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Lost the escape hatch lid

I recently bought a 1985 Real-Lite truck camper.  While I was getting it home, the escape hatch lid blew off and I couldn't find it.

I am having a terrible time finding a replacement.  I ordered from Hengs, but it wasn't quite right.  Too big and the hinge was wrong.  The opening is 17 x 24.

Any advice where I could find it?  Is it easier to just replace the whole unit?

Thanks for any help,

Amy

Added by Amy Corey on June 29, 2018 at 6:44pm — 6 Comments

help! i have a 1970 dodge oasis, need to find electrical diadrams.

 We are at a standstill and trying to figure out how to find any information on the electrical system of our 1970 dodge oasis, havent had much luck searching online, anybody have any ideas?

Added by James on June 15, 2018 at 12:43pm — 5 Comments

Four year summer project

In 2014 I committed my wife and myself to a “summer project”: restoring a 1964 Fireball Meteor travel trailer.  How hard could it be, I asked myself.  It was only 13’ long; the videos I watched fucused mainly on woodworking skills; anmd I found what looked to be a likely candidate on eBay.  The seller, Todd Anderson of Salt Lake City, Utah sold a book and CD about how to restolre one in a couple of weeks.  He adsvertised it as well maintained, ready to go camping,…

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Added by Old soldier on June 10, 2018 at 8:31pm — 2 Comments

Off Grid Power OGP, needful things

No Shore No Problem!

This is a battery monitor

This is how it…

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Added by postman on May 30, 2018 at 8:00pm — 5 Comments

Brakes,

I woke up this morning and figured I would go check the rear brakes on the ole Ford diesel,, Well, that went side ways real quick, thinking it would be a quick and easy job.  I had good friend Russ Johnson come over and give me a hand, Spent the better part of the afternoon into the evening getting the brakes shoes changes and wheels back on,,, I guess that little*squeaking in the wheels, means brakes are due...   Thanks agian for Russ taking time from his R&R vacation to lend me a much…

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Added by Lakota Wolf on May 12, 2018 at 9:25pm — 3 Comments

Moab to Twin Falls Idaho

Well not many problems between Utah and Idaho. Bad winds and freeway construction made it exciting at times. Resting for a few days before on to Oregon and if we live the summit at Pendleton I'll be back with more. I hate Cabbage Hill, don't know if down is worse than up.

Added by Gene Deahl on May 5, 2018 at 8:27pm — 1 Comment

German made Tabbert Contessa de

Does anyone have any experience with a German made caravan in the states? A mechanic buddy of mine has a 1989 Tabbert Contessa De. It is a single axle and appears to be made in general UK caravan fashion, ie no wall or ceiling studs. I haven't been able to get pictures yet but of the ones he has shown to me it appears to be in great shape.

Added by Drew on May 3, 2018 at 2:04pm — No Comments

Hello folks,, Tip Time.

A bunch of us,, (you included,, dont be shy), are getting our rigs taken care of, now that Old man winter is finally letting up. Remember,, its bee, wasp and yellow jacket time of the year,, be care reaching into or around the sides and storage bins,, them lil boogers are mean. Now,,, a lot of newbies and even us older then dirt die hard full timers sometimes forget,about the waste tanks,, the grey and black,,, Take your trusty flashlight and look down into the toilet and see if ya have any…

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Added by Lakota Wolf on April 24, 2018 at 9:08pm — 1 Comment

Our travels for 2018

Well we are back on the road again after spending the winter, if you can call it that, in Tucson. Stay in one place longer than we ever have. It was nice to rest for four months in the sunshine. Started heading north on the 15th stopped in Show Low for a few days. Went to see the sights and hold off the winds. We are currently in Holbrook AZ for three days to go day tripping to Canyon de Chelly and the Petrified Forest NP. Winds are coming back tomorrow with gusts…

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Added by Gene Deahl on April 18, 2018 at 5:35pm — 4 Comments

Ideas on long term storage safety

It seems the thieves are rampant,, stealing trailers all over, No matter what kind of lock you have on the hitch, they have figured a way to tear it off and off they go with your investment. In comments, reply how you secure your trailer of rig for safe storage.

I gave up on tongue locks, Got expensive replacing them after someone tried to tear it off and was possibly disturb and couldnt finish.

I rely on a chain thru BOTH rear wheels, across the axle, criss cross so when they…

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Added by Lakota Wolf on April 12, 2018 at 10:47pm — 2 Comments

1992 5th Wheel Holiday Rambler Imperial 36'

I don't know if I am old enough to be vintage, but I went from a 1994 Class C to a 1992 5th wheel.

I have no idea why Holiday Rambler quit building 5th wheels, mine seems super solid.

At my blog I've been writing about the 5th wheel and for 8 years I wrote about wandering in my Class C at:…

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Added by dear miss mermaid on April 8, 2018 at 6:40am — 1 Comment

Rude McMansion owners

Another reason Oldies are the best RV's and the people who own them,

I was on the way home from town this afternoon and noticed a Hunert bazzillion dollar motorcoach ahead of me with a small car on a tow dolly.

Not an unusual sight, except, the poor lil car was wobbling a lil more than it should be and as i approached closer, I noticed the tire on the passenger side of the tow dolly was shredded and pretty much gone and the dolly was rolling on its rim. This is not good,, so I…

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Added by Lakota Wolf on April 2, 2018 at 2:32am — 4 Comments

Heavy rains and finding that leak,

Well. as we all know,, way to well, It has been a realy wet rainy winter here in the south, At one time thought about building an Ark. On one occasion, we had high winds, and buckets of rain hit, and of course, 2 elusive leaks,, one in the bathroom vent and the bedroom vent. Well, it seemed like the rain had found a way into the trailer around the seal or the cover itself, One would think, That was not the case after taking the vents completley out and inspecting .From the ceiling up it was…

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Added by Lakota Wolf on March 31, 2018 at 5:14pm — 3 Comments

New member confused

  about how to navigate this site. I guess if I stumble around enough I;ll get it figured out.

                                    Mike

Added by Mike Arnold on March 27, 2018 at 12:50pm — 4 Comments

First actual visit of an "eyebrow" Winnebago

Yesterday morning at 4h55 am, me and a co-driver left Montreal to travel 5h15 hours to get to see a first MH. To go there, my co-driver and me are going to go trough 2 Canadians provinces and one US state. The trip is about 330 miles and we have to do it both way in the same day. Daniel Long was very helpful in doing the initial assessment of the RV and although it might be far, the picture he sent seems to indicate the unit has potential. I made several research on the particular unit that…

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Added by Julien Bertrand on March 19, 2018 at 11:23am — No Comments

Need help in finding a 1990 Allegro manual

Can anyone help to try and find or where to buy

A manual for a 1990 Allegro motorhome.

31' Basement 

Added by Greigg Angus on March 19, 2018 at 11:20am — 2 Comments

RV and Camper Rule of Ethics

Here is the PDF version of the Rules I found. I retyped it and dropped in the original logo below. CODE%20OF%20ETHICS.pdf

It's in PDF format for printing. Enjoy!

Added by Daniel Long on March 13, 2018 at 10:45pm — 3 Comments

It's almost warm weather season.

I know it's hard to grasp right now, with the cold rain and snow blowing, that's it's going get hot. With that, we will be using our roof A/C units. I know your thinking to yourself, well duh!!! Now,,, Are you seriously thinking about climbing up on your roof? Nooo. Admit it, that's not up there on your pre trip to do list. OK. Quit trying to ignore the fact that you have to get yourself up there. Btw, Don't forget hand tools. A simple 7/16ths 1/2 inch wrench and channel locks. If your…

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Added by Lakota Wolf on March 7, 2018 at 1:30am — 1 Comment

Losing free overnight parking

It's all over the internet, Walmart, Cabela's, Outdoor World and Cracker Barrell are going to prohibit, if not already, the overnight rest parking for RV's.

2 Walmarts in Waco area along with Cabela's have banned over night campers, Due to a few DIRT Bag retards, Yes I said retards, because these type people are Not right in the head. Store manager had to have Hazmat crew on standby while he had several employees power wash a section of the parking lot. All because a couple brain dead…

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Added by Lakota Wolf on March 4, 2018 at 1:04am — 9 Comments

RV help. 2973 Lark 26RB?

So I am new to this. I hope I'm posting in the right spot. Here goes.... I'm looking to buy a 1973 Lark 26 RB. Although when I try to find info on it I don't have any luck what so ever! Nothing when googled.:( Dealer thinks it has a Dodge 360 in it. But I talked to an RV mechanic and he thinks it's a 440. It appears to be in good shape. But I would like to know more about it before I purchase it and dive head first into it! ;) Like the front end....ball joints or king pins? What kind of engine… Continue

Added by Mandy on February 26, 2018 at 6:21pm — 3 Comments

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