Forum: Fifth Wheels
11-04-2018, 04:55 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,302
You don't want to over compress the gasket...
You don't want to over compress the gasket either. I would recommend giving each screw only a 1/2 turn to 1 full turn on occasion until it stops leaking. What I'm saying is, give it a half turn on...
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Forum: Toy Haulers
07-23-2018, 11:20 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 16,576
Half of your issue was with the Onan generator....
Half of your issue was with the Onan generator. This has been a known problem on many brands of 5th wheels with this unit. You really need to have a fan pointed under the generator to move the hot...
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Forum: Classifieds Archive
11-03-2016, 06:06 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 15,342
Re: Wanted Dometic over the range Microwave
I had the same issue. I couldn't find a replacement that I liked. The repair is easy if you're willing. You can buy a new capacitor, diode and fuse and probably have it up and running in less than 30...
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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance
07-28-2016, 09:34 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,074
How many axles do you have? I had a leaf spring...
How many axles do you have? I had a leaf spring break a month ago on my 2-axle 5th wheel, it was frightening because the tire hit the bottom of the RV and nearly started a fire before I could stop.
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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance
07-17-2016, 03:57 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,249
A few Reviews of Virginia RV Businesses
Recently I've had to have some major work done to my RV that I was not willing to do on my own and I wasn't sure one of the traveling repair people could do, so I shopped around.
To replace the...
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Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations
07-11-2016, 03:34 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,783
https://www.mistymountaincampresort.com/
It's...
https://www.mistymountaincampresort.com/
It's probably the nicest campground in the area and less than 30 minutes from the heart of Charlottesville. You should beg them for a spot.
The KOA is...
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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance
06-28-2016, 04:01 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,157
What error code?
I think you press the prime...
What error code?
I think you press the prime button 2 or three times and it should flash a code. If the code is 3 flashes I think you can press it again to get a sub code. Can't remember exactly...
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Forum: Toy Haulers
06-24-2016, 03:45 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,146
How do you organize your garage?
Looking for ideas and products to organize my garage.
I have a nice set of cabinets that hold quite a bit and I'm sure I can clean those up. I have installed Risk Racing Lock-n-Load bike tie downs...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
06-12-2016, 05:29 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,283
Broken Leaf Spring
Just had a leaf spring fail driving down the road. Resulted in a lot of tire smoke and the subfloor nearly on fire. I've been told get 5 leaf springs to replace the 4 which makes sense, but still....
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
06-10-2016, 03:42 AM
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Replies: 52
Views: 9,584
Seems like a no-brainer. Steel is a superior...
Seems like a no-brainer. Steel is a superior material when it comes to strength, but not strength to weight and certainly not rust resistance.
The aluminum bed can be scratched until all the paint...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
06-09-2016, 03:16 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 12,629
I have them and like them. I installed the...
I have them and like them. I installed the airlift system with the wireless one pump. It's great for towing the rig and the flexibility allows me to run no air when the truck is empty. I can adjust...
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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance
05-07-2016, 04:45 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 7,084
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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance
05-06-2016, 04:07 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 7,084
Thanks Randy! I think I'm headed down the "two...
Thanks Randy! I think I'm headed down the "two motor" path even though the one buried deep behind the generator and propane makes me nervous and I'm not sure how I'll access it with a manual crank...
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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance
05-03-2016, 03:14 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 7,084
Opinion on 5th gear Landing Gears
The front landing gears have failed on my 2008 Keystone Raptor. The leg without the motor continues to get "out of sync" with the powered leg. I think gears are stripped or something else. I have to...
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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance
12-30-2015, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 8,953
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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance
12-30-2015, 04:45 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 8,953
Part 1 of my 4 part repair series dealing with...
Part 1 of my 4 part repair series dealing with something very similar
https://www.nelsonet.net/wordpress/blog/2014/09/04/waterproofing-the-toy-hauler-part-1/
I found a small pin hole high on the...
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
12-15-2015, 04:17 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 7,402
Look on ebay for VP 5 Gallon Racing Gas Cans....
Look on ebay for VP 5 Gallon Racing Gas Cans. Make sure you get one that includes the cap and hose. They run under $40 each and don't have annoying caps. You can get them in many colors, so you can...
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
11-14-2015, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 4,193
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Forum: Toy Haulers
11-03-2015, 04:26 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 7,578
Locking Gas Cap
I'm looking for a locking gas cap to replace the one on my 2008 raptor for the generator and fuel station. I could have a leak and I'll look for that, but 20+ gallons of gas went missing during 2...
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Forum: Toy Haulers
10-29-2015, 04:27 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 3,881
Just don't forget to unlock them if you're in a...
Just don't forget to unlock them if you're in a hurry. Did this and it rips the brackets right off the camper. I imagine it could also damage the lifts. I now hang the tool I use to release the locks...
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Forum: Modifications and Upgrades
10-09-2015, 04:13 AM
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Replies: 72
Views: 12,690
Hey Festus, you are correct, one will run...
Hey Festus, you are correct, one will run everything fine. The advantage of two is that you can run the AC with two, which you would need one larger unit to do. In the case you had a generator...
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Forum: Modifications and Upgrades
10-07-2015, 04:22 PM
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Replies: 72
Views: 12,690
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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance
09-19-2015, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 11,187
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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance
09-17-2015, 03:51 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 11,187
Tried the fuel tank trick, no luck there.
I...
Tried the fuel tank trick, no luck there.
I replaced the fuel pump yesterday, ran smooth as silk after that which made me happy, but it still died after 1 hour.
I'm going to go through the carb...
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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance
09-17-2015, 03:49 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,688
Throw cheap parts at it first. I had a problem...
Throw cheap parts at it first. I had a problem with mine where it would not light. Turned out it was the limit switch. At the time I bought a limit switch, sail switch and ignitor from Amazon at the...
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