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Sources for Suppliers, Parts and Maintenance Materials / Re: Compartment door latch mechanism

« Last post by Michael Wettstein on June 18, 2026, 11:55:54 PM »

I got a Trimark chrome handle that was keyed to my existing code from Northwest RV Supply in Eugene, OR 6 months agp.  Although I ordered through them, it was drop shipped from Trimark.  NW RV supply was very helpful on the phone but I already knew I needed the 20358 handle.  I would imagine if you needed the actual latch they could get it too.

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Sources for Suppliers, Parts and Maintenance Materials / Compartment door latch mechanism

« Last post by Tim Markin on June 18, 2026, 09:05:46 PM »

I have a 2004 Marquis with the chrome Tri/Mark latch mechanisms. Are replacement parts or new assemblies available? Can anyone tell me where to find one?

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General Discussion / Re: Heading West

« Last post by George Frudakis on June 16, 2026, 02:45:11 PM »

Thank you for the response. I 40, it is. I schedule my route and pick my stops. Will stop at the attraction you mention. Again Thanks.
George

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General Discussion / Re: Heading West

« Last post by Steve Huber on June 16, 2026, 02:29:23 AM »

We RVed out of AZ but the majority of our relatives were in the SE. Living in the Phoenix area we had easy access to I10/I20 and I40. In the summer we would run I40 and winter I10 or I10-20 depending our ultimate destination. Overall we preferred I40 above the other 2. There is better scenery (IMHO) along I40 and also more points of interest (again IMHO). Bearazona in Williams, AZ is a must see. White Buffao, Bears, Wolves, Sheep, etc area all in there natural settings as you drive through the park. In Flagstaff, Black Barts RV park and steakhouse are great. Servers are college students who also serenade you. Galllup NM has some very good Indian jewelry spots that aren't ripoffs. Albuquerque has any number of attraction. NM Mexican food is IMHO the best in the country. If you are adventurous head south on I25 in Albuquerque and pick up US 60 west bound in Socorro, NM. You'll travel through a number or quaint small towns with good homestyle restaurants in all. Do not speed in Magalena and if you like pie, Pie Town is a must stop. The Very Large Array of radio telescopes is located on the Plains of St Augustine. In Showlow AZ you'll have to decide whether to head to Phoenix via Payson or stay on US 60. The former is dual lane most of the way to Phx. US 60 routes you through Sal River Canyon. It's beautiful with many overlooks for photos, etc. However, avoid it if your exhaust brake, coach brakes and cooling system are not in good shape as you will drop 2000 ft and then climb back out in about a 2-3 mile horizontal span.
The only downside of I40 is OK & TX due to possible summer storms.
Steve

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General Discussion / Re: Heading West

« Last post by David T. Richelderfer on June 15, 2026, 10:36:34 PM »

That would depend upon your departure point and destination, plus avoiding those darned storms that spawn tornadoes.  Where is I1; you mean I10 and I8?

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General Discussion / Heading West

« Last post by George Frudakis on June 15, 2026, 08:10:55 PM »

Ok group. Going west, should I take I-1, I-20, or I 40 Time not the issue.

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Technical Support / Re: 1998 Beaver Patriot Ticonderoga engine coolant expansion tank

« Last post by Richard Good on June 14, 2026, 04:13:59 AM »

Thanks Eric.

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Technical Support / Re: Deep clean the coach interior

« Last post by Carl Boger on June 14, 2026, 02:48:24 AM »

I use a ozone machine and let it run both in the front and back. It seems to eliminate orders and is supposed to kill anything still growing.  The motorhome has to be empty to use it. It also smells fresher after it has been run.

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Technical Support / Re: Bedroom slide and brake (Problem Resolved)

« Last post by Rick Vyncke on June 14, 2026, 01:32:31 AM »

After struggling to resolve the issue where the motor brake prevented the slide from moving, I removed the new motor from the gear case and reinstalled the original motor.  Problem solved!

The original motor was a Klauber that was rated at 10 amps and 9 RPM’s.  The replacement Klauber was rated at 20 amps and 16 RPM’s.  I brought this to the attention of both eTrailer as well as Lippert technical support and they both assured me it would work.  It did not, but given that the original issue was a failed gearbox, I had the ability to switch back to the original motor on the new gearbox. 

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Technical Support / Re: Deep clean the coach interior

« Last post by David T. Richelderfer on June 13, 2026, 06:51:29 PM »

Her doctor should have determined those things to which she is allergic.  If it's fabric, wood, etc., used in building the coach, then that won't be able to get cleaned; maybe removed or sealed though.

Air conditioners typically have some mold growth which gets blown out the vents into the coach's interior.  Cleaning mold from a RV AC unit might be impossible.  I don't know.  Look on Amazon for a mold detection kit.  There are several there I found.