RV Repair/Questions Answered by Expert Eric Beck
| Subject | Date Asked |
| no power after generator shut down | 9/22/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| water damage | 9/22/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| RM2652 Refridgerator | 9/19/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| dometic 2611 refridgerator | 9/18/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| running lights not working | 9/17/2009 |
| 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, ... | |
| Leak in windows | 9/16/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| onan gen. wont start | 9/16/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| RV hot water tank GC10A-3E | 9/16/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| 1999 Trail-Lite electrical problem | 9/14/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Many questions, no answers...HELP!!!! | 9/14/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| rv electrical | 9/12/2009 |
| 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. ... | |
| ref. removeall | 9/11/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Battery disconnection | 9/10/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| rv roof | 9/10/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| awning replacement | 9/9/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Atwood GC6AA-9E model Water Heater | 9/9/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| RV Monitor Panel | 9/9/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| RV Monitor Panel | 9/9/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| slide adjustment on travel trailers | 9/8/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| replacement motorhome window | 9/7/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| slide adjustment on travel trailers | 9/7/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| coleman camper electrical problem | 9/6/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| travel trailer water leak | 9/6/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| Norcold Refrig | 9/5/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
| rv water | 9/5/2009 |
| 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 ... | |
Eric Beck
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Expertise
I can help you with any questions that you may have in regards to campers and motorhomes. I will try to answer any questions that you may have about roofs, vents, refrigerators, A/C's, Etc. The only thing that i dont really get into would be anything dealing with the brakes, and Drivetrain. I can help you in those areas but maybe not answer all your questions
Experience
My Dad owns Erics Rv Center in Virginia Beach, Va. and i have been working on camper with him since before i can remember. and for the past 6+ years i have been working there as his head tech.
Organizations
Virginia Beach Jeeps Off- Road, www.allexperts.com as a Jeep Expert CBC camping club CAC Camping club
Education/Credentials
A lifetime of building Campers and Working in a shop environment working on motorhomes and campers.
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