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Are slideout lock bars important?

I have a 2005 Holiday Rambler Ambassador. Each of the front slideouts has an adjustable bar to be placed between the wall and one corner of the slideout trim so the slide won't move to the out position while underway. Is the bar really necessary? ...

neoflyer by Explorer
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Suggestions for replacing front windshield curtains

After seven years of pretty hard use it is renovation time. Original front curtain is in four panels that Velcro together allowing us either cover everything or choose to cover driver's side window and passenger window and door. Really like that opti...

Unexpected engine failure (shut down) 1994 Ford 460 V8

This is a question for you folks with older (1994 vintage) Ford 460 V8’s. I had a strange event happen with my rig on my trip from Huachuca City AZ to Fresno CA. I was traveling north on I-5 from LA and just past Bakersfield my engine lost power and ...

Loss of power

We took our Winnabago View out for a drive yesterday through Vermont. It is a 2007 with a turbo diesel. The trip through the mountains on the way out was great; but, on the return trip home, we seemed to have loss of power and could barely make it up...

shark14 by Explorer
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50 Amp wiring

I just bought a house that has an RV pad. Unfortunately, it is wired for 30 amp service. I need to get an electrician out to convert to 50 amp to support my rig. My question is whether a licensed electrician will know exactly what to do for the conve...

roscott by Explorer
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Power Gear Leveling System

Got a problem guys. I know you guys know everything. My down gear alarm would not go off, so I checked the fluid and it was a little low. Put fluid in, now jacks won't go down. Took it to rv repair and they said the pump motor was not working. So I t...

cruzkid by Explorer
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What are these switches for?

Can someone tell me what these switches are for? I recently purchased a Damon Challenger and cant seem to figure out what these 3 switches are.[img][/img]

EGR Recall

We purchased a used 2008 Winnebago View 3.0 L 6 cyl. turbo diesel with 6,000 miles. I read there was a recall on the EGR. We previously did a car fax report on this RV and it said there are no pending recalls. How can I find out if this issue was cor...

shark14 by Explorer
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Do my emergency exit windows open?

I have a 2014 Fleetwood Bounder Classic 30T. I'm not sure if my emergency exit window slide open for everyday use, or are for emergency use only. I contacted Fleetwood Customer Service, even sending a picture of my window mechanism. The reply I re...

ezgoin by Explorer
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Converter fan running

29' Coachmen Leprechaun 2005my converter fan seems to be running more than usual. I spent the month of March in Florida and slept in it every night and did not hear the fan near as much as i did last two nights..does this mean its dying?does the powe...

Could it be my fresh water pump ??

Getting ready to leave campground and am having trouble with fresh water back flowing through my fill hose. All weekend have been using campground water direct, with my water pump off, as usual.When we were getting ready to disconnect and store hose,...

Class C Dingy towing

I am driving a 2005 Fleetwood Tioga 31M and am considering purchasing a 2011 GMC Acadia Denali. How do I determine if the Acadia can safely be pulled flat behind my Class C?

Thinking going Class A

Trying to do some research on Class A motor homes - we will be first time owners - currently have a 5th wheel. I would appreciate your pros & cons of a Class A. What kind of maintenance issues can we expect & which ones are known to be of quality b...

Tweeter by Explorer
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On the road again!

Hello all,After nearly two years of no camping and 18 months not having a R.V. we are owners of a 1992 Fleetwood Jamboree. She's no beauty queen on the outside but runs well and all systems are in working order. We are looking forward to our first tr...

nurvguy by Explorer
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