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Battery failure understood

My class A has 2 12 volt house batteries that have met my reliability expectation. The last set were replaced due to one detonating and I have been super diligent in checking acid levels. About 4 months ago I noticed that one of the pair was requirin...

Inverter use

I have a 2008 Roadtrek 190. From your experience does the inverter need to be turned on or off when hooked up to shore power in order to charge the coach battery. I honestly didn't realize that the inverter is actually a charger as well. Up until no...

Arvie1 by Explorer
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'93 Trek by Safari

I'm looking at one for a friend. It's a 24 footer with only 56,000 miles with the Isuzu diesel. I've owned RV's for most of my life so I know to look at appliances, tires, delamination-all the ordinary stuff. Anything in particular to check? Thanks...

bob_b by Explorer
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Anyone use the product "wipe new"?

I use it on my jeeps and it does work and last about a year. I have used it on the plastic lower valance below the front bumper, and that looks new. My question is however, my front fiberglass cap on the class C is dull, and I was thinking of tryin...

suprz by Explorer
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E 85

Avoided a big mistake today. Stopped by the Station to fuel up, saw the new GREEN tanks and pumps they had installed, thinking they were diesel. I pulled into the lane, but when I tried to figure out what E-85 was So I allowed a little bit to drain o...

Tom_Barb by Explorer
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Darker exterior color cause higher temps inside?

With many rigs these days having dark colors (especially black) on the upper 1/3 to 1/2 of the rig I was wondering if people with such a color scheme are noticing increased temperatures inside their rigs on hot sunny days?

golfknut by Explorer
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Newbie - Considering a B

Hello,My wife and I have been spending about 100 nights per year on our boat the past 6 years, but back backs and knees are making it more difficult.We want to transition to a camper RV for day (beach mostly), weekend, and a couple longer trips each ...

leaning to the right

I hava a 2006 Fleetwood with 30,000 miles.Ive been told the rear stableizer bushings are bad and need to be replaced, thats why it is leaning to the pass side.Any info would be helpful.Thanks

happy-2 by Explorer
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service engine soon light

I have a 2007 winnebago voyage on a workhorse chassis, Had the service engine soon light come on , my gas cap was not on properly , what BRAIN Surgeon decided to have a warning light come on for a loose gas cap.

gafidler by Explorer
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Sumos on Front

I wanted to install Sumos all the way around but could not do rear on my 2016 Winnebago Suncruiser so we did the fronts. Wow is it impressive. Took a lot of the dip out of turning and really softened the ride. Really didn't need the rear as much as I...

Fuse for Winegard Antenna

I was replacing my Wingard RV wall plate / power supply with the new Sensar Pro in my 2007 Bounder. I shorted the 12v and blow the fuse. Does anyone know where Fleetwood might have placed the fuse?Thanks for any tips.

Entry door pull-down shade sticking.

Just had to fix my pull-down shade on the entry door window on my 2015 Winnie Class A. It was sticking and not retracting properly. I found you will need to remove the shade as, without turning it upside down, you cannot get oil where it needs to be....

thor

I have the freedom elite and on my motor home is thor, but when I look up thor it does not show that they make the freedom elite, just wondering if thor is the manufacture of the freedom elite

BF Goodrich ST230

It's time to replace the tires on the motorhome. This time I considering BF Goodrich ST230. I would appreciate feedback and comments regarding the ST230's.Thanks in advance for taking the time to read this and to add your comments.Bill