Key Takeaways The Newmar Dutch Star hydraulic leveling and slide-out system uses the HWH hydraulic platform, which requires periodic filter and fluid changes — typically every 2 to 3 years or 10,000 miles.HWH-approved fluid for most Dutch Star applications is…
Key Takeaways Entegra Coach motorhomes — including the Aspire, Cornerstone, Anthem, Accolade, and Odyssey — are factory-equipped with SHURflo or Aquajet 12V diaphragm water pumps rated between 3.0 and 4.0 GPM.The freshwater pump is typically located in a basement compartment…
Key Takeaways The Jayco North Point fifth wheel is factory-equipped with a Suburban SW-series water heater, available in both LP gas and dual-fuel (LP + 120V electric) configurations.The most common Jayco North Point water heater repairs include thermostat/ECO replacement, heating…
Key Takeaways A Tiffin Allegro generator not getting gas is most commonly caused by a failed fuel solenoid, a weak or dead fuel pump, a clogged inline fuel filter, or a low-tank vapor lock condition.Onan QG 5500 and QG 7000…
Key Takeaways Newmar Dutch Star models (2016–2022) equipped with Cummins ISL 8.9L or ISB 6.7L engines require fuel filter replacement every 15,000–25,000 miles or annually, per Cummins service guidelines.The fuel system includes two serviceable filters: a primary fuel filter (secondary…
Key Takeaways Winnebago diesel pushers like the Forza and Journey use full air brake systems — not hydraulic — meaning the vehicle cannot move safely until system pressure reaches a minimum of 100 PSI.A properly functioning air dryer (typically a…
Key Takeaways Forest River RVs — including the Sunseeker, Solera, and Georgetown — use three primary slide-out systems: Schwintek in-wall, rack-and-pinion (BAL Accu-Slide), and hydraulic. Each requires a different motor replacement approach.Motor identification is the critical first step. Using the…
When your rig is your permanent address, calling a dealer and waiting three weeks for a service appointment isn’t an option. You fix it yourself, you fix it now, and you fix it right — because your home doesn’t get to sit broken on a lift. The Webasto or Espar diesel heater in the Hymer … Read more
I pull up to broken rigs for a living, and I can tell you without hesitation which repairs show up on my schedule over and over. Not because RVs are poorly built across the board — but because a handful of systems get neglected in exactly the same ways by exactly the same owners. Diesel … Read more
After buying, repairing, and reselling more than thirty rigs, I’ve crawled into every corner of every coach body style you can name. I know exactly which systems manufacturers cut corners on, which repairs look scary but are actually straightforward, and which ones will drain your wallet if you wait too long. The diesel heater on … Read more
