Tech Talk
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RV Doctor By Gary Bunzer, Technical Editor Step Cover Uncovered I have a Winnebago Journey motorhome with a Kwikee step well cover. The well cover has a recurring problem. It…
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December 2018 Recall Information To determine whether your RV, car, or truck has been recalled, visit the website of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),…
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By Gary Bunzer, Technical Editor December 2018 Satellite Antenna System I have a Foretravel RV. I am considering installing Winegard’s roof-mounted RoadTrip T4 satellite antenna so passengers can watch TV…
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Stop Sticks The front-facing closets in the rear of our motorhome often open and discharge their contents during a hard stop. To prevent this, I obtained 3/4-inch-by-1/2-inch-by-72-inch strips of hardwood…
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By Gary Bunzer, Technical Editor November 2018 Saturated Storage We have a Thor Motor Coach Tuscany, a 40-foot diesel pusher. While traveling through Georgia en route to Florida, we experienced…
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Safety Rail Here is how we ensure that a child does not roll off the sleeping area above the cockpit of a Type C motorhome. We bought a 1-inch-by-8-inch-by-96-inch piece…
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By Gary Bunzer Technical Editor October 2018 Saggy Roof My RV roof leaks in several places, and the roof has sagged around the air conditioner. While surveying the damage, I…
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By Gary Bunzer, Technical Editor September 2018 Engine Battery Dies I have a 2005 Georgie Boy Cruise Master motorhome on a Workhorse W-22 chassis with an 8.1-liter Vortec engine. When the…
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September 2018 Fuel Bib To prevent fuel stains down the side of my motorhome, I made a bib from Dicor rubber roof material (other material also could be used). I…
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The following recall notices are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN, visit www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchSafetyIssues. NHTSA’s…
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By Gary Bunzer, Technical Editor August 2018 Supplemental DOT Cylinder I have an older Phoenix Cruiser motorhome with a 42-pound ASME propane tank that supplies the whole motorhome. I added…
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Fire Extinguisher Recall The recall of millions of Kidde fire extinguishers has been widely reported, including in this magazine, but it bears repeating. The recall involves 134 models of Kidde…
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The following recall notices are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN, visit www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchSafetyIssues. NHTSA’s…
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The following recall notices are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, and model, visit www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchSafetyIssues. NHTSA’s Vehicle…
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By Gary Bunzer, Technical Editor July 2018 CO/LP Alarm Replacement I will be replacing the combination carbon monoxide and propane alarm in my coach. It’s an MTI Industries Safe-T-Alert unit…
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Sealed Tight Make sure you have all sealants checked once a year and that the correct sealant is used. We learned the hard way when we had a leak where…
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The following recall notices are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, and model, visit www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchSafetyIssues. NHTSA’s Vehicle…
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Storage Solution Our 2005 Fleetwood Excursion motorhome came with a washer/dryer combination, which we never used. What we needed was more space to store things, such as paper plates, cups,…
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By Gary Bunzer, Technical Editor June 2018 Extreme Condensation Last fall a metal pole building was constructed for my motorhome. Prior to that, the coach was housed at a storage…
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The following recall notices are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, and model, visit www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchSafetyIssues. NHTSA’s Vehicle…
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Finding “ACC” In Escalade I outfitted my 2016 Cadillac Escalade with Blue Ox equipment to make it flat towable. One of the steps in the flat-towing procedure calls for the…
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By Gary Bunzer, Technical Editor May 2018 Orphan Furnace I have an old furnace I’ve been refurbishing. It’s a Flame-Master, model TR12. After a thorough cleaning, it appears to work,…
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The following recall notices are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, and model, visit www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/owners/SearchSafetyIssues. NHTSA’s Vehicle…
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MULTIPLE BATTERY MAINTENANCE I am thinking of hooking up a battery “smart” charger to maintain my batteries during prolonged periods of nonuse, but I don’t know how to connect it…
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Faded Decal Removal
I have a 2003 Type C motorhome with Dutchmen logo decals that are faded and cracked. What is the best way to remove them?
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In the November “Tech Talk” (page 18), Tim Scowden said his alignment had been adjusted six times but his tires were still wearing out at an unacceptable rate. I have found that many alignment and RV shops do not know what they are doing when it comes to alignment. At one shop, the person I spoke with didn’t even know what caster is.
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In the February “Tech Talk,” the owner of a 2005 Monaco Dynasty said his starter sometimes engages on the first turn of the key, but other times it takes up to 10 tries to engage (“Shaky Starter,” page 18). I had a 2004 Monaco Safari Trek with a similar starter issue (a click, click, click sound, and no start).
Inverter Input Voltage
We have a 2006 Tiffin Allegro built on a Workhorse chassis with an 8.1-liter engine. Several years ago I installed a Tripp Lite inverter/charger, model RV1250ULHW. Two years ago we were on a trip and stopped for the night at an RV park. I plugged into shore power and noticed that the remote panel for the inverter was showing shutdown due to overcharge
A/C DrainageType C motorhomes have long had the problem of water draining from the rooftop air conditioner onto the sides of the coach, including the windows. Has a solution been developed to drain the water efficiently so that it falls to the ground without touching the coach’s sides?Equine RVer
We are in the market for a motorhome. We plan to tow a three-horse trailer. The trailer, when loaded, will weigh a maximum of 10,000 pounds. We assume we’ll need a …Front-View Camera
I’m trying to find a mirror or camera that views the front end of the RV. Any suggestions?Electric StepMy 2000 National RV motorhome (bought new) has a Kwikee electric step that needs a new motor assembly. Both National and Kwikee no longer exist. I’ve tried to find a new or used replacement with no luck.Low Ground Clearance
I purchased a 2014 Type A motorhome. It was jacked up at the time, and I did not notice the low ground clearance of the 10-foot overhang behind the rear duals. I have talked to the motorhome manufacturer, and they say it is a problem of the chassis manufacturer. I talked to the chassis manufacturer, and they say it is a problem of the motorhome manufacturer. I cannot find anyone who can help.Weighing The OptionsI learned a lot from Mark Quasius’ article about proper chassis alignment (“Chassis Alignment Checkup,” June 2016, page 50) and have one question. All manufacturers recommend weighing coaches loaded, but the only place to get this done seems to be at a rally.