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  1. MA

    Rear Bath Hot Water Fails on Electric, Works on Propane in Georgetown GT5

    2022 Georgetown GT5 36B5. Rear bath hot water works fine on propane, on electric goes cold after a short time. The thermostat has been replaced with no change. The front bath shower works fine on both propane and electric. **It's a suburban water heater.
  2. BR

    Diagnosing Dead Lithium Batteries and Solar Controller Issues in RVs

    My battery/solar setup has been working flawlessly since 2024 and was powered down during this past winter until a month ago. With my setup (listed below), I no longer need to plug into shore power to charge my system. Today I found the batteries dead -- no power at all in my system. I checked...
  3. NI

    Ongoing Issues With Best RV in Turlock: Lot Rot, Repairs, and Reputation

    New RV Campers here. Best RV has been a total ZERO. They had the trailer we were looking for and we purchased in January 2025. 2024 Forest River Rockwood GeoPro 19BH. This unit had Lot Rot (on Best RV Lot since August 2023) and the roof seals were not maintained. We alerted Best RV of these...
  4. tonyz1

    Identifying the Bedroom Vent Lid Brand on 2019 Flagstaff Micro Lite 25FBLS

    I have another question about the 2019 Flagstaff ML-25FBLS. while I was inspecting the roof I noticed the vent lid over the bedroom will need replaced. I didn't think to see what brand was installed. I'm 5 hours from the camper and won't pick it up till the 8th. So wanting to get cover before...
  5. WP

    Tracing Appliance Circuit Wiring in 2018 Flagstaff Microlight 21FBRS

    Hello I have a 2018 Forest River Flagstaff microlight 21FBRS. I have a short in my appliance circuit which I believe may be from a pinched wire or a wire that is contacting the frame. The fuses started to blow after traveling over a a particularly bouncy road. I would like to know if there is...
  6. CA

    Everchill BC-47-04H Fridge Not Cooling: Troubleshooting and Replacement Options

    Plugged in the frigde last night and this morning it was not cold was on setting 4. I validated that it had 12.5 V on the terminals. Not sure what else I can check on this kind of fridge?
  7. JA

    Securing a Loose Microwave in Geo Pro 19FD: Causes & Fixes

    We just picked up our new-to-us 2025 Geo Pro 19FD, and after the 10-minute, 6-mile drive home, discovered the right side of the microwave isn't secured to anything; the left side is fine. Is this a common issue? Any tips, hints, or suggestions on how to properly secure it? The camper is...
  8. KE

    Best Materials for RV Underbelly Repairs: Coroplast, Polycarbonate, and Alternatives

    I made a repair to my RV and need to replace a piece of the underbelly. Is there any material at those big box stores that I can use to make a patch?
  9. PE

    White Residue on Alloy Wheels After Tire Replacement—Cause and Solutions?

    I picked up a strange whitish substance on all four wheels at some point on a recent I95 long distance trip. I didn't notice it until trying to clean the wheels after returning home. I believe these are alloy wheels with clear coating and I don't want to damage the wheels. The strongest cleaning...
  10. TK

    Quadview Camera Display Not Powering On After Windshield Replacement in Isata 3

    The windshield on my 2024 Isata 3 was just replaced and recalibrated at a Mercedes dealer. I just picked it up and discovered that they installed the quadview camera display upside down. More importantly, the display does nothing when I try to turn it on. Does anyone know whether this is...
  11. DI

    Replacing a Shattered Shower Door Panel in Rockwood Minilite 2513S

    I have a 2024 Rockwood Minilite 2513S, bought in Jan this year, and on a recent trip (our 3rd in this unit) the inner most shower door panel (there are 3) shattered. How do I get a replacement?
  12. MI

    Replacing Damaged Access Door and Trim on Salem Hemisphere 29XHBL

    On my last trip, the access hatch door to my mini fridge and gas griddle flung open on my Salem hemisphere 29xhbl while I was heading home. The door itself and the casing/jam & hinge were both damaged. I'm not too worried about the door itself. I'm pretty sure I can fabricate something if I...
  13. RY

    Best Indiana RV Shops for Ceiling Water Damage Repair?

    Hello everyone. I am looking for sone recommendations for place or places in Indiana that specialize in ceiling repair of class a motorhomes? I have a 2021 Berkshire 450xcr that had a cracked skylight( not sure how long) that allowed water in. Working with insurance company on getting it covered...
  14. MA

    Fixing or Replacing Bent Bunk Rails on Rockwood Freedom Pop Up

    We just bought a 2023 River Forest Rockwood Freedom pop up and my husband forced the bunk to store it and it bent the side rail. I don't think it can be hammered out and it makes it very difficult to push in and pull out each time. Is it possible to replace the side rail does anyone know? Thanks!
  15. CA

    Persistent Front Cap Window Leak After Professional Repair—Other Leak Sources?

    So I posted before about this but here is an after. In November of 23 I noticed I had a leak. Well the year of 24 I put plumbers putty in the upper channel of the window frame and leak stopped. Didn’t want to fill it full of caulk so I found a window shop local that would remove, add tint for UV...
  16. DQ

    Preventing Battery Drain During Storage: Causes and Effective Solutions

    I have a 2018 Coachman Mirada 32ss when in storage and the disconnect is turned to off. I also turn all the house breakers off. The house batteries still drain. No clue what would be draining the batteries. Any suggestions?
  17. OY

    Fixing Persistent Leaks After Bathroom Sink Replacement in 24 Puma Palomino

    So, long story short, we had to replace the plastic sink in my 24 Puma Palomino bathroom. It had gotten etched from something poured into it, so I ordered a new one and put it in. Due to the extremely small access panel under the sink, I was unable to properly get to the sink brackets without...
  18. SD

    Finding Replacement Brackets for 2009 Sunchaser Awning

    I have a 2009 Forest River with a sunchaser awning. A few years back one of the bottom brackets broke. I have not been able to find a replacement part, so I am hitting the forum to see if someone might know of an aftermarket part that may work. This is the model on the awning itself: This is...
  19. BO

    Fixing a Stripped Roof Vent Crank on 2022 Mini Lite 2509S

    I have a 2022 Mini Lite 2509S. The vent over the Master Bed will not close tightly. When I spin the dial to retract the vent, it goes past tight and loosens up. It feels like the closing mechanism is stripped. Everything else appears to be in good order, so I was hoping for an easy fix. Any ideas?
  20. SA

    Finding Replacement Parts for Damaged 2021 Forest River 28VBXL Slide-Out

    Hey guys need a little help.. I just bought a 21 forest river 28vbxl it has siding damage on the slide and the slides off track and broken.. So I have determined I have the schwintek slide out system , I think was happen was the slide fell back and lowered and ruined the wood and siding under...
  21. kknerr0124

    How to Fix Sticking or Falling RV Screen Door Sliders

    Can anyone help me not hate this plastic piece of slider that constantly sticks or falls off?
  22. JJ

    Finding and Replacing Bed Slide Rail Pin on 2022 Viking 2107 LS

    Hello, Can someone please help me find a parts list or instruction videos on my pop up. This particular post, I'm looking for a replacement bed slide rail pin. (See below) One of mine isn't locking into place when I pull my bed out. Thank you in advance!
  23. JJ

    Fixing Popped-Off Door Panels on 2022 Viking 2107 LS Popup Camper

    Hello, I was wondering if anyone can help me with my pop ups main door. The plastic paneling has popped off the track so now all we have is a screened door. Not good at holding in the AC, and we have a trip coming up soon. I have attached pic of the sticker that is on the inside of the door if...
  24. JC

    Replacing Broken Window on Arctic Wolf 271RK: Sourcing Glass & DIY Tips

    Any tips on how to replace the window on our Arctic Wolf 271RK? How to order glass? One pass by the 5th wheel with the lawnmower discharge facing the wrong way🤬.
  25. MA

    Laminate Peeling on E Pro Cabinets: Causes, Fixes, and Warranty Solutions

    We have a 2021 E Pro 19FBS and just noticed the laminate is starting to come off the cabinets? It's almost like a paper tape or something with woodgrain on it. Does anyone know if there was a recall or anything? If not can I buy the stuff and redo it myself? This stays under covered parking so...

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