Replace dated RV artwork by removing velcro or screw mounted pieces. Use personal photos on canvas, metal prints, or wall decals. Keep items lightweight and secure for travel. Avoid glass frames.
Essential RV tire safety guide covering selection, age limits, maintenance, and when to replace.
A loud cracking noise from your Dutchstar chassis when hitting bumps is likely a suspension component failure, loose chassis connection, or body mount issue. Start by visually inspecting suspension components, sway bars, and chassis connections for damage or looseness.
Essential guide for Ford E-Series Class C motorhome chassis covering suspension, maintenance, and common issues.
E-450 front squeak - identify when it occurs. Braking squeak is brakes. Over bumps is suspension. Check bushings, ball joints, and brake wear indicators.
Rear sway bar bushing replacement straightforward with basic tools. Consider polyurethane upgrade. Replace end links if worn while accessible.
Speed-dependent squeal from front driver side is likely brake caliper drag or wheel bearing. After driving until noise appears, feel wheel hub for heat - hot hub indicates caliper drag. Jack up and check for wheel bearing play. Compare to passenger side.
Extended warranty on Sprinter RV can be worthwhile given high Mercedes repair costs. Key factors: verify DEF/emissions coverage, check deductibles, research the warranty company reputation. Sprinter-specific repairs often exceed ,000-5,000.
Toyo M-156 replaces discontinued M-154 with different tread pattern designed for improved wet traction. Road noise varies by user experience. Same construction and load ratings as M-154. Replace steering tires in pairs.
Cummins in RVs are diesel engines or Onan generators. Gas chassis use Ford or GM. Cummins diesel and Onan generators need regular maintenance.
Reduce RV noise with sound deadening on doghouse, mass loaded vinyl, and weatherstripping. Address rattles with felt pads. Expect improvement not perfection.
Keep your RV comfortable in any weather with this AC, furnace, and heat pump troubleshooting guide.
Your story is a perfect cautionary tale about how ignoring gradual performance decline can lead to catastrophic engine failure. The combination of blocked exhaust flow and oil starvation from running 500 miles with severe backpressure absolutely justified your decision to replace rather than rebuild the engine.
Saginaw pump popular upgrade for older Ford chassis. Kit needed for proper installation includes bracket, pulley, and hose adapters.
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.