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I have redone my home but need to Mon, 14 May 2012 21:24:01 GMT http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/im-not-a-weak-woman-and-cant-pull-my-awning-in-by-myselfrainingok.html http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/im-not-a-weak-woman-and-cant-pull-my-awning-in-by-myselfrainingok.html Question: I am used to having someone around to help pull awning in and out, but it started raining late and my son or brothers not around or anyone for Sat, 28 Apr 2012 01:29:34 GMT http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/fridge-should-run-with-either-propane-or-power-and-it-dosent.html http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/fridge-should-run-with-either-propane-or-power-and-it-dosent.html Question: Our fridge works great with propane but not at all when switched to power. Do you know what would be causing this to happen? Thanks, Carmen Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:01:28 GMT http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/what-is-the-best-way-to-replace-water-lines.html http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/what-is-the-best-way-to-replace-water-lines.html Question: My hot water line in my 98 Dutchman ruptured in the rear, close to the shower unit. I cant access them from the bottom, any suggestions? Thanks Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:52:49 GMT http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/ac-smells-like-mildew.html http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/ac-smells-like-mildew.html Question: I have a 2012 5th wheel and the a/c started to smell like mildew by the second day of it running. It is driving me crazy because I can not figure Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:49:48 GMT http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/ac-units-come-and-go.html http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/ac-units-come-and-go.html Question: I have a 2000 monarch with two ducted ac units. worked fine for years. now they will both quit at the same time and when they quit, i lose 12volt Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:47:44 GMT http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/ac-compressor-wont-come-on.html http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/ac-compressor-wont-come-on.html Question: I have a 1984 Prowler Regal 5th wheel and last summer the A/C worked fine except I had to constantly get on the roof to give the blower fan a Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:44:14 GMT http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/30-amp-electrical-cord.html http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/30-amp-electrical-cord.html Question: Hello, I had a 26' Jayco travel trailer for years. I had electrian install a 30amp outlet in the garage and a 60ft extension cord. Used it Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:41:12 GMT http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/class-a-motorhome-batteries.html http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/class-a-motorhome-batteries.html My motorhome has a disconnect switch for the cabin batteries and a seperate disconnect switch for the engine batteries. I simply turn these to off when Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:06:37 GMT http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/what-type-of-battery-does-my-1991-sprinter-travel-trailer-need.html http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/what-type-of-battery-does-my-1991-sprinter-travel-trailer-need.html Question: What type of battery does my 1991 sprinter take. we bought it and it had a car battery in it. I know this is not the right one. Robbie: The Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:54:42 GMT http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/2006-fifth-wheel-challenger-4-slideout-40-ft-slide-wont-slide-in.html http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/2006-fifth-wheel-challenger-4-slideout-40-ft-slide-wont-slide-in.html Question: My 06 Challenger, the bedroom slide comes out when pushing the switch but refuses to go back in. All other slides works fine. Any suggestions? Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:40:33 GMT http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/speedometer-and-electric-step.html http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/speedometer-and-electric-step.html Question: Recently our electric steps stopped working on our 2001 Damon Intruder and I took it in to a local RV place for repairs. After some goofing Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:36:37 GMT http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/water-leak-under-the-camper.html http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/water-leak-under-the-camper.html Question: I have a 1992 Mountain aire 5th wheel Serial # 91209. I have noticed water dripping in several places under the unit. I feel like it is the water Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:31:43 GMT http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/camper-trailer-lights.html http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/camper-trailer-lights.html Question: I was wondering why my running lights on the camper come on by all other ways. Meaning any time i hit the brakes, use turn signal or even when Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:23:23 GMT http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/toilet-running.html http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/toilet-running.html Question: My toilet keeps running. I checked the seal on the bottom and that is good but the water keeps on flowing until it over flows. Is there a part Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:22:52 GMT http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/where-is-the-fresh-water-plug.html http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/where-is-the-fresh-water-plug.html Question: HI, I own a 2009 fleetwood jamboree sports motorhome and I DON'T KNOW where is the fresh water plug. Thank-you Robbie: Usually it is under Thu, 26 Apr 2012 01:13:24 GMT http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/odor-in-forest-river-wildwood-bathroom-and-hall.html http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/odor-in-forest-river-wildwood-bathroom-and-hall.html Question: We purchased a used 2000 Forest River Wildwood fifth wheel from a dealer that restores damaged rv's and refurbishes to resell. Needless to say, Thu, 22 Mar 2012 04:32:35 GMT http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/1984-avion-has-no-power-inside.html http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/1984-avion-has-no-power-inside.html Question: It all started a few days ago. The circuit breaker flipped and I switched it back on. Within two days, the rv had no power at all other than Mon, 16 Jan 2012 03:40:26 GMT http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/cats-on-my-rv.html http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/cats-on-my-rv.html Question: My two young cats keep getting onto rubber roof on my rv. Can they use their claws to damage my rubber roof? I have a 2010 Wildcat 5th wheel. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 03:26:14 GMT http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/my-solar-panels-wont-charge-the-battery.html http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/my-solar-panels-wont-charge-the-battery.html Question:I have a 2001 Fleetwood Flair with rooftop solar panels connected to the engine battery which has worked as long as we have had the Moterhome. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 03:21:42 GMT http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/air-conditioner-is-too-loud.html http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/air-conditioner-is-too-loud.html Question: I have a duo therm air conditioner. It cools fine, but it is very loud. It sound like something is vibrating more than it should. I took the Mon, 16 Jan 2012 03:16:01 GMT http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/front-ac-will-not-come-on-with-the-generator.html http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/front-ac-will-not-come-on-with-the-generator.html Question: With shorepower the front ac works good but with the generator it will not come on. Robbie: Try checking the curcuit breaker on the generator. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 03:12:54 GMT http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/heater-brand-in-our-rv.html http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/heater-brand-in-our-rv.html Question: I own a 1991 town and country carriage 5th wheel the heater went out I don't know if it's the heater or just the fan motor. I've tried finding Mon, 16 Jan 2012 03:02:20 GMT http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/how-do-you-put-new-rubber-roof-on-the-slide-out-.html http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/how-do-you-put-new-rubber-roof-on-the-slide-out-.html Question: We are installing a new rubber roof on a jayco 5th wheel,but we are not sure how to get the new roof on the 3 slideout. Robbie: OK, its not Thu, 03 Nov 2011 07:23:07 GMT http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/lights-dont-work.html http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/lights-dont-work.html Question: I have a Thor toy hauler. Suddenly the overhead lights in the kitchen area, the garage area, under cabinet lights and under bed in garage area Thu, 03 Nov 2011 07:13:31 GMT http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/fan-motor-runs-all-the-time-on-furnance.html http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/fan-motor-runs-all-the-time-on-furnance.html Question: My fan runs all the time on the furnace and will not cut off. does it need a new limit switch? Robbie: Sounds to me like you have a bad Time Fri, 28 Oct 2011 02:50:33 GMT http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/avion-refrigerator-not-cooling.html http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/avion-refrigerator-not-cooling.html Question: We have a 20 yr old Avion travel trailer. The freezer on the refrigerator works but the bottom doesnt get cold. Any suggestions? Robbie: That's Fri, 28 Oct 2011 02:45:01 GMT http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/ac-blower-does-not-come-on.html http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/ac-blower-does-not-come-on.html Question: I have 2004 keystone ac stoped working found bad breaker and replaced still does not work,compressor comes on ,blower does not, so i replaced Fri, 28 Oct 2011 02:20:25 GMT http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/2007-jayco.html http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/2007-jayco.html Question: I have a 2007 Jayco trailer. I went to close up my trailer this fall and found out the whole roof was soft and had bubbled up. I have check caulking Fri, 28 Oct 2011 02:13:11 GMT http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/lights-have-stopped-working.html http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/lights-have-stopped-working.html Question:I live in a cavalier camper trailer (Fema) and the lights that go down the middle from the bathroom sink to the kitchen table have stopped working. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 02:06:37 GMT http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/c-class-motorhome-roof-rack-installation.html http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/c-class-motorhome-roof-rack-installation.html Question: I would like to install universal rails made by Thule, so I can mount cross bars and add snowboard rack for the winter and surfboard rack for Thu, 29 Sep 2011 23:10:03 GMT http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/erratic-slider.html http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/erratic-slider.html Question: My slide-out is off center.I have a 14ft slide-out, single piston, with gears at both ends to keep everything straight. One side goes to the Thu, 29 Sep 2011 22:59:32 GMT http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/rv-water-heaters.html http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/rv-water-heaters.html RV Water Heater repair can cost hundreds of dollars, but you can often prevent those repairs with a little bit of troubleshooting or maintenance work. Learn how to save money and diagnose the repairs yourself. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 02:40:12 GMT http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/rv-furnace-troubleshooting-and-repair.html http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/rv-furnace-troubleshooting-and-repair.html Having problems with your furnace? Written by a professional RV tech, this page about RV furnace repair could help you out if you're troubleshooting and looking for a fix. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 01:14:24 GMT http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/house-battery-problems.html http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/house-battery-problems.html Question: Just installed new deep cycle house battery and had converter checked. sometimes after unplugging land line to move, the battery indicator panel Thu, 22 Sep 2011 01:08:58 GMT http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/carrier-rv-air-conditioners.html http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/carrier-rv-air-conditioners.html Question: Hello, My a/c unit on my Outback travel trailer is made Carrier and sadly has died. The only advise I have received from several sources is Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:17:54 GMT http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/replacing-a-rubber-roof-with-a-metal-roof.html http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/replacing-a-rubber-roof-with-a-metal-roof.html Question: I am looking at buy a 1992 prowler fifth wheel travel trailer. it had a rubber roof on it but it got damaged by been pulled under a tree limb. Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:06:30 GMT http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/dry-rot.html http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/dry-rot.html Question: Our 1989 Yellowstone fifth wheels roof is completely dry rotted, what should we do? Robbie: Sorry to hear about the rott. I guess the first Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:01:06 GMT http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/my-ac-is-not-cooling.html http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/my-ac-is-not-cooling.html Question: My AC is not cooling on my pop up. It cooled last year but this year it is blowing hot air. Robbie: Could be a number of items causing it not Wed, 07 Sep 2011 03:20:18 GMT http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/ac-does-not-work-in-my-trailer.html http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/ac-does-not-work-in-my-trailer.html Question: My air conditioning does not work in my trailor. I shut it off and now it won't turn back on. I have the power going to the a/c and the furnace. Wed, 07 Sep 2011 03:08:12 GMT http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/how-to-build-a-metal-awning-over-a-tip-out.html http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/how-to-build-a-metal-awning-over-a-tip-out.html Question: Hi we have a 30 foot trailer with a 150 inch tip out that has sprung a leak. The trailer is parked and many have built a metal awning. Can u Wed, 07 Sep 2011 02:44:04 GMT http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/house-battery-location.html http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/house-battery-location.html Question: I am trying to locate my house battery on my 27 foot 2003 sprinter keystone camper, can you help me? Robbie: I stopped by one of the local dealers Wed, 07 Sep 2011 02:35:24 GMT http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/solar-panel-trouble-shooting.html http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/solar-panel-trouble-shooting.html Question: I have a solar panel to maintain battery charging. How can you tell if it is working or not? Robbie: First off the Sun must be out!!!! You'll Wed, 07 Sep 2011 02:26:53 GMT http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/awning-release-on-forrest-river.html http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/awning-release-on-forrest-river.html Question: How do I release the awning on the forrest river? Robbie: The type of RV you have has nothing to do with the operation of your awning. There Mon, 05 Sep 2011 00:28:40 GMT http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/my-rv-ac-doesnt-blow-out-any-cold-air.html http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/my-rv-ac-doesnt-blow-out-any-cold-air.html Question: It appears that the condenser doesn't turn on. The fan blows fine but no matter how cold I turn the dial it doesn't blow out any cold air. Mon, 05 Sep 2011 00:17:52 GMT http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/roof-air-conditioner.html http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/roof-air-conditioner.html Question: I just bought a 85 southwind, I cant get my roof air conditioner to come on, checked the fuse under the hood, breaker is on trying to run it Mon, 05 Sep 2011 00:07:04 GMT http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/windshield-wipers.html http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/windshield-wipers.html Question: Driver's side works fine, passenger just stopped. Lock nut not tight. Before I simply tighten it, is there a certain position on the shaft that Sat, 03 Sep 2011 21:18:25 GMT http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/slideouts.html http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/slideouts.html Question: Can you put any weight on a slide out without breaking the unit???? We travel with a dog and I would like to put his crate on the couch slideout Sun, 28 Aug 2011 20:51:35 GMT http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/06-itasca-exterior-caulk-replacement.html http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/06-itasca-exterior-caulk-replacement.html Question: There is a metal valance trim over my storage doors. Runs the length of motorhome on both sides. The upper seam is caulked with a clear caulk Sun, 28 Aug 2011 20:43:20 GMT http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/no-air-conditioner-compressor-sounds-no-fan.html http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/no-air-conditioner-compressor-sounds-no-fan.html Question: I am camping in the grand canyon, no service person available. My air conditioner has stopped working. It sounds like the compressor is coming Sun, 28 Aug 2011 20:37:56 GMT