a while now for good info but now I have a specific question. I have enjoyed my slide in camper for twenty years now and enjoyed where I can camp with it on my 4X4 PU but now we are retired and want to spend m...

New Ventless W/D

We're 2 months into our 5 month summer trip and we're finding out that the Splendide ventless WD doesn't dry as well as the vented model on our previous coach. It's OK but the drying time is quit long...still better than than nothing.Last week we st...

bluwtr49 by Explorer II
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Class C awnings

Our new (used) RV has an awning rail but does not have an awning. Can I get some ideas as to the awnings I should consider? I won't be buying the best (most expensive) nor do I want "El Cheap-o". I would like quality for price. Thanks.

Battery

Today I had to jump my 2005 e 450 because it showed no power when I turned on the key. Got it started and then turned on the power to the coach and started the generator and ran the air in storage. After about 20 minutes I turned off the motor and di...

Rhigley by Explorer
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900 Watt Solar Panel System - Diagram and Questions

Hello all,I’m putting the a solar system on my Class A motor home and would appreciate your thoughts on the best way to go about it. I’ve purchased the following components:(3) 300W Solar Panels - [Short Circuit Current 8.86 A] [Open Circuit Voltage...

Racorman by Explorer
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Sharp microwave/convec oven, "59 second" problem

Gang, Our coach, an '04 Itasca Horizon, 36GD with the C-7 330HP CAT, has a Sharp microwave/convection oven, over the stove. We've owned the coach now for right at 4 years. That oven, has been working flawlessly for the total time we've camped. But, ...

FIRE_UP by Explorer
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Roof Top Spot Light

We have a spot light on the roof in front. If you have one what do you use it for?? As of now I think it is useless.Thanks for all comments