D & M
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Owning a motorhome (or a boat or airplane) presents the owner with a set of challanges that they are unfamiliar with.
If they look at the the situations as problems, perhaps they need to think about selling the toy and getting into a hobby that presents less challange.
Dave  & Mary 
Isabel (a cuddly little Boston)
Buddy (The Beast) another Boston
2005 Itasca Suncruiser 35A
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HeresLucy
Southeast FL
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In another thread you indicate you are using same TP as home.
Earlier thread
So a thought is perhaps that is contributing to the problem? Also we learned early on it's important to flush the black tank with a separate hose while dumping the black tank. And I wonder are you using anything to help break down the solids.
Just some ideas to consider. We all have our share of learning experiences. On our first trip in a rental we did not know a thing about the dumping process. And did not know to do the grey tank last. Stuff like that. If you are like us just reading manuals doesn't always work. Only when the problems occur do we truly understand. Good luck.
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tallyo
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hottubkid wrote:I don't know about anyone else but I have had enough learnning experances that I don't have to pay to have another one. Don't plan on buying new ever again.
jokers99 wrote:It's a tough first year when they are new. The problems seem endless but eventually you will get through them. When you look back while you are camping and having a great time they will not seem so bad. Think of them as learning experiences, and be glad you are under warranty! Nice rig you have by the way.
I said that once too but after I bought the used one I had to "un-jury rig" everything the previous owner had tried to fix himself.
One never knows what the previous owner did or didn't do!!!!
Only the Shadow knows!!!
Tallyo
2007 Winnebago Adventurer
W-24, 6 spd Allison
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Magoo
Farwell, TX
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We've had 4 motorhomes over the past 7 years. Two at least 10 years old. The last one new. All have had numerous problems. Yes, something usually breaks each outing. Sonetimes self-inflicted, sometimes not. Grin & bear it.
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Mandolin Guy
West Central Georgia
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Like they said earlier, you should be something of a handyman (person) to own a motorhome. You don't have to have a PhD from Prevost University but you should have some basic mechanical and electrical knowledge. There are a lot of things most people can't fix (generator voltage regulators, AC compressors, etc.) but there is an abundance of things that are handman-friendly. There's a lot of literature and a variety of web sites available to help. Find 'em.
I learned early on to accept the fact that things go wrong. Now, it's part of the allure of owning a motorhome to go through and put things back in shape.
David
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tallyo
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Mandolin Guy wrote:Like they said earlier, you should be something of a handyman (person) to own a motorhome. You don't have to have a PhD from Prevost University but you should have some basic mechanical and electrical knowledge. There are a lot of things most people can't fix (generator voltage regulators, AC compressors, etc.) but there is an abundance of things that are handman-friendly. There's a lot of literature and a variety of web sites available to help. Find 'em.
I learned early on to accept the fact that things go wrong. Now, it's part of the allure of owning a motorhome to go through and put things back in shape.
I think you have had two too many donuts......... I can't hammer a nail in straight, I can't look at a nut and know what size socket to use, I can't change a light bulb without first unplugging the coach and you say I have to be handy to own an RV??? The only thing I am handy in is giving advice, well my wife likes me..........
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runmaster3
Farmington, Missouri, USA
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On my 5th MH and have never bought a Brand New One. also, have had very few problems that I could not easily fix myself. Thus, a lot to be said for not buying new coaches and let the original owner suffer through the headaches and you benefit. have done the same for cars since 1987. Just my opinion.
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hottubkid
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Your right but you haven't paid someone else to fix it right or riceve it right. These might have been noticed before you bought it. But, When I bought new, I felt it should be right by the MFG or at least right after the second or third chance. I still question the saftey of the excape window. When I had it in for service the service dept couldn't open the window. I now open it at least onec a year and dust it with baby powder. The list I had new had to be about three typed pages and then the dealer argued with me on who should fix it and Fleetwood just said TS
tallyo wrote:hottubkid wrote:I don't know about anyone else but I have had enough learnning experances that I don't have to pay to have another one. Don't plan on buying new ever again.
jokers99 wrote:It's a tough first year when they are new. The problems seem endless but eventually you will get through them. When you look back while you are camping and having a great time they will not seem so bad. Think of them as learning experiences, and be glad you are under warranty! Nice rig you have by the way.
I said that once too but after I bought the used one I had to "un-jury rig" everything the previous owner had tried to fix himself.
One never knows what the previous owner did or didn't do!!!!
Only the Shadow knows!!!
hottubkid60193@yahoo.com
2004 SOUTHWIND 36E Tow 2003 CRV
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ole trucker
Westminster,MD. USA
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TP,toilet paper
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pfunk
Shelby Township, MI
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We use northern quilted, read some very scientific reviews on it compared to the sea worthy stuff,,, Ill try it in the boat next year too and see how the portipotti does
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