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  1. tonyz1

    Replacing Bedroom Vent Lid on 2019 Flagstaff Micro Lite 25FBLS: Brand & Fit Tips

    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...
  2. MI

    Filling Fresh Water Tank With Portable Jugs via Shower Miser—Is It Possible?

    I have seen a couple of threads that talk about this topic, but more on the side of troubleshooting. I have a 2025 Rockwood Mini Light 2509S And the majority of the places we are staying do not have convenient spots to stop and fill the water tank on the way in. My question I pose is can I use...
  3. FL

    Skoolie Rust Concerns: Can This Bus Be Saved?

    🚨Skoolie Experts, Rust Gurus, and YouTube Mechanics!🚨 Alright y’all, I need your experienced eyeballs on something before I make a financially questionable decision and end up with a very expensive backyard planter. 😅 I’m a first-timer (read: bright-eyed and dangerously optimistic) looking to...
  4. Kchula-Rrit

    How to Fix Side-to-Side Oscillation When Flat-Towing a Jeep Wrangler

    We bought a 2016 2-door Jeep Wrangler to flat-tow behind our SunSeeker 3100SS. A garage that was highly recommended by our mechanic installed a brake controller and a Roadmaster draw-bar. Model 6000 comes to mind, but I'm not sure at the moment. While flat-towing the Jeep above 50-55 mph...
  5. YU

    A213HW Side Wall Pin Alignment Issues After Winter Storage

    So after the winter....I can no longer get the pin on the kitchen side ceiling frame to hit the hole on the actual wall. Help!
  6. DC

    Best Cable-Operated Black Tank Valve for Hard-to-Reach Installs

    My valve is in a spot that isnt exactly easy to get to so Im thinking of replacing the valve with one with a cable. Since my RV is permanently set up I can just mount the cable to the side panel and it will be fine. I have no idea who makes the best one as there are crappy reviews of Camco...
  7. BR

    Upgrading 25DBH to LiFePO4: Battery Fit, Solar, and Inverter Tips

    Hi All, I'm picking up the new 25DBH on Tuesday. It will come with dual Lead Acid batteries and 400W of Solar. I will change to LiPO4. Does anyone know what will fit in the standard dual battery tray? I'm hoping to squeeze 200AH of new battery in there. I'll start researching what...
  8. RO

    Fixing Outdoor Shower Leaks and No Hot Water on Salem Cruise Lite

    With both hot and cold valves set to off, there's a constant drip coming from our outdoor shower. Oddly, even ensuring the flow restrictor push-button built into the shower head hose doesn't stop the drip. (I'll buy a new hose/head to fix that). Does anyone know where and what to order to...
  9. JM

    Fixing Bunk End Seal Issues on Roo Hybrids: Tips and Variations

  10. BI

    How to Keep Hitch View Active When Backing Up on Older DX3 Monitors

    I have a 2020 DX3 34KD. When I am backing up to a trailer, the full screen view changes from the selected rear hitch view to the reverse camera with no way to switch it back. I have looked through the manual but have found no way to prevent the screen to cycling to to the reverse camera view...
  11. JA

    Securing a Loose Microwave in 2025 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...
  12. 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?
  13. TC

    Is It Safe to Travel After Your RV Glass Entry Door Shatters?

    I came out and my glass entry door had shattered. If I remove all the glass is it safe to travel with it?
  14. RogueStanley

    Slide Awning Bolts Sheared on 2025 DX3—Emergency Fixes and Factory Defects?

    Help...leaving tomorrow ..took rig out to fuel and when returned home noticd main slide awning is literally falling off...all the bolts on 3 of the 4 brackets have shearded off....can we somehow deal with this ourselves some how? Called Dynamax service they said call roadside...
  15. BG

    Excessive Issues After Two Trips With New Sabre 36FLX—Normal or Not?

    Purchased a new, leftover 2024 Sabre 36FLX last fall, brought it home and it sat until our first trip last month. Since bringing it home and after 2 small trips, we have dealt with the following issue: 1-solar charge controller had to be replaced 2- Kitchen slide had to be adjusted (dealer...
  16. TransientMole

    Securing TV Mount: Drilling Through Pantry Door on 2025 34DS

    Does anyone have any experience drilling through the pantry door? Our TV mount is attached into the pantry door by 4 small screws, which constantly come loose during travel. Our last trip the TV nearly fell to the floor because the mount was so loose. I've tried various temporary fixes...
  17. JU

    Setting Up Solar and LiFePO4 Battery in 2025 Surveyor Legend 235FKLE: Tips & Lessons

    So we are downsizing from a 40' fifth wheel to a surveyor Legend . We just dont use the space in the fifth wheel anymore since our kids are grown and honestly we look forward to accessing more campgrounds that size or location had kinda kept us out of with our current setup. We are setup to...
  18. CV

    Choosing the Right Oil for Cummins ISB: Viscosity, Brand, and Capacity Insights

    A couple questions about oil for my 2025 Europa ( Cummins ISB): 1) Viscosity? - Cummins manual recommends 10w-30 for normal use, says 15w-40 can be used for extreme use. From what I've read, the 10w-30 will provide slightly more efficient lubrication (better fuel mileage), while the 15w-40 will...
  19. CH

    Treating Surface Rust on RV Propane Lines: Best Practices and Longevity

    I noticed surface rust on my propane lines under my towable. I live on the Oregon Coast where its normally humid. Its not thick and crusty. Its mostly just surface rust that I could just sand off I think. My question is: Can I use that Rust Encapsulated paint on those metal propane lines. I'm...
  20. jdjeff

    Fixing Roof Sealant Leaks on 2022 E-Pro 19FD: Causes, Solutions, and Maintenance Tips

    My EPRO 2022 19FD is leaking in the shower skylight in heavy rain. It leaks through the phillips screw heads and thankfully the bathtub is catching it. Can there be any damage going on in the cheap wood fiber inside the walls? First, is this a warranty item? Second, after inspection on the...
  21. JA

    Best Sealant for Gutter Rail: Dicor, Lexel, or Eternabond?

    My 2018 Wildwood X-lite top gutter seals starting to erode. What would be better Dicor or Lexel? Just wondering what sort of experience anyone has had with either.

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