http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/rv-repair-blog.html A money saving RV blog ran by a seasoned RV service technician of 30 years! Follow our newest updates about RV repair, RV maintenance, and RV travel. en-us rv repair Fri, 29 May 2020 21:04:43 -0400 Fri, 29 May 2020 21:04:43 -0400 money-saving-rv-repair.com http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/ac-condensation-leaking-back-into-rv.html74cb50a7f9f023a0675e2b358f57593fWe have a Coleman RV model 9024-876. The water from the air conditioner condensation is leaking back into RV. We have a ducted system. We have checked Wed, 5 Apr 2017 16:16:16 -0400 http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/after-ac-has-run-there-is-a-hummingbuzzing-sound-for-a-long-time-from-unit.html6b2116caff6768e6edb67c55b7e56b63Hi. I have a coleman-mach 48254c966. After the unit runs and the compressor and fan turn off there is a humming/buzzing sound for a long time from the Wed, 5 Apr 2017 16:06:39 -0400 http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/motorhome-ac-freezing-up.htmlb6f522d790e7bfa4a8fb234cf933289dWe have two 13.5 air conditioning units on our 36 foot Motorhome. They keep freezing up. When we shut them down they will work again after they have Wed, 5 Apr 2017 16:03:26 -0400 http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/no-hot-water-pressure-in-my-rv-what-do-i-do.html9e11747cb985bb38e815b90f078e2d24Question: I have a 2007 Outback 230RS with a 6 gallon Atwood hot water heater. All of a sudden there is no water pressure on the hot side at all faucets. Fri, 3 Apr 2015 11:36:03 -0400 http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/my-rv-furnace-stays-on-after-the-thermostat-temperature-has-been-reached.html40a646d181fe3c07c204890c82444485Question:I have a 1999 holiday rambler vacationer with a duo-therm comfort control. The furnace will continue to run after the set temp has been reached. Fri, 3 Apr 2015 07:20:47 -0400 http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/ac-stopped-working-flickerd-then-stopped.html896bbfb23dd3225cbc79f8cec154006bQuestion:I am plugged into a 50 amp breaker. The R V has been sitting for awhile and everything seemed fine till I went out there to test everything. The Sat, 22 Jun 2013 12:43:33 -0400 http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/rubber-roof-on-slideout-bubbled.htmlbc6a266791b33611d2cf15b176948ebdQuestion:We have just had our rubber roof replaced on our slideout and there are several bubbles in the new roof is this appropriate? Robbie:The bubbles Sat, 22 Jun 2013 12:26:48 -0400 http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/slide-out-wont-close-flush-on-botttom.html6f1108618245fb30d82a8ab8b8e7f2b0Question:I have 2002 keystone laredo 27 rk when the slide out is in on the bottom its still out maybe 1 inch but flush on top Robbie:I really like giving Sat, 22 Jun 2013 11:09:36 -0400 http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/popup-camper-bed.html597832851524d50b921cb5bff416742dQuestion:While I was camping in our popup camper the kids were messing around on the back bed. When we went to leave the bed would not go in, we had to Sat, 22 Jun 2013 10:51:29 -0400 http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/rv-holding-tanks.html7ca665f6870194b9fc785280337e421aLearn all about your RV holding tanks, including how to maintain and repair them. Learn how to charge your black tank, dump your holding tanks, use the dump valves, and dry camp without issues. Sun, 12 May 2013 15:26:49 -0400 http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/humidity-issue-on-coleman-roof-air-on-96-gulf-stream-conquest-travel-trailer.html6cdd544bbd19cda4f821137b0351d5edQuestion: My roof air works very well, but the humidity seems to creep up the longer we have it on. The air is always cold when compressor kicks on. The Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:49:11 -0400 http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/to-change-my-oil-or-have-it-done.html34635e25bad8dc62e8d255b345942a33Question:I have removed the oil and filter from my 2006 tourmaster with MBE 900 but it seems almost impossible to get to the oil centrifuge. Help!!!!! Thu, 3 Jan 2013 10:50:31 -0500 http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/atwood-furnace-wont-ignite.html0e1de93e6db775dd97c0e3c4538b704e Question: I have a 2001 Teton with an Atwood model 8531-IV-DCLP that won't ignite. The blower and propane solenoids are working fine and I'm getting a Tue, 1 Jan 2013 00:04:05 -0500 http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/ac-compressor-does-not-always-come-on-when-tstat-calls-for-cool.html52e5c140325200d568d939dd216edbb9Question:My center unit, 13,500 BTU AirXcel/Coleman unit will come on when thermostat calls for cool, and fan comes on immediately. The compressor does Fri, 9 Nov 2012 10:53:23 -0500 http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/low-water-p-ressure.htmld194a8c8e18cdfb9e38bffb46c059342Question:We have a 2008 cypress 5th wheel. Recently our water pressure has dropped off so badly we can't finish a shower. I changed the filter and replaced Fri, 9 Nov 2012 10:33:59 -0500 http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/toilet-issue.htmla99e6ea9c217e953a6b46f54478536d6Question:The toilet in my forest river wildcat will not stop running. The foot level is in the off position but water still running. How do I correct Fri, 9 Nov 2012 10:07:34 -0500 http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/ac-remote-for-my-carrier-ac.htmlf7460a9b8b747bfe0f273bc45933bc9dQuestion:Have carrier rv ac the unit works fine but controlled by remote controller that will not let me adjust temps. Any suggestions so I don't have Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:05:33 -0400 http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/generator-not-powering-outlets-inside-unit.html21ba582ceed11d3a546d809d02afa93bQuestion:1984 shasta motorhome class a generator function.............when generator is running I cannot get power to outlets inside unit. I do have hot Sun, 28 Oct 2012 11:31:41 -0400 http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/mouse-in-the-house-making-a-mess.html0a67e08b92fcd0775e582a129ad1b483Question:Do you know of anything that will keep mice from getting in my 1999 Winniebago Cheiftain 36L they have gotten to the furnace and packed it full Tue, 23 Oct 2012 09:17:13 -0400 http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/cargo-locks.html5c76e0515c54a63b3aaf8493f8940745Question:We have a 27 foot Wildwood travel trailer and would like to change the locks on the cargo doors so that nobody else can use their universal key Mon, 22 Oct 2012 10:28:04 -0400 http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/top-wont-slide-bottom-will.html426873f6a0cdff0fde9d119a0207f055Question:Newer Dutchmen Lite- Electric slide. Bottom works, but top won't slide. Had to manually pull on top while some one else pushed button for the Mon, 22 Oct 2012 10:10:26 -0400 http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/leak-on-or-around-tpi-out-slideout.htmlb3f6a994c424285144e3d8422d01ceafQuestion:We just purchased a 1995 Jayco Fifth Wheel. In the past few weeks we started having more rain and we went to check in the morning after the first Thu, 18 Oct 2012 10:21:08 -0400 http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/dometic-ac-unit-13500-btu-model-600315321.htmlf5a0006adbf085d6fd54d2f01e974e7eQuestion:Monoco Knight Motorhome 2001. Front A/C unit works fine until it reaches the set temp then the fan shuts off but I keep hearing something running. Tue, 16 Oct 2012 08:41:14 -0400 http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/roof-ac-dont-work-on-gen-power.htmlcd7b873bdd5f6adc2344dd57a1490667Question:The AC works great while the RV is plugged in, but I cant get it to work with the generator on. I was told that it worked with the generator also. Sun, 14 Oct 2012 09:51:40 -0400 http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/thor-tahoe-fury-parts.html83878b383b0fa068ac5c435cf14c1251Question:We have a 2005 38 ft Tahoe Fury Toy Hauler (fifth wheel) by Thor and we had an accident with a fence post and damaged the rear driver side storage Sun, 14 Oct 2012 09:38:41 -0400 http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/battery-readings-vs-monitor-panel-readings.html3039ef3872a22caa0898fd10d435532bQuestion:We have a 2009 Jayco Greyhawk 31ss Class C motor home. When I go out the night before camping to turn on the refer the Monitor Panel shows my Sun, 14 Oct 2012 00:20:21 -0400 http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/clogged-shower-drain.html5d3e828863dfff68e17d0cb1049fb913Question:I have standing water, not draining. Used Draino, no help. Appreciate any suggestion. Ray Robbie: First be sure the grey tank is draining, if Sat, 13 Oct 2012 15:54:39 -0400 http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/floor-tile-is-self-adhesive-ok.htmlcac049ee6ac9711632a9ba4639ef275eQuestion:Can I use self adhesive tile on the floor of my camper. I had to replace a lot of the floor in the bathroom and kitchen and need to put down new Sat, 13 Oct 2012 15:09:47 -0400 http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/air-conditioner-wont-work-only-hear-a-click.html7c23511fda44cc76a4b55d57f4963589Question: I recently purchase a 2003 springdale travel trailer it has a duo therm air conditioner in it we used it for a week then it stopped working. Sat, 13 Oct 2012 14:53:10 -0400 http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/slideout-adjustment.html857e56c342960174fb142f72bdb42c1cQuestion: Is there a consumer manual that will instruct the consumer how to adjust the slide outs on a Cameo 5th wheel trailer? Our problem is that the Tue, 18 Sep 2012 10:34:57 -0400 http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/plumbing-vent-pipe.html376f60bd8b64a6c5fe30564e2222ad45Question: I have replaced my black tank vent pipe cap on the roof and I noticed that the 1 1/2 pipe that connects from the tank through the wall to the Tue, 18 Sep 2012 10:22:23 -0400 http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/sofa-bed-mattress.htmle59d9dd2ad9dd9985daf917753de5969Question: Our RV sofa bed mattress is absolutely unsleepable! It is more like trying to sleep in a hammock than a bed because the mattress sits in a sling Mon, 17 Sep 2012 10:12:56 -0400 http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/rotted-floor-in-slide-out-how-to-replace.html0a39ad5ab52b1b57c6b00470f670479bQuestion: My 2004 Cherokee has one slide out and it is rotted out. How can I replace that floor. Robbie: Wow no good news here replacing a floor is very Sat, 15 Sep 2012 11:52:47 -0400 http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/electrical-problem-loosing-12v.html64497511a470e512d8742719db8c99c4Question: I have a 2005 Keystone Cougar Bumper Pull, When i plug the trailer into the receptical for power all Electrical components work. However once Sat, 15 Sep 2012 11:22:44 -0400 http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/wiring-a-30amp-plug-from-garage.html5bd182359ae5425d748521ba7d986b2aQuestion: I would like to run a 30 amp circuit to put a new plug in my garage so that I can plug in and use all functions of my 2002 Jayco Kiwi 23B. Right Fri, 14 Sep 2012 10:33:47 -0400 http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/24-to-27-volts-ac-to-frame-on-forest-river-fifth-wheel.htmlb7bf4361f43331a6ff46cb5d9dd8310aQuestion: We have a 2003 Forest River Cherokee fifth wheel 275L travel trailer that has a short in the electrical system that is sending 24 to 27 volts Thu, 13 Sep 2012 17:31:30 -0400 http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/vent-pipe-over-bathroom-on-roof.html478798d1c5a475db386118af13db9a8fQuestion: I have awful smells in RV white cap on roof looks like i hit it with a hammer.I can see the black pipe coming up middle.there is nothing in the Thu, 13 Sep 2012 10:02:48 -0400 http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/carier-ac-bearing-noise.html9f22f5af2bfaa8e59c0480fec7bc2dafQuestion:Ac unit started making a sound like bearings going out or a bearing sound form spinning Robbie: It sounds like you've got a bearing going Tue, 11 Sep 2012 20:57:11 -0400 http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/air-kicks-on-turns-lcd-tv-offon.htmleb89e22567a6d11c3b74142735055839Question:When my RV air unit kicks on the 120v tv in my bedroom kicks into restart. Is this a problem with my air or is the tv just to sensitive to the Tue, 11 Sep 2012 20:43:17 -0400 http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/carrier-ac-trouble-lights-flashing.html705e7ab31afcd1803f569814b2438255Question: My AC on my motorhome just stopped working. The green light on it flashes 5x over and over. Only the fan will run in fan mode Robbie: You can Tue, 11 Sep 2012 20:30:25 -0400 http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/carrier-rv-rooftop-ac-lite-blinks-5-times.html469a0bd40cca9ddb00729e92c264c79bQuestion: I have a carrier standard rooftop a/c. It works in heating and fan only.The evaporator,condenser coils are clean,the compressor windings have Tue, 11 Sep 2012 20:25:20 -0400 http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/plumbing-schematic-for-84-jamboree.html0ecee0b3114271adbe1b320278e40768Question: Where can I find a plumbing schematic for an 84 Jamboree? Robbie: Your not going to find anything on anything on a unit as old as yours. Most Tue, 11 Sep 2012 09:55:45 -0400 http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/fridge-electricity-error.html4ea09a1f2ec8df0df19483c89e196829Question: Why can't I get the fridge to turn on when it is plugged into electricity? I am getting check gas light on. Robbie: One of two things going Tue, 11 Sep 2012 09:44:19 -0400 http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/how-to-hook-up-new-batteries.html9bcb468b39f63298b4607524039aa36dQuestion:I have two short cables and two long cables I need to know how to hook these up to my new batteries I have two. Robbie: Ideally you should have Tue, 11 Sep 2012 09:30:05 -0400 http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/how-to-shut-off-the-fridge-in-a-2001-tahoe-by-thor.html569eb831bf576ee48c3ee0f34c58ae51Question:Can't figure out how to shut the fridge off on my 2001 tahoe by Thor Robbie: You must be a new owner and haven't gotten a good walk thru from Tue, 11 Sep 2012 09:11:48 -0400 http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/battery-bank-how-big.htmlc0e1be8fb593be9341cedfc43f266ef4Question: I got 6 panels 4 120 watts and 2 125 watts panels putting out 730 watts at 42 amps @ 12 volts. How large of a bank should I go with to get Tue, 11 Sep 2012 08:59:53 -0400 http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/no-power-or-lights-on-panel-inside-rv-power-in-rv-fine.htmlba47d7a6cf0657a4b210fb7cee6bf243Question: My lights and power went blank on panel inside of rv,the panel that controls the central air,water pumps,amps,heaters ect...the one with the Tue, 11 Sep 2012 08:44:10 -0400 http://www.money-saving-rv-repair.com/compressor-wont-shut-off.htmle0fedbb8728b50e58a10f5278c049a13Question: When camping this last weekend and it was very hot. No problems until the next morning when noticed that the compressor wouldn't shut off when Mon, 10 Sep 2012 10:10:54 -0400