maintenance

  1. MJ

    2017 Raptor furnace maintenance?

    I haven't given much thought to the furnace in our Raptor, the 412TS model. We bought it new in May of 2017. With all the cold weather, it's been working more than normal the last two months. I'm fairly certain the unit is up in the front under the stairs leading to the bedroom since there is a...
  2. CO

    Do you have? A written maintenance plan

    Hi guys just wondering if anyone has a written maintenance plan for the fr3 ie. how and when to grease the slides or spray the seals that sort of thing
  3. OZ

    Some maintenance exterior questions????

    Good evening hope everyone is doing well. So I replaced a marker light housing and the had a bead of clear silicone around it. So my question is what type of silicone do I need from hope depot. Want to use decent product and the right kind #2 my trailer is 2 years old, stays outside in the...
  4. AR

    Is annual maintenance on appliances necessary?

    Heading into our third season and dealer suggesting we should annually have refrigerator, water heater, A/C, heat etc. checked and annual maintenance done. How often do you have these appliances etc. checked? For what it's worth I meticulously clean the camper after each trip, wipe down...
  5. DV

    Battery Fill Maintenance on Forza 34T

    We recently upgraded from a Vista 27N which had easy under-the-steps battery access to a 2018 Forza 34T whose battery bank is in a rear passenger side compartment that is difficult to access for water fill maintenance. I confirmed with Flow-Rite that they do NOT make a quick fill system for the...
  6. Andy+Mo

    To Do Lists

    I am a new owner of a 303RLS and am as green as you get. I am wondering if any of you experienced folks have created lists that detail out procedures you follow when doing anything from hitching up to, cleaning fresh water tanks, any miscellaneous maintenance tasks, pretty much anything! My...
  7. Jmsx2

    5th Wheel Hitch a Maintenance Question.

    Hi Gang. We have a new Reese 16k Slider Hitch. How do you maintain yours. Types of lubricants, lubricating locations and how often. Thanks.
  8. CH

    Diesel vs. Gas

    Seen another thread here where people were strongly advising getting a diesel. I was set on that, mostly because I read that they're a lot more durable. Got this comment on another forum asking for opinions. This person recommends Gas due to lower maintenance cost. What do you guys think? „Any...
  9. SL

    need help with maintenance

    Sorry to repost but did not get any response after a couple of weeks on the toyhauler forum, please forgive me, I need help and to get these things done. "Hello friends, hoping everyone had a great and Merry Christmas. We put in around 30 weekends and probably 20 thousand miles on our toy...
  10. Ejs4029

    Battery Maintenance ?

    During the Holidays I was finally able to get over to where my TT is stored and remove the 12V Group 24 battery. I tested it with the multimeter and it read 12.5V I believe 12.7V is fully charged is that correct ? I put the battery on my BatteryMinder Plus charger/ desulfator my question is...
  11. MA

    For Sale: Generac Maintenance Kit 0E1130

    Generac Generator Maintenance Kit 0E1130 Includes air filter, air pre-cleaner, fuel filter, oil filter, oil funnel, spark plugs, and spark plug wrench. New in sealed package $15 plus shipping
  12. EN

    Slide Out Preventative Maintenance

    What types of PM do you do for your slide outs?
  13. PA

    Exterior Finishl Discoloration

    The exterior finish on the left side of our 2015 375RE is starting to show a picture box effect. I believe it to be the frame work inside the wall that is creating this problem. When you look down the side of the unit the area that's framed is still glossy but the area's between the framework is...
  14. BE

    Battery Maintenance

    So this is my first winter with the camper. I'm wondering if anybody has advice on the best way to maintain their batteries through the winter. I parked my camper at it's winter camping ground in the middle of October, and I had it plugged in for the week of Thanksgiving. I take off the negative...
  15. DO

    'Skin' Maintenance

    Bought our Hideout back in April and went out a few times over the summer/fall, but are now full timing! I want to keep the rig looking sharp...what is the best product to use on the front, sides/rear, and roof? I know if I go ask a dealer, they'd tell me their product...would rather hear from...
  16. CU

    Maintenance: Gas vs Diesel

    Recent threads about maintenance costs on Mercedes Sprinters have raised some concerns. I would expect diesel maintenance to be slightly more expensive than similar service on gas but, except for oil changes, less frequent. What is the real world story on Big 3 (Ford, GM, Dodge) pickup...
  17. BE

    Routine Maintenance

    Hi all experienced RVers! We are new to the RV world and are LOVING IT! We started with a 2011 30' Crusader, but after 5 months we realized we wanted something bigger to live in full time. We have now purchased a 2015 Wildcat and have been thoroughly enjoying it for the past 2+ months. We've...
  18. FR

    DIY maintenance items

    Curious what peoples yearly maintenance items are besides obvious winterization of pumps, waterlines, heater etc. I've seen people mention seals on the slide?? Curious what that would entail as far as procedure and recommended products. It would seem like lubricating threaded rod on leveling...
  19. cincia

    maintenance on a champion 73536i invertor generator

    I have a champion 73536i invertor generator (1700 watt) for times when we can't plug in. we don't use it much but I want to keep it running good. I know next to nothing about mechanical things :o (although I'm learning as fast as I can). would someone rundown what maintenance I need to do on...
  20. Edmo

    Maintenance To Deep Cycle Batteries?

    I️ have a 2016 FR 3 and I️ noticed on the panel that the battery level dipped one bar. The battery recovers after the generator is on or the rig is running. Is there any maintenance that needs to be done to the batteries. Thank you
  21. JA

    Preventive furnace maintenance

    I was checking out my furnace today with winter coming on and look at what I found.
  22. Oscarvan

    Some DIY maintenance.

    Did an oil change and air cleaner change this week. Wrote it up on my blog, follow the link below.
  23. CH

    Roof maintenance

    Watched video and they used spic n span and Merphey oil soap to clean the rubber roof. Comments please
  24. JM

    Required maintenance

    I'm looking for a one-stop guide that explains all of the maintenance required on the RV. What type of lubricants to use on what. Frequency, etc. Is there anything like this? I can find an article/post/video on one thing, but everyone seem a little different on how they do it. Is there a...
  25. IT

    Alpha Systems TPO Roof Maintenance

    I just saw this relatively new video by Alpha Systems (on the FR YouTube channel) for maintaining your Alpha Systems TPO roof. In the video, it shows their recommended products to clean your TPO roof and the proper sealants to use. This subject comes up regularly on the forum so this will be...

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