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Mercedes Dodge Sprinter Winnebago VIEW Key & Fob

I need to get a second key/fob for my 2007 Mercedes Winnebago VIEW 23H. I had a key made at a local store but it doesn't work: the Mercedes/Dodge SPRINTER truck on which the 23H is built comes up with "Start Error" when I try to use the plain duplic...

new owner question

While we are on the road can I leave the house battery on. Also if we're parked in a rest area or Flying J stop should we leave the battery on if we're not running the generator.

picasso by Explorer
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Arizona fuel tax

Finally.I got a call from ADOT. I was told directly from the Directors Office of the the fuel tax that; the Director himself had reviewed my question and tho it is not specifically written private RVs over 26k are exempt from the 26¢ use fuel tax and...

Wrong Pump in AZ

Just read about ging to the wrong pump in Arizona at truck stops. If you have 3 axels or over 26,000 lbs rig and your diesel. Fine is 1000 dollars if you use the car pumps.Did you big guys already know this

fischer by Explorer
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Talk me into or out of a 2000 Beaver Contessa.. :)

Well, not really. We were looking at late 90s/early 2000s DPs in the $30-50K price range as a POSSIBLE money-pit LOL next spring, as the DW wants to park the old Bounder at a campsite somewhere and let various semi-trustworth family members use it, ...

Restringing day night shade..help

The string in our daynight shade broke. Any web site that has restringing instructions? Not sure if we have to remove the valance or if we need new string. An suggestions appreciated. We have a Winnebago aspect26a.

Rolin by Explorer
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Leveling Jacks Popping and Creaking

We are currently parked in Oklahoma, we are on a nice concrete pad, but when we move around the jacks pop and creak. We have read that Lippert has approved an additive that is supposed to eliminate this problem and I am getting a quart today for abou...

Overhead Front TV

Just wondering how to remove the overhead front TV in a 2007 Hurricane 31H class A motorhome. Want to switch it out for a led model. I think it is on a crank up cable system but am not sure. Hoping someone out there has done the change out and can st...

gilbarca by Explorer
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Gnerator starting

Our new Pleasure Way Pursuit has an Onan 4 KW generator. It is very temperamental to start. I have to prime it and try to start it a number of times before it will run. When it runs, it works fine. It doesn't seem to make a difference if I try to sta...

jjson775 by Explorer
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1995 P30 backfiring thru intake when hot

Hi, wondering if anyone has had a similar problem like this:1995 southwind 33 ft P30 7.4L TBI with Banks exhaust. 73k miles. Rv gets used alot. Every 3 weeks or so.Starts loosing power and popping after it is warmed up. Takes about 10 minutes. Won...

Washington State possible new taxes on MH & TT's

I read this morning in the Kitsap Sun that Gov. Jay Inslee is considering a new tax hike on motorhomes and travel trailers and bottled water to help pay for Washington State Parks. Inslee will cast his deciding vote in 60+ days (Dec.) from a Washingt...

Norcold replacement parts

Any idea where to get replacement parts for old Norcold 462 fridge? It is the part involved in recall several years ago (T-Stat Dual?) and now seems to be bad again. Thanks in advance!

Vortec Air conditioning problems?

Anyone know of any problems with the Vehicle Air Conditioning compressors.I just bought a 1999 and the only thing so far I can find wrong with it is the Air. Found a shop to work on it here in Fresno and they are telling me the most common problem w...

RV Refrigerator

I am a mechanical engineering graduate student and I am involved in a team project that is learning about the absorption refrigerator which is the type of refrigerator most likely in your mobile home. My team is needing end user feedback on the produ...

HVaughan by Explorer
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Home Made Sliding Cargo Tray

A guy on another group I frequent made a very nice 30" slide out tray using inexpensive ($30 on eBay) heavy duty sliders and 2" aluminum angle. I'd like to do the same but I need a 72" tray. I found one source for the sliders but the cost is almost $...

joraz by Explorer
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