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Insurance & Teen Driver?

Kind of an off the wall question but here goes… I am literally writing the check right now for insurance on our class C. Our oldest will soon turn 16 & be driving. I know that our car insurance rates will increase. But should I expect that on the...

paullac by Explorer
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Finding propane while traveling

Yes, I’m still learning the ropes of this motorhome life. What is the secret to finding motorhome- accessible propane while traveling? I’ve read that some truck stops sell it. I recently stopped at a Pilot in our travels, thinking to top off befor...

Radiator needs exterior cleaning

I have a rear radiator diesel pusher, 2001 Endeavor, Cummins ISC I need to clean the exterior, fins on both the radiator and the charged air cooler. Engine is overheating on long pulls, as soon as I top the grade the temps fall back to normal. How...

rcjays by Explorer
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hitch mounted bike rack

We have a Swagman XTC2 bike rack, usually mounted in 2" hitch reciever on mini van.This model can be mounted in 1 1/4" or 2" hitch receiver.Both bike shop(where we purchased bikes and rack) and Sawgman recommend not using this rack on a 36 foot class...

gsdcajun by Explorer
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Camper Vans & Class Ber's only. How late is too late?

I don't think this has been discussed in long time on this forum.How late is too late to pull into an RV Park, or crowded Camp Ground? For me, I always tried to get in, and set up before dark, Sometimes this didn't work out, but if it was later than ...

2008 Winnebago 35J storage bin latch/lock??

We live in Northern Michigan and as a result the nylon latch/catch on the outside bays are buggered up. I think there is probably a spring inside that is rusted up. I took one of the catches off today and it would be very simply to replace all of...

Atwood Levelers Sticking

Have a Newmar Baystar with Atwood leveling system. Lately when it's "dormant" for a few weeks I attempt to extend the levelers and the right front leveler "whines" and I get the red/green light....troubleshoot instructions says to hold the correspon...

460 Ford Chassis - new carburetor needed

For starters, we are new to owning an RV, as of yesterday.My girlfriend and I just purchased a 1978 Ford Travel Craft 21-ft RV. It has a 460 Ford Chassis engine. Cosmetically, inside and out, the condition is remarkable considering its 37 year old ag...

neruda6 by Explorer
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2006 Fleetwood excursion 39L LP grill connection

I have the slide out kitchen and it has a gas grill. The LP hose has a male quick disconnect, so where does it connect too? On that side towards the back wheels there is a black pipe with a rubber cap on the end. I assume this is where the connection...

eoross by Explorer
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Equalizer Jack Problem on Berkshire

I read pretty much all of the posts that I can on here and typically at least have an idea what to do when something goes wrong but this time I'm stuck.My Equalizer Jacks are not working. The problem is the keypad panel will not respond to any button...

Tire Pressure

I bought used, from dealer, a 2014 Fleetwood Southwind 32VS. Just weighed it as follows: Full Gas Tank, 2/3 Full Fresh Water, 1/3 ea on Grey and Black, Fully packed incl DW. Front axle weight is 6,880 lbs...Read axle weight is 19,480 lbs. Tires=M...

Slide side stripes!!

So anyone ever notice how the "expensive DP's" have the ends of the slideouts painted to match the rest of the body?It's always looked "incomplete" to me that my Knight has this killer 4 color paint job, but the ends of the slides are just plain silv...

JimM68 by Explorer
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