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Should we turn off the water?

Suggestions needed here,This will be the first winter where my wife and I are going on an extended trip. From end of December, to end of March.We live in Minnesota. Is it advisable to turn off the water and water conditioner in the home while we are ...

Thoughts on a 2005 Holiday Rambler Imperial 42DSQ

Ok, so I've got the itch to move up a bit from my 2003 DSDP to a 2005 HR 42 DSQ or similar.I seen one online for a good price but am not sure how they fit in the HR line(low mid or high end).HR brochures don't show the model for 2005 but do for the ...

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2006 Couchmen Cross Country 382DS purchase

I've been looking at this 2006 Couchmen Cross Country 382DS to purchasewith only 17000 miles.. Has 6 new batteries, and 6 new tires. I'm wondering if this is a good RV. I think I might be able to get it for 50 grand. It looks like its in really goo...

cnarntz by Explorer
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Exercising generator

Regarding exercising the generator under a load...Does the fan on the roof AC count as a load (just the fan, not the compressor)?I could add the furnace as well.I live in Minnesota so don't want to run the AC with compressor during the winter months ...

paullac by Explorer
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Hit my mirror. Need help removing mirror housing.

After 10 years I finally did it. Got to close to the MH garage post. The mirror is screwed into the MH body from the mirror side. I'm having trouble figuring out how to remove the housing from the mirror. The fitting closest to the MH appears to be o...

Newby needs help

Hoping to get some help here on this forum..just bought my first motorhome.. 1999 Four Winds 5000... 70,000 miles... no generator.. my first question... right now.. I'm plugged in at my home.. not level.. have my fridge (propane or elect..) pr...

Seatbelt usage

Hi folks! I haven't posted here in a long time but this forum helped me make the decision on which fifth wheel and tow vehicle to buy many years ago and we've had lots of great times since then. The tow vehicle is getting old and I won't be buying an...

JCV220 by Explorer
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brighter lighting for my MH

I am looking to increase the brightness of my standard lighting in my MH.I have the wedge base incandescent bulbs and they are too dim for my taste. I bought some LED bulbs but they had a blueish tint to them and are hard to adjust to.We usually conn...

ddro by Explorer
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driveline vibration

hello i have a 2005 26ft rv on a e450 chassie . i notice a vibration after 30mph and much more noticeable at 50 and 60 mph. i,ve balanced all 6 tires twice they aren,t the problem . im thinking more in the line of the univerals or the center carrier...

winnie vs. holiday rambler

ok folks,lets see the what people think. I have 2 options, 1 is a 01 Holiday Rambler Ambassador, 34 ft. diesel , stored inside ,55,000 miles, separate pooper, good condition ,, or02 Winnie Journey 32' diesel, stored inside, 34,000 miles , pooperin sh...

Def Tank Guage

I have just purchased a 2011 Discovery 40 X and was looking to see if there is a gauge to find out the level of your def tank. I the previous owner did not know. He just refilled it after each trip.Thanks,Nick

Intermittent Cruise Control SOLVED

Solved. See my latest post.2002 Itsaca Horizon, Cumming 5.9, Allison 6 speed (M2000?? WAG)Cruise control drops out intermittently. Few seconds, minutes, or many minutes. Sometimes runs fine for hours. It seems to be most stable on well paved smooth r...

Power Gear Hydraulic jacks won't retract

MH has been sitting in storage for about 3 months with jacks extended and slide out. Put slide in and jacks won't come up. In fact, they won't extend further either. I can hear the motor running when trying to extend them further but nothing happens...

howdy35 by Explorer II
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Recommend a good Bunk Ladder

The ladder provided by Forest River in our Sunseeker is uncomfortable with bare feet. Narrow rungs, topped with traction grit.I do appreciate that it fits right, and it stores flat against the front coach wall behind the passsenger seat. I might be ...