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Cummins On an RV OG 3600 backfiring issue fixed

After dropping the tank to take care of accumulating rust, and taking precautions to mitigate any foreign material from entering the black pipe supply line, there must have been debris that worked it's way to the diaphragm, after re-connecting supply...

Recommendation of roof replacement?

I have a 92 Layton fifth wheel, I believe to roof is still the original one. I'm starting to get crack and pieces coming off on the side edges. I'm planning on replacing it this fall and am looking on advice of where and what kind to get. I will b...

Battery Life?

For the last 14 years I traveled 5-6 months a year in my truck camper. The rest of the year it sits on the jacks in my driveway. I have a 125w solar panel to keep batteries charged while on and off the road. Rarely, if ever, do the batteries go be...

Power center upgrade

Hi all, Just bought a used truck camper and the power center/converter/charger doesn’t work and needs to be replaced. I attached a pic of the details. I am wondering if the Wfco WF-8725 would be a suitable replacement. Specs attached. ***Link Removed...

What should getting wheel bearings packed cost?

I have a 2017 Grand Design 27RL 5th wheel. I contacted a local service center to inquire about getting my wheel bearings packed. I was quoted $490 for this service. I had another place that has since closed that used to take care of my old 5th wheel ...

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Winegard Trav'ler interfering with Pathway X2?

I've had a Pathway X2 coupled with a VIP211k for several years with great success. I recently acquired a different RV that has a Winegard SM 1000 Trav'ler installed on the roof. Today I verified the Trav'ler is working fine; giving me a really great...

8ntw8tn by Explorer
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House/Chassis Battery Charging Issue

I'm new here to post, but always appreciate the help I receive from others questions. I edited some errors initially posted.I installed a Trick L Charge to keep the Chassis (edited) battery charged when in storage. Well it quit working. The relay nea...

Rubber roof glue?

I had to peel back a corner of my rubber roof to repair the wood underneath. I will need to glue the rubber back down. Is there a specific type of glue that I need to use?

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2019 Equinox Dead Batteries

Flat towing at 2019 Equinox behind 2008 Holiday Imperial. Have a charge line from MH to car (13 volts) via ToadCharge. Motorhome also has Daytime run lights which I think could be issue with battery drain to car. Diode kit from Blue Ox was installed ...

Crack in ball valve

Need a little clarification. The ball valve in my Dometic 310 toilet has somehow developed a crack and no longer holds water. I called Dometic and was told the ball cannot be replaced, and that the whole toilet must be replaced. I am having troubl...

VinnyP by Explorer
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Is it normal to cut the roof supports?

Was on the roof resealing the lap sealant and noticed the shower dome was sinking. Couple days later i replaced the bathroom vent cover and see that they cut the actual roof support. The previous owner claimed he knew the owner of Forest River and th...

wopachop by Explorer
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V10 Eng, desperate in need of help

I have a 2003 Ford F250 P/Up with 124K miles. In April just before heading back to Sac Ca, I made a u turn and the p/up died. The eng would barely run for a sec or 2 then die and would not restart. Called Good Sam for a tow but in the hour it took th...

Atwood Water Heater gas comes on-only electric switch is on

I flushed out my water heater today. Got a lot of the white flakes out of it. I put the plug back in, turned the water on, and then flipped the 110v water heater switch. However, when I did that, the gas came on and heated it up. The gas side was tur...

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Should I carry a spare tire?

Scene: On our first cross country tour with our 28 Ft. Class A Gas Motorhome, 50 miles outside Winslow, AZ on a hot Desert afternoon. All of a sudden, the TPMS (tire pressure monitor system) sounds off, rapid loss of pressure in the passenger rear in...