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After oil change tapping noise

FrustratedHad oil changed and after that had a loud tapping noise that sounds like lifters that goes away after a couple of minutes, it then runs like a new car until the next morning after it sets all night.The garage that did the oil change said th...

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Do slam latches tend to leak?

I noticed the other day that it looks suspiciously like there might be a leak in our pass-through compartment on the floor where it meets the outside wall/door. On both sides too. The luan plywood looks like it might have gotten wet, swelled and de...

Microwave / Generator issues.......

I recently acquired a Honeywell (Generac) 2000 watt inverter generator which seems to be in really nice shape, (and a hell of a lot quieter than my big old Champion). The gen starts really easy, puts out 118-120v constant and will run pretty much eve...

mikakuja by • Explorer
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Awning Rattle

My awning spring rattles when the awning is deployed. I have to retract it about a foot to stop the noise. How can I increase the tension on the recoil spring to stop it from rattling?

facory by • Explorer
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Groaning Slide

I have a 2015 Thor Vegas 24'. When I'm bringing the slide in it acts like it is straining when it gets to the last 9" of being in completely in. Is this normal ? If not I would appreciate your thoughts

Should slide-out inside fascia bend?

Are slide out inside fascia supposed to be ridged or flexible? I've seen both and the more expensive RV's are rigid. Mine only has stops on one slide out and not the other. Both flex.

? for electric/electronic experts.

I have camper with build in converter that also has 120V breakers on it. Recently I added electric element for water heater and hard wire it to AC breaker. The switch on the wall has small light that comes on when heater is on. I also added 1750W inv...

Kayteg1 by • Explorer II
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Deep cycle battery: RC vs Ahr??

I need some of you "smarter than me" people to enlighten me ... please. I'm looking at batteries for my RV (travel trailer) to be able to boondock longer without running the genny or going solar (which I want to do anyways).I see some batteries only...

johnm1 by • Explorer
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Replace Toad Rear Tires With Light Truck Tires?

The toad needs two tires for the rear. The factory size is 195X70X14"I am going to be carrying about 800 extra pounds of weight. The GVW differential only allows for 400 lbs. The car now has heavy duty rear coil springs.They don't sell light truck ti...

Update dash air

I bought a used but well taken care of Bounder, 25ft. Clean , no leaks but the dash air has expired. It will have to be updated to the new Freon. Could anyone give me a ballpark idea what it will cost? Also if anyone knows of a reliable shop for the ...

rwj146 by • Explorer
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Fresh Water System Leakage

I'm experiencing leakage out of the fresh water inlet. I assume there is a check valve in the system to prevent backflow from the water tank to the inlet, perhaps in the pump. Its a SureFlo pump, at least ten years old. For the time being I cap of...

Toilet base seal

Has anyone used a residential type wax ring on the floor for there thetford RV toilet.I can't seam to get the foam gasket to seal. The one that came out was about 1/2" thick and the replacement was about a inch thick. Both leaked after a short time...

Gasman by • Explorer
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Generac IQ2000 (Long winded report)

First off I want to say Generac as a company was pretty responsive to deal with. They answered my calls and emails timely and professionally. What I did not like was all of the excuses I got from them.number 1 and 2 I ordered 2 IQ2000's and a paralle...

Toilet not holding water

I'm on a roll with needed fixes. I had the toilet seal inspected when I had the camper winterized. The guy said it looked good and had held the water/anti freeze for a couple weeks while they waited for a part on a different issue.It was dry when I w...

acritzer by • Explorer II
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Water tank leak?

Getting ready for the season...new prob. I seem to have a minor leak in my water tank, or in the tubing that leads to the tank (where it gets filled). After filling up I notice that there is dripping leak near the drain valve. Unfortunately it's not ...

acritzer by • Explorer II
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