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converter

I have a 2003 Coachmen Catalina 29 FT Class C. When I plug into electric the coach's ceiling lights do not come on shouldn't there be inverter for the coach to make 12 volts. Thanks

mike24 by Explorer
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Born Free towing a TT

A friend of mine just bought a used Born Free 24 footer. It's an E450 chassis. And I think it's a 2003 model. I can't find any specs for what it can tow ... can it tow my 25 foot travel trailer, which weighs just under 5,000 pounds loaded?If so, can...

beaubeau by Explorer
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Road conditions thru Nashville and Louisville

Typical Snowbird headed north in a couple weeks. We've been hearing horror stories about construction backups in Nashville on 65 and Louisville due to bridge construction over the Ohio. Any first hand reports.

How do you use hydaulic levelers?

I have a 2007 Safari Simba with Power Gear Levelers. I am still new to the Class A world and have been on the road about 9 months. I cannot seem to keep the RV from rocking. I have the plastic blocks under the levelers stacked about halfway to the ...

Rlaubert by Explorer
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Electric fuel pump on 1990 pacearrow 460 v-8

My electric fuel pump will not pump with key in on position. It will pump when I crank the engine only. Is there a relayand where is it or could it be the Ignition switch on column? This is on a 1990 Fleetwood Pacearrow Motorhome 37' long with a460-...

JACKLEE by Explorer
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Gasoline Evaporation of 3/4 gallon per week ???????

I have a 1995 Bounder with a 75 gal. gas tank. I am loosing about 3/4 gal. of fuel every week because of what I think is evaporation. I have looked for leaks and find none. I followed the vent tube from the gas tank back to the gas cap area and it lo...

Brad777 by Explorer
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Looking for help in improving the ride on my RV

Just acquired my first (used) 2002 31' Fleetwood Fiesta on a Ford V-10 chassis. (no roll-outs - 30k miles) After my first couple of trips to the Pacific coast over mountains I'm looking to improve the ride (soften the bumps) and improve the stability...

TomKat08 by Explorer
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Wanna be Class C owner

Like classics and stuff I can work on. At the age were I would like to have a motorhome but income is limited. Found a old local guy that has a '79 Dodge Honey, 25', rear side door, back bathroom, 360ci,61,000 miles. Has had it since the early '80's,...

2006 National Tradewinds 12-volt issues

Hi everyone. I was hoping to get some ideas on troubleshooting an electrical issue on my 2006 National Tradewinds class A. The coach is on a Freightliner chassis and powered by a 400 Cummins ISL. When I put the coach in winter storage everything w...

PunksRV by Explorer
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Onan Microquiet 4000 Oil Analysis

Did an oil change on the Onan Microquiet 4000 and sent in an oil sample for analysis. Got the result back and looks good. Iron is a little higher than average, the average duration is 100 hrs. and I ran 42 hrs., but it still has low hours so may be...

V10 spins, will not crank...part II

Ok, fixed my self inflicted problem. Yes, it was a pinched fuel hose that I had looked at at leat 4 times. With a fresh start this AM started over checking everything I had done. The Hellwig supplied nut to hold the L bracket is a piece of 9/32 x4...

tarnold by Explorer
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30 amp and one air conditioner

We are considering buying a Forest River Forester 3051S or 3011DS with a 15000 BTU air conditioner. It would be used for extended trips (2 to 3 months) to visit family between Florida and Houston, Texas. The fact that 30 amp limits us to only one ai...

comparing 2 new DP's

I currently have a 2011 Fleetwood Storm 32bh and am looking to upgrade to a Diesel Pusher. I bought the RV new and love the layout, but am frustrated with the noise of the gas engine. I have narrowed it down to two models and would love some feedba...