RV Repair/Questions
| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| rv slide | 10/19/2010 | Jason Taulbut |
| Q: We purchased a 2004 alfa fifth wheel with a 18 ft. slide. The slide is sluggish and we have to get ... A: The best thing to do is check the battery for full charge, depending on which type of system, check ... | ||
| 91 fleetwood flair 30' | 10/17/2010 | Jason Taulbut |
| Q: We have been draining our fresh water tank to winterize by running the faucet. Is there a drain ... A: There should be one, look near the tank itself and follow the lines, there should be a little shut ... | ||
| Suburban Gas Furnace SF-30f | 10/17/2010 | Jason Taulbut |
| Q: Recently I connected the battery in reverse. Have everything working again except the gas furnace. ... A: Most likely, since you said the battery was reversed, your circuit board is bad. This board is ... | ||
| Holding Tank Replacement | 10/16/2010 | Jason Taulbut |
| Q: I ran over a tire in the road and it caught my sewer connection. As a result it broke open and ... A: Depending on how they are mounted to the trailer, some have enclosed tanks. Meaning that they have ... | ||
| window replace glass | 10/15/2010 | Jason Taulbut |
| Q: Sorry you didn't under stand my question. One part of our window slides.The other part is stationery ... A: Much better, thanks! You will have to remove the window frame from the trailer, outside. There are ... | ||
| Furnace Heat when running on battery | 10/15/2010 | Jason Taulbut |
| Q: My furnace works intially on battery and then once the temp is reached it kicks out, however when ... A: It does sound like the battery might need to be replaced, but you also might want to check the sail ... | ||
| inverter charging problems | 10/15/2010 | Jason Taulbut |
| Q: Inverter does everything but charge the batteries.Iota ILC Model controller #3055 A: In my experience the inverter doesn't do the best job of keeping the battery charged, that's why I ... | ||
| coachmen popup | 10/10/2010 | Jason Taulbut |
| Q: i went camping using my popup. when i went to raise it up it would not go all the way up on the ... A: This is a tough one! It sounds like a cable snapped or jumped off a pully. You can try making sure ... | ||
| taillight on2007 Fleetwood Discovery | 10/9/2010 | Jason Taulbut |
| Q: How does the taillight lens come off? A: You can use a flathead and pry one side, carefully! But it should just be 4 squeeze type clips that ... | ||
| Old Onan Generator won't start | 10/9/2010 | Jason Taulbut |
| Q: I recently purchased a 1984 Pace Arrow 31 ft that has a 6.5 KW Onan Generator s/n 6.5 NH-3CR/16004P ... A: There should be a main start on/off switch inside the cab, most rigs have that main start inside so ... | ||
| water heater | 10/9/2010 | Jason Taulbut |
| Q: Im able to light the pilot light and I get a full flame that heats up the tank, but I dont get hot ... A: If your sure the heater is making the water hot, then it has to be one of the three valves on the ... | ||
| dripping toilet in 1992 Class C Jayco RV | 10/8/2010 | Jason Taulbut |
| Q: I have a slow drip when the water pressure is engaged in my 1992 RV. I replaced the connector to ... A: No need for a new toilet, depending on the style and type of toilet there is a water valve above ... | ||
| foam from ceiling vents | 10/7/2010 | Jason Taulbut |
| Q: I have a 1997 Cruise Master and the foam in the ceiling is falling out without running the air or ... A: From the sounds of it, and not being able to inspect it myself, it may be mice. They might be ... | ||
| winch - coleman tent trailer | 8/15/2010 | Don |
| Q: When we brought our son's trailer home we were unable to raise the roof with the winch/gear system - ... A: there are two gears spot welded together on the crank sometimes they break not sure how much ... | ||
| Hooking 12 volt batteries in series | 8/7/2010 | Don |
| Q: I have an 88 Mallard Class A coach that I am trying to replace batteries in. I have the main chasis ... A: •1 Set the two batteries next to one another, arranged so that the negative terminal of the first ... | ||
| Soft Floor | 7/27/2010 | Don |
| Q: I've owned a 19' 2001 Kodiak Skamper by Aerolite since July 2003. I believe I'm the second owner. ... A: once you get started on this repair remove all the stuff surrounding the area to be repair. even the ... | ||
| RV's Gray Water Tank | 7/24/2010 | Don |
| Q: When the gray water tank gets over filled, shouldn't it overflow from the bath tub since any piping ... A: what kind of unit do you have there are pee traps on the sink and tub.but if it is full it will back ... | ||
| transfer switch | 7/23/2010 | Don |
| Q: I followed the power cord on my Onan GenSet4000 EmeraldPlus, but couldn't locate any transfer switch ... A: ok follow the power cord into the coach inside the compartment where the cord goes is there a plug ... | ||
| Onan 4kw genset will not run | 7/19/2010 | Don |
| Q: I have an Onan 4kw genset. I have properly gapped and installed a spark plug and air filter. ... A: the bottom screw on the carburator screw it in counting the number of turns before it bottoms out. ... | ||
| n821 norcold fridge | 7/19/2010 | Don |
| Q: I checked all grounds and they are good ANSWER: i am sorry john but it did link you to your ... A: http://www.thetford.com/HOME/PARTS/NorcoldIncRefrigerators/N62N82Series/tabid/494/Default.aspx this ... | ||
| onan genset 4000 fuel pump | 7/18/2010 | Don |
| Q: I am having trouble getting my generator to start. Everything appears to be working and have traced ... A: yes you can take the fuel line off where it goes to the carburetor and take a cordless screw gun ... | ||
| 1994 onan 4000ky microlite | 7/16/2010 | Don |
| Q: In my rv when running on generator power,my clocks run about 10 minutes fast every hour,which screw ... A: well i would say take it to a service center a 1/4 turn one way and you can ruin your electrical ... | ||
| refridgerator | 7/15/2010 | Don |
| Q: Norcold N611 refridgerator does not operate on gas or electric. We replaced the board and no ... A: http://www.thetford.com/home/products/norcoldrefrigerators/tabid/195/default.aspx i cant recommend ... | ||
| electrical modual short | 7/15/2010 | Don |
| Q: On my son-in-law's 1984 Pace Arrow motorhome we are getting an electrical short that is burning out ... A: i would first trace the two wires that run inside the distributor that they are not shorting out ... | ||
| refridgerator | 7/15/2010 | Don |
| Q: Norcold N611 refridgerator does not operate on gas or electric. We replaced the board and no ... A: 1 Part No. 623934A (11-02) Owner’s Instructions - “Cooling Unit Sensing” Serviceman - Please give ... | ||
| Onan Generator code 33 | 7/14/2010 | Don |
| Q: We are desperate ! we have an Onan 7500 quiet diesel mounted on our 18 wheeler, it is shutting off ... A: Sounds like it might be an installation issue. Maybe the hot air discharge is being drawn right back ... | ||
| Missing 120 volt supply | 7/14/2010 | Don |
| Q: I have 2002 Alumascape 27sks pull trailer. The Refer is in-op in A/c mode and is ok on gas. All ... A: how long have you owned the trailer? is there holes or markings from an old receipt in the opening? ... | ||
| electrical short in 1999 ford tioga | 7/13/2010 | Don |
| Q: I purchased a 1999 27 ft ford tioga this year. When I purchased it everything worked. Then when I ... A: i would follow the shore cord into the unit inspect the cord and the junction box. it could be a ... | ||
| Converter on 1999 Nomad 32ft RV | 7/13/2010 | Don |
| Q: My husband would like to know where the converter is located on/in our travel trailer so that he can ... A: there could be a few reasons for this there is a 14 year differance in the two trailers your ... | ||
| Silence engine noisy | 7/13/2010 | Don |
| Q: I have a 1986 Coachman RV and the engine is very noisy so much so that the driver and passenger have ... A: i have a question for you. has the carpet been replaced if so there is a sound Deadening material ... | ||
| genset | 7/13/2010 | Don |
| Q: I'm working on a camp power 2800. I have read all your Q&A's to learn as much as possible . I have ... A: it sounds like the control board is bad.once it starts in order for the control board to keep it ... | ||
| electrical problem | 6/28/2010 | Don |
| Q: I have a 1997 Shasta travel trailer that I'm having some problems with the electrical system? ... A: yes they can mess up the tow vehicle i just had a guy in the other day towing a brand new coach that ... | ||
| suburban dynatrail furnace P30S | 6/22/2010 | Don |
| Q: I turn up the stat,the fan runs but never ignites the burner. I was told it sounds like the fan ... A: does it click when you first tuen it on trying to ignite. i would need to know what kind of coach ... | ||
| battery drain & arctic pak | 6/21/2010 | Don |
| Q: We just purchased a 1999 Cardinal 5th wheel, and it doesn't have the original paperwork and books. ... A: 1.it should be close to you batteries or in a compartment next to them 2.yes but very little 3.yes ... | ||
| popup electrical | 6/21/2010 | Don |
| Q: I wanted to test my electrical before going out this year. With a converter plug, I plugged into my ... A: i would start with 1.test to see if you have 110 volts at the plug 2. test to see if you have 110 ... | ||
| Suburban Propane RV Water Heater | 6/21/2010 | Don |
| Q: We have a Suburban propane water heater in our 1998 5th wheel RV. We have no instructions for using ... A: you can call or email and they will send it out Phone: (423) 775-2131 Fax: (423) 775-7015 Sales ... | ||
| Ripped Up | 6/20/2010 | Don |
| Q: We have a 1995 Dutchman 27 Ft. 5th wheel. Last week we were returning from a camping trip and when ... A: yes you can splice a new piece of sidewall in. 1.remove the trim around the area 2.remove the window ... | ||
| retractable awning | 6/19/2010 | Don |
| Q: I just purchased a 2004 jayco jflight travel trailer and the awning was removed for some reason or ... A: well being that you not sure why it was taking off.it could have a broken spring. i would wind some ... | ||
| 2 RV SLIDE PROBLEMS | 6/19/2010 | Don |
| Q: I have a 2007 holiday Arista and the slide out is about 3/8" higher in the rear of the coach. This ... A: yes there is a little adjustment that can be made. we have even added a wipe seal along the bottom ... | ||
| Replacement of over cab bed decking on truck camper | 6/18/2010 | Don |
| Q: Sir, I have a 2003 Artic Fox 1150 Truck camper. Water has found its way beneath the front outside ... A: 1.yes i start removing as much as you can on the inside that way you can see how much damage has ... | ||
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