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  1. DU

    Water Filter Cartridge for a 2017 Jayco 31UL

    What water filter cartridge do I use in my 2017 Jayco 31UL? Bought it used, opened the filter housing and no cartridge. Thanks in advance.
  2. MB

    Michelin Front Tire Choice for Aspire 315/80R22.5

    Hello, need to change the front tires on my Aspire, 315/80/22.5. Michelin are offering two models, XMZ and XLEZ. any suggestion would be appreciate. and yes I'm looking at Michelin only. Michel Baril 2017 Aspire 44B 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  3. RV

    Bathroom Skylight Replacement

    Hello, I own a 2014 Jayce Jay Flight 24fbs. I need to replace the bathroom outside skylight but do not know what size to order. Could you please give me some advice on the size to order and where to order the part from. Thanks!
  4. JHanson

    Replacing a Loose Single-Hinge Door Pin on a 1970 Overlander

    I ran a search on this but did not find an answer. Our 1970 Overlander's door drags on the bottom sill; the hinge pin is quite loose and I'd like to replace it. I have not found a source; does anyone know of one? Thanks for any guidance!
  5. NC

    Tempered Glass Stovetop Covers Breaking by Stove Brand

    We have read about many incidents with the tempered glass stovetop cover shattering. Naturally, ths concerns us because we have one of these covers. It seems that these incidents occur out of the clear blue with no warning. I think one member here stated they forgot to raise the cover before...
  6. DR

    Getting Started With a 1998 Itasca Spirit Class C

    Hi I bought myself a 1998 Itasca Spirit. I am embarrassed to say that I bought her with out an inspection. I think she is in good shape but I have come to realize that the previous owners were kind of ignorant to rv life and maintenance. My plan is to be out on the road boondocking for 6-8...
  7. MR

    Pop's 1965 Airstream Trade Wind

    Pop is 91 and we just put him in Assisted Living. I am his son-in-law and have been tasked with selling his 1965 Trade Wind 24 ft trailer. As long as I have known him, the Airstream has been sitting in his driveway beside the garage. I believe the last time he took it out was about 20 years...
  8. JM

    Adjusting a Slide-Out Motor That Won’t Amp Out at End of Travel

    I just installed a new slide out motor on the passenger side bedroom slide out. Everything went great with installing the motor and trans torque bushing. Slide goes in and out with no problems. The original motor before it quit working amped out when fully retracted or fully extended. The...
  9. AdventureVet

    Dewinterizing a 2025 Lineage 25FW

    We brought our 2025 Lineage 25fw at the end of last year. It is winterized. Taking it in for some recall work and asked what the service charge would be to dewinterize, sanitize and flush. Told would take them 2.5 hours and be $562.50. Is this highway robbery? I found the winterizing steps...
  10. TR

    How to Lubricate Slide Seals Under a Slide Topper

    is it time to revisit slide lubrication. I’m always looking for the easiest way to lube the top of our wardrobe slide under the canvas cover that extends over the slide. Anybody know an easy way to accomplish this without to much trouble?
  11. KI

    Bigfoot hydraulic jacks: right rear jack creeps back down

    Right rear Jack slowly creeps back down after re-tracking. Anybody have any issues related to this any advice would be great. Thank you.
  12. Mike the Wino

    Electric Tongue Jack Replacement Options

    Hi, longtime lurker, first time poster here. I've done a search but coming up with few results, probably due to using the wrong syntax or something, so please direct me to relevant threads if this has already been beaten to a pulp. We have relatively a new-to-us 25' travel trailer (2021...
  13. Neanderthal Ray

    Other Uses for Nail Clippers in an Airstream Kit

    Male Clippers are identical to Nail Clippers. Just Men use them differently. Women use them as Nail Clippers. Men... that and other good purposes. :) I scanned two examples. Toe Nail & Finger Nail Clippers. Size matters to them. The smaller clipper... I have carried this size since I was...
  14. SC

    Guide Block Replacement

    I haven't found much on replacing the Guide blocks so I put together this doc. I replaced one a couple years ago but it was when I was also replacing the walls so it was pretty easy but the standard block wouldn't work since 2 of the screws broke. This year, 2 of the original blocks were broken...
  15. JW

    Alliance Fuel Water Separator Drain Stuck on DTNA 03-43876-001

    Any ideas? I just wanted to check my fuel, and obviously, I don't want to force the plastic petcock and break it. I'll have to get a new bowl assembly but I'm not having much luck in my search. Anybody know of a brand or P/N for just the plastic bowl/drain/water sensor assembly for the Alliance...
  16. MC

    1999 Tradewinds CAT 3126 Preventive Upgrades Before Long Trips

    Have inherited at 1999 tradwinds 7173 with cat 3126 on freigtliner xc chassis. Working to get it updated for long term use. Have replaced the batteries, shocks and steering stabilizer. Planning on having the following done on engine with 48,000 miles 1. replace all belts and hoses 2) new...
  17. US

    Bought a 2025 Cruiser 2400PD and Found Two Early Design Concerns

    After years of agonizing and buying and selling 3 different tow vehicles, we finally made it happen. 2025 Cruiser 2400PD. We drove to Jacksonville, did the inspection and drove home in one day. It's spring break in FL, no chance of getting a camping spot this weekend. RV Club USA were great...
  18. DosMars

    How to Reinstall RV Shades Without Fighting the Clips

    Ok, what am I missing here. I just finished restringing my shades and once again I’m banging my head on the wall trying to reinstall them on the clips. Is there a technique I’m missing? It’s always such a pain that I just wind up zip tying them up and leaving them that way because I dread...
  19. CS

    Best Tire Replacement Setup After a Front Blowout on a Reatta

    2019 Entegra Reatta with all Michelin tires. I had the dreaded front passenger tire blown out. Had it replaced with identical tire (only has 5k miles). Need to now to replace the other 5. The shop I’m working with gave me 3 options. 1. replace remaining 5 with same Michelin tires (275/80/22.5)...
  20. TH

    U-Line B195 Ice Maker Won't Eject Ice After Defrost

    Hi All, It's been a while and I no longer have access to my old account here so I re-signed because everyone was so helpful last time. Anyway, my U-Line Ice maker was working great and had been for years now until I defrosted it the other day. When I turned it back on the water filled the tray...
  21. RI

    Carefree Awning Gas Strut Part Number for a 2018 Alante 26X

    Has anyone replaced the strut on a carefree awning that has a strut with number 032227-001 380n on it? I have tried to cross refernce to get any part numbers with no success we have a 2018 alante 26x
  22. RonBrugger

    Fixing Flaky HWH Control Pad Buttons on Older Tiffin Coaches

    On my new to me 2010 Tiffin Phaeton the two buttons on the HWH control pad for Auto Level and Auto Store are flaky. By that I mean that in order to get either to work I need to press the button numerous times. Sometimes it operates on the first or second press, sometimes it takes 8 or 10...
  23. NMBluept

    HWH 725 Excess Slope Light Blocks Auto and Manual Jack Extension

    Hi all, My 2018 Allegro RED 33AA has problem with HWH series 725 leveling system. As soon as the auto level button is pushed the "excess slope" indicator comes on and the jacks cannot be manually extended. Normal operation would be; jacks extend on low end and if they reach the limit without...
  24. JR

    Danfoss Fan Control Module Shortage and Last-Run Spare Options

    For those not in the know, the wax valve used as a retrofit for the OEM electronic Danfoss FCD (fan control drive) is impossible to come by. This happened in the last year. I've been working for some time to find a solution. OregonMotorcoach has been trying to find a wax valve for me for 9...
  25. NU

    Will Rust Converter Hold Up on TM Torsion Rods?

    Has anyone tried the “rust converter” paints on their TM torsion rods? I’ve noticed the rods on my 2009 2720 SL have about 5 times a thick layer of rust compared to the frame members.’d like to stop the rust but am concerned that any cracks in the converter paint (due to the rod twisting)!will...

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