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Need your help....

I'm in need of a service manual for a 2004 Ford F53 chassis. I've been looking on-line for one to down load but so far have been unable to locate one. Any assistance or advice will be greatly appreciated. / Larry

How to remove powergear slide motor/gearbox?

The rear slide assembly started making noises, then a big clunk and now the motor runs without any motion from the rear slide.Is there a shear pin on these units? I can't see one from below.Does the slide need to be extended to make enough room to al...

spotrot by Explorer
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Spare Tire Cover... Any good ones out there?

I just remounted my spare tire on the back of my Class C and oticed the cover is starting to split from age, sun, etc... It was just a cream colored one without any symbols, etc.Figure it is time to replace it but would like to find a replacement tha...

John_S2 by Explorer
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Chains on rear of class C

Anything I need to know about putting chains on my class C? We have a mandatory "snow tire or carry chains" law on our highways effective October 1st and I want to continue to use our new to us Coachmen 21QB. Will a set of regular chains on just th...

tred0956 by Explorer
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Hurricane 29D Wiring Diagrams

I have an '04 Hurricane 29D and need some help with the wiring of the grey and black water tank level senors.My wonderful dog decided that the wiring to the sensors looked tasty and managed to tear up the wiring.I need to rewire all the sensors. Ther...

Snap Disc Thermostat for Norcold external fans

I am going to install some extra fans behind the 1200 Norcold. I have read where others used a disc thermostat that was NO and closed at 130. Where can I obtain one of these? I know they are cheap items but some of the places want almost $20.00. Than...

moisheh by Explorer
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2000 Minnie Cabover Rebuild

Has anyone done a rebuild on this unit?Looking for some advice & maybe pictures?Don't really know where to start (other than avoiding dealers).The walls are okay, just the bed platform is spongy (pushing on it through the vinyl covering).Think I foun...

swb7 by Explorer
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Buying RV furniture online

In the process of a substantial interior renovation and wondering what your experience has been buying RV furniture online. This is primarily for convenience - I don't have time for traditional shopping around. We are concerned about not being able...

How to tell size of AC?

I want to replace the front AC on my Pace Arrow. The motor is making a noise and needs help to start sometimes. I know I could just replace the motor, but due to the age of the unit I figure a new one would be quieter and more efficient.All of the ma...

Happy.. but then not happy.. with service

New-to-us rig from La Mesa. When we bought, they offered 30 day warranty - now it's 15 days. But no matter, they fixed all of our issues without charge including an audio/dvd cable that was a real PIA requiring a week since it required threading it t...

Microwave nor working or getting power

Getting ready to go out tomorrow and plugged in to get my refrig cool. I always look at the microwave to confirm I have power, but it was not lit up. I checked my breakers, fuses inside and the test on the outlet plug. My microwave is built in, so...

mxdad290 by Explorer
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Choosing Gasoline or Diesel Powered?

I realize that this is a long thread but if you are pondering the Gasoline versus a Diesel based on power consideration or are wondering about adding an after market performance enhancing kit to a Gasoline engine to close the power equation it might ...

JohnnyT by Explorer II
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1999 Winny Brave Leaking cold water

We just left home for the south and the subject RV is leaking water from the passenger side, engine compartment, from some kind of large black plastic box.It's plain water, it's cold, engine is at temperature, heater's been on, no a/c. It's dripping...

2oldman by Explorer II
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diesel oil change

I have a Tiffin Bus , Cummings 330HP , it takes 24 quarts using shell Rotella $13 /gallon = $78 plus a Fleetquard oil filter which everyone wants $50-$60 for which = $128 with me doing labor. Does this sound right? Reading other stories of people say...