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  1. MO

    2007 Thor Hurricane 34B Electrical Gremlins and Leveling Faults

    I have a 07 Thor Hurricane 34B I'm now starting to have some issues the electrical system now. How it started if while driving my rear camera would shut off along with the AC/heat from the dash but if I turned on the fog lights they would come back on. After all the snow has melted (Pennsylvania...
  2. orakle

    Electric Step Motor Failures: Repair, Replace, or Upgrade?

    I have a 2018 40' QBH Phaeton. My 2 step extender/closer started making a big racket today and only partially opens/closes the steps. I did some research online. I found a gearbox and high torque motor from eTrailers that looks very close to what I have. They say it is from Lippert and is their...
  3. CO

    Troubleshooting Electric Steps on 2017 Jayco Greyhawk

    my exterior stairs quit working. I had an issue with radio not working but thanks to forum found fuse and replaced it. Stairs worked after I replaced fuse. Any ideas. Thanks.
  4. RA

    Most Reliable Electric Power Jacks for Airstream Trailers

    We recently purchase an Airstream 2026 World Traveler. We are interested in changing out the manual tongue jack and replacing with an Electric Power Jack. We also have the Blue Ox Weight Distribution bars installed. In order to install and remove the distribution bars, we have to jack the...
  5. ealagache

    How Much Battery Do You Need for Electric Blankets or Mattress Pads While Boondocking?

    Dear iRV2 community, If information kept us warm, no RVer would ever be cold! :D Alas, you must use information wisely to avoid being cold. One such source is Do It Yourself RV. Back in January, the editor ran this piece on using electric blankets and mattress pads to reduce your dependence...
  6. RO

    Diagnosing Electric Water Heater Failure in RV: Steps and Common Issues

    Ok, got me stumped on this one. While out on our "snowbird tour" this year the electric side of the RV gas/electric water heater stopped heating the water. I checked all the breakers/fuses on the board and all are good. I changed out the heating element (had to install a short element instead...
  7. RC

    Using Aqua-Hot Electric Element for Engine Preheat in Cold Weather

    Diesel side of aquahot went done! Can I use the electric side for preheating the engine?
  8. Colonel North

    Locating and Fixing Electric Driver Seat Power Loss in 2000 Newmar Mountain Aire

    Hello Yall, I think I blew the fuse or tripped the breaker for my electric driver seat last night…All the switches on the left side of the seat are DEAD I would appreciate your help in locating the fuse/ breaker that controls the driver seat I couldn’t find anything labeled “seats” in the fuse...
  9. QU

    Troubleshooting and Upgrading Rear Electric Slides on 2022 Open Road 34PA

    I know the front 2 slides are hydraulic and Rear 2 are electric! Oh yes on our 2022 open road 34pa. Ok one of the rear slides just started coming to a stop if I'm extending or retracting right after I push and hold button, so I put it back were it was and try again ,so far it will continue...
  10. FIRE UP

    Diagnosing Weak or Failing Electric Compartment Lock Actuators

    Gang, Well, I've got a small problem. And it kind-a recently started, about 6 months or so ago while on a camp trip. We have an '04 Itasca Horizon 36GD with the CAT C-7 330HP and it's presently sporting 123,700 miles and using advance calculus, around 22 years old. This coach came with...
  11. GL

    Replacing Electric Gravity Flush Toilet With Foot Pedal Model in Tiffin Coach

    We have an electric gravity flush toilet in our tiffin Coach I seem to recall someone saying they replaced it with a foot pedal version. 320 I think. Has any successfully done this. Was it a straight forward replacement or were fabrications required ?thanks
  12. Scousers

    Electric Tailgate Failures: Solutions and Workarounds for Fifth Wheel Hookup

    I think this was an unusual problem! Visiting (rainy) San Diego, went to open F250 tailgate and the electric latch makes noises but would not open. Now I cannot hook up the Reflection! Asked AI and went through a litany of rabbit holes that lead nowhere. Called two Ford dealers and could not...
  13. BI

    Electric Scissor Jack Upgrade Options for Forester 3051S

    I just had knee surgery and cannot get down to operate the scissor jack on the front of my forest River Forrester. Has anyone done an electric upgrade on the front of their coach? Thanks in advance Bill
  14. GH

    Installing Electric Dump Valves on Sprinter 333FKS: Feasibility and Tips

    Can anyone tell me how hard it would be to install electric dump valves on my 2022 Sprinter 333FKS? Also would I need 2 or 3 valves. My unit has 3 tanks, 1 black and 2 grey tanks with 2 separate hookups. It's very hard to open the valves on my unit because the main black and grey tanks are...
  15. RD

    Adding Electric Heating to Suburban SW6D in 2025 Vita 24P

    I own a 25'Vita 24P. It has a Suburban Model SW6D water heater with propane only operation. Has anyone installed a hybrid kit to add an electric probe to provide both propane and electric water heating?
  16. nosticks

    Best Foldable Electric Scooters for Campground Mobility on a Budget

    I'm 78 with a knee problem. I'm looking for recommendations for a fold up electric scooter for inside campground use only. Not interested in the high performance death machines capable of speeds way greater than 10mph. Yes I have researched on line sites. Too many reviews. Mostly the high...
  17. RE

    Troubleshooting Electric Steps on 2017 Jayco Redhawk After Electrical Damage

    Hello all, 2017 jayco Redhawk 23 e450. Im having trouble with my two step operator, it doesn't work, checked wiring all the way back to the battery. Now for some background, think there was a lightning strike nearby, took out my ECM and onan generator controller, replaced them, checking steps...
  18. Scubawise

    Is a 450-Mile Range Electric Class A RV Practical for Real-World Use?

    They claim 450 miles...
  19. Mit12

    Wiring an Electric Brake Controller on 2008 Monaco Diplomat PDQ: Pinouts & Best Practices

    Hello. I need to install a electric brake controller on my coach for my trailer. I looked under the drivers side and found a 2 wire plug that looks like it went to a controller that was on the coach before I owned it. Can any one of you guys show me pictures of how you installed yours? Here is...
  20. KT

    Precept 34G fireplace.

    Hello, I was wandering if its okay to let my fireplace run for extended times, like over night while sleeping. It is thermostatically controlled so I would set it around 70 thinking it will only run off and on. I have read horror story's about people running electric space heaters and over...
  21. lawingnutz

    On Demand Water Heater

    Will a 120 volt on-demand electric water heater work to supply enough hot water for showering inside my RV?? I dry camp so the flow rate is limited by water pump. The existing 20 gallon electric water heater is old and needs replacement. I only have 20 amps at 120 volts available. Which one...
  22. JM

    2024 Voyage 2427RB TT - Electric Water Heater Not Functional

    Good afternoon or Good morning, I ran out of propane camping and am connected to shore power so I decided to use my electric water heater instead. Absolutely zero change in water temperature after about an hour of waiting and feeling the water with my hand. Any advice? Thank you in advance...
  23. PH

    [Solved] Peculiar 12V issue after LiFePO4 install

    Hi all, after replacing the two dated house batteries of my 2015 Windsport 27k with LiFePO4 (2x100Ah), i've run into a peculiar issue with the 12V lights and probably other 12V things: Somehow they only work if the generator is running and the converter is enabled. But it's not the WHOLE 12V...
  24. RayIN

    VW shelves EV bus

    Another one is gone.. https://electrek.co/2025/12/22/volkswagen-shelves-electric-minibus-for-us-not-forever/
  25. sevd

    Heating basement/tanks using electric element only for Aqua Hot in winter

    I was wondering if the electrical heating element for my Aqua Hot would produce enough heat to keep my tanks/basement and coach from freezing in outside temps between 20-40 degrees F from Dec-Mar. It is rarely below freezing during the day where it is parked. I know that using the electric...

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