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Engine Medium 1-2 hours research 107 👍 0

How to Find Discontinued Generac 75D Coolant Hose C4845 for 2003 Newmar Dutch Star RV

Generac generator in my 2003 Dutch Star needs a specific coolant hose — part number C4845 — and it's been discontinued everywhere I look. Called six RV parts suppliers and checked every online dealer. Need to find a compatible replacement before this thing overheats on our summer trip. …more

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Engine Hard Several days to locate parts 92 👍 0

Ford F53 V-10 ECU 7C3A-12A650-DSC Replacement Sources

ECU died on my Ford V10 and the replacement part number 7C3A-12A650-DSC is discontinued from Ford. Salvage yards want $800 for a used one with no guarantee it'll work. Need to find a reliable source for this specific ECU or figure out what alternatives exist. …more

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Ac Refrigeration Hard 4-8 hours 84 👍 0

N3150 RV Refrigerator Replacement: NovaKool R4500 vs Norcold N3141 Comparison Guide

Standing in my 2016 Itasca Navion 24G, I discovered the previous owner left me with a completely shot Norcold N3150 refrigerator. The fridge is struggling big time in hot weather, with temperature swings up to 50-60F, and I'm tired of playing refrigerator roulette every trip. I'm running 200W of solar and 2 Golf Cart 6V batteries, and I do a lot of driving through Southern California deserts where temperatures hit 110F.

Been doing some research and keep seeing two main options - the NovaKool RFU6406D with dual compressors, or sticking with absorption and going with something like the Norcold N2175. I'm particularly interested in a setup that'll keep things cold when it's scorching outside and provide reliable cooling performance.

What's the real-world difference between these two approaches, and which one's gonna give me better performance in those extreme desert heat situations? …more

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Solar Batteries Medium 2-4 hours 82 👍 0

Xantrex RV3012GS Inverter Repair: Expert Solutions & Alternatives

Xantrex RV3012GS inverter is throwing a fault code and the repair shop wants $2,800 to fix it. Inverter is 8 years old and I'm debating between repair, buying a refurbished unit, or upgrading to something newer. What are my realistic options here? …more

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Slideouts Medium 30-60 minutes for diagnosis 78 👍 0

Lippert Leveling Jack Service Near Vermont: Mobile Repair & Troubleshooting Guide

Between our last camping trip and now, my Class C's rear passenger leveling jack won't respond anymore—the thing's completely stuck and the control panel keeps flashing a "Service needed" message. Pretty sure it's a Lippert system since that's what most manufacturers use.

I'm in Vermont and honestly having zero luck finding anyone local who works on these things. Starting to think I might need to drive halfway across the country just to get this fixed! Anyone know some tricks to find service around here, or maybe some troubleshooting I can try myself before I start calling around? Really don't want to be that guy camping with a busted leveler all season. …more

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General Hard 2-3 hours for initial documentation and calls 73 👍 0

2023 Holiday Rambler Nautica Problems - What To Do Next

I woke up to an $8,000 quote to replace my completely failed Aqua Hot system in my 2023 Holiday Rambler Nautica and wondering if there's any way around this nightmare.

We've only taken four short trips and each one ended with major problems. The local dealer has tried their best but even they seem stumped - the Aqua Hot company now wants $500+ just to look at it again after multiple failed repair attempts. With only 4,000 miles on this RV, I'm facing thousands in out-of-pocket costs for what should be covered issues.

I feel like I've been patient and worked through proper channels, but this RV clearly has serious manufacturing problems. What are my next steps? Are there legal protections for situations like this where an RV is essentially unusable due to repeated defects? I need to know what options I have beyond just accepting these endless repair bills. …more

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Electrical Easy N/A - planning 72 👍 0

RV Battery Charging: Underhood Generators vs Engine Idling Guide

Since my neighbor can boondock for weeks with perfect battery power while mine die after just a few days, what charging method am I missing? I came across this interesting information from a New York City perspective (original link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/ar...S&cvid=f9f9617373f147cba291498b28b099b4&ei=17).

I've been thinking about either just idling my engine to let the alternator do its thing, or maybe installing one of those underhood generators I keep hearing about.

My buddy says idling is fine and super easy, but I'm wondering if there are any downsides I should know about - like regulations or whether it's actually efficient. Are underhood generators worth the investment, or should I be looking at completely different options? What's the real deal here? …more

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General Medium 30-45 minutes to resolve 72 👍 0

Texas Class B Test with Unregistered 2011 Thomas School Bus

Halfway through prepping for my Texas Class B road test tomorrow, my neighbor insists my unregistered 2011 Thomas Built school bus is fine, the DMV demands current registration, but online converters claim they passed with expired tags.

I really want to use my bus for the test since I know it well and it's got air brakes - definitely want that endorsement! The bus is fully insured and I've got the commercial one-way permit it was driven here on, but I can't get anyone at DPS on the phone to confirm if they'll even let me take the test. Anyone know if Texas DPS will accept a vehicle that's not properly registered yet, or am I setting myself up for a headache? …more

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Exterior Medium 1-2 days 71 👍 0

Complete Fiberglass RV Roof Repair Guide: Products, Techniques & Step-

Noticed a crack spreading across my fiberglass roof near the front cap after last month's hailstorm. Water is starting to seep in around the edges and I know if I don't fix this soon the whole roof deck will be rotted by next season. Never done fiberglass repair before but the shop wants $4,000. …more

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General Medium 1-2 hours 70 👍 0

Fix CARB Clean Truck Database Account Issues - Class A RV

Pulled into a weigh station yesterday and discovered my Class A diesel motorhome needs a CARB Clean Truck Check account that I completely missed setting up. I can create the account and get through email verification, but then the account shows as invalid and won't let me add my RV or pay the required $30 fee.

I've watched all their instructional videos and followed the steps, but the system keeps rejecting my account. Phone support just directs me to send an email, and I've sent several without response.

Is this a known system glitch? Are other RV owners running into this same problem with accounts becoming invalid right after verification? Need to get this sorted before the 12/31/2023 deadline when registration will be blocked.

Helpful reference links:
- Background info: https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/our-work/pro...truckstop/regulations/clean-truck-check-hd-im
- Database link: https://cleantruckcheck.arb.ca.gov …more

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