RV Awning Fabric and Motor Replacement Parts Needed: Replacement Awning Fabric – Measure your awning length precisely (typical sizes: 8′, 10′, 12′, 14′, 16′, 18′, 20′, 21′), Price Range: $150-$400 depending on length and material quality Awning Motor (for electric awnings) – Part numbers vary by model (check existing motor label), Price Range: $150-$300 depending … Read more
RV Slide-Out Motor and Gear Replacement Parts Needed: kalageen 2pcs 236575 RV in-Wall Slide-Out Motor, IG-42 (10mm) Motor Assembly,… (Part Number: LC368190) ($115.99) AP Products 014-132682 Venture Actuator Motor 18:1 (Part Number: AP Products 18732) ($393.79) Lippert Components – 366211 Dual Rack Repair Kit (Part Number: LC84FR) ($426.95) 15 Tooth Gear 281331 Replacement Standard Gear … Read more
RV Water Heater Thermostat and Heating Element Replacement Parts Needed: Suburban 232306 Thermostat Switch, Model: 232306, Outdoor&Repair Store (Part Number: 232306) ($18.99) Upgraded 520900 RV Water Heater Element For Suburban RV SW Series Electric Wa… (Part Number: 520900) ($17.00) Lrichy 110V/120V RV Water Heater Screw-In Electric Heating Element 110V/1400W… (Part Number: varies by model) ($21.97) … Read more
RV Awning Fabric and Motor Replacement Parts Needed: Replacement Awning Fabric – Measure your awning length precisely (typical sizes: 8′, 10′, 12′, 14′, 16′, 18′, 20′, 21′), Price Range: $150-$400 depending on length and material quality Awning Motor (for electric awnings) – Part numbers vary by model (check existing motor label), Price Range: $150-$300 depending … Read more
RV Slide-Out Motor and Gear Replacement Parts Needed: kalageen 2pcs 236575 RV in-Wall Slide-Out Motor, IG-42 (10mm) Motor Assembly,… (Part Number: LC368190) ($115.99) AP Products 014-132682 Venture Actuator Motor 18:1 (Part Number: AP Products 18732) ($393.79) Lippert Components – 366211 Dual Rack Repair Kit (Part Number: LC84FR) ($426.95) 15 Tooth Gear 281331 Replacement Standard Gear … Read more
Introduction Different brands fail in different ways — and once you’ve serviced enough of them, you start building a mental map of which rig is going to have which problem. That brand-specific pattern recognition is what separates a tech who’s been doing this for years from someone who’s just good with tools. In fifth wheels … Read more
Knowing how to diagnose and repair RV systems isn’t just a maintenance skill — it’s a negotiation weapon when you’re buying. Every mechanical issue I can identify on a walkthrough is money off the asking price. Most sellers don’t know what’s wrong with their own rig, which means an informed buyer has all the leverage. … Read more
RV dealer service departments are backed up. Have been for years. If you’re a full-timer waiting six to ten weeks for a warranty repair appointment, that’s six to ten weeks where you’re either living without that system or paying out of pocket for a mobile tech. Learning to handle repairs yourself isn’t optional — it’s … Read more
Some repairs on an RV are DIY-friendly. Others involve propane, 120-volt shore power, or structural load-bearing components where a mistake has real consequences. Part of my job is knowing which category a job falls into — and being honest with owners about the line between a competent DIY fix and one that needs a professional … Read more
\n Introduction: Turning a Long Drive into a Grand Adventure \n\n\n The thing that separates a good RV flipper from someone who just cleans up old rigs is systems thinking. When one component fails, I always ask what else failed alongside it, what caused it, and what’s about to fail next. RV systems are connected … Read more
