Slide-Out Motor Replacement for NEWMAR BAY STAR Most of the service calls I get aren’t emergencies — they’re deferred maintenance that finally gave up. The owner noticed something off weeks ago, ignored it, and now they’re calling me from a campground two states from home. Nine times out of ten, this repair could have been … Read more
Slide-Out Room Hydraulic System Service for NEWMAR DUTCH STAR When you boondock regularly — no hookups, no campground services, no one nearby to help — you develop a different relationship with your rig’s systems than a weekend camper does. Everything has to work. You learn the failure modes, the warning signs, and the repairs before … Read more
Slide-Out Hydraulic Service for TIFFIN ZEPHYR The most expensive mistake RV owners make is replacing parts before they’ve diagnosed the actual problem. I’ve walked up to rigs where the owner has already swapped three components and the real issue is something a five-dollar fuse or a loose connector would have fixed. Diagnosis first. Always diagnosis … Read more
Slide-Out Hydraulic Service for NEWMAR KING AIRE 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
Slide-Out Hydraulic Service for FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE There is no worse feeling in full-time RV life than a critical system failing in the middle of January with nowhere to be towed and no mobile tech available until Monday. I’ve been there — and in my case, it was a slide-out that wouldn’t retract, which meant … Read more
Slide-Out Hydraulic Service for HOLIDAY RAMBLER NAVIGATOR Here’s what most RV owners don’t realize until they’re trying to sell: neglected mechanical systems tank resale value faster than almost anything else. A rig with clean cosmetics and a history of deferred maintenance sells for thousands less than one that’s a little road-worn but mechanically solid. I’ve … 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
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 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 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
