If you were to go into or travel in your RV right now, would it need an important repair that would make it dangerous or difficult to operate? If so, does it need more than one repair? Or maybe, if you’re lucky, your RV doesn’t need a single repair!
We know the lack of travel this past year because of COVID has meant you stayed home quite a bit more than you might normally have. And what did many of you do during that time? We’re guessing you worked on projects around the home and RV. Perhaps it was before the pandemic that your RV needed an important repair, but since you had time on your hands, you fixed it. Or perhaps the pandemic has meant longer waiting times to get into repair shops, so you’re still waiting on that repair.
Either way, will you tell us in the poll below? Thank you – we appreciate you voting!
My Aqua-Hot needs to be fixed. Had it serviced last April and it only worked correctly for a couple of months before it would not fire up when needed. Also my HWH Air Leveling 6-Pack Valves need to be rebuilt. Plan to have both major items fixed this coming March & April.
I selected ‘No’, but in reality, it is horribly low on mileage and that needs some serious attention. We just dont get to use it enough. For one reason or another we havent been able to use very much at all for quite a while. We keep it in a storage facility so it’s not just driveway art. Maybe we can go visit it today and run everything for a little bit.
We have several repairs that are needed on our motorhome, but none are major, and none make it difficult or dangerous to use. In fact, none have anything to do with the Freightliner chassis. Just a few minor inconveniences. One by one we’ll fix them all.
Funny you should ask about repairs. My wife wanted to know if there was a button to select “Always”.
We are presently getting ready to have a patch applied to our roof. Not because we ripped it, but because the rubber is falling apart. This was Forest River’s answer to the problem. put a patch on it, don’t give us an entirely new piece of material to cover the roof on this 5 year old fifth wheel.
Yes, we are traveling across NM &AZ….I have an intermittent problem with trailer brakes on my 5th wheel. The truck’s factory brake controller will alarm check wiring harness or trailer not connected. Chevy dealers find no problems in truck. Started yesterday’s drive with no brakes…and when pulling in camp for night had full working system….frustrated!
Every couple months when in lay up we fully hook up the TT and operate all systems, then if in cold times we winterize again. So far so good. No repairs needed that we identified. Now that spring is on the horizon we can load the food and clothes then hit the road.
I need to replace the slide out seals. Not leaking yet but the bulb portion is almost gone.
My Winnebago Outlook had a pump that would occasionally turn on and quickly turn off. Checking for leaks turned nothing. Then, we noticed water dripping from the City Fill overflow and running down the side of the coach. I read that the back flow preventor, inside the pump, was most likely the cause. Checking the pump I noticed what looked like deposit left by dried water under the fittings. The fittings and clamps on the hoses connected to the pump were Pex, but the hoses were 1/2 inch. The hoses could be twisted on the fitting because the clamps weren’t tight. Pex is smaller than regular flexible hose and the clamps tightened to the hose and didn’t pinch tight to the fittings. I replaced one 90 degree fitting with a Sure Flow fitting available on Amazon, then decided to try putting hose clamps next to the Pex clamps. It worked!
Having a 14 foot slideout floor replaced as we speak. Word of advice, better recaulk every 3 years and touch-up every year
Nothing beyond the yearly servicing. I will be doing a full set of brakes this year as well.
My Airstream eats batteries, the former owner went through a set a year. It is now at the shop waiting it’s turn.
The MH does not eat batteries. It is either the inverter/charger or converter charging too much or not enough. YOU (or the shop) have to figure that out or it will not stop. Good luck!
Our curbside slide is leaking water on our microwave oven everytime it rains. We have to bring the slide in if it looks like rain. They said they tuck tape on outer side of the top slide was leaking. General rv in orange Park fl said it would be 6 weeks before fix. Yes it is under warranty yet. We are only here for another 6 weeks.
Nope! All looks great on the 5er. Only dealing with 26′ and at this age is more than plenty to maintain. Constant tending too seems to make life a hell of a lot easier than being carefree in not doing regular checks and repair. Seem to spend a lot more up time then down.
We just had our furnace repaired 2 weeks ago and are getting a new A/C installed within the next month. Going to be ready for the hot weather this summer at our camp hosting job. Last summer we bought a portable A/C unit to help the roof one keep us cooled inside…never could get it below 80 degrees in the trailer. The roof A/C is original to the 23 year old rig. Time to switch it out. Nothing dangerous as to operating the rig…just difficult to tolerate the summer heat.
One of the radiator hoses is a bit soft so I’ll replace that this spring. Another issue is a burnt exhaust valve. I’ve been using it a few years that way, staying within a few hundred miles of home. Since it’s 44 years old, I’m going to enjoy traveling and camping until something major happens to it.
We do have a spring appointment at the manufacturer for work. But the most pressing items on our current list is repair/replace a speaker in the outdoor entertainment center, and replace two overhead lights. In their emminent effort to be penny-wise and dollar-foolish our manufacturer installed LED lights that cannot be replaced because they are part of the fixture. So, when a light fails the entire assembly, not just the “bulb” must be replaced. 😯
Tires tires tires
I am in the same situation. Ours MH has 11 year old tires, they have no cracks and lots of tread, just sad to think they are a potential ‘bomb’ ready to go off. But I know this is the year I will change them, cannot risk it any longer. :-/
We don’t have an imminent problem – I’ve noticed our rear air suspension bags are weather checked with cracks on our Winnie Class A. It is not possible to drive the vehicle with a deflated bag(s)! So, replacements are on the horizon. The only other item is the genset – I changed the rubber fuel line from the steel line to the fuel pump – about 12″ long – and now I can’t start it! No one seems to know why! All fuses are good, power is all fine……. so not mandatory for travel but a major inconvenience.
Is the rubber line collapsing?
I hope you got a fuel rubber line. If not rated for fuel, the interior may have been compromised and the deterioration could block fuel to go through.
I’ve been a mechanic for 40 years and retired 18 years.
Yes it is fuel line and it isn’t collapsing either. This is what has me baffled!
Disconnect the line at the carb and run the fuel pump. If there is fuel, check that the carb fills, then check spark.
We have a 2018 Heartland Bighorn. The slide floors are rotten Heartland does not want to help much . We can’t travel until this is fixed. We have been trying to get this fixed for 2 years .
We have a 2017 Big Horn and all we did for the first 1&1/2 years was get things fixed. We finally ended up fixing almost everything possible so finally just have to worry about routine maintenance. We will never buy a Hartland again.
I answered no because I just finished major repairs. Brakes, bearings, seals and rims. It started as a bearing repack, but found a cracked rim and worn brakes. Just another day in paradise.
I had to say no right away. I am OCD about maintenance and repairs, I can’t wait to get anything fixed because it would drive me nuts. I bought from a great manufacturer who is willing to ship the parts needed so I can either fix it myself or get a mobile tech to fix it. I want our RV to be ready to go on a moments notice.
good lord i hope not.
Some sheet metal work from a tire blowout. Come on spring!
Forest River motto- “Ain’t leaking at my house”. Just how long till when I call Tiffin for help I get the Thor version.
No but we are covering the old vinyl at this moment with LCV flooring. After 10 years it is time!
We are scheduled for replacement of two slide floors and installation of new carpet. Our 2016 Mobile Suites has already had every other major thing repaired or replaced. Woulda, coulda, shoulda bought a cheaper brand. We would have replaced it already for a new one!
Our front AC unit went out under warranty of the unit not the coach. Airxcel/ Coleman says the units are on back order and could be a while
Our only issues were with our 20 year-old furnace. Two years ago it started squealing. I tried spray lube and that worked for a day or two. Ordered a new blower motor and installed it at the galley table. Then last year, the furnace quit blowing hot air. Quick research gave four possibilities – gas valve, circuit board, sail switch, and electronic probe (thermo couple). Ordered all four parts and replaced them all, again at the galley table.
Probably all four tires and two batteries in 2022. Hopefully nothing major develops.
Unfortunately its time for new tires….lol
We have some warranty work that needs to be done. The shops have been so busy they won’t make time to do the work so Newmar will do it in Indiana. Appointment all set.
Unfortunately just normal but expensive wear & tear new tires (6) & clean reseal roof
Answered yes, however it is not dangerous. It is rather an annoying squeaking right rear leaf spring. Have a pair on order, but waiting for the manufacture to get a set made for me.