repair

  1. MA

    Roller shade (Irvine?) repair and/or convert to electric

    My roller shades in my 2608bs are starting to give me some trouble. Mostly the locking auto stops are not locking so I have to use the stop limit wheel to open and close them as a work-around. They are simple single blackout shades, I believe made by Irvine. And I think they are 3/4" tubes...
  2. MO

    Repair fireplace

    Got a TT- FRPL- EF05-26 everything works outside of the heat. Comes on for a couple of seconds clicks off then flashing F/C 88. QUESTION. Is this an error code? If so how does one fix it?
  3. Redsand

    Skylight and roof repair*

    I started my repair of our leaking shower skylight. It took me two full afternoons to remove the old skylight and multiple layers of dicor and butyl sealers. Not a project for the faint of heart I might add. I followed the advice of several youtube videos and took my time being careful not to...
  4. CO

    Light switch repair for dinette and recliners

    2020 Champagne 38el. The light rocker switches for both the overhead lights for dinette and the recliners quit working after a little flickering. My husband wants to repair it himself. He checked wires inside switch which look ok. Wall plugs underneath switches still work. Do we need to...
  5. RV

    Roof caved ins -styrofoam repair input

    We are renovating and old mobile command center used by national guard and roof caves in on one section . The styrofoam roof will have to be replaced on a 4,6 section. Any ideas on how best to connect to Stygian to the old and bind and any place to buy ceiling foam for roof foundation? Thanks.
  6. PH

    2511 going to back manufacturer for repair, what should I expect?

    I have a new 2511s that was delivered about Labor day (2021). I have had it out camping 5 times for 18 wonderful nights since purchasing it. We love it, but not surprisingly had a small handful of warranty issues including a bigger issue with the bathroom flooring. I returned it to the local...
  7. dbutton

    Onan QD8000 problems & repairs, informational post.

    My 2010 Onan Quite Diesel 8HDKAK-1046M, with only 470 hours on it, would start & run normally but would then shut off in about 20 minutes, it got progressively shorter in run time to the point it would shut off as soon as a load was applied. The switch would flash a 3 blink code which means...
  8. SB

    Fun with black water tanks

    At the end of last season, I made the unfortunate error of turning off the wrong water hose after flushing my black tank. I had closed the tank off and later heard a loud bang. The tank no longer holds any liquid. Nothing comes through the drainpipe if I add water, it all comes out the bottom...
  9. MI

    Window glass, temp repair suggestions

    Window glass; temp repair suggestions I have no idea how, but somewhere on the freeway our window glass broke. It's about 31x9 inches and would normally open by turning a knob several revolutions. We're on our way home, but home is about 1500 miles. Looking for suggestions to make it freeway...
  10. RP

    First repair with new rig

    Had a wicked storm come through Delaware River Gap and a tree limb clipped my main slide out. Luckily I only have a tear in my slide topper fabric, but the main casualty is the Solera hex tube the supports the roll. I can replace the tube - that isn’t a big deal, but what is this white sealant...
  11. JE

    Roof repair

    I have been lurking of the forum for quite some time. Picked up a 2018 Roo 233S over Thanksgiving. Made a mistake in not taking a ladder to get up on the roof when we inspected it. Got up there today and sure enough, found some roof damage :banghead: Anyway, it appears the black tank vent...
  12. GP

    Which Products Do You Use for Repairing Seals?

    So, I'm just curious what caulking (or seal kit) everyone uses for their roofs, glide outs and sidewalls. Also, curious to know how often everyone performs a seal inspection on their RV's. I've used Dicor self-leveling sealant on roof seals, but its not something I can use on sidewall seals...
  13. PG

    Side roof repair hw27ks

    Hello everyone. I just bought a hw27ks with water damage on the roof sides. I plan to replace them myself possibly with aluminum. Does anyone have a reference or steps, maybe things for watching out for. I will update thread with progress.I also be changing the corner caps and sealing them.
  14. RN

    Kudos to Forest River / Our repair saga

    The short version - Thank you Forest River for stepping up. The long version . . . It’s a typically warm and sunny Tampa day in March 2018. My wife and I are excitedly taking possession of our very first motorhome. The PDI only revealed some minor issues along with some rusty components in the...
  15. RA

    Transmission repairs

    My transmission locked up outside Amarillo, TX and I need help finding someone to work on it. Shorty's Bear service will work on it but has a 6+ week wait list. Part of the problem is I live in far eastern OK will need to coordinate a tow with the repair work. Thank for any help/ideas
  16. Chardagha

    Suspension repair on trailing axle

    Good morning, I have an ‘04 Forest Riber Wildcat 30’ 5th wheel TT suspended on 2 axles. This week , we went to a campground in San Diego and when I got down to insert leveling pads on the driver (slideout) side, I saw that the shackle plates from the equalizer to the front eye of the trailing...
  17. CS

    RV Repair in SOWEGA

    Does anyone know a good place in the Albany, Ga area to have the slide on my 5th wheel repaired? Maybe a good mobile mechanic? I'm not having any luck repairing it myself, and don't want to wait too long.
  18. QU

    Had your rv over 5 years? and what was your last major repair?

    Just wondering for those that have had thier rv over five years, are you fixing small things ? What was last major repair? Ie ; LP gas regulators, Toliets, switches, awnings, struts, slide toppers, leaks, refrigerator compartment fuse, wood separation inside, faucet repair, door locks etc. I...
  19. AL

    How to repair hole in rear “plastic” cap.

    This past weekend I clipped a tree with the passenger rear top corner of the RV. It is a 2004 Lexington 270 GTS. The damaged area is the “ plastic” cap which is decorative and is not structural nor does it provide critical rain protection. It shattered probably due to the age of the material...
  20. EA

    seeking repair ideas for loft bed

    ISSUE: Gas strut locked up on the passenger side of the loft bed above the captain chairs and sheared the riveted ball stud. I am seeking a workaround vs removing the entire bed assembly and finding someone to rivet the heavy-duty metal ball stud. The tolerance of the bed to the metal plate...
  21. Falconer-FRF

    2608BS Skylight repair questions

    Working on my trailer to replace the bathroom skylight. I was able to peel off the goop that was over top of the skylight itself, but the part that seals to the roof, well, that's different. Whatever the sealer is has bonded to the roof membrane. Probably a good thing for sealing purposes, but...
  22. FI

    Fiberglass front overhang - repair or replace?

    We have a Dynamax 2019 Isata 3. A tree fell on the front part of the fiberglass roof. We have the model with cabinets inside that area (not the bed cab over). The fiberglass is cracked in about ten places. The RV collision center wants to repair and repaint the fiberglass. The insurance company...
  23. GP

    RV Accident Repair Experiences Please

    So, like a dumb idiot, I had a minor accident with my 2020 Sabre 5'er in the middle of this past July. Sideswiped a parked Class C with the back corner passenger side of my 37FLH in a parking lot. Luckily, I was only moving about 5mph when it happened, so damage could've been much worse than...
  24. mdwilliams44

    Repair Panel

    So I have had my first OOOOPSIE! Crushed the front storage door on my 303RLS. Anyone know if or where I can find a replacement door and frame? Only the door panel was damaged. the frame around the panel is bent but may be salvageable. Is this something that an RV wrecker might have...
  25. CU

    Tire Shop Refused to Repair This

    They did not even see the humor in the question. Sigh..... Funny think is that there was still air in the tire. My wife (the driver) is convinced that the Snoqualmie Pass is what did it in. We hit some non-trivial potholes on the downgrade going from east to west. Maxxis ST 8008 purchased...

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