Air Brake System Maintenance for ENTEGRA ASPIRE The full-time RV community is the most generous knowledge-sharing group I’ve ever been part of. Someone has already fixed the exact problem you’re dealing with, documented it in a forum thread, and answered follow-up questions for free. This guide pulls together the best of that collective experience into … Read more
Diesel Engine Oil Service for ENTEGRA ASPIRE 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 … Read more
Slide-Out Hydraulic Service for ENTEGRA ASPIRE 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 … Read more
Air Brake System Maintenance for NEWMAR VENTANA 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 … Read more
Diesel Engine Oil Service for NEWMAR VENTANA 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 … Read more
Fresh Water System Service and Cassette Toilet Maintenance Parts Needed: SHURFLO 4008-101-A65 New 3.0 GPM RV Water Pump Revolution, 12V (Part Number: Shurflo 4008-101-E65 or Flojet 04406-143A) ($69.95) Shurflo 255-213 RV Replacement Water Pump Strainer | 1/2 Twist-On Pipe Strainer (Part Number: Shurflo 255-215) ($7.85) SHURFLO 94-237-00 Series 2088 Check Valve Kit (Part Number: Shurflo … Read more
Mercedes Sprinter Diesel Engine Maintenance (DEF and DPF Service) Parts Needed: Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy Full Synthetic Motor Oil 0W-30, 5 Quart (Part Number: Mobil 1 ESP 0W-30 or Mercedes-Benz genuine) ($27.97 ($0.17 / fluid ounce)) – Quantity: 12 Mann Filter W 719/45 Spin-on Oil Filter (Part Number: Mann W 0133 or Hengst E422HD129) … 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 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
