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My jacks will not retract on my 1998 Fleetwood Bounder 31E. They will go down and level. But will not retract at all.
Is there a manual override to release the jacks to go back up? Is there a relay that tells them to retract?
Dear Tom,
I believe you have the Power Gear jacks with a touch pad to release the jacks at once on your '98 Bounder.
If you find the power units it's pretty easy to find the release valve and check to see if you're getting a signal from the release button to the valve.
I have an 1987 Class A Coachman motor home and the Norcold fridge in it (model is too blurry to read), makes a buzzing sound when I have it on electric setting. Things get cold if I put it on almost the highest number but the buzzing sound alarms me. When I go outside and look in the back of the fridge I think it's coming from the fuse box (I think it's the fuse box, there are wires attached to it and labels that show what should plug where). Any ideas?
Dear Karen, I say
have a technician look at this one. If it's a gas absorption refrigerator
there shouldn't be buzzing noises from the control panel.
I hooked up my Skyline Nomad to 220V by accident and I have replaced my power converter now everything works except the Duo Therm AC unit. There is 110 going to the relay box but nothing works when I turn on the thermostat. Did I blow the whole unit or did I just blow the relay or thermostat or both?
Also, the microwave doesn't work but there is power at the outlet. Please advise me before I spend a small fortune.
Also, what else might I have damaged? I haven't tried the water heater or the waste water pump yet.
Dear Eric,
I would say you blew the board on the A/C, microwave and refrigerator and possibly the TV's, radios, phones, etc., that were plugged in. You might get lucky and find fuses blown on the control boards.
You're going to have to open them up and check the fuses and test them before replacing the boards or units.
I have just acquired a 1984 Pace Arrow. I can not get the refrigerator to work with just the electric on. Does it need to have the gas on also?
Dear Jane,
No, do an ohms test on your A/C heating element and check for A/C voltage from the control board to the heating elements.
I have a 2005 Jayco trailer and when the temperature was 105 degrees my fridge was not able to cool. I turned it off and to gas and back. Now I have a fault light blinking and was wondering how to reset it without a service man.
Dear Joe,
Get your owner's manual out and you should find a reference for your control panel diagnostic mode and reset procedure.
I have a 1995 Georgia Boy, Swinger Model, Class C RV. The front has oak cabinets and a large television. I wish to remove those items and replace with the older style beds that use to be in RVs that pull down for sleeping and push back up when not in use. I think the term might have been scissors style pull down. Had an old motor home and it was great. Can this be done and if so what are the do's and don'ts?
Dear Katherine,
It could probably be done. First, you would have to find the parts some place; I don't know who would have the bed unless you got one from a RV salvage yard. The big issue would be securing the supports to the rafters.
You might look at the electric beds that are used in the Trek to see if that could be an option.
I have just acquired a 2002 Fleetwood Fiesta RV. There is a running light out and I was going to replace the bulb, only problem is when looking at it all the running lights are recessed and have been sealed with caulk. I do not want to remove the caulk until I am sure that this is the way to get the lens off and then re seal.
Dear Tom,
I am afraid to direct you without seeing it. Some of the recessed lights you can't replace the bulb. The light pops into a rubber grommet to hold it in place. You pop the light out of the grommet and replace the light.
Having a problem receiving digital TV. Have bought the converter, re scanned channels, even bought the additional antenna to help boast signal still can't get major stations. Most stations come in for a few seconds and then go off. Have a signal strength of 65 on the set up screen. Have an 02 Flair.
Dear D.,
Check your antenna booster and all of your connections. Sounds like it could be a bad connection on one of the cables.
We have a 2007 VR1 travel trailer. The air conditioner is making an awful squealing noise. The unit works fine and cools great. The noise only occurs every so often, mostly at night when we are trying to sleep! It's the loudest most annoying noise. We are puzzled! Please give us some ideas of what it might be.
Dear Erin,
A squealing noise would most likely be coming from the fan motor. Check to see if it's icing up. You might want to try running the fan at a higher speed.
We have purchased a 1998 Fleetwood Storm recently, that has been sitting for about a year, The problem is the generator, it was sputtering and stalling out. We took the carburetor off and cleaned it and it is still doing the same thing.
My question is: Is there a switch to turn on the roof air when the generator is started? We searched hi and low and can not find one.
Dear Donna,
You should be using the same switch to turn on the air that you use when you're plugged into shore power. Check to make sure the breakers on the generator are turned on and that the transfer switch is engaging when the generator is running.
Which fuse do we remove so our daughters can watch TV while we are driving our motorhome-2009 Jayco Greyhawk?
Dear Darla,
Call your dealer or Jayco's customer service and they can tell you how to disable the TV lock out.
I need to know where the fuse is located that goes to the 12 volt system on the refrigerator.
Dear Buck,
First, what do you have?
There is a fuse supplying 12 volt DC power from your 12 volt fuse panel and in most situations also a 12 volt fuse on the lower control board of the refrigerator.
I have an 1994 Tioga Arrow 31 ft with Onan generator. I can start the generator, it will run for approximately 1 minute then die. After that it won't restart until I let it sit for several hours. I changed the oil, spark plug and cleaned the air cleaner. Could you give me an idea where to look or what to look for?
Dear Bill,
You need to have a technician look at it and check the AC output to see if it's an AC problem or possibly the low oil pressure switch.
My 1965 Fireball oven's pilot light goes on but burners don't kick in. Hasn't been used in five years.
Dear Fellow RVer,
Clean the end of the thermostat probe and make sure it's over the flame to heat up enough to signal the valve to open.
My propane water heater ignitor does not stop clicking after the heater ignites, after a few seconds the flame shuts off. What can I do, or does the ignitor need replacing?
Dear Fellow RVer,
Clean the end of the ignitor first and adjust the air gap over the flame and try that.
I have 1993 Terry fifth wheel, model Resort 25'5. The freezer worked, but not the fridge. It has a Dometic unit model RM2611. Any clues?
Dear Nate,
Check the vent for restriction and test the thermistor.
Can I install screen material to the inside of my air conditioning shroud to keep out the dirt dobbers without interfering with the air flow?
Dear Nancy,
You can try it and see how much efficiency you lose. If it won't keep up with your Texas heat, you can take it out.
We have a 1993 Snowbird 5th wheel. It takes us a while to light the hot water heater and then when we finally have it lit, only the slightest wind will blow out the pilot light. That's with the compartment door closed.
Do you have any suggestions on any modifications we could make to keep this from happening?
Dear Lori,
Clean the burner and ignitor, adjust the air and have the LP pressure tested.
I have a 2000 Tioga 29Z with an Atwood G6A-8E it lights and runs fine, but the water is only luke warm.
Dear George,
Try a new T-stat and limit switch.
How can I carry a 4.0 generator on a 29 ft. Jayco Featherlight being pulled by a Cadillac Escalade?
Dear Richard,
Check the frame structure and see if it will support a rear mounted cargo hauler and mount your generator on the cargo hauler.
I purchased a used 2002 Fleetwood Southwind 32V motor home. After about 15 minutes of use, I lose the image on the backup TV monitor in the dashboard. I have a lot of experience fixing TV's.
My question is: Does the dashboard have to be taken apart to gain access to the backup monitor? (I tried to do this by removing the top of the dashboard that includes laptop desk and center storage section). After I removed the screws holding this large section of dashboard, it still looked like it was difficult to finish removing it.
Dear Ken,
It should come out the front of the dash; usually held in with screws similar to a CB radio.
I have a 1997 Fleetwood Bounder and the back up camera has feed back in it. It will stop after driving a while. What should I check?
Dear Johnny,
Cables and monitor.
The Onan 7KW Generator on my 1999 Allegro motor home shuts off after running for about 45 minutes. After sitting for about an hour I can restart it and then it repeats the process.
The dealer says I have to open the fuel cap for the RV and this should solve my problem. I can't check it now since its still at the dealer. Does this sound like the correct solution for the problem?
Dear Bill,
No, not at all. It could be as simple as needing an oil change, or it could be a temperature switch shutting it down. The fuel filters might need to be changed or it could have a voltage problem.
If in fact it's vapor locking then the venting system on the fuel tank should be corrected instead of loosening the cap.
After a power surge hit my RV my microwave is acting funny. When I open the door the turntable starts and the fan and light also run. Any ideas?
Dear Lee,
The circuit board for the control panel sounds like it fried. Usually on the smaller microwaves it means a new unit.
We have an Atwood water heater in our camper with the ignition switch in the kitchen of our camper. When you turn it on using the switch, the light immediately goes out, but the hot water heater runs without turning off. Any ideas?
Dear Brandon,
When you turn it on it should light and run until it gets up to temperature then shut down.
First, be sure there is water in the tank.
You could have a bad thermostat.
I have a 2001 Winnebago Adventurer. One of my hydraulic jacks is stuck in the deployed position. (rear Driver's side). It was always slow coming up, but this time it is stuck. I have been reading and one of the solutions I've found is to check fluid levels.
My questions are where the fluids located? Are there check points for each jack and what kind of fluids?
Dear Cornell,
First, what kind of jacks are they?
Get your owner's manual out, but it should be an ATF fluid. I don't think fluid will be the problem.
But it's hard to suggest a way to release the jack without knowing what you have. I would guess HWH, if so, when you find the power supply to check the fluid you will see the solenoids, open the T handle on the rear of the solenoid and the jack should release. The wires should be marked to identify the proper solenoid.
My 1990 Class A Triple E Regency fridge's freezer compartment only works on shore power. Fridge works fine otherwise. Is this normal? If not, what might be wrong? It's a 3-way. Unfortunately, no documentation came when I purchased the RV.
Dear Bill,
Clean the burner assembly, check the LP pressure and test the LP side to find out why it won't ignite.
I have a 07 Jayco Jayflight my freezer is working but not the icebox, what could be the problem?
Dear Selena,
There are a few things that could cause the problem.
First, check to see if it's still under warranty.
It's hard to make any suggestions not knowing any information on what refrigerator you have. You should have a trouble shooting guide in your owner's manual that could give you a few things to look at before calling for a service appointment.
I've had a problem with my RV's hot water heater since day one. The ignitor clicks/fires, but the gas only lights about 50% of the time. The other half of the time I get this "minor" explosion out of the back water heater access panel. (Normally without ignition as well).
What should I be looking for as the cause of failure? Some sort of temperature switch at the hot water tank? Or something gas related?
Dear Shawn,
I would try cleaning and adjusting the burner assembly first and you might want to have the LP pressure tested.
I have two air conditioners in my 2007 Fleetwood Discovery. Last time we turned on the air conditioner only zone 1 came on and showed up on the digital thermostat. I took the cover off of the thermostat and switched back and forward but zone 2 did not appeared on the thermostat.
I think the digital board of thermostat is bad.
What do you think? Where should I order a new one at a reasonable cost?
Dear Mike,
First, is it a four or five button thermostat?
The five button thermostats are readily available through most RV parts sources.
I have replacement four button thermostats in stock, so you don't have to go through the expense of new control boards to update your thermostat.
Extremely low water pressure in a Bounder 1997 Class A, to the point it will only trickle out the shower, can't use shower. Any ideas?
Dear K.,
Clean the aerators first, then check to see if it's the same on city water and water pump.
We are new to fifth wheels. We have bought a used 1994 Dutchman and have started using the air conditioning. Half way through the day, the air flow from the vents slow down and it isn't that cool anymore. I turn it off for a while, and let it sit or just run the fan. Start it up again later and it works okay. Is the unit icing up, and if so, what to do about it?
Dear O'Brien,
First, check to see if it's icing up or if maybe you're losing voltage during the day.
If it's icing up, listen to see if it's cycling on and off or continuously running. You might trying running the fan on high.
We have a Suburban electric/gas hot water heater in our 2008 travel trailer. We run it on electric; a few months ago it started to make a noise whenever you run hot water. Is this caused by an air pocket, and if so, what do we do to get rid of it? Or could it be something else?
The water heater seems to work just fine except for the annoying noise.
Dear Paul,
Sounds like the one way check valve on the back of the water heater. Change out the valve and flush the tank.
Have two Dometic Duo-Therm 58915.602 roof air conditioners. The one in the main part of the coach works fine. The one in the back, when turned on, after about 10 seconds or so shows low power light blinking and stops. It will not come on. If I leave the breaker for that AC on, when it's dark, the LEDs on the thermostat are faintly on. So, I keep that breaker off until I can figure what is going on.
Where and what can I check to fix problem?
Dear Joe,
Check the voltage coming in to make sure you have sufficient A/C voltage and also check your 12 volt power supply. Low voltage on the 12 volt side will cause problems with the circuit boards.
I have an '89 Hornet motor home with a Norcold 2 door refrigerator. One for the fridge and one for the freezer. After running for about 5 minutes it blows up underneath and catches on fire. Can't find a gas leak. What else could it be?
Dear Justin,
It could be under a recall. Take the model number and serial number and contact Norcold. You should be able to find the recalls online.
And you want to clean the burner assembly; but I would suggest not using it until you find out if it's under a recall.
My stepdaughter has a '93 Fleetwood Southwind 32' foot. She has a water leak on her water heater. She talked to me over the phone about it. Can I fix this myself? I am very handy. Are there any access panels to this? Can I remove and repair this?
Dear John,
Depends really on what's leaking.
Yes, there should be access panels so you can get to it and determine what's leaking and repair it unless it's the tank; then you will have to remove the water heater and decide if you want to fix or replace the unit.
Have a Suburban oven/stove in our travel trailer. Oven pilot light will not stay lit. Hold on gas and lights, when I let go of gas, it goes out. Will not stay lit.
Dear Tom,
Sounds like a bad thermostat.
I get lousy pressure when I turn on the hot water inside the trailer. I bypassed the hot water heater and the cold water ran through the hot water faucet perfect. Do I have something plugged in the hot water heater? I own a 2003 Tahoe Transport, 28 foot.
Dear Mike,
It could be the one way check valve coming out of the hot water heater or the hot water heater bypass valve for winterizing.
You might also try flushing the water heater.
I have an Atwood fridge I just got and I need to know how to hook in the 12 volt to it. I don't have a wiring guide. Do you know what color the power wire on the fridge is, is it black or brown and where do I hook up the negative wire to?
Dear Thomas,
The black wire is probably hot, test it with a test light.
You will see a connector at the bottom back side of the refrigerator not far toward the center from the control box marked + & - for the 12 volt wiring.
To follow up on the "no pressure from hot water heater" question, what if you've checked the bypass, in one position just cold water with good pressure and the other, warm water but just a trickle.
Problem started after unwinterizing. We've tried draining and refilling, no results. Is it possible that something could be clogging the feed out of the hot water tank?
Dear Dianne,
The one way check valve on the rear of the water heater or the bypass valve could be plugged or broken internally.
I bought an 1984 Pace Arrow "Elegante". I can't locate the ignitor switch for the water heater. Nothing around any of the water sources or front panel. Local Pace Arrow guy says it's under the kitchen sink. Nothing there. Nothing anywhere. It's obviously an auto light, but where?
Dear Frank,
Maybe on the monitor panel, a kitchen cabinet or bathroom cabinet or possibly over an entry door, or someone did some remodeling and left that feature out. It should have a small red light next to it.
Just getting prepared for the camping season. Own 242 Zeppelin, noticed this year the fridge, when on AC power, trips GFI in bathroom after 25-30 minutes and all power lost to all power outlets. I reset GFI and the same thing happened. When I switch off fridge I can run a heater etc., without anything tripping. Any idea?
Dear Kerry,
Check your A/C heating element on the fridge.
We have a Norcold gas/electric fridge model 6162. When lighting the gas it will auto light and burn for about 3 seconds and then go back out. You can repeat this over and over and it still always goes out.
I've cleaned everything about it and it still won't stay lit. Any suggestions?
Dear Jeannie,
Adjust the gap on the igniter more into the flame and OHM out the flame sense wire.
We have a 1986 Monaco "Governess" and it has dual Rectangular Hadley Air Horns. We have a leak and I can not find it. What method do you recommend to find the leak?
Dear A.,
Usually an air hose, soap and water to find the leak.
I have a Astral FridgiKing in my old Coachmen Cadet truck camper. It does not want to get cold on 12V DC, 110V AC, or propane, but draws power in electric modes, and will light on propane.
I believe the camper to be a 1979, so I am guessing that there is R12 in the fridge. What do you suspect is wrong? Low refrigerant charge? If so, is there any way to recharge it, or retrofit the refrigerant to something that is available today?
Dear Andrew,
I doubt that the fridge has R-12 in it to begin with. It sounds like an ammonia gas absorption refrigerator, which is not field serviceable.
You might have a technician look at it to diagnose the cooling unit, but it sounds like you might be looking at a new refrigerator.
We have a 1995 Fleetwood Flair and would like to put an A/C unit in the bedroom vent. Are all 1995's wired for an A/C unit through the bedroom? How would I find that out before ordering an A/C unit?
Dear Gina,
Yes, it should be wired but check your A/C breaker box and see if you have a breaker for rear or bedroom air. Sometimes the wire can be a little hard to find when you pull the vent.
You might want to pull the vent shroud inside and find the wire first.
How difficult is it to replace the torsion spring assembly in an A&E awning on a travel trailer? Should it be left to an expert or can a handy owner do it?
Dear Richard,
Leave it to the experts. It doesn't cost that much to have it replaced and if you're not experienced you could hurt yourself.
I have a 1980 Chevy Honey motor home. I just purchased this year. I turned on the furnace, it blows cold air. It is a Hydro flame furnace.
My question is - is there a pilot light or does this run off of the water heater? I set the thermostat on 75 for about 20 mins.
Dear Carole,
It's probably a direct spark ignition. It does not run off of the water heater.
Some of the older smaller furnaces used a pilot and had instructions in the cover for lighting the furnace.
Plugged in an electric heater while I was plugged in to 110 and haven't had power since. I have 2005 Forest River Salem LE
Dear Jim,
Turn the breaker "off" on the circuit you plugged the heater into. Then plug in and see what happens.
If it still trips, turn off the main breaker and plug in.
If it still happens it's in the shore power cord or transfer switch.
If it's just the one circuit, check the GFI receptacle.
I have a 1999 Tioga 24 1/2 ft with an Onan Microlite 4000 generator that is not getting gas to the carb.
The previous owner said the fuel pump was replaced a couple of years ago.
Are there any other things that could be wrong? Where is the fuel pump for generator located and how easy is it to replace?
Dear Gene,
You might want to look for a cracked fuel line between the generator and fuel tank.
The fuel pump is inside the generator box.
Just bought a used 1996 Kit Companion and the fridge doesn't work when the trailer is plugged into power but will work when batteries are charged, now is there a switch or is the converter not working? Checked all fuses and they are good, breakers are on.
Dear Shawn,
It could be the converter isn't working. The refrigerator needs the 12 volts to operate.
When I turn on my RV heater, it blows out any extra gas, fires up and burns for about 7 seconds and turns itself off. It does this every time. I know it is actually firing up because it blows hot exhaust for the 7 seconds or so that it works it is on. I think there must be some sort of safety mechanism that is telling it to shut off because it does the same thing every time.
Can you tell me what that mechanism might be and how to fix it?
Dear Bill,
There are a few things that could cause the problem. Like the flame sense wire, limit switch, etc.
You really need a trouble shooting guide or a technician.
2003 Fleetwood Bounder. Slide out cover on living room side flaps in small breeze. Is this an adjustable tension item or is it cover specific? Cover over bed area seems to maintain good tension; ie, no flapping even in stronger winds.
Dear Ray,
Yes, you can adjust the tension but be careful not to get the spring or springs too tight and put extra stress on the slide-out motor.
We have a Layton travel trailer and when I try to use the hot water it will not get hot. I push the switch that lights the pilot light and the pilot light comes on and also turn on the other switch (above the sink), and it lights up but I still get no hot water. I do have water with good pressure it just will not get hot. Can you please help me?
Dear Christi,
Open the pressure relief valve on the tank up enough to get some water out and make sure the water in the tank is getting hot.
The problem is probably in your water heater by-pass valve.
I have a 1998 Bounder with a water heater pilot light problem. When I press the ignite switch, the gas ignites and begins to heat the water. Once the water reaches the set temperature, it shuts off but the pilot light does not stay lit and the hot water heater does not re-ignite.
Also, sometimes the water heater 'back fires' loudly as if there is a gas build up. Would you recommend a new pilot light or gas valve?
Dear Jeff,
Clean the burner flue and adjust the air gap on the flue.
We have pinholes all along the edge of our awning that attaches to the trailer. It's not to the point of ripping yet.
Is there anything we can do to make it last for a little bit longer? Maybe something we could coat it with or seal it. The trailer was sitting in a seasonal trailer park and hadn't been used for a couple of years. I am assuming the awning wasn't unrolled at all.
Dear Linda,
You might try sail tape made for emergency repairs for sail cloth on boats.
I have a Suburban gas furnaces model SH-42 year 2003, it runs for one minute and stops running; you said to check the sail switch and the limit switch how do you test them?
Dear Bob,
You check for power going in and out of the switch while the fan is turning.
We have a 1994 Tioga with a cable hookup on the back under the bumper. There are two outlets, one in the bedroom and one in the living/dining room. I am trying to use a satellite dish hooked up to the cable hookup on the outside but it will not work unless I hook the dish straight to TV. So, there has to be a diplexer somewhere that will not allow signal through the hookup. Could you tell where that diplexer might be or where to get a wiring schematic to this motor home?
Dear David,
The antenna booster has to be turned off to pick up a signal; but what happens a lot of times is they use a #5 coaxial for cable and antenna and your satellite needs a #6 coaxial cable for reception.
I have an Atwood 6 gallon water heater. I have been told that it is lined and does not require a anode rod. It that true?
Dear Jack,
So the story goes, yes, some models of the Atwood water heaters are lined and should not require an anode rod.
I have a '73 Airstream. I replaced the Atwood 6-gallon hot water heater a couple years ago. The pilot would light, the water would heat, and then it shut off. I had to re light and re light manually. I have replaced the gas valve twice and thermocouple since then, as well as the bottle regulator.
I still have the same problem: I light the pilot, the gas comes on, and everything works in sequence; then, it lasts about a minute to three minutes, and then it shuts off completely. I don't know what to do. Everything has been replaced on it.
Dear Dennis,
Check the air adjustment, it could be blowing the pilot out when it shuts down.
Water is leaking out of the hot water heater when attached to outside water source. Water heater was changed from propane to electric.
Dear Jodie,
First, where is it leaking at? If it's the tank you will need a new hot water heater.
I have a 2002 Dutchmen Lite; while we were sleeping the microwave started up by itself and kept dinging and the words "baby baby baby" kept running across the timer display. We unplugged it and plugged it back in but it still kept happening. Could this be a fuse and if it is where would it be located?
Dear Lisa, It doesn't
sound like a fuse. I would contact the customer service of the microwave
manufacturer.
We just purchased a 2000 Aljo travel trailer model 2510. We don't have a manual with it and need to figure out what is what.
We turned on the furnace and it worked great but then my husband noticed that the hot water heater heater was hot and steam came out when he opened the safety valve.
Is there some way the furnace and water heater are connected? We are baffled.
Dear Eldan,
I would say no but then I don't know if maybe someone installed an Aqua Hot system which would combine the water heater and furnace. What do you have?
I have an older unifridge model PC-4 DC/AC that I need a thermostat control knob for.
Dear Tom,
Check some of the RV over flow retailers in the Elkhart, Indiana area.
I have a 1998 Rexhall, our hot water leaks out from the tank, does that mean I need a new tank?
Dear Tangie,
Yes, if the tank itself is cracked and leaking.
I have a new camper with a Suburban furnace 30,000 BTU,that when running and heating or just fan running, makes a high pitch noise. The unit has less than 10 hours on it. It has good air flow and heats good, but the high pitch noise is bad. I plan on talking to the dealer but he is two hours away if I have to take it in to fix. I thought there might be something I could correct.
Dear Frank,
I can't think of anything you can correct yourself.
It sounds like a warranty issue for your dealer.
I have a 1994 Winnebago Chieftain. When I try to start the Onan generator there is no power to the starter. Both batteries show 12 volts. The 454 Chevy engine starts and runs fine.
What do I look for? Even if I try to jump start it at the generator, nothing happens.
Dear Ralph,
Check the fuse on the generator set. Then check for power going to the start relay and out of the relay to the starter. Make sure the generator has a good ground.
I have a Primepact 50 Generac RV generator. I have been through three fuel pumps. The engine and generator runs fine for hours or days. For no reason the system will just shut down and the fuel pump will stop working or priming. There is plenty of fuel.
The authorized service center is clueless. They continue to replace fuel pumps and have reproduced the problem indicating an overheating issue. When the system is left to sit overnight the fuel pump will work fine for a non-specific amount of time. The problem is that the system will sometimes run 30-40 seconds remain cool to the touch and shut down.
I am stumped but am suspicious of electrical issues shutting down the fuel pump. Bad thermal switch or low oil switch. Will these switches cut power to the fuel pump?
Dear Mark,
Yes. Low oil level, fuel contaminated oil can cause the problem.
You want to make sure the fuel pump is not losing its 12 volt power source before replacing the pump. If it's losing power, replacing the pump will not cure the problem.
I have a Dometic three way fridge model RM2301 in my 1990 Chevy Astro Pro Van camper. It's gurgling and not getting cold. I have tried rotating it 90 degrees every 24 hours, vibrating the cooling coils, tapping on them with no change. Is it a dead soldier? Any advise would be helpful, it hasn't lost it ammonia.
Dear Tim,
Replace the cooling unit or the refrigerator which ever makes more sense in cost.
In your answer to another subscriber about installing a washer/dryer in a 5th wheel, you said it would work but you also suggested not to do it.
Is there some reason not to have a washer/dryer in a camper? Would you please explain?
Dear Ralph,
I have seen more damage to the floors in RVs from washers and dryers than you would like to know.
Plus, most of them are very small and take forever to do the wash and dry if you first have enough electricity, water and wash capacity for the load.
Then, if you have to winterize, it becomes an issue. So personally, I don't see the benefit.
We have a 2005 Outback Sydney Edition, we replaced fuse in the Dometic microwave but it still won't work. We have checked the power outlet and there is nothing wrong with it. Any idea what it could be before we go to the expense of replacing it?
Also, the heat quit working during the night after running for a few days. The blower comes on but the shuts right back off after a few seconds.
Dear Wanda,
Sounds like the microwave should be replaced. They are usually not cost effective to repair.
Have the furnace tested; sounds like maybe the limit switch failed.
We have a Norcold 1210 that is almost two years old. The fridge worked fine until about two months back. When you close the right bottom door a few minutes later the door alarm will sound. So we now close the right door and then push in on the left door to avoid this.
I have tried to level the doors with the slack in the hinge screws and tried moving the ramps for the left door seal flap. I don't know what else to try.
Dear Sherman,
Maybe new handles. I had to replace the handles on one unit for the same reason.
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