RV Electrical & Battery Systems: Complete Guide
Master your RV electrical system from house batteries to shore power. Covers 12V DC, 120V AC, inverters, and charging.
Master your RV electrical system from house batteries to shore power. Covers 12V DC, 120V AC, inverters, and charging.
Fully integrated GPS with dashcam and backup camera is rare. Garmin RV series accepts backup camera input. Consider quality separate components for best performance.
Speedometer stopping at 39 mph with working cruise indicates a stepper motor failure in the cluster. The motor can be replaced for $15-30 with soldering, or send cluster for professional rebuild.
Both Tiffin and Newmar are premium quality. Tiffin known for exceptional customer service and lifetime structural warranty. Newmar often has more luxurious interiors. At this level, visit both and choose based on floor plan and personal preference.
For your 2000 E450 V10's uphill struggles in the Rockies while towing, rear end gear change will provide the most significant improvement. An SCT programmer offers moderate gains, while K&N filters and cat removal provide minimal power increases.
E-350 and E-450 use same V10 engine with nearly identical 8-10 MPG fuel economy. E-450 has heavier suspension, brakes, and higher GVWR. Choose based on weight capacity needs, not fuel economy.
To fix parasitic power draw through your 2006 Damon Challenger's instrument cluster, use a multimeter to isolate the circuit, check common culprits like clock memory and sensor wiring, and find alternative wiring diagrams through Freightliner chassis documentation or aftermarket sources.