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Kwickie RV step

I had to replace the Kwickie step on my RV ( 2001 Fleetwood Pace Arrow) My new step has a four way plug and my RV has a a two way plug. This is not including the ground wire and light. Do you know how I can convert that without a total cut and rew...

I need to know ...

We're looking at used MH class A, what are the differences between the chassis types?Which should I stay away from. I haven't been able to find this info. Thanks.

Engine/Electronics Upgrade???

I don't know how to ask this.I have a 2014 Coachmen with an "Info Center". It gives me information like: a. 543 miles to empty. b. outside temp. c. trip miles. d. mileage.Well, the miles to empty is wrong. I don't know how or who ...

GGeorge by Explorer
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Some Questions about the Design of Traditional Class C's

Hi You all,Another dreamer here, I want to buy a short class C motorhome in about a year if finances permit it. I want a very traditional one such as the Minnie Winnie 22R, a Freelander 19CB, or maybe that new Freelander 20CB that's built on a Ford T...

To B or not to B

We got our first RV 35' class A back in 2007. Now the kids are older and we're thinking to down size to a B or possibly a B+.Reason is simple, no more towing.Has anyone here downsize from a class A to B and regrets?What is the longest class B or B+ ...

LA88 by Explorer
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Change Differential Gears to new Ratio?

Has anyone changed the differential gears in their MH to a different ratio? Our 1999 Brave is geared way too low for how we use it and my thought was that I'd get better mileage with a higher ratio. Now at highway speeds the engine is running aroun...

Dstrahm by Explorer
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how do you remove watermarks on sides of rv

What do you all use to remove the watermarks from the sides of your rv? I have a black and gold finish on my coach and have the water runoff stains from the awning down the sides and can't seem to find anything to remove them. I have used the black s...

Whoa, how much to wash my rig again...???

Here in Fairview, Oregon at a nice park and often saw a local RV washing service in the park. Usually took a couple workers a couple hours to do a rig as big as mine. So called them up to get a quote to wash my 35' Winnie Class A.I expected the price...

Jim by Explorer
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Lowering Driver's seat

I am looking at a class a cross country Motorhome but I have a problem. My legs are so short that I can't put my heel down when I try to touch the gas and break peddle. Does anyone know if the seat can be lowered? I have it as far forward as it wil...

Extended Insurance Coverage

I am not a fan of insurance companies of any type. With that caveat I must say, the GS Extended Coverage has done well by us. The most recent call upon them for service resulted in Evansville, In. Our transmission failed. The insurance company author...

Rock, Tire, Hole.....

Soooo....I posted earlier about putting solid valve stems on my rear duallys. Well, I ended up ordering the Borg kit..a little expensive, but a quality product. I had a local shop put them on last week and about mid-morning I get a text message fro...

10forty2 by Explorer
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Coleman Mach thermostat ticking A/C won't come on

1998 Winnebago Brave SEProblem: AC compressor will not turn on. Coleman Mach thermostat ticks when in the a/c position. When first turned on, the compressor "thuds" like it wants to come on and then doesn't.It only makes the thud sound one time. Turn...

Impressed with MPG of used rig

We picked up a 2000 31M Bounder with the Ford V10 Chassis used a few months back. After some medical problems I decided to give it a shakedown cruise. The unit is 31' 4" and was moderately loaded.I took it from our home in Prescott Valley through sev...

KeninAZ by Explorer
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Replacement fridge

I have a Tradewinds 7390 LTC with a Dometic RMD 1292 and looks as if we're going to need a new cooling system, 25 months on a 24 month warranty. Rather than get another cooling coil for a 15 y/o fridge, i'm thinking about getting a replacement home t...

Bigdog by Explorer
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