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Suburban SF-30 Furnace Replacement: Complete Unit vs Core Guide for RV Owners
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Suburban SF-30 Furnace Replacement: Complete Unit vs Core Guide for RV Owners

Somewhere between our freezing mountain trip last month and now, my 2002 Born Free's SF-30 furnace died completely and I'm torn between replacing the core versus the whole unit. I believe it's a Suburban SF-30 model. I've been doing some research and see there are two options - I can buy a complete furnace replacement or just get a replacement core that supposedly slides into the existing SF-30 housing for about half the price.

I'm honestly not sure which route to go. The cost savings on the core is tempting, but I don't want to make the wrong choice and end up with more problems. As someone who's still learning about RV maintenance, would you recommend getting the complete unit or would the core replacement work just as well? Any guidance would be really appreciated! …more
How to Find Hidden Water Damage After Born Free Motorhome Roof Leak Re
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How to Find Hidden Water Damage After Born Free Motorhome Roof Leak Re

Tried everything to find more water damage in my 2002 Born Free after fixing a roof leak that only shows up when it's above 85 degrees outside. Applied Kool Seal and everything looks dry on the surface. But I'm worried about hidden water damage I can't see.

What should I check for to make sure water didn't get into walls, insulation, or other areas? The hurricane rain was coming sideways so water might have gotten in places other than just the roof. …more
How to Properly Store RV Lithium Batteries During Wisconsin Winters: Cold Weather Care Guide
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How to Properly Store RV Lithium Batteries During Wisconsin Winters: Cold Weather Care Guide

After storing my RV in freezing Wisconsin temps all winter, I just realized our Florida trip starts next month and my lithium batteries got zero cold weather prep! Got my RV winterized, but completely spaced on what to do with my lithium batteries during Wisconsin's lovely sub-zero season.

I know lithium batteries are supposedly the bee's knees compared to lead-acid, but I'm pretty sure letting them freeze solid in my garage isn't part of their charm. Should I be storing them somewhere warmer? What about charge levels - do I top them off or run them down? And please tell me I don't have to babysit them all winter long!

Could use some advice specific to RV lithium battery storage, since I didn't mention the specific battery type or RV details in my original post. …more
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