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About Bill Gibbs
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Expertise
Any questions about R.V.'s not including the automotive end, such as engines and drive trains.

Experience
I have been repairing R.V.'s for about 17 years, Service Manager for 5 years, Lead Tech for 4 1/2 years at the largest dealer in area, Troubleshooter clinics in Ore. Dometic, Norcold certified

Education/Credentials
High School Graduate, R.V. Troubleshooter Clinics, Springfield Ore.

Past/Present Clients
Marathon Motor Coach (Warranty Provider in this area)

   

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Slide will not go out. Sounds like motor is skipping on drive gear11/9/2008C J S
  Q: I have 2007 Sunnybrook Bristol Bay fifth wheel. My dealer replaced the slide motor and it still will ...
  A: I am not sure since I am not there to diagnose this. But I am wondering if the motor should be ...
Roof repair11/9/2008C J S
  Q: I have a 1999 Jayco Quest 294 BH. It's normally kept under cover but the last year it's been out in ...
  A: You think like I do. Who needs the dealer when we have Home Depot, Lowes or the like. It is the ...
Can't get top to come down on pop-up11/8/2008C J S
  Q: I cannot get the top to come down on my pop-up camper. I heard a "pop" and the post that receives ...
  A: Do you live near Detroit? I would come get that camper. Seriously, reply if you do live nearby. ...
GENERATOR ( ONAN )11/7/2008C J S
  Q: GENERATOR STARTS BUT TURNS OFF AFTER ABOUT 3-5 MIN. WILL NOT START AFTER THAT. CK.FUEL AND FUEL PUMP ...
  A: Do you smell gas, like a rich situation? Could be a loading up carb. Could be vapor lock. May be ...
seat belts11/7/2008C J S
  Q: I would like to install seatbelts on an old RV- there is a bed and I am interested in attaching seat ...
  A: seat belts being a safety thing, I have to make it clear that my information is simply suggestions ...
repairng belts on 83 allegro camper11/7/2008C J S
  Q: I am attempting to replace the belts on my 83 allgro camper and there is no diagram on how they are ...
  A: How did they all pop? Bent pulley? I have a pic for a one serpentine. None for your ...
RV sidewall repair11/7/2008C J S
  Q: I just bought an 97 RV and did not notice that on one side the laminate has unbonded and is bowing ...
  A: Yes, but you need to remove many trim pieces to gain access. You can get the glue from the camper ...
Generator and fuel tank11/6/2008C J S
  Q: I have a 77 dodge robinhood rv with the 440 engine. My genset is an onan. When we put fuel in the ...
  A: are you sure you dont have a hole in the tank? Is it overflowing or spilling out? Tanks usually ...
Dometic Refrigerator11/6/2008C J S
  Q: I have a absorption type refrigerator on my boat. It operates on AC and DC as well as LPG. I wont ...
  A: The boats you see are running the generator to recharge the batteries on the boat. Their fridges ...
how to connect batteries on 87 southwind rv11/6/2008C J S
  Q: My husband has disconnected the 3 batteries on our 87 Southwind RV and now cannot reconnect the ...
  A: Here is a past answer I dug up. Hope it helps. This is critical to how you wire the batteries. ...
Storing battries during winter11/6/2008C J S
  Q: What is the best way to store RV batteries when the RV not being used for a long period of time. For ...
  A: What is the best way to store RV batteries when the RV not being used for a long period of time. For ...
auxiliary fuel pump on 1999 Bounder11/5/2008C J S
  Q: 1999 Fleetwood Bounder with Ford Triton V-10, 6.8 Is my fuel pump in the tank? If so, may I install ...
  A: It is in the tank. Not a bad job if the tank is empty. Is your pump dead? Or is this a back up? ...
repair/replace the top of pop up camper11/4/2008C J S
  Q: The "skin" on the top of my pop up camper has several holes and cracks in it. The material is very ...
  A: is this skin fiberglas or aluminum? If aluminum, you can try a sealant. They sell a rhino liner ...
anon micr-quiet 4000 generator/stopped running11/4/2008C J S
  Q: My Onan 4000 gas generator on my RV wants to run but shuts down once I let go of the rocker switch. ...
  A: My guess is this is fuel related. You didnt state the age. If it is a few year old or older, it ...
Commpressor cycles when hot (AC on 2001 aljo trailer)6/22/2008Bill Gibbs
  Q: the AC compressor runs fine while at night. At about 9 am the compressor kicks off. 30 -40 minutes ...
  A: Jeff, I am guessing this is a Dometic ac. I think the first thing I would look at is whether there ...
RV Generator wont stay running6/22/2008Bill Gibbs
  Q: I have just purchased a 1982 Holiday Rambler and I cannot get the generator to stay running. When I ...
  A: Shane, It may be that this generator has sat awhile without running. I think I would look at the ...
water heater won't stay lit6/21/2008Bill Gibbs
  Q: I have an Atwood Brand water heater model #G6a-7. It will light, but won't stay lit.
  A: Bill, You say it will light but won't stay lit. Is this the pilot that you are referring to? Does ...
generator / A/C compatability problem6/21/2008Bill Gibbs
  Q: I have a KZ toy hauler-travel trailer. It was purchased with a standard Onan 4000 generator and a ...
  A: Sarah, You should not have these problems with what you have. It sounds to me like the compressor is ...
replacing a floor on a side out6/21/2008Bill Gibbs
  Q: I have a 1999 hitchhiker 2 The main side out has a rotton floor that's needs to be replace. Is it ...
  A: Wayne, It will depend on how long the slide out is. You will have to figure a way to make the ...
RV generator won't start6/20/2008Bill Gibbs
  Q: When my Onan Microlite 2800 generator is cold it won't start. It will fire up for about 5 seconds ...
  A: Vern, As for rebuilding the carb I don't believe they sell rebuild kits anymore and you have to buy ...
Onan Generator Repair6/20/2008Bill Gibbs
  Q: I have an Onan Generator Part Number 4.OBGE-1R/26109E and the Serial Number is 1870926557. The ...
  A: Bill, This should be taken into a shop that works on Onan. The reason I say this is because these ...
honda en2500 generator6/19/2008Bill Gibbs
  Q: when i plug anything into it i have push on the govenor rod to get any current out of it it dosent ...
  A: Rich, I am sorry but this is out of my expertise and maybe you should ask this again in another ...
lights & appliance6/19/2008Bill Gibbs
  Q: I have a 2007 Springdale 25ft. with slide. I had it plugged up in the driveway and I heard the ...
  A: Audrey, I really think you will find that your converter is bad and needs replaced. As for the ...
Fixing a leak damage6/19/2008Bill Gibbs
  Q: I have a 1995 Gulfstream Yellowstone Class C that I purchased 2 years ago. The unit had a prior ...
  A: Russ, As there are so many manufactures out and I am not familiar with every roof each one is ...
lights & appliance6/18/2008Bill Gibbs
  Q: I have a 2007 Springdale 25ft. with slide. I had it plugged up in the driveway and I heard the ...
  A: Audrey, It sounds to me like you have lost 12 volt power to the coach. Check the batteries to see ...
Dometic fridge freezing6/18/2008Bill Gibbs
  Q: We have a 1995 Wilderness trailer and our dometic fridge is freezing in lower part of the fridge. ...
  A: Bob, What model refer do you have? Does this have the buttons on top and if so does it also have ...
Fixing a leak damage6/18/2008Bill Gibbs
  Q: I have a 1995 Gulfstream Yellowstone Class C that I purchased 2 years ago. The unit had a prior ...
  A: Russ, Putting the liquid roof (by Pro Guard) on you don't really need to caulk the vents, antenna, ...
Difference between 15, 30,and 50 amp?6/17/2008Bill Gibbs
  Q: I'm so confused on this stuff. I have just bought a used travel trailer and it has an electrical ...
  A: Lamar, It would depend on the size of wire your plug is on. If it looks like the original wire then ...
RV generator won't start6/17/2008Bill Gibbs
  Q: When my Onan Microlite 2800 generator is cold it won't start. It will fire up for about 5 seconds ...
  A: Vern, The best I can tell you is check to see it is in the summer setting and that you always make ...
A/C compressor6/17/2008Bill Gibbs
  Q: what do I need to do about my Emerson quiet cool 1100? The fan runs just fine, but the compressor ...
  A: Claude, It sounds to me like the compressor is locked up, and the only way to try and get it ...
duo Therm AC6/16/2008Bill Gibbs
  Q: I need a blower motor and need a place to order one. When checking with CW , all they want to do is ...
  A: Gene, If you would like to contact me at hunter42558@sbcglobal.net and let me know the model number ...
Water Pump keeps running6/15/2008Bill Gibbs
  Q: I have a 2001 Wilderness 5th Wheel Camper and the water pump which is a Shureflo model no. 2088 ...
  A: Roger, It sounds to me like the pressure switch on the water pump has gone bad. This happens ...
Electric jack not lifting6/15/2008Bill Gibbs
  Q: 1995 29ft. Challenger. Has Atwood electric motor. Motor checks out good. will not lift tlr. will ...
  A: Jewell, Sometimes these things wear out and need replaced. You can try taking it to a shop and ...
A/C duo=therm6/14/2008Bill Gibbs
  Q: Last week or so a tree next to our travel trailer got struck by lightening. We did lose some power ...
  A: Bill, I believe I answered this question. If it was not for you then it was for someone else and it ...
onan generator6/14/2008Bill Gibbs
  Q: I also have a kind of running issue my generator seems to start hard and run rough for a few minuits ...
  A: Dave, You may just need to tune it up and change the oil. I would run some carb cleaner that onan ...
adwood hot water pilot6/13/2008Bill Gibbs
  Q: when i lit my pilot it will stay lit for about 1 minute and then goes out.
  A: Don, It sounds to me like maybe the valve is going bad. You might first want to check the ...
duo therm air conditioner6/13/2008Bill Gibbs
  Q: Lighting struck roughly 20' from our Nomad trailer, had a power surge and AC stopped working. ...
  A: Bill, You will need to go on top and pull the cover and look at the start capacitors. Check to see ...
Dometic Refrigerator6/12/2008Bill Gibbs
  Q: I have a Dometic Refrigerator model number 2190. I recently replaced the thermostat. It worked ...
  A: Lisa, I am not familiar with this particular model, so I will give you my best advice. It sounds ...
slide out shear pins6/12/2008Bill Gibbs
  Q: I ama RVIA RV Tech working the summer at Yellowstone NP. I have had a couple of RVs that had the ...
  A: Jim, Short of calling all the manufactures and getting extra's from them, I would say try and go to ...
Slider6/12/2008Bill Gibbs
  Q: While letting out slider we neglected to see a cabinet door jam into the slider therefore adding ...
  A: Tom, I really don't know what to tell you with this one. The slide out is adjustable and it is done ...

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