On Friday, Chuck Woodbury editor of RVTravel.com posted on his site that Gary Bunzer known as “The RV Doctor” had passed away from complications due to COVID-19. Chuck was a friend, colleague, and neighbor of Gary’s and had reported several weeks ago on RVTravel.com that Gary was in ICU in a Seattle hospital in serious but stable condition. So it came as a shock when he posted the news on Friday night.
Gary was a 40 year veteran in the RV Industry as a technician, trainer, educator, author, and inductee into the RV Hall of Fame. His bio is available here.
Almost every company and organization in the RV industry benefited from Gary’s technical expertise through videos, blogs, articles, on site training, seminars, and written handbooks. He helped educate not only RV technicians but also owners, manufactures, and government agencies. Gary was truly a champion for education in the RV industry.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Gary’s family and friends.
RV Make: Monoco, RV Model: Diplomat, RV Year: 2008, Brand: Lippert slideout, Model Number: Flush floor
Keep having problems with broken shafts , gears on the main slide out .
Any info on the adjustments on the height or depth adjustments.
Hubert,
It does sound like something is out of alignment. We do have a video showing where adjustments can be made. You want to measure everything first and see where it is out of square. The arms attached to the lower arms underneath will have the adjustments to raise and lower as well as adjust the in and out of each side. The video will show this but I will also include a link to the service manual with some more information on what to check as well.
https://www.rvrepairclub.com/video/adjusting-rv-slide-out-seal-011521/
https://lci-support-doc.s3.amazonaws.com/manuals/slideouts/ccd_0001614.pdf
Sincerely,
Dan
RV Repair Club Technical Expert
RV Make: DYNAMAX, RV Model: CARRIGO, RV Year: 2004
HAD TO PUT ON A NEW AWNING ABOVE SLIDEOUT AND NOW I HAVE HOLES IN THE FIBERGLASS WHERE THE SCREWS WERE. CAN THESE HOLES BE PLUGGED OR REPAIRED?
Hi Linda,
Thank you for your question, here is the experts reply:
You can plug them with body filler, Bondo is a name brand. It is best to fill the holes with it and make a mound covering the opening. Let it dry and then sand it smooth. This will make sure it is sealed. You can then paint over it if you want to make it not as noticeable. I have seen people just use sealant in the holes and this can be fine but you have to keep an eye on it as over time it can break apart and open up again. The body filler makes for a better repair.
Sincerely,
Dan
RV Repair Club Technical Expert
RV Make: Lance, RV Model: 1020, RV Year: 2000, Brand: Domestic, Model Number: 3663
The power will not light control switches, elect ,propane, or battery
It is a 3 way. Can’t tell what mode it is in. But it won’t light 5 amp was out but I changed it, it did not blow again. Fridge worked perfect when I parked it for winter. Suggestions please.
Hi Dorene. I would need the model number of the fridge to tell you what components in it could be failing but if all controls are turned on at the same eyebrow control panel, most likely the panel is the issue. The 5 amp fuse is what protects this circuit when there is a high amp draw and most likely there was a short in this panel that blew the fuse. It is not blowing not because the circuit was most likely damaged and not complete now. The best thing to do to be sure is to test the 12v coming into the fridge. If there is 12v most likely the panel will need replaced.
Thanks
Dan RV Repair Club
Fender
Hi Serge,
Thank you for reaching out! Could you give me more details on what your question is?
Sincerely,
Shelley
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RV Make: Heartland, RV Model: Landmark 365, RV Year: 2019, Brand: Landmark, Model Number: Charleston
Love it
RV Make: Thor, RV Model: 35M, RV Year: 2020
RIP Gary, I will missed your writings and opinions.
RV Make: Holiday Rambler , RV Model: Alumalite , RV Year: 1995, Brand: Suburban , Model Number: 5186A, 620015 or IW60
Ticket 35302 Hello I need help I’m want to change to an on demand water heater as I’m a fulltime RVer but want to know if this unit is good all around for different locations around the USA? If they are reliable units? I’m kind of confused. Thank ya for your time and help.
Hello Ginna,
Thank you for contacting us. Here is the experts response:
It is possible to change to an on demand water system but some more electrical and plumbing modifications are needed. The tanks are roughly the same size so that isn’t an issue but the plumbing on the back needs to be taken apart and built new to fit. You also need to run new wires into the RV living area for the controls. On demand systems have different settings and require a control unit to be place somewhere. You can put it where you want but it is best located near the kitchen or bathroom. The hardest part really is just modifying the plumbing and then running wires for the controls. As for if you have a reliable unit it is best to check forums and see what other users are saying. Even the best manufactures can have a bad line of RV’s made certain years so it is best to see what others experiences are with them.
https://www.rvrepairclub.com/article/rv-repair-club-pays-tribute-to-gary-bunzer-the-rv-doctor/
Sincerely,
Dan
RV Repair Club Technical Expert
RV Make: forest river sierra, RV Model: 345 ret cch, RV Year: 2011
i cannot find an access to the shower control valve plumbing, do i need to remove the shower to change the water control valve. i cannot find any other way to access the shower valve and plumbing.thanks for any help you can offer.
Hello William,
Thank you for contacting us.
I’m not sure what control valve you are looking for. The water lines connect directly to the back of the faucet. There won’t be a shut off valve for the water lines. They are all connected together and don’t have individual shut off’s like residential water lines. You just need to turn off the water supply to the camper and disconnect the faucet connections to remove it. Normally the shower faucet is connected to a mount with a few screws and sealant around it. You just need to remove these screws and pull the mount forward then you can disconnect the faucet connections. Some RV’s have an access panel to the back of the faucet to disconnect these connections. Under rare circumstances you have to remove the shower surround to gain access to these. I have seen a few though.
If you have any other concerns, please contact us at 1-855-706-3536, or chat with us on our site.
We greatly appreciate your business!
Sincerely,
Lindsay
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RV Make: Forrest River, RV Model: Wildwood Xlite, RV Year: 2018, Brand: Wildwood Xlite, Model Number: 233RBXL
There is no rear ladder, does this mean you can not walk on this roof?
Hi Ronald! To get the best possible answer for you from our experts can I please have you send over the year, make, and model of your RV?
We’ll be glad to help further when we here back.
Sincerely,
Codi
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RV Make: Itasca, RV Model: Spirit, RV Year: 2004
Having a hard time figuring out what could be the problem and fixing it…We are beginner RV’ers. 1. How do we check the RV’s wiring for inside plug receptacles that do not work without completely taking the inside completely apart? 2. Both stereos are not working, seems no power to them. Any ideas of why and what we can do to fix? 3. Why the engine battery completely drains after sitting a few days? Vehicle is plugged into external source.
Hopefully someone can give us ideas, we are at a loss.
Hello Gina,
What is the year, make, and model of your RV?
If you have any other concerns, please contact us at 1-855-706-3536, or chat with us on our site.
We greatly appreciate your business!
Sincerely,
Lindsay
RV Repair Club Video Membership