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Solar Panels

I want to install solar panel(s) on my class A m/h. Is it better to use a 12 dc volt system and hook it up to the batteries or 120 ac volt system and hook it up to 120 volt ac side on the converter, like the generator, so the 3 stage converter will k...

Dash mats

Good day everyone. I have recently purchased a new 2014 Coachmen Encounter 37LS and I would like to find a dash mat for this RV. I have seen some RVers have them but I cant find out where they purchased them. I have contacted Coachmen and they told m...

GGeorge by Explorer
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Water damage to bathroom floor

A leak in one of the water supply pipes under the bathroom lavatory wasn't discovered for quite a while (couldn't find the leak)so so when I did I was able to fix it, but the floor was really wet and had been that way for quite a while. I took up the...

drake52 by Explorer
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Powergear Level System

I have a 2001 Holiday Rambler Endeavor diesel coach. The jack system is a Powergear manual system. Problem: I have been parked for several weeks and the jacks seem to be "lurching" ???? Once a day or more the jacks seem to release just a slight am...

rcjays by Explorer
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Winter in Missoula Area

We may have need to spend the winter in the Missoula /Bitterroot Valley area next winter (Nov 2014-March). Anyone know of a park in the Missoula area open during those months ? If you have wintered there, how did it go ? Assuming I take the precaut...

USMC46 by Explorer
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Freeze protection

My old MH was a Mandalay with uninsulated windows and it had a heater in the utility bay area (black, gray, potable, etc.) Well now I have a Tuscany with insulated windows, which I would think has a cold weather type package, but I don't see any heat...

living without a generator

We just bought a 1998 Dodge conversion by American Cruiser. The prior owner stripped it down to the essentials (removed the black water tank/septic system and bathroom) which we do like, but he also removed the generator in favor of an auxillary batt...

dyere by Explorer
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2006 sprinter not starting

My 2006 ltv sprinter not starting two days in a row. Battery is good but key won't engage the starting process. Yesterday it started after I reinserted key and jiggled the shifter. Today 3 people failed to start it. Was towed and works in the garage....

arvie by Explorer
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110 volt TV, vs 12 volt TV?

Looking to replace the bulky old TV that came with our unit, and have been wondering what route would be better in the long run for us.Couple questions..I suspect that 80% of our camping would be at serviced sites, but there are a lot of beautiful BC...

ac_bill1 by Explorer
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Onan 5500 Starts then stops after releasing button

This is a 2002 Fleetwood Fiesta with a Onan marques Gold 5500 Generator setMy brother just purchased the motor home, and the generator would not start, I had diagnosed the fuel pump though after removing the fuel pump and bench testing it worked, I t...

Leveling with dual wheels

I am thinking about buying a B+ with dual wheels. We have always traveled in a PW Excel and leveled it up easily with plastic blocks. Our preference is to stay at state parks or public campgrounds where we frequently have to use the blocks in a grave...

jjson775 by Explorer
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Synthetic oil Coagulating

I had quart of oil I cared in my Motorhome as a spare. When I went to add it noticed going down screened funnel very slow when I got to end saw some kind of gelled substance on bottom? I am not sue how long I had it in my side compartment. Never open...

Downsizing

Ed is 6'4 and when he tried class c years ago at show said NO WAY . Felt like he had to pry himself from seat to get back into cabin. We went with Class A now thinking about downsizing to b or c. Any advice on roomier models upfront. Also some of th...