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| no power after generator shut down | 9/22/2009 | Eric Beck |
Q: When camping the other day, we started our generator to run the microwave and everything was fine ...
A: Check all of you breakers and fuses on the inverter. This could be the problem. OR there is a unit ...
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| water damage | 9/22/2009 | Eric Beck |
Q: We bought a used RV and discovered it has a leak on the edge of the roof. My question is there is ...
A: well first off i would buy some proflex roof sealant and reseal the roof. after that start feeling ...
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| RM2652 Refridgerator | 9/19/2009 | Eric Beck |
Q: My fridge wont cool...Had a repairman out $$$ and he put a recall kit on and said I cant use the gas ...
A: The recall kit should not effect the LP system. unless he did something wrong. Your not cooling ...
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| dometic 2611 refridgerator | 9/18/2009 | Eric Beck |
Q: I own a 1994 fleetwood southwind storm and have always been told that the fridge must be level or ...
A: Well im sure that we can order anything in that you may need, but you should be close to Virginia ...
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| running lights not working | 9/17/2009 | Eric Beck |
Q: I have a 04 Fleetwood Flair MH that recently developed a problem with blowing fuses for the ...
A: you have another bad wire in there somewhere. keep looking. I mean think about what you just said, ...
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| Leak in windows | 9/16/2009 | Eric Beck |
Q: I have metal french windows 4*6ft with archs 3*6ft. When it rains heavy and the flow of the water ...
A: go to your local RV shop or dealer and get some sealer, like a sicoflex, or proflex. Run a good bead ...
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| onan gen. wont start | 9/16/2009 | Eric Beck |
Q: I am a R V tech. have been for ten years now . Dont work in on onan gen. that much .The gen. ...
A: Do a normal check to see if you have good power coming into the gen. and that it is a strong enough ...
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| RV hot water tank GC10A-3E | 9/16/2009 | Eric Beck |
Q: Tank heats OK using electric, but when switched to gas fails to work. Worked fine 2 weeks ago. Could ...
A: that click that you hear is just like the lighters on a grill. it makes a small spark and then it ...
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| 1999 Trail-Lite electrical problem | 9/14/2009 | Eric Beck |
Q: I have a 1999 Trail-Lite camper. I just recently changed my seven way plug on the camper. Before ...
A: i hate to say this but if everything was working before you did something to it, and it wasnt ...
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| Many questions, no answers...HELP!!!! | 9/14/2009 | Eric Beck |
Q: We just purchased a 1994 Veri-Lite slide in camper yesterday. We have tried so many ways to find out ...
A: i dont really think they make one manual for everything that you are looking for. most everything is ...
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| rv electrical | 9/12/2009 | Eric Beck |
Q: I have a 1994 ford motor home ,with a generator also plugs in to 120v all lights ,pump ,microwave ...
A: Check your invertor, make sure it is in working order and the fuses on the front panal are all good. ...
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| ref. removeall | 9/11/2009 | Eric Beck |
Q: i have a 1985 winnabago. i am trying to get the refrigerator out but it will only come out half way ...
A: it should come right out. Make sure all of the wires and LP lines are taken off and set aside and ...
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| Battery disconnection | 9/10/2009 | Eric Beck |
Q: I purchased a new dash CD player and was hooking it up. I ran a test to make sure everything worked ...
A: when you where taping up everything could a wire have gotten crossed up and is causing a short? i ...
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| rv roof | 9/10/2009 | Eric Beck |
Q: I have a 32 ft 1991 travel trailer. I have leaks one leak has messed up the ceiling. looked up top ...
A: where are you located? as far as you can tell is the wood all good and you think that you can get ...
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| awning replacement | 9/9/2009 | Eric Beck |
Q: My husband and I are new to rving. We bought a camper 2005 Salem LE that did not come with an awning ...
A: Well welcome to RVing, Umm no window awnings are not necessary but some people like them, as for the ...
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| Atwood GC6AA-9E model Water Heater | 9/9/2009 | Eric Beck |
Q: I am having a problem with this model water heater on my camper. When we start it up it will not ...
A: Well I would wonder if you are getting the proper LP supply to the ignitor. When it is lit for those ...
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| RV Monitor Panel | 9/9/2009 | Eric Beck |
Q: Our 'Monitor Panel' that shows the levels for the black and gray water, propane, battery voltage is ...
A: Ya i know the model you are talking about I think, Thats what i was refering to, there should be ...
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| RV Monitor Panel | 9/9/2009 | Eric Beck |
Q: Our 'Monitor Panel' that shows the levels for the black and gray water, propane, battery voltage is ...
A: just a stupid question for you, umm, could the switch on the board have gone out and is stuck in the ...
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| slide adjustment on travel trailers | 9/8/2009 | Eric Beck |
Q: I've got a 29ft.fifth wheel with a 14ft. slide.When I open it,one side seems to start first and then ...
A: it would be so much better if i was right there to see what you are talking about. if you are ...
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| replacement motorhome window | 9/7/2009 | Eric Beck |
Q: i'm looking for a replacement window for a ford autoroller 500 and I can't seem to find anyone in ...
A: the best thing that i can tell you to ether call the factory that made your camper or take the ...
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| slide adjustment on travel trailers | 9/7/2009 | Eric Beck |
Q: I've got a 29ft.fifth wheel with a 14ft. slide.When I open it,one side seems to start first and then ...
A: as far i know what you are talking about is not that uncommon. When you have a slide as big as yours ...
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| coleman camper electrical problem | 9/6/2009 | Eric Beck |
Q: I recently purchased a '99 Coleman Niagara pop-up camper. Everything works on the camper when I have ...
A: well that was not really the most smart thing that you could have done but it may not be as bad as ...
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| travel trailer water leak | 9/6/2009 | Eric Beck |
Q: WHILE TOWING IN THE RAIN THE BED IN THE FRONT OF THE TRAILER GETS WET. I HAVE SPRAYED THE FRONT ...
A: water leaks are funny they can come from anywhere and then travel to the lowest place they can find ...
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| Norcold Refrig | 9/5/2009 | Eric Beck |
Q: 1995 Safari trek, refrigerator will work in gas mode but not in AC. where is the heating element ...
A: The Heating element is located on the Right side on the rear of the Refrigerator... But it sounds ...
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| rv water | 9/5/2009 | Eric Beck |
Q: Water has stopped coming out of faucets, supply is fine,cannot find a leak anywhere, I was running ...
A: these are very fun, i am going to try and help you hear but you are going to have to have alot of ...
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| removing vent | 4/29/2009 | Shawn Wilson |
Q: I am having trouble removing an old vent in the bathroom. I have a 1978 Layton I just bought it and ...
A: This is a job you MUST do right. You have to carefully scrap off the old sealant and expose the ...
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| electrical problem | 4/15/2009 | Jim Monroe |
Q: i have a 93 safari ivory when i run the generator or plug in to power the circuit that the tv's run ...
A: Some models were built with a device that disconects 110 volt power through a relay that is ...
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| 71 Prowler electrical problem | 4/15/2009 | Jim Monroe |
Q: I bought a Prowler a few years ago and we had only used it once before now. We had hooked up to the ...
A: First of all, you will not be able to use the wall outlets off of 12vdc, they are 110 volt ac. As ...
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| rv slide | 4/15/2009 | Jim Monroe |
Q: I just bought a 06 Keystone Laredo (1 wk tomm). Tonight I found a metal scheme stuck between the ...
A: Not knowing the exact drive/ram system that you have, the best I can tell you is that there should ...
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| sub nt34s furnace won't light | 4/15/2009 | Jim Monroe |
Q: I bought a motorhome a couple of months ago and use the furnace a couple of times. It would heat ...
A: Sounds as if you might have a faulty gas valve. The reason it stayed lit is that it stuck open. Then ...
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| flooded fifth wheel | 4/14/2009 | Jim Monroe |
Q: I have a 91 Numar fifth wheel in a flood in north florida. It appears only the belly is wet. How do ...
A: Dale, This is an unfortunate situation. The only real way to do it right is to remove the under ...
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| surburban hot water heater | 4/14/2009 | Jim Monroe |
Q: We have a fifth wheel with a surburban 6 gallon how water heater. There is a on/off switch on the ...
A: Terria, Typicaly the switch on the inside, if wired correctly, controls the 110 volt power to the ...
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| propane furnace problems | 4/13/2009 | Jim Monroe |
Q: I have a 2003 Rexair class A with a Suburban SF-35F propane furnace. After arriving at anRV park and ...
A: Hey George, I dont have a specific answer to your question. However it may be a problem with the ...
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| 1999 Fleetwood Discovery tail lights out | 4/13/2009 | Jim Monroe |
Q: The tail lights and rear side marker lights are out. Brake lights work fine. I tried all of the ...
A: my suggestion for you is to look in the rear behind the back cap on the drivers side. Follow the ...
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| Where can I get a Fiamma awning part | 4/13/2009 | Jim Monroe |
Q: I have an A&E Horizon awning (A&E Systems by Dometic) and I broke a part during some high winds. ...
A: Hey Tom, Below I have listed 2 websites that should help you out. I suggest that you try to get the ...
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| a/c hard cover | 4/13/2009 | Jim Monroe |
Q: I have an 1987 Frolic camper. It is missing the the hard plastic cover. Im having a hard time ...
A: Hey Jason, A 1987 Frolic should have a duo-therm 13,500 btu a/c. If you contact your local rv parts ...
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| Bedroom Slide | 4/13/2009 | Shawn Wilson |
Q: I just bought a 2001 Cardinal by Forest River.33ft 5th wheel. The bedroom slide goes out and comes ...
A: Some slides are just not designed well. That is just how it is. I have seen this on Diesel Pushers ...
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| onan | 4/12/2009 | Shawn Wilson |
Q: about to purchase a 2007 rv and it has been sitting for about 6 months tried starting the gen and it ...
A: Pull the gas line off and install a new short piece of fuel line. Put it in a can of gas. Push and ...
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| water damage | 4/12/2009 | Shawn Wilson |
Q: I just bought a 78 Mallard 23 ft travel trailer, which has had a previous roof leak. There is some ...
A: Yes, Mold is a possiablity when ever a long lasting leak has been present. there are mold removal ...
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| need help with rv fridge | 4/10/2009 | Shawn Wilson |
Q: just bought this rig(1986 wilderness) and a rat or mouse ate the plug on the lower cir board, that ...
A: There is no compressor on an RV fridge. It is a gas asbobion refridgerator. The 110 volt side of the ...
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