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American coach patio awning install

Curious if anyone has done this. I have a 2009 American Allegiance 40x, I am contemplating an install of a carefree Lateral Arm Box awning rear of my existing curbside awning. As there are no side wall studs in locations that will work, I have fabric...

cmaserv by Explorer
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Class A vs Death Valley

We would like to travel from Vegas to the Sequoia NP which would take us on CA 190 through Death Valley. Is that a drivable road for a motorhome? Has anyone done this?

Rolling screens and shades

Hi everyone, I'm considering purchasing a 6 year old RV that has acrylic windows with rolling screens and shades (see photo link). They are nice because you can roll both the screen and the shade away so there is nothing blocking the windows. However...

nynrver by Explorer
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Michelin tire problem

I HAD a really nice handlling 24' E350 based Winnie B+. Needed to replace An older set of Michelin LTX MS because of age and checking. Because they handled very well, I decided to pay the premium for another set of Michelins. The LTX MS was replaced ...

F1bNorm by Explorer
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best wash/wax combo

Let me preface by saying I do not nor do I ever plan to wax my coach. I take meticulous care but I am just not doing it. Typically I use Rain ex wash with wax beads all in one. It does an OK job, but is there a better one step product out there? My u...

Effy by Explorer
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Diesel engine running hot at 58 mph in the mountains

I have a 2005 Monaco Cayman 37' with a 300 hp cummings engine. Yesterday was the first time we have encountered mountains. I was running in 5th gear at 58 mph up and down the hills on I40. I noticed it was runing hot, over 200 degrees for awhile t...

Need suspension modification advice for new class A

I've been told adding a bigger rear stabilizer bar will improve the handling of my class A (2013 Newmar Bay Star 33' gas, Ford F53 chassis). My main issue is how much it leans going in or out of sloped driveways, or around curves and corners on the r...

Using a scooter out of state...

On the back of my RV i have a rack that i carry a scooter for trips out of the campground. In my state, there are no requirements for tags or registration on scooters smaller than 49cc. I notice that next year Virginia will require tags on them, and ...

Mike_M2 by Explorer
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Bus Conversion - pros and cons to buying one v TT

Hi,We have been thinking to buy a Travel Trailer and have an Excursion 7.3 Diesel to tow one. Our budget is around $8000 and we are 2 adults and 3 kids.But I noticed a Ford B700 bus converted in to an RV for sale. This has sparked my interest It's a...

jukes by Explorer
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FRIEGHTLINER CHASSIS STEERING ISSUE

I HAVE A 2001 36 GEORGIE BOY LANDAU THAT HAS DEVELOPED STEERING PROBLEMS. AT SLOW SPEEDS, IT SEEMS SLUGISH, HARDER TO STEER. UNDERWAY NOT AS BAD. I'VE CHECKED THE BELTS ON THE CUMMINS B260 POWERPLANT & THEY ARE TIGHT. THINKING IT BELT SLIPAGE ON DR...

Fresh water tank question - 1998 Roadtrek

The low point on the fresh water tank of our 98D190V has what appears to be a sediment filter attached to a T fitting. The end of the T opposite from the filter has a cap which I presume is removed to drain the tank. The third end of T is a connected...

Need some ID help on a 1978 Champion

First off, be warned. This camper is getting modified heavily and won't be much of a camper anymore. I paid $300 for it and it looked to be in decent shape until I cleaned all the junk out and really looked at it. I know the previous owner thought it...

Heliarc by Explorer
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Tow GVWR 6150?

First of all, thanks for all the great advice I have been getting. My Jeep GC has a GVWR of 6150. Are there Class C's that can tow that much?