Awning Mechanism Repair and Fabric Replacement for OUTSIDE VAN ATERRA The Outside Van ATERRA uses a Fiamma F45s 300 powered awning mounted to the driver-side wall of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter body, just below the roofline where the fiberglass composite top meets the factory sheet metal. This is a premium unit, but the motor, fabric, and … Read more
Roof Seal and Skylight Maintenance for WINNEBAGO EKKO The Winnebago Ekko’s roof is a hybrid system that demands more attention than a standard Class B van — you’re dealing with the factory Ford Transit metal roof up front, a fiberglass composite rear cap extension stitched to it, a Fantastic Fan cutout, optional solar panel penetrations, … Read more
Electrical Inverter and Shore Power Integration Service for WINNEBAGO EKKO The Winnebago Ekko’s electrical system is more sophisticated than a typical Class B van — the Xantrex Freedom XC 2000W inverter/charger serves triple duty as your 120V power source, shore power battery charger, and automatic transfer switch, all in one unit mounted in the driver-side … Read more
Awning Mechanism Repair and Fabric Replacement for WINNEBAGO EKKO The Winnebago Ekko uses a Thule HideAway 1200 awning mounted to the driver-side body wall, just above the sliding door — a great setup that’s largely trouble-free, but the fabric, pull strap, and motor are all serviceable by a motivated owner. Because the Ekko is built … Read more
Roof Seal and Skylight Maintenance for COACHMEN GALLERIA The Coachmen Galleria’s roof is a hybrid system — the Sprinter’s factory steel roof runs forward of the B-pillar, while a composite fiberglass rear cap covers the raised sleeping area and rear quarters. That seam where the fiberglass meets the Sprinter sheetmetal is your highest-risk water intrusion … Read more
Electrical Inverter and Shore Power Integration Service for COACHMEN GALLERIA The Coachmen Galleria’s electrical system centers on a Xantrex Freedom XC 1000W inverter/charger tucked into the passenger-side lower storage compartment — a compact but capable setup that handles both shore power charging and 120V inverter output from a single unit. Over time, corroded shore power … Read more
Awning Mechanism Repair and Fabric Replacement for COACHMEN GALLERIA The Dometic 9100 Power Awning on the Coachmen Galleria is mounted to the driver-side wall of the Sprinter body just below the roofline, running nearly the full length of the living area — typically 10 to 14 feet depending on model year. It’s a well-built unit, … Read more
Roof Seal and Skylight Maintenance for THOR DAZZLE The Thor Dazzle’s ProMaster 2500 136″ wheelbase roof is a relatively simple canvas compared to larger Class B builds — but that simplicity doesn’t make it immune to water intrusion. The factory drip rail running along both sides of the ProMaster roof is a well-documented weak point, … Read more
Electrical Inverter and Shore Power Integration Service for THOR DAZZLE The Thor Dazzle’s compact electrical system is actually one of its strengths for the DIY owner — the Xantrex Freedom XC 1000W inverter/charger, shore power inlet, and battery bank are tightly grouped and accessible without crawling through cabinetry. Because the Dazzle runs a 15-amp shore … Read more
Awning Mechanism Repair and Fabric Replacement for THOR DAZZLE The Thor Dazzle’s Thule HideAway awning is a compact, manually-operated unit mounted directly to the ProMaster’s factory drip rail on the driver’s side — a smart integration, but one that makes the mounting hardware critical to inspect regularly since that same drip rail is a known … Read more
