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Spare Tire Carrier U-bolts May Fail

Posted on March 2, 2020 by Steven Fletcher | 0 Comments

Defective spare tire carrier mounting U-bolts on certain Forrest River trailers may allow the carrier and spare tire to detach from the vehicle while in motion, becoming a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V075000…

2020 Keystone CrossRoads Recall

Posted on February 3, 2020 by Steven Fletcher | 0 Comments

2020 Keystone CrossRoads recall is for improper circuit protection on the WiFi Prep wiring. In the event of a short circuit in the wiring, there is an increased risk of fire. January 23, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V037000 NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V037000 Manufacturer Keystone RV…

Generator Exhaust Recall Bounder Southwind Vacationer

Posted on December 23, 2019 by Steven Fletcher | 0 Comments

This generator exhaust recall affects Bounder, Southwind, and Vacationer motorhomes. Motorhomes affected may have the generator exhaust pipe routed in a manner that causes it to exit within the departure angle. This could cause the exhaust pipe to become damaged or sheared…

Starcraft RV Recall Affects 10k Trailers

Posted on October 21, 2019 by Steven Fletcher | 0 Comments

Starcraft RV Recall affects some 2018 Comet Mini, 2018-2019 GPS, Autumn Ridge Outfitter, Launch Ultra Lite, Launch Outfitter 7, Autumn Ridge, Launch Outfitter, Satellite and Avalon, and 2019 Mossy Oak and Mossy Oak Lite travel trailers. NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V699000 Manufacturer:…

RV Holding Tank Flush System Problem

Posted on May 10, 2019 by Steven Fletcher | 1 Comment

We purchased a used 2006 Chaparral and after dumping the black water tank and running the gray water through it, we were going to use the waste tank flush outlet on the side of the camper. When we hooked the…

RV Umbilical Cord Wiring Color Code

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Steven Fletcher | 0 Comments

Below is the RV Umbilical Cord Wiring Color Code for the 7-way flat-pin umbilical connector, also called the 7 pole plug. This is the connector style most commonly used on North American travel trailers and RV fifth wheels This connector…

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