http://www.campingroadtrip.com/camping-and-rv-forums/forumid/11/scope/threadsRV Repair and maintenance tips or questions2013-05-22T22:54:29Z2013-04-03T21:34:32Z302013-04-03T02:21:50ZTShislerhttp://www.campingroadtrip.com/camping-and-rv-forums/forumid/11/threadid/3415/scope/postsI'm scheduled to replace 4 of my tires this spring. I've been looking at either getting a Yokohama 295/80R-22.5 or a Hankook 315/80R-22.5. The prices aren't really that far apart from each other. The Yokohamas are for $2891 while the Hankook go for $3007. My question is which one will have a better performance and last longer? 12013-03-30T12:45:26Zjeremyhttp://www.campingroadtrip.com/camping-and-rv-forums/forumid/11/threadid/3397/scope/postsWe recently installed a new washing machine a few days before heading out for a trip over the weekend. While camping, we noticed that we're getting a sewer smell from the cabinet that is housing it. Didn't have this problem before. Would really appreciate your help. 22013-03-18T04:07:34Zlizzpretohttp://www.campingroadtrip.com/camping-and-rv-forums/forumid/11/threadid/3352/scope/postsI love our day/night shades, but they are starting now to become quite dirty. I've been thinking about using the steam cleaner I'm using for our tile floor and our counters to clean this. Does this work? Any other suggestions on how to clean our day/night shades? 32013-03-07T02:33:33Zangelahttp://www.campingroadtrip.com/camping-and-rv-forums/forumid/11/threadid/3311/scope/postsThe screen of our rear view camera just went blank. There's no picture at all even though it is turned on. Help please!42013-02-27T03:29:07Zmelissahttp://www.campingroadtrip.com/camping-and-rv-forums/forumid/11/threadid/3292/scope/postsWe noticed this morning that the chassis battery light on our dashboard keeps turning on and off. Tried checking everything and we notice that it usually happens whenever we turn on our furnace. We're not running our generator so we're assuming that the furnace is running on our house batteries. Is it putting too much draw on our chassis battery? Or is our chassis battery already going bad? Thanks in advance for your help.12013-02-19T02:04:29Zlizrfousthttp://www.campingroadtrip.com/camping-and-rv-forums/forumid/11/threadid/3248/scope/postsOne thing that I've noticed since we got our motorhome is that we seem to have to rotate and change the tires here more often than with our other vehicles. The tires we had on them were about 5 years old, but has so much wear on them that we had to change them. The tires on our SUV has been on them for 15 years, and they are still looking great. I guess I'm just trying to figure out why RV tires have such a poor life expectancy, and what are the ways that I can extend it to more than 5 years. I honestly find it so outrageous on how much we'll have to spend every 5 years for brand new tires.62013-02-15T13:46:43Zpadmejhttp://www.campingroadtrip.com/camping-and-rv-forums/forumid/11/threadid/3220/scope/postsFor some strange reason, the microwave in our motorhome works fine for as long as we're hooked up. But when we used our generator last weekend, I noticed that only the light in the microwave is working. I checked to make sure that the light wasn't wired into the 12v system. It isn't. Tried to use an extension cord to plug it into another outlet, but still got the same result. All our other systems that run on 110v like our microwave (the coffee maker, TV, DVD, vacuum cleaner, space heaters) were working just fine. I'm dumbfounded. Is it the microwave, or the power supplied by our generator? Would really appreciate your input on this. Thanks!32013-01-15T05:04:51Zgeorgitohttp://www.campingroadtrip.com/camping-and-rv-forums/forumid/11/threadid/3078/scope/postsDid a bit of checking in our trailer over the weekend, and discovered that a few of the wood in our flooring has started to rot away. The damage doesn't seem that bad. So far it's just the edges. Haven't really checked on the one underneath. Of course, the immediate thing that came to my mind is to replace the wood. But I was wondering if there is any way to repair it first? Budget has been quite tight lately. Thanks in advance.32013-01-22T16:52:27Zmary22http://www.campingroadtrip.com/camping-and-rv-forums/forumid/11/threadid/3109/scope/postsWhile we were getting our 5th Wheel ready for our upcoming trip, we noticed that the black tank won't drain out like it used to when we pull the valve level. Our 5th Wheel has got a black water, and a gray 1 and 2 in a compartment at the back of the main front hatch. When we pull the level, the indicator only goes to 1/3. There doesn't seem to be any discharging sound from the hose like we used to hear. Would appreciate any help on this. 22012-12-12T04:30:24Zlizrfousthttp://www.campingroadtrip.com/camping-and-rv-forums/forumid/11/threadid/3022/scope/postsWe're thinking about getting rid of the carpet in our Motorhome and install some wood flooring instead. My only concern is the scratching over time. We noticed the carpet around the areas of our slideouts are really flat from the rollers. If we're going to get the wood flooring, I'm imagining these flattened carpet areas will turn out into deep scratches. Any suggestions on what to install to prevent these scratches from happening on our wood floorings?52012-05-29T06:48:38Zthe Albanhttp://www.campingroadtrip.com/camping-and-rv-forums/forumid/11/threadid/2338/scope/postsAnyone can suggest a really good cleaner for glass stove tops? Looking for one that won't require me to do some really heavy scrubbing so that the top won't get scratched.42012-09-07T17:32:25Zmaximohttp://www.campingroadtrip.com/camping-and-rv-forums/forumid/11/threadid/2784/scope/postsInstead of buying a new camper, a friend of mine decided to restore a 70's motorhome that he found in his parents' property. It's still in pretty good shape, except for the mice infestation. We've tried everything: soap, mothballs, traps, you name it, we've tried it. We were able to catch a lot but they seem to still keep coming. We're at our wits end. Anyone have some more tips how to get rid of them? I've tried talking to my friend to just buy a newer one, but he won't hear any of it.32012-08-31T00:38:48ZMatthewhttp://www.campingroadtrip.com/camping-and-rv-forums/forumid/11/threadid/2759/scope/postsWe just installed a carbon monoxide detector in our bedroom. Since we started staying in this RV park in Central PA, it just keeps going off. Each time that it does, we would open the windows and the bathroom exhaust fan and it would stop. But no sooner that we closed them. It starts off again. Don't have any running furnaces or what not. Anyone could help me find out the cause? 42012-07-26T06:52:41Zlizrfousthttp://www.campingroadtrip.com/camping-and-rv-forums/forumid/11/threadid/2653/scope/postsWe headed off to this campsite over the weekend, and I've never had so many ants all over the place! Any suggestions on how to keep them at bay?62012-05-29T12:23:47ZAlex the RVerhttp://www.campingroadtrip.com/camping-and-rv-forums/forumid/11/threadid/2351/scope/postsI am sure many of you are familiar with the subject of LED lighting in your RV's, and perhaps even began to switch over to LED lighting yourselves. In case you have not, I would like to personally attest to the great benefits of LED lighting for an RV. First of all, we are all familiar with the problems we face in conserving electricity, especially the boondocks enthusiasts out there, and how troublesome these issues can become. The reason why I personally became such an avid fan of these lights is that the incredible saving in electricity they generate. If we are to compare the standard the incandescent bulbs that uses 3.5-3.7 amps of electricity to the mere 0.2-0.3 amps of the equivalent LED bulb, the combined electricity we can save on a trip is pretty impressive to say the least! Leaving a light on overnight (which I'm sure we all have at one point or another) is no longer the problem it used to be, not even an issue to concern yourself with! Replacing the interior lights is usually a breeze, as the standard 1141 or 1156 LED replacement with a bayonet base mounts with ease, fitting just about any light fixture on the RV. Also fairly important to mention is the fact that these bulbs produce little to no heat- I'm sure many of you have had to deal with melted plastic light fixture on a hot summers day with the old incandescent bulbs. To be honest, aside from the barely noticeably dimmer and whiter (which can even be an advantage in some cases) lighting the LED offers, there isn't a single reason that RV'ers should have to bother themselves with the outdated incandescent bulbs! As an RV enthusiast, I am currently speaking on behalf of a company (that I will leave nameless, as I am not trying to spam or advertise on this forum) that is looking into helping RV'ers make the switch towards LED lighting for their RV's. I have visited and read various forums on this website for a while, and have greatly benefited from the tips and knowledge you folks so readily exchange here. I have decided to register here and finally contribute to the discussions. As my first post here, I would like to ask your assistance in providing the valuable information that would help this company cater to the specific needs of as many RV'ers as possible. The company has agreed to provide all readers of the forum with sample LED lights for little to no cost in exchange for the general information concerning the lighting specifications; particularly the exact amount of lights and light fixtures equipped to your model of RV. In exchange for this information; including the make, model, year and the information about lighting, you will receive a complimentary LED replacement lights for your RV. Many great reviews have already came in on these bulbs, such as; 'I have a 1994 Dodge Roadtrek Versatile (Class B) RV and replaced every light bulb in the cabin with these LEDs and they worked just as I hoped. It does give a 'whiter' tone to everything, which I personally find more pleasant. But the best thing about these bulbs is the Amps they pull (or lack of). I don't know exact numbers but they consume something like 50% to 70%+ less energy than your incandescent bulbs. This is tremendous savings on your battery supply for a minimal cost. Every RV'er needs to buy these LEDs. On second thought, just everyone needs these.' If you are pleased with the results, we are ready to offer the whole transition to LED lighting with huge discounts; substantially less then you would pay anywhere else! This exclusive offer for Camping Road Trip members is in a way a thank you for the invaluable help you folks have offered to amateur RV'ers such as my friend and I, so I thank you ahead of time for your help and understanding 82012-06-28T06:40:51Zjosh54http://www.campingroadtrip.com/camping-and-rv-forums/forumid/11/threadid/2531/scope/postsI have 4, 1-year-old Lifelines connected to a Magnum 2012 inverter/charger. A few days ago, I noticed that it took quite a while for the battery to charge. I talked to a tech agent from Magnum about this, and he said that it could be that one or more of the battery cells has gone bad, but he didn't tell me how to check for this. How do I do this? I'll be testing a 6V AGM battery. 22012-06-14T04:29:34Zejdixonhttp://www.campingroadtrip.com/camping-and-rv-forums/forumid/11/threadid/2454/scope/postsMy dad's Chevy 454 carb motor is so hard to start in the morning. But once it starts, it runs like a charm. It's got an electric fuel pump switch I need to turn on before starting it. I was wondering if the problem with the hard start in the morning has to do with it. How long should I leave it on before I actually try starting it? Is there anything else that I need to check? Thanks! 12012-06-08T04:48:56Zhenryinreallifehttp://www.campingroadtrip.com/camping-and-rv-forums/forumid/11/threadid/2411/scope/postsThe gauge in our black tank just conked on us. Can anyone help on how to tell if it is already full without the gauge?52012-06-04T04:20:11ZMaggiehttp://www.campingroadtrip.com/camping-and-rv-forums/forumid/11/threadid/2382/scope/postsThe shower floor in our RV is made of fiberglass and it can be very slippery every time that we take a shower. I've heard that there is some sort of spray that can help. Has anyone used this product? Does it actually work? 52012-05-28T01:06:47Zharoldhttp://www.campingroadtrip.com/camping-and-rv-forums/forumid/11/threadid/2330/scope/postsWe finally decided to get an exterior sunscreen for our Motorhome. I'm deciding between two brands: SunGuard and Prompt RV Sunscreen. Has anyone used any of these exterior sunscreens? How happy are you with it? Is it easy to install? 2http://www.campingroadtrip.com/DesktopModules/Forum/Forum_Rss.aspx?forumid=11&tabid=90&mid=545&threadspage=2