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2012 Itasca Ellipse

First motor home. I've owned three 5th wheels including a 2011 40' New Horizons so I thought this Ellipse would be an easy transition. (wrong)I would like to hear from other Ellipse owners about tips on maintaining the systems and any gotchas that co...

No Sta-bil for generator?

On the advice of RV.net experts, I use Sta-bil diesel in my motorhome. Because I also do not use my boat often, I use Sta-bil for gas engines in a four-cylinder inboard.Soooooo, I just installed a 30 KW Kohler diesel generator for backup power at th...

Crespro by Explorer
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Towing in overdrive or pushing the O/D button in

I am fairly new to RVing. I will be going on a 1400 mile trip pretty soon and will be towing my Chevy Cruze on a dolly.Just wondering from all the experience out there, should I leave the O/D button out or in while towing the car.I have a Chateau on ...

crh3002 by Explorer
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Thanks Blue Ox Tow Bars

I would like to thank Paul Thompson At Blue Ox. We had a failure on one of the arms on our 5 year old tow bar. I contacted Paul at Blue Ox and was asked to return the tow bar for inspection, after about a week a complete new tow bar shows up no charg...

Larry37 by Explorer
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Fleetwood Fiesta

I just bought a 2010 Fleetwood Fiesta 36T and I am still learning the tricks about this RV.The first question I have is where is the hydraulic fluid for the jacks located? It appears that my right rear jack is leaking fluid, good news it is still un...

Iowa getting tough on recreational vehicle fees

Add Iowa to the list of states taking aggressive action:The DOT and Iowa Department of Revenue are going after Iowans who have established limited liability corporations in Montana to register their RVs there to avoid paying the 5 percent Iowa regist...

Awning shock absorber

When I extend my awning (Winnebago) one of the two shocks (1-shock per arm) makes a little pop like the rod is sticking inside the shock. Is there any lubricant that I can use that won't hurt the shock when it's retracted. I want to check in with the...

Texas RV Class B license

Yesterday while I was at the DPS office to renew my CDL I asked about motorhome licensing requirements. The supervisor told me that TX has been lax for years on this topic but are now starting to enforce. If you drive a motorhome in TX (no weight was...

plastic cover for step mechanism

My step mechanism has a black plastic cover. It was held in place by 4 bolts. The plastic box is cracked where the 4 bolts go and can't stay in place. Any Idea where I might be able to find new cover. My coach is an 02 Safari / Sahara DP. 38 f...

TPMS on TOAD?

OK.. guess I might need a 21st century primer on TPMS. I totalled my old PT Cruiser TOAD a couple weeks ago and am now in the process of setting up my new(er) one for towing behind my rig.Last summer I blew a tire on the Cruiser while towing it but ...

CraigTee by Explorer
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SURGE PROTECTOR

Getting a Class A 2013 35' motorhome. It has 4 TV's, 2 AC's, Micro, Double Refrig, etc. Interested in opinions on surge protectors. Camping world has some that are "Portable" to put on at the pedestle, sone are hard wired, and some are just monito...

Coach Batteries in Motor Home

Yesterday, lost shore power in campground (everyone).. My coach lights went out almost immediately. checked coach batteries. both batteries out of water. Filled with water. Within two hours of shore power bbeing restored, I turned off shore power t...

SCGolfer by Explorer
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Towing

Anybody have experience with towing a small car (VW Golf City) behind a 2000 Fleetwood Southwind Storm? Any information would be helpful.

Grantwf by Explorer
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Help-Unusual amount of rust on chassis-looking to buy

Hello everyone,I am confused and need some advice and guidance, sorry for the long post. I recently put a deposit (refundable) on a sight unseen 2008 Holiday Rambler Navigator. The dealer said it was in exceptionally good condition. This unit was bei...

S-n-L by Explorer
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