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Weigh in on puzzling engine temp issue---UPDATE

My coach always operated under almost any driving conditions at about 190 and a hard pull might push it to 200 for a short time. This is based on the needle gage on the dash. I recently had the coolant drained, flushed, and replaced with CAT ELC. Re...

long wheelbase

Used to driving 208-228 wheelbase units. How much more room do I need with 252-300? Wondering if I can get it in the driveway, turn around, around the corner, around the campground? East coast roads were built a long time ago, and don't have the r...

Motor home vs 5th wheel

Can anyone that moved from a 5th wheel to a motor home tell me if hook up or tear down is any easier with a motor home or about the same?

lowfly by Explorer
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Cost of Ownership

I'm thinking about buying a USED Class A gas RV. Probably in the neighborhood of 5 years old. What, as a rule of thumb, is the cost of ownership? Repairs and upkeep, insurance, storage, etc.I know its a broad question, but I'm just trying to get a ba...

tmas by Explorer
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Windshield Falling Out

I have a 1990 class A Mallard 30 ft. The windshields have popped out of the gasket, not completly, but to the point that the bottom edge of the glass is exposed. This is the 2nd time that we had the glass reset. The glass shop say's this is common to...

Maintenance Completed on the BUS!

My friend (a semi retired diesel mechanic) just finished a complete go through of our new to us 1999 Allegro. Some of those filter prices are difficult to swallow, but all said and done the bill could have been much worse. He flushed the cooling syst...

F53/460 computer scan

I have a bad jerking miss in my Class A.....Iam going to take it to a dealership for a diagnostic check.....has anyone had this done....if so how long and what were you charged......Iam in ARK.

new shocks source

It is time to replace the shocks on our 05 Bounder 34 ft. DP. Freightliner XC chassis. Does anyone have a good source for these. Seems like almost everyone is selling them at the same high price.ThanksMoisheh

moisheh by Explorer
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Gulf Stream RV

Sort of new to this (1 year) and currently own a 2008 HR Neptune XL 38' class A with four slides. Just saw a consignment sale for a 43 foot, 2008 Gulf Stream RV for $169K with only 19K miles.Not heard much about the brand. Any comments? Seems as if t...

topher80 by Explorer
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diplomat/holiday rambler dst models

We are getting ready to purchase a upgraded diesel pusher. We have decided we really like the bath and 1/2 in the above models. We would love any feedback on these models. We are looking at the 2004-2006 models. We would also love any info on the rec...

Lewbee by Explorer
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replacing graphics

Has anyone replaced their graphics on older r.v's and if so, was it easily done and was it costly. thanks

onan gen.

I have the onan 5000 and it runs great but getting it started is something else.It takes for ever to get gas to it, feel like it will wear my starter out.Does any one have that problem? Is there a way to install a primer or somethig? b-sandy

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1977 Xplorer 307 Xtrava

i just recently came accross a 1977 xplorer 307 xtrava with a 440 Chrysler engine. I'm giving it a once over to make it road worthy. Does anyone know of where i can find misc parts for this MH? I have some collector plates on it now and i'm trying to...

"service engine soon"

Hey good folks, I've got a 2000 National Seabreeze with the F53 Ford V10. It has 35,000 miles on it. The "service engine soon" light came on and stayed on. I don't have an owner's manual so what exactly does this mean? ~Thanks, John

stepdad by Explorer
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Air system

I have a 2005 Holiday Rambler and would like to know how long the air system should maintain air pressure when parked.

langgle by Explorer
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