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Got a Queen size foam memory mattress from Costco last October and it?s firm but comfortable. I think the price was around $500.

I had to replace the start run capacitors and a wire that was fried on the control board. Get acces to the control board and look for any obvious signs of burnt caps, wires etc before applying power to the A/C system.

Save up, squirrel away somewhere between 3-5k$ and don't tap into it but for big ticket expenses only. If you can, keep building it up even if it's only 50$ here and there. You will appreciate it. Then live within your means. You can control campground fees; going monthly or seasonal can save...

FWIW: Better put away a couple of months worth of retired pay in an account for emergencies. Especially if you decide to get a diesel pusher motorhome. Repairs are not cheap and neither are maintenance costs. Be prepared to be displaced during repairs and no, the estimated repair times are never...

Thanks Dale. Good to know about the substitute radiator. We were going to make a pit stop at spartan in michigan on our way down from n. Michigan, to get our chassis inspected,however, plans changed. They might have caught the radiator issue. Dang the bad luck.

Pulled into Navy base campground in Kings Bay and sprung a leak in the radiator.Was able to get into our spot and shut down. Questions: 1. is the radiator drop down without taking off the heat exchangers et al or come through the side? 2. Any recommendations for repair facility in the Kings Bay/...

Haha! Funny, that's how mine was too, burned up jumper and capacitor and starter motor were both fried. The PO didn't bother to repair it and they did something to the water heater circuit somewhere as well. Never did find they did 'cause ended up putting in my own aftermarket heating element...

Thanks Chaps! I removed the panel and could see behind the water compartment and this helped in removing the water compartment panels thus last night I was able to access the valve and pull the plunger with of all things my 25 year old drum brake spring remove/install tool 'cause my arms were...

Thanks Rene! Didn't have to cut anything. Thanks to Chris for the link to the plumbing diagrams, they gave me an idea where the valves are. Ended up pulling the water bay panels out to access the valve. Of course the inboard one is the culprit and requires 4 ft arms which i don't have. Used my...

In a bind with full tank and the gray water valve cable let loose from the valve  Didn't know I was superman when I pulled it, Thandle and about 3ft cable came out. :o Does anyone know where and how to access the valve for repair? Or recommend repair facility near Denver CO? Any assistance would...

Given that you suspect the 2nd compressor is kicking in, I'd make sure that the blower is switch to high and check the ducting for leaks. If you can see/feel the leakage, then you'd be removing the rear cap (link here) If there are no leaks and the blower is still on low, then the blower assy...

John, Sorry no pictures but here's a rundown: 1. The mounting for the Hadley is with 4 screws to the mirror vice the snap-ring used by Winnebago. Since the motor was exactly the same size and fit the mirror housing, I utilized the screw brackets in the new one to tie wrap it in place using the...

Wow this thread has been going a while. I too had an inoperative keyless entry. I could hear the relays but the actuator was silent. Cleaned the contacts on the door/frame, replaced the actuator and worked the same magic on the FOBs as Phil and she's back in business. This was a good week as i...

FWIW: I was lucky to find a Hadley actuator that required some minor modifications to go in place of the inoperative motor. What a PIA to Remove and Replace.

It seems the darn actuator motor is inoperative. :( Has anyone here had success in finding replacement for the actuator? Can I substitute a tractor trailer type actuator? Any assistance is appreciated.