Extend-A-Stay RV Propane System: Complete Installation Guide & Safety
Guide to Extend-A-Stay RV propane systems. Covers installation, operation, and safety for connecting external propane tanks.
Guide to Extend-A-Stay RV propane systems. Covers installation, operation, and safety for connecting external propane tanks.
When your RV black tank overflows through the vent at less than full capacity, it's typically due to incorrect tank positioning, vent pipe placement, or sensor issues rather than blockages. The tank may be installed at an angle or the vent pipe may enter too low on the tank.
Black tank flush not accepting water usually means stuck check valve or debris in the spray nozzle. Try direct water connection without regulator, or clear valve with compressed air.
Protect your RV from freeze damage with this comprehensive winterization and de-winterization guide.
With a macerator pump, RV-specific toilet paper is not necessary. The macerator grinds paper with waste. Single-ply or septic-safe regular toilet paper works well - Scott 1000 is the most recommended. Avoid ultra-plush multi-ply and wet wipes.
Levelegs and air suspension are separate systems. If coach wont raise, check that levelers are fully retracted, air compressor is running, and no air leaks. May need professional service if stuck low. Do not drive with suspension issues.
The inertia cutoff switch on a 2011 Ford E450 Freedom Elite is often located behind the driver's side kick panel upper section, under the dashboard near the brake pedal, or integrated into the PCM. Some models may not have a traditional switch.
Thor Ace has both macerator and gravity dump. Look for valves in the wet bay that direct flow to one or the other. Close the valve to the outlet you are not using. Some setups have both connected - gravity works by default, macerator works when pump is on.
Top Presto-Fit alternatives: Camco RhinoFLEX (best value), Valterra Dominator (heavy duty), Lippert Waste Master (premium cam-lock). Look for 20+ mil thickness, quality fittings, and cold-weather flexibility. Avoid ultra-cheap thin-wall hoses.
Air horn compressor blowing fuses immediately usually means seized motor or shorted wiring. Disconnect motor leads and test - if fuse holds with motor disconnected, replace compressor.
Odor while traveling is pressure differential pushing tank air back into coach. Check vent for blockage. Add powered vent fan or 360 Siphon cap to solve. Also check Vacuflush ball seal for wear allowing odor bypass.
F53 inertia switch is on passenger side - either on frame rail near fuel tank, inside cab on passenger kick panel, or front by firewall. It is NOT on steering column. Look for small plastic unit with reset button. Press firmly to reset after bump trigger.
Travel with winterized RV but expect no water systems. Use campground facilities or de-winterize once reaching warm destination. Plan to de-winterize in Keys and re-winterize for return trip north.
The 2007 3-valve V10 does not need EGR delete like earlier versions. Focus on regular maintenance: Motorcraft spark plugs, synthetic oil, and transmission fluid changes. Engine is reliable as-is.
In the Bay Star 3826, the half bath black tank vent typically runs through or near the electrical cabinet, while the rear bath vent usually routes through the bedroom wall cavity or bathroom wall up to the roof. Both vents terminate at roof-mounted vent caps.