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How many of you use solar?

Thought about using solar when we buy our RV. I have not seen to many used RV for sale that have any solar on them. Is this because they are removed before selling, no one using them, or they just cost too much for the return? Why or why not do you u...

Chowan by Explorer
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Old Roadtrek question

I will keep it short. How many miles would you expect to get out of a 2000 Roadtrek 190 motor and transmission? We need a class b and have a limited budget, and that seems to mean high millage vehicles. I know it can vary, especially depending on...

Kawgirl by Explorer
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Purchase Dilemma: Forest River vs Nexus

Ok, my wife and I are ready to purchase our first RV. My sister and brother and law have been RVing for 20 years or so and full time for over five years, so I've gotten some insight from them. Beyond that, I've been reading forum posts and other st...

tnedator by Explorer
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1992 Bounder Diesel Pusher motor seized. Buy and fix?

Guy i know has a 1992 Bounder has 69k miles on it body is great. He installed new frig cost 2400.00 and new a/c unit , tires are 3 years old and batteries also. The engine overheated and it seized. He said would sell for 3k. Question is it worth it? ...

sulfating your coach batteries

Someone mentioned this in another post, and I was thinking, whats your opinions on this? My magnum inverter has a function to do this , but I'm a little nervous about tying it. Is it a good idea, and will extend the life of the batteries, thanks, I'm...

hanko by Explorer
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Strange intermittent ignition electrical problem, 04 Dynasty

I've previously posted about two engine problems I've had in the last year. First was a blown fuse on the ignition board in the back run box shutting the engine down while moving... never could determine what caused it and I put a auto reset 20 amp 1...

Ivylog by Explorer III
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OOPS! Dry house batteries

Looks like I messed up. Checked my 2 6v house batteries and they were dry. Filled them with distilled water and hooked up shore power and letting the charge up now. My question is, WILL they charge up and hold it? Can I run my slides and other 12...

ezgoin by Explorer
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Posting photo JPEG to Display Hydraulic Jack

Put front jacks down at a campsite, by the way we hardly use them. They would not come up called a man in, he disconnected the hose and they retracted. He said I need a selenoid. Is that expensive, is a mechanic needed or and can I replace it myself....

kidkasha by Explorer
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Water Heater Element

We have an Atwood 10 gallon elec/gas water heater. We are on like our 4th element in probably 2 years. We make sure tank is full before turning the electric switch on but we are going through these things like crazy. Any ideas why we are constantly b...

Small Class C suggestions?

Hi! My wife and I have been campers since our kids were little. We started in a tent, then popup, then travel trailers. Now that we are empty nesters we are thinking of getting our first Class C. We are looking at used, but want good quality and d...

BigCanoe by Explorer
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Rubber Roof Coating on Fiberglass roof

I have a 12 year old Manadalay 40 foot with a fiberglass roof.I have the roof cleaned regularly and waxed.When I had it cleaned this week the wash guy said the caulk needed to be replaced and he recommended I seal the roof with a rubber coating.I hav...

JCat by Explorer III
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Old coach smells

Our old coach is starting to smell like an old coach. can any thing be done? how ? I'd rather not hang a stinky thing to mask the smell.

Tom_Barb by Explorer
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Emergence Brake

I have a 99 Pace Arrow 37s with the V10. On the drive line there is a drum for the Emergence Brake dose anyone know what pads I would have to order and what is involved in replacing them.

Leisure Travel Vans.....little help please

I've been looking for a class C for a while and have just about narrowed down to a Leisure Travel Van - Unity - FX floor plan. Dealer is quoting me out of the gate $136,225.00, I've always owned 5th wheels and there has been quite a bit of wiggle r...

HawkTX by Explorer
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