Judy,

There are sometimes valves located in the compartment above that open and just let it drain below. If the valves are underneath of the RV though, you would have to find a way to get under it to open them. You could always try to have someone install a system to drain the valves from inside the RV as well. I have done this before for people to make it easier for winterizing. You just have to make sure to open the lower drains, if they are holding water and they freeze it can crack open the lines and you will have a permanent leak coming from underneath until it gets replaced.

Sincerely,

Dan
RV Repair Club Technical Expert

Robert,

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Sincerely,

Dan
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Hello,

If you are talking about the light on the switch located at the control panel, you would have to remove the panel and check the wire connections to the switch. The power to the switch that goes to the water heater jumps off of other 12v power sources behind the panel. You would want to check voltage to the switch and if that is OK, then the switch might be bad. If there is no voltage present, you would have the follow the wiring to where it taps into another 12v source. It is very common for a connection on the back of the panel to come loose. Make sure to check the ground wires too. They are usually bunched together and it is easy for one to work it’s way loose.

I hope this was helpful!

Dan
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Hello Terry,

There are many different types of cleaning brushes. I have seen some kits but they come with a lot of stuff that may not be needed and can be very expensive. Lambs wool is great to use but doesn’t take off thick dirt or bugs very easily. Brushes are great to use but have to be soft bristle so it doesn’t damage the decals. Thetford makes a great wash and wax, it cleans really well while leaving a protective coating. ProtectAll also offers some great products as well. I will provide some links of things I use and have great experiences with. I hope this helps!https://www.amazon.com/Camco-Adjustable-Adjusts-Cleaning-43633/dp/B001D8TGJE?keywords=rv+cleaning+brush&qid=1540674167&sr=8-5&ref=sr_1_5
https://www.protectall.com/shop/black-streak-all-surface-bundle/
https://www.thetford.com/product/premium-rv-wash-and-wax/

Hope this helps,

Dan
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Hi Daniel,

I would check the voltage you have going to the slide outs. If 2 are having problems, it could be a power issue. Are you running just off of the battery or plugged into an outlet? Make sure the voltage is over 12.2VDC when the button is pressed, having someone check the wire connectors at the motors while someone is pressing the button is the best way. Just be careful of moving mechanisms when doing this. There could also be a problem at the switch. The ground wires coming from the motors are usually connected to the ground bar located behind the power distribution center. Check all of those connections to make sure they are tight and also check the main chassis ground, usually underneath the unit going into the frame. If it is rusted it could have a weak connection. Make sure your battery water levels are full and the connections are good without corrosion. They could also be sulfated, check the battery voltage while operating the slide outs and if it drops real low the batteries need an equalizing charge to clean off the plates. Most of the time when motors fail, they don’t work again. This sounds more like an electrical issue so i would inspect everything you can before replacing the motor.

Hope this helps,

Dan
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