Mechanical & Technical Tips

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1. Poor Water Pressure on Water Pump, and Water Coming Out of Weep Hole 1 2

   By Margaret, August 7, 2022
   • 28 replies
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   • Mike and Carol
   • November 14, 2022

2. Keyless Entry Failure 1 2

   By MikeandGerri, November 9, 2017
   • 25 replies
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   • dewdev
   • April 27, 2025

3. Girard Power Awnings Pitch Adjustment

   By Fargoman, October 23, 2021
   • 7 replies
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   • John E Davies
   • December 21, 2022

4. Propane Smell in Trailer 1 2

   By Cort, January 6, 2024
   • 47 replies
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   • Geronimo John
   • March 11, 2024

5. Leaking Propane Hoses to Regulator

   By Wayfinder, December 26, 2022
   • 23 replies
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   • John E Davies
   • January 27, 2023

6. Accurately measure propane level for under $10

   By Snackchaser, August 6, 2025
   • 22 replies
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   • Boilermaker Chemist
   • August 30, 2025

7. Why an inside hot water heater switch?

   By Wayfinder, August 21, 2021
   • 21 replies
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   • topgun2
   • September 18, 2021

8. water pump chattering at end of cycle

   By nrvale0, December 26, 2020
   • 20 replies
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   • nrvale0
   • April 13, 2022

9. Battery maintenance for 4.5 month storage 1 2

   By Citrus breeze, April 6, 2022
   • 32 replies
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   • bhncb
   • May 23, 2022

10. Portable Wind Turbine 1 2

    By Liana, February 3, 2022
    • 27 replies
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    • topgun2
    • March 9, 2022

11. Winterizing the Truma

    By Alison, October 5, 2018
    • 10 replies
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    • Ray and Susan Huff
    • June 8, 2020

12. Furnace reliability

    By Starbrightsteve, January 29, 2020
    • 21 replies
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    • topgun2
    • February 2, 2020

13. Propane Tank "Wing Nut" Mod 1 2

    By Geronimo John, January 27, 2023
    • 42 replies
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    • MAX Burner
    • April 16, 2023

14. Maxxair fan blowing fuse

    By MaryandBill, February 26, 2020
    • 7 replies
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    • Patriot
    • February 28, 2020

15. Need advice on portable solar charge controller 1 2

    By johnwen, April 21, 2021
    • 26 replies
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    • SeaDawg
    • November 10, 2021

16. New Bike Hitch Capacity?

    By Bobfirst, April 6, 2019
    • 18 replies
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    • Pat Maundrell
    • March 17, 2021

17. Electrical Outlets Not Working 1 2

    By Cort, November 14, 2023
    • 46 replies
    • 7.6k views
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    • jd1923
    • November 21, 2023

18. Wonky interior touch lights

    By Cameron, April 23, 2022
    • 20 replies
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    • Patriot
    • June 19, 2022

19. Dometic thermostat not showing Bluetooth icon

    By StillGame, May 27, 2021
    • 19 replies
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    • MAX Burner
    • May 31, 2023

20. What exterior caulk is the factory using now? 1 2

    By Townesw, March 26, 2024
    • 34 replies
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    • John Dorrer
    • December 5, 2025

21. What temp does refrigerator fan run?

    By Wayfinder, June 19, 2021
    • 4 replies
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    • Geronimo John
    • January 2, 2023

22. Annual/Periodic Maintenance

    By Mike and Carol, September 12, 2016
    • 19 replies
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    • ScottyGS
    • July 17, 2018

23. Battery compartment lock

    By Ray and Susan Huff, September 6, 2020
    • 21 replies
    • 7.5k views
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    • BackofBeyond
    • December 5, 2020

24. CLEARSOURCE WATER FILTER

    By Big Hiller, February 3, 2020
    • 17 replies
    • 7.5k views
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    • Jim_Oker
    • September 23, 2020

25. Storing Ollie in Country

    By Steve-Gwenne, March 4, 2017   

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    • critters
    • 24 replies
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    • John E Davies
    • May 13, 2021