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Fireplace

I have a new 2014 itasca that has a simulated fireplace that quit working 50 milesfrom camping world. Has anyone had problems with one of these things? Camping world is playing dumb which I find not uncommon. If you have one and had problems what was...

blknomad by Explorer
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California interstate speed limits

What is the legal speed limit for a motor home with 2 axels not towing on I-5?State normal speed limit is 55 except where posted other wise. Car speed limit not towing is 70 on I-5, can a M/H run 70MPH too.

Tom_Barb by Explorer
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F53 Blowout

Yesterday coming home from a weekend of camping and my left rear inner tire blew out. I did not think it was to bad until I looked back about 1/4 mile and saw a fire starting on the side of the road. I hurried up and unhooked the toad and drove back ...

ptl_10 by Explorer
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2004 Fleetwood Discovery vs New models

I'm considering buying my first rv, a 2004 Fleetwood Discovery with 60k miles, from a neighbor. I know that he is the 2nd owner and while he has owned it, he has taken very good care of it. My question is, are there significant changes between 2004 m...

Detroit 6v92 and Allison 764 combo

First off thanks for any advice. I am interested in an older motorhome with this combo. The engine has over 125k on the clock, the transmission supposedly rebuilt. Any info from forum memb who have had or have this powertrain? I worked on detroits ve...

cbigham by Explorer III
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Georgie Boy Slide Out Sheer Pin Breaking

Are any of you aware of anyone coming up with a permanent fix for this shear pin breaking problem on the slide out for Georgie Boy motorhomes? Mine would not go in all the way at the bottom and the manual pipe handle is worthless for getting it in or...

TRaymond by Explorer
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Onan Gen Set 7500 Diesel

I was on my way back from a trip this weekend and i discovered that my Onan Gen Set 7500 will not start. I have a full charge on the battery and all breakers are good (solid on / solid off). Is there something I am missing. It is definitely something...

Ccoddou by Explorer
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New class A Bounder

Hello, I am not new to RVing just new to motorhomes. I just traded my 37' all american sport toy hauler fifth wheel for a 2014 Fleetwood Bounder Classic 36R. Just wanted to reach out and see what comments i can get from other owners, Pro's, Con's, an...

i got new tires

The other day i got new totes for my motor home, oh my good it's rides so much better. I knew my tires were old but i didn't realize the rear tires were from 1998 the same age as the rv. I guess i was very lucky I didn't have a blow out.

Norbecke by Explorer
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Had a really bad phone call - Updated 22 Oct 2013

and several more after that. About 9:00 am, I get a call at work from the RV repair facility that I use. It was the owner, asking if we had come and gotten our motorhome over the weekend. My heart sank a bit, as we had not. He told me it was gone ...

Fuse location help please

I have a 2004 phaeton by tiffin. Does anyone know where the fuse for the fog lights are? I have checked and there is no power getting to the lights. I assume it a fuse. If I can find it I will find out. If I get no answer tonight I will call Tiffin ...

n4hwl by Explorer
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propane tank removal

Hi from Denny and my wee blonde Ida, I just talked with the people we are going to store our class c motor home with and found out they want us to remove the propane tank before storage. I just wanted to see if any other storage places do this. tha...

dennyida by Explorer
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1995 Gulf Stream Tire Size

Is it possible for me to upsize my rims on my RV? I currently have 10 bolt 16" rims and would like to upsize them to a 20" rim. I don't even know if this is possible, has anyone done something like this or heard of it being done?

PG01 by Explorer
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