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During my pre-trip RV inspection this morning, I'm staring at my generator and there's a massive bird's nest completely blocking the air intake. I keep finding cat poop on my Onan Q70 generator intake! At first I thought maybe it was a one-time thing from the previous owner, but nope - I've had to clean it off THREE times now, and we're talking about some serious deposits here.

The really puzzling part? I haven't even been running the generator or traveling anywhere, so it's not like cats are seeking out warmth. We're also 500+ miles from where I originally bought the RV, so unless the same cat has been following me cross-country (which would be impressive dedication), this seems to be a recurring problem with different animals.

Is my generator intake just irresistibly attractive to cats somehow? Has anyone else dealt with this lovely surprise, and more importantly, how do I convince the local feline population that my generator is NOT their personal bathroom? I'm starting to feel like I'm running a very expensive outdoor cat toilet! …more

Spent way too much time getting quotes and now I'm staring at $2,800 worth of repairs for my 1996 Newmar Mountain Aire on Ford F530 chassis. Recently, the RV was stored outside and squirrels caused wiring damage, which I've had repaired. Now I'm dealing with a problem where the lights stay on when the transmission goes into reverse. I've already checked the relays and fuses, and been told it might be a faulty reverse sensor, but I can't locate it or find a manual. I need help understanding: 1) What could be causing the reverse lights to stay on (I currently have to remove a relay to turn them off), and 2) Where I might find the reverse sensor on this transmission. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. …more