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Newmar Motorhome Rough Ride Fix: Suspension & Air Pressure
Engine Medium varies 271 👍 1

Newmar Motorhome Rough Ride Fix: Suspension & Air Pressure

Noticed my 2013 Newmar still rides incredibly rough through every crack and pothole even after replacing all six air bags. The ride height was never adjusted after the air bag replacement, and I'm worried I might be causing more damage or creating a safety hazard.

I upgraded from a Super C expecting a much smoother ride with the air suspension system, but this feels just as jarring. Am I missing something critical with the suspension setup? Could improper air pressure or ride height settings be causing this rough ride, and what other components should I be concerned about? I don't want to make things worse by continuing to drive it if there's a fundamental issue I'm overlooking. …more
Safari Motorcoach LPG Tank Refill for Stationary RV Setup
Electrical Medium 1-2 hours research and setup 140 👍 1

Safari Motorcoach LPG Tank Refill for Stationary RV Setup

Between my toolbox and the YouTube tutorials I've watched, I'm ready to tackle the LPG tank refill setup on my permanently parked 2000 Safari Sahar 32-footer. Since my wife and I live in California and visit several times per year to help her aging parents, the RV serves as a stationary dwelling with full hookups for shore power and water.

The challenge is that the coach won't be moved to drive to propane filling stations, so I'm exploring on-site refill options. I'm specifically interested in potentially transferring propane from a standard 40lb grill tank to our RV's fixed tank. I want to understand what type of fitting our Safari Sahar has and what safety considerations or special equipment might be required for liquid-to-liquid propane transfer.

Since we'll need heating during colder months and my wife will sometimes be at the RV without me, I want to ensure a reliable and safe refill method. What are my options for refilling the LPG tank without moving the motorcoach? …more
E450 V10 Air Filter: How Often to Change on Dusty Roads
Engine Easy 15-20 minutes to inspect/change 85 👍

E450 V10 Air Filter: How Often to Change on Dusty Roads

Every Saturday I'm planning to tackle my Ford E450 V10's air filter after months of dusty backroad camping — what maintenance schedule should I actually follow? The owner's manual suggests changing the air filter every 30,000 miles, but that seems like a really long interval to me.

I do a fair amount of camping on dusty dirt roads - probably covering about 8-16 miles per month on these conditions to reach remote campsites. I'm worried that all that dust might mean I need to change the filter more frequently than what Ford recommends.

Should I be following a different maintenance schedule given these dusty conditions? And is there anything I should be doing between filter changes to keep things running smoothly? I want to make sure I'm taking proper care of this engine but don't want to over-maintain either. …more
Winter RV Storage Heating: Complete Guide to Using Portable Propane Tanks for Freeze Protection
General Easy 30 minutes 76 👍

Winter RV Storage Heating: Complete Guide to Using Portable Propane Tanks for Freeze Protection

I woke up to ice crystals forming in my Integra Ethos RV's plumbing lines this week and now I'm panicking about freeze damage during winter storage. The RV will be parked at my property for several months in below-freezing conditions.

I'm considering using a portable propane tank setup (20lb grill bottle, with a 100 lb bottle also available) instead of relying on the RV's main propane system. My Truma Combi Comfort Plus heating system offers 14,000 BTU Gas and 2 x 850 watt electric heaters, with heating mode set at Gas & Electric.

I want to connect an external propane source using specific brass fittings and adapters, with a regulator set at 11 inches water column pressure. The internal temperature will be set at 40 degrees Fahrenheit to keep the unit on stand-by all winter long.

Specifically looking for guidance on connection methods and safety considerations when using external propane tanks for winter RV storage heating. …more
Dometic RV Toilet Parts Diagrams: Complete Guide by Model Number
Plumbing Easy N/A 72 👍

Dometic RV Toilet Parts Diagrams: Complete Guide by Model Number

Halfway through this camping season, my Dometic RV toilet is eating through replacement parts way faster than it should, and I can't figure out which diagrams match my model number. I think I need a new ball seal and possibly a water valve, but I want to make sure I get the right parts for my specific model.

Where can I find official parts diagrams that show all the components? Also, I'm not even sure how to figure out what model toilet I have - is there a way to identify the model number? Any guidance would be really helpful since I don't want to order the wrong parts. …more
RV Air Bags Dropping But Tanks Hold Air: Complete Diagnosis Guide
General Medium 2-3 hours 63 👍

RV Air Bags Dropping But Tanks Hold Air: Complete Diagnosis Guide

Air bags on my coach keep deflating overnight even though the air tanks hold pressure perfectly. Compressor runs fine, tanks stay at 120 PSI, but by morning the rear is sitting on the bump stops. Something between the tanks and the bags is leaking and I can't pinpoint it. …more
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