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Our 2011 Rear Bath overhead cabinet doors use Allegis Corp Gas Springs, Model AC 6230 to hold the doors open. Some of the springs are failing. A check of https://www.allegiscorp.com/products/gas-springs site does not show this model. I called their east coast sales office 484-483-2900 and determined...

On our way home, after a successful hunting trip in the Buffalo Wyoming area, we encountered an engine issue on our motorhome. We eventually stalled, at a rest area on Interstate I 74 east, approximately 21 miles south of Moline, Illinois We called a tow truck and had our rig towed to Anytime Truck ...

My F450 cruise control works intermittently, generally is will not engage during rainy periods. I was searching on the WWW and came across the following information. More information is available at https://www.zehllaw.com/practice-areas/dangerous-products/auto-recall-lawyers/ford-cruise-control-fir...

Ben,

Thanks for the offer I need 3 feet of tape. what is the shipping cost and where should I send the check.

Thanks for the tutorial on how to attach photos. Attached are the following photos Super Magnets package, magnets installed and the steel screw and washer. I replaced the OEM Magnetek 45 Amp converter, with the Leap'n Lions club recommended Progressive Dynamics PD4645 Charger/Converter. Unfortunatel...

The Anti-Slip Safety Tape on the running boards is wearing out. Any recommendations and sources for replacement tape? Any how to tips on cleaning and installation of the replacement tape?

Our 2001 Born Free motor home with a Ford V-10 Triton engine developed a hard starting problem while we were in Alaska. The problem only occurred when the engine was at normal operation temperature and we stopped to fill the fuel tank. I had to engage the starter 3 or 4 times to start the engine. We...

While driving the in Alaska Highway last summer one of rear dual wheel Stainless steel valve stem extender brackets broke. I used duct tape to secure the valve extension to the hub until I could find a replacement mount. We stopped at tire shops along the highway in Alaska and Canada, but none carri...

Gas strut helps overhead medicine cabinet door stay open http://www.bornfreervclub.org/bulletin_board/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=2187&hilit=overhead+medicine+cabinet Based on the, currently locked, article referenced above I purchased two of the recommended Attwood struts. I installed one strut on...

Thanks for the reply, I apologize you the delayed response, we just returned home after spending over two months driving the Alaska highway. The installation seems relatively simple and will make a great winter project

I am interested in 303 Aerospace Protectant https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L4TF32G/re ... FHI4&psc=1
for our 24 foot BF. Has anyone used this product and if so how did it work out for you?

We just returned home after a 12,300 mile drive of the Alaskan Highway and just about every other paved road in Alaska. Prior to the trip I installed an Ultra Gauge, http://www.ultra-gauge.com/ultragauge, mainly to monitor fuel level and information such as remaining fuel in the tank, miles until em...

We just returned home after a 12,300 mile drive to Alaska, we saw two BFs during our 60 plus days on the road

Did you install the unit yourself? If you did were you able to hide the wires so they are not visible inside the RV?
After almost a decade of use, are you still satisfied with the unit?

Bill

Bill, Just read your blog, lots of good information, thanks for posting your experiences. We have wanted to drive to Alaska for the last 30 odd years, but the career kept us from the trip. Now at 75 we will drive the Alcan Highway, this summer, starting at Coutts Alberta, to Tok Alaska and then tour...