maintenance

  1. RO

    TPO Roof Maintenance Requirements

    I have a 2016 Laredo 312RE 5th wheel travel trailer with a TPO roof. I do regular inspections of my roof and have replaced some of my Dicor self levelling caulk and patched a few small holes from falling branches etc. with Permabond tape over the years. Someone suggested sealing the entire TPO...
  2. SU

    Roof Maintenance

    Bought this little toy a couple months ago. We have owned bumper pulls and motor homes over the years, but nothing this style. With the way the roof is designed, do we need to do any special roof maintenance other than making sure seals around vents and air conditioner are good? 2018 KEYSTONE...
  3. DM

    Resealing Roof Maintenance

    What was originally used to seal the roof on my 2012 Keystone - Cougar 325SRX (Toy Hauler). Im going to reseal it (even though it's not leaking). What should I use to reseal it and why?
  4. AR

    What to look out for when getting a bus that's been sitting for a year?

    So I'm thinking of getting a bus. It's a bluebird tc with a Cummins in it. (I think 5.9L). I'm going to inspect it sometime in January or February because it's very far from me. The owner says it was maintained well but now it's been sitting for over a year. The batteries are dead and the fluids...
  5. SquirrelsGoneWild

    Ceramic coatings - Glidecoat standard vs Alpha Graphene

    I recently obtained quotes from a local fiberglass shop I've worked with below to have a ceramic coating (Glidecoat standard or Alpha Graphene) applied to our Escape. The Alpha Graphene is about $600 more, but they said the standard is good for 1-2 years and Alpha Graphene will last 3-5 years...
  6. Buffettfan-KEY

    Wheel Bearing Maintenance

    We just finished the third season with our 2020 PR24RK. We bought it pre-owned. Notice I didn't say used, I really don't think the original owner ever used it. The mattress was still wrapped in plastic, the appliances didn't look to have been used, the China bombs still had the nipples on them...
  7. NI

    Winter Battery Maintenance?

    Since i live in frigid Wisconsin, I will store my MotorHome inside over the winter. Is it a good idea to maintain my batteries by leaving the Shore Power connected, or are Battery Maintenance systems (such as a NOCO Genius system) a better approach? If I go the NOCO route, is a 1A system...
  8. SargeW

    Preventive Maintenance Item-Giggy Box! w/pics

    While searching around the battery/front storage area for my solar shunt (still haven't found it) I pulled the cover off the Giggy box just to ensure it wasn't there either. The shunt wasn't, but what I did find surprised me. The Giggy Box is Keystone's name for a "12 Volt Distribution...
  9. ML

    Suburban Furnace Maintenance

    Hello friends, I was wondering what (if any) maintenance should be performed on my Suburban furnace. I usually disassemble and clean the Dometic fridge burner area once a year, and I do the same to the Water Heater. I never touched the furnace, but I’m sure *there is* maintenance/cleaning to...
  10. SP

    3500 Sprinter battery maintenance

    New to me 2016 Forester Sprinter. If plugged into 30 amp at home, is that all that is needed to keep chassis battery charged for a few months? Also rig has original Chassis Battery after 7 years. Time to replace I assume? Pete 2016 Forester 2401R Sprinter 3500
  11. Debee09

    Maintenance questions.

    2021 Berkshire 34B As we get more acquainted to our coach, we have more questions. Questions are from the Forest River Maintenance section that we are looking at. 1) 6 mo, clean toilet filter? Does this unit have one? 2) 12 mo, apply reconditioner to slide room wiper seals and bulb...
  12. JK

    Interior wood maintenance

    I would like to know what other Dynamax owners are using for the interior wood maintenance. I have the cherry wood in our 34LX..Thanks
  13. TR

    Battery maintenance mode

    I recently purchased a 2XPower AGM battery. I own a Charge It 4520 battery charger. The Owner's Manual states under the heading BATTERY CHARGER FEATURES "The final stage in the charging routine is a maintenance mode that allows the charger to be connected indefinitely to a battery and maintain a...
  14. CA

    Maintenance Intervals

    Hello, I own a 2022 XL 40C and just finished a 3 months road trip. We had a great time. However, I have misplaced my owner's book and can't find the maintenance intervals for the Motorhome. It would be greatly appreciated if anyone has any good information, maintenance plans, ideas, or a digital...
  15. MA

    Replacing camper weather seal

    Hello everyone! I need help with replacing a seal in my camper. It’s a Keystone Passport 3290 BH. My top seal seems to have cracked. I’ve searched to find a similar looking d seal but can’t seem to find one. I uploaded pictures of the seal so you can see how it looks. If I can’t purchase the...
  16. JE

    Yearly Maintenance?

    For those of you who are list makers, you may appreciate what I am trying to accomplish, but I figured others may like the information as well. Perhaps I make an ongoing list of maintenance items you all like to do yearly and people can pick and choose from that list the ones that apply to...
  17. ME

    Air Conditioning Maintenance

    How do you check the freon in a RV Air conditioner? We have a 2022 Keystone Outback 330RL
  18. BR

    Thetford toilet flush ball maintenance

    My Forest River trailer owner's manual mentions the "toilet flush ball" requires routine cleaning and lubrication using silicone spray. The Thetford component manual for the toilet itself has no mention of this routine cleaning or lubrication. I do not see anyone talking about this on the...
  19. SP

    Roof Maintenance?

    We just got back from our first big road trip with our 2023 Rockwood 2608BS (5 National Parks, 2 National Monuments, 5500+ miles driven!). Made a list of little items to be addressed with our dealer (still under warranty) and proceeded to wash the grime and bugs off the camper. Anyway, upon...
  20. CA

    New to us 2018 2600RB

    Hello, we are new to RV'ing. We have recently purchased a 2018 2600RB. We were told it was only taken out a couple times before a family member purchased it Aug of 22. It sat in his driveway until we moved it to storage in Oct. It's basically been stored since then. We finally have all the...
  21. RVrover

    How To - Ford E-450 Fluids maintenance

    Transmission oil and filter: https://youtu.be/cPRpW1TUzFs Reasons to Flush Your Transmission: https://youtu.be/xxS5dij2fNw Brake fluid flush: https://youtu.be/-oQpm0pQC-c Rear Differential Service Procedure: https://youtu.be/RQOonoEK3Fk
  22. ST

    Maintenance of front cap & trim on XLS TT models

    We have an XLS 22 MLE & have been using Maguairs gel wash & pure wax for cleaning & waxing. The black trim and front cap seem to have a cloudy finish no matter how long it's buffed. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to restore the finish and what to use in the future?
  23. Eagle5

    Hot Water Heater Diagnosis & Maintenance

    Hi Guys, I thought this video on Hot Water Heater Diagnosis & Maintenance was good. FYI; Eagle5 RV Water Heater Not Igniting Or Staying Lit
  24. NO

    Maintenance Program

    Without going into a lot of detail my old laptop ,I used to track maintenance I did ,no longer works . I have a current ipad so I'm considering going to one of the maintenance programs that are available out there. Does anyone use them and has one they'd reccomend. Looking for something that...
  25. PO

    1992 Onan generator maintenance- Points replacement issue

    Hello All, New Minnie Winnie owner here. Need advice on what to do about replacing points.Called the Onan/ Cummings parts dept, Points parts number needed are,160-1183. No longer in stock. What do my newest best friends recommend in this situation? Thanks!

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