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Electrical Medium 45 minutes 1,047 👍 0

RV Backup Camera Not Working? Complete Troubleshooting Guide

Spent all winter enjoying a perfectly working RV backup camera, but the second temperatures hit 85 degrees outside, my screen goes completely black. My wireless backup camera decided to give me the silent treatment right when I need it most. The monitor is just sitting there mocking me with a "no signal" message, and honestly, my spatial awareness isn't what it used to be.

The camera worked fine on our last camping trip (when I only needed to back up twice), but now that I'm trying to navigate tight campground spots, it's gone completely dark. I'm dealing with a wireless system, so I know there are more things that can go wrong than with a wired setup.

Before I resort to using my spouse as a very expensive parking sensor, what's the best way to troubleshoot this? I'm hoping it's something simple like a loose connection rather than having to explain to my insurance company why there's a picnic table embedded in my bumper. …more

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Appliances Medium 3-4 hours 255 👍 0

Installing a Rear Camera on Your Fifth Wheel RV: Complete Guide

I spent way too much time backing into spots blind, so I grabbed my tools and I'm ready to install a rear camera system on my fifth wheel myself — just need to know the best place to start. I keep hearing horror stories about people drilling holes in the wrong spots or having wiring issues that cause leaks or electrical problems.

I'm torn between wireless and wired systems - which is actually safer to install? And I'm terrified about where to mount the camera without damaging my RV's structure or creating water intrusion issues. Should it go at the top center or would a corner placement be less risky?

I've been looking at brands like Furrion, Haloview, and Rear View Safety, but I need to know which ones are most reliable and forgiving for a cautious DIYer. Most importantly, how do I run cables safely without creating new holes that could leak? Are there existing entry points I should use instead?

(Note: Can you share details about your current fifth wheel and any existing camera/monitoring setup?) …more

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Electrical Medium 3-4 hours 235 👍 0

Sony VCB-62MH RV Camera Monitor Replacement: Complete Installation Guide for RV Coaches

Already cleared my Saturday schedule to swap out this Sony VCB-62MH RV camera monitor — what tools and prep work should I have ready beforehand? The Sony VCB-62MH rear view camera monitor in my 2008 Phaeton finally died, and of course Sony doesn't make them anymore. I've been searching everywhere for a replacement but everything I find is either way too big for the existing dash opening or doesn't work with the Sony cameras that are still perfectly fine.

I really don't want to replace the entire camera system - that would cost a fortune and the cameras work great. I just need the monitor replaced. Has anyone successfully found a workaround that reuses the existing Sony cameras and wiring? I'd love to keep the automatic switching feature for the side cameras when using turn signals if possible, but at this point I just need something that works and fits in the dash opening. …more

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Engine Easy N/A 211 👍 0

RV Water Crossing: How to Avoid Engine Damage and Recovery Steps

Woke up to my Winnebago Ekko surrounded by floodwater above the wheel hubs, the engine is completely dead, AND there's moisture creeping into places it definitely shouldn't be. While I haven't noticed any unusual noises or driving behavior, I want to be proactive about potential water exposure damage.

I've checked that the oil isn't milky and brake fluid looks normal. However, I'm concerned about potential impacts on hubs, bearing grease, brake fluid, differential fluid, and transmission fluid from this water exposure.

Has anyone else with an Ekko experienced similar flooding and have recommendations for post-water exposure inspection? Am I being overly cautious about checking various components? I'm hoping to get some expert advice on what specific things I should examine to ensure no long-term damage occurred. …more

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Engine Easy 30 minutes 192 👍 0

How to Center Your RV Steering Wheel After Wheel Alignment

Replaced the wheel alignment on my 2018 Class A motorhome and now the steering wheel is sitting crooked — should I fix it myself or go back? I have an RV with an F53 chassis, and after getting an alignment, my steering wheel sits crooked when I'm driving straight - it's off by what looks like 30-45 degrees to the right. The RV tracks straight down the road just fine, but having to hold the wheel at an angle is driving me absolutely crazy on long trips.

I know this chassis uses an older steering system similar to what was used in the 1920s, and from what I understand, the drag link isn't adjustable. I've already installed a big steering stabilizer, but I'm concerned about how this offset might affect the steering box's performance. The steering shop seems busy, and I'm worried they'll just brush me off or charge me again. Is there a good way to center the steering wheel without major mechanical intervention? I really need to get this sorted out before our next big trip - any advice would be hugely appreciated! …more

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General Medium N/A - shopping 187 👍 0

Best RV GPS Systems with Integrated Dashcam and Backup Camera Display for Safe Travel

Halfway through backing out of my campsite this morning I spotted my dashboard cluttered with three separate screens for GPS, dashcam, and backup camera.

I've been looking around but I'm not sure if fully integrated systems like this actually exist, or if I should be thinking about this differently. Would love some guidance from more experienced folks - are there good options out there, or am I better off going a different route? Thanks for any help! …more

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Electrical Medium 1-2 hours 187 👍 0

How to Fix RV Rear Brake Lights and Hazards Not Working - Common Grounds & Connections

Spent months planning our cross-country trip leaving next week and my RV's rear brake lights and hazards just completely stopped working. My 1998 National Tropical (on a '97 Ford F53 chassis with the trusty 460 V8) has decided to get creative with its lighting situation. The rear brake lights and 4-way hazards have completely given up the ghost - nothing, nada, zero response from the back end. But plot twist: the turn signals work just fine back there, and everything up front (brake lights, hazards, turns) is working perfectly.

I'm scratching my head because if it was a fuse issue, wouldn't ALL the lights be affected? The fact that some work and others don't has me thinking it's something more specific. Any ideas where I should start poking around to solve this electrical mystery? …more

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Propane Medium 2-4 hours with help 181 👍 0

Ford E-450 Front Suspension Quick Fix: Class C Motorhome Repair Guide for Winnebago Owners

Our Ford E-450's front suspension is making grinding noises when I turn - is this dangerous with kids in our Winnebago? My 2007 Winnebago Outlook 31' has been driving like absolute garbage and everyone keeps mentioning this "quick fix" for Ford E-450 chassis front suspension issues. I've been crawling under this thing for hours trying to figure out what I'm even looking at.

I keep hearing about track bars, radius arms, coil springs - but honestly, I can't tell which is which on my setup. The suspension doesn't look like the simple diagrams I've seen online. Can someone please break down exactly what components are involved in this quick fix for the E-450 chassis? I really need to know what I'm dealing with before I make this worse than it already is.

I'm willing to take photos and get help from other owners if needed, but first I need to understand what parts I should even be focusing on. This motorhome has been my home and I desperately need to get this sorted out! …more

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Chassis Medium 2-4 hours 180 👍 0

RV Air System Leak: Front Tank Losing Pressure Solutions

Somewhere my neighbor's Class A maintains perfect air pressure in both tanks while my front tank keeps bleeding down overnight — what am I missing? My front air tank keeps losing pressure, but only when the coach is up on the air bags. When I jack up the rear and take weight off the bags, no pressure loss at all. Same thing when I dump the bags completely - holds pressure fine. The rear tank seems totally unaffected.

What's really puzzling me is after I shut down, I can hear this weird gurgling or burping sound coming from the front secondary tank until the system loses pressure. But here's the strange part - even though it's the front tank losing pressure, the rear of the coach sags way faster than the front after shutdown. I've meticulously sprayed soapy water at least 3 times on every fitting, valve, and connection I can reach around both the front tanks and rear bags, but I can't spot any visible leaks anywhere. Could really use some guidance on what I might be missing here.

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Jon …more

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Electrical Medium 1-2 hours 180 👍 0

RV AC Won't Start After Capacitor Replacement? 5 Easy Fixes

Standing here looking at my RV AC unit right now and I can see the brand new capacitor I just installed, but the entire system is stone cold dead. I have a 2012 King Aire 4584 and recently tried replacing the run capacitor on my rear A/C unit because it was only running for about two minutes at a time and the compressor was getting really hot.

Now I'm in a worse situation - the unit won't start at all, even after I put the old capacitor back in. I'm wondering if there are some basic things I should be checking that I might have missed? Could I have blown a fuse or tripped something during the replacement? The compressor was pretty hot when I was working on it.

I'm hoping there might be some kind of reset button or other troubleshooting steps I should try before calling a repair tech. Any advice would be really appreciated! …more

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Engine Easy N/A - informational 170 👍 0

Ford 6R140 Transmission F53 vs F550: Key Differences & RV Compatibility Explained

Looked like just minor shifting hiccups in my F53 motorhome last month, but now the 6R140 transmission is completely failing and I'm scrambling to understand replacement options. Got an F53 chassis with the 6R140 transmission, and I'm wondering if I could source parts or even a whole replacement from an F550 that also has the 6R140.

Are these transmissions actually the same unit, or are there differences between the F53 and F550 applications? Trying to understand if parts would interchange and whether compatibility is something I need to worry about when shopping for repairs. …more

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Engine Medium 2-4 hours 170 👍 0

F-53 Motorhome Leaf Springs: Complete Replacement Guide & Warning Signs to Watch

My F-53 motorhome still bounces like a trampoline over every bump despite replacing the shocks, checking alignment, and rebalancing the tires. I have a 1995 F-53 motorhome that's been in Arizona its whole life, so thankfully no rust issues.

I keep seeing posts about people replacing leaf springs on much newer rigs, and it's got me wondering if I should be doing the same. My coach is 30 years old now, but honestly I don't see any obvious sagging and the springs look okay to my untrained eye. I do have some worn bushings that I'm planning to replace.

What are the actual warning signs that leaf springs need to be completely replaced? Am I missing something obvious, or could my old Arizona springs actually still be fine? I don't want to spend money I don't need to, but I also don't want to ignore something important for safety. …more

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Ac Refrigeration Medium 2-4 hours 167 👍 0

Norcold N611 NO CO Error Code: Complete Repair Guide for Flashing Warning Lights

Staring at my 2007 Norcold N611's flashing NO CO lights shutting everything down — is there a DIY fix under $50 since I can't swing a $300 service call? The fridge loses cooling and then locks out completely. I can reset it and it works for a few days or weeks, then the same cycle repeats.

What exactly does the NO CO error code mean and what causes it? Need to understand what's happening before I start throwing more parts at this problem. …more

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Propane Hard 4-6 hours 165 👍 0

Remove a Dometic 10-Gallon Water Heater from a Class A RV

Turned on my water pump this morning and there's that unmistakable musty smell wafting from behind the fridge where my 1999 Class A's leaking Dometic 10-gallon water heater sits. I've got the mounting bolts out and can wiggle it a bit, but can't pull it far enough to get at the water and propane connections on the back.

Really hoping I don't have to yank the entire refrigerator just to swap this thing out! I'm thinking maybe I could disconnect the propane line from the front and push it through, but those water lines are probably gonna be the real problem. Has anyone figured out a way to get these units out without the massive headache of fridge removal? Maybe working from the exterior compartment somehow? …more

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General Medium Several days for quotes 163 👍 0

RV Windshield Damage: Repair vs Total Loss Decision Guide

Around $3,200 to replace both front windshields on my 2005 Fourwinds Hurricane after they popped out and cracked, wondering if this is even worth fixing. I'm staring at a $2,400 glass estimate, but my gut tells me this is just the tip of the iceberg since there's likely structural damage behind all this mess.

I'm at that classic RV crossroads where I need to decide: throw good money after bad trying to fix this thing properly, or admit defeat and salvage/sell it as-is? The glass quote alone has me wondering if I'm looking at one of those repair jobs that costs more than the rig is worth. Anyone have guidance on how to make this painful financial decision? …more

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