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Replacing Ford drivers seat........

2004 Ford E-450. Anyone replace their drivers side seat? Trying to search online but limited results for Class C. Was going to call savage yard to see if they may know of a source, but, would rather install new versus used. Last option, have the seat...

Replacement RV Slide Out Topper

We need to replace two white A&E slide out toppers on our 2007 MH.Both slides extend 29".One supplier custom cuts both width and length for $350.Another custom cuts only width and length is standard 49" for $190.Same material for both. The $160 lowe...

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Mold in Storage Area

I went to get some supplies out of the under storage area of my RV and found everything was damp and covered with mold. The dutch oven was also rusty. There is so much mold growing that I don't think some of the things are able to be salvaged, includ...

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2001 Fleetwood Southwind Front-end sags

Hello Everyone, I have a 2001 Fleetwood Southwind. It is a nightmare to try and level. The frontend sits pretty lower than is should. I replaced the airbags, but that did not solve the problem I am guessing the only thing it could be is the springs. ...

DP Engine Heat

My bed is over the diesel engine, which has an access cover to the top of the engine. Under the bed (and on top of that access cover) is plenty of room for storage. But I've noticed it gets pretty hot under there during long trips. Is it safe to put ...

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How often to disconnect from shore power

Hello Everyone…I have a 2003 Ford F-53 RVI have questions regarding charging house & chassis batteries, How often to disconnect from shore power I usually stay hooked up to shore power for 6 months, then leave the RV in storage for the other 6 months...

Electric Jacks Lubricant

What is everyone using to lube their electric jacks? Mine tend to bind/stick after sitting for a couple of months.

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Do you let you kids drive your motorhome

I was sitting at the dealership today when a guy sitting across from me got a call from, I found out later, his son-in-law. Come to find out that this guy bought a new motorhome last year and his son-in-law was asking to barrow it. He thought going...

2021 Ford F53 Chassis v8 engine

I noticed that the new Ford class A motorhomes built on the F53 chassis are now using the V8 engine instead of the 6.8 V10 does anyone know the why? How does the V8 compare to the v10?

Updated and solved...Door lock Trimark 30-1050/030-2650

Edit for clarity. 030-1050 is the original door handle/lock. Trimark shows 030-2650 as its replacment. unable to find either for sale on the internet.Good day every one.Its be sometime sense I've been on here. (2010 is my last PM I found)Ive looked ...

TFT Code for ScanGauge 2 ??

I have a new ScanGauge 2. Using the Xgauge feature I can't get a legit reading for the Tx temperature. The literature I have found offers codes with optional 01 at end if doesn't work. Also alternate TXD code, 4th digit swap 0 for the 8. However a...

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best way to test house batteries ?

Hello Everyone…I have a 2003 Ford F-53 RV What’s the most accurate way to test house batteries using multimeter and hydrometer? Disconnect from shore power then keep few lights on inside the RV to give a bit of load? Do I have to disconnect the 2 ba...