HINTS AND TIPS

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Recent additions:

1/24/07 - Heat vent modifications
12/18/07 - Refrigerator absorption unit replacement

Listed here are Hints and Tips about our Discovery Motorhomes or anything pertaining to camping.  Please see the Legal page before proceeding.  Be sure to look at the MODIFICATIONS that other Discovery owners have made to their rigs!

Hints and Tips are alphabetical.  Click on the item you want to view OR use our search engine to find what you want.

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NOTE: Not all Hints or Tips apply to all Discovery models.  Also, the Cummins engine was discontinued on the 2001.5 Discovery, so some Cummins-specific tips will not apply to this or later Discovery models with the Caterpillar engine.

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4/15/01 Accessories by Sonny Ayer

8/30/03 Air Purge / Spitting too often?

AIRBRAKE ARTICLES
  • 11/14/99 Airbrake Adjustment
  • 11/14/99 CouplerThis is a MUST HAVE part for anyone with airbrakes!
  • 12/01/01 Air Compressor Failure

09/27/00 A/C Belt problem - Immediate Action Required!
10/02/00 Accelerator Cutout Problem
06/26/01 Air Conditioner Bolt problem
08/20/02 Roof A/C maintenance
06/02/03 Front A/C shed on generator power.
07/10/03 More Solutions
09/28/00 Air Conditioner Fan modification (Do it Yourself)
07/10/03 A/C fan modification (Plug-in, ready-made)
06/04/03 Chassis a/c condensor fan replacement 08/24/01 Midland Air Dryer Info
01/17/02 Air Governor - This is a MUST READ for anyone with air brakes/suspension.
10/12/00 Air Pressure Gauges
11/14/99 Important airscoop information.
05/17/06 Allison Transmission Info and Troubles
05/15/04 Impt Allison 3000MH transmission info.
12/16/04 REVISED - Free Alaska Trip Planner (choose your format) - "Flashing 6"
10/10/00 Allison Keypad Illumination
11/24/99 Aluminum Wheel polish
01/14/01 Appliance Amperages
05/13/00 Awning Care
08/21/01 REVISED Awning Unfurling Problems & Solutions
02/07/02 Ed Kennedy's excellent Awning Unfurling Fix

06/21/06 A&E Awning Wind Speed adjustment

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11/14/99 Backup Alarm
11/14/99 Basement storage
04/03/03 Coach and Engine Battery Charging Info
03/03/05 Intelletic Battery slide trays
05/28/00 Battery Tips
07/21/00 Freightliner Bellcrank Problems
09/28/03 Changing Belts on the Cummins ISB
02/28/00 Bill Paying tips on the road
03/12/01 Boondocking
03/25/01 Dining Booth Conversion

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04/22/02 CAC cleaning solutions
0/06/02 Using your Calling Cardwith your computer.
05/20/03 Rear Camera> Washer system
05/29/00 Digital Cameras
05/20/03 REVISED Cargo (Basement) Doors
06/06/03 CANADA communications tips
02/28/00 Getting cash while travelling
01/30/06 CAT Engine bearing grease tip.
08/23/00 Cell Phone Basics
05/11/02 Cell Phone Service Plans & High Speed Internet
08/23/00 Cell Phone and the computer, Price Info
08/27/00 Check Engine Light help
11/14/99 Chassis info and pictures
05/03/00 Chrysler towing tips
06/04/03 2000-era Circuit Breaker problem/fix
11/17/99 Cockpit Control Modifications
02/23/01 Undercounter Coffeepot Installation
08/21/01 Coolant Replacement - a step-by-step guide
08/23/00 Communications Costs, Minimizing
03/06/05 Corian countertops
11/14/99 Countertop extension
04/25/02 Cruise Control - Reprogramming for Max Speed
12/06/02 Modify your Cruise Control to work with your Jake Exhaust Brake
09/30/05 Daytime Running Lights - an easy way to turn off while towing
04/01/02 Delorme Voice Navigation fix with Windows XP
01/01/01 Desks
02/24/01 Entry Door Adjustment (Noise/Closing/Pop Open)
05/04/01 Door Lock Safety Recall
11/14/99 Door Noise
08/21/01 UPDATE Entry Door Grab Handle Safety Problem

01/09/00 Light your Door Handle like the American Eagle!
08/27/00 Drawer slides fix
11/09/05 Relocating the Driver Info Display
02/07/02 LazyDays Driving and Parking Tips
11/04/01 Driveline Noise UPDATE - A Fix!
06/29/00 Dryer Vent Outlet modification 10/29/03 New Clothes Dryer Pipe from Splendide

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09/07/00 Intellitec ECC Module
03/18/01 ECC Module Problem
10/18/03 eGroup Help
04/19/00 E-mail and internet access options
08/20/02 Electrical Outlet problem

09/06/00 Electric Hot Water Heater element addition
10/12/00 PowerGuard Problem

    Electrical Modifications
  1. 01/09/00 Pseudo "50-amp" Service
  2. 11/04/06 True 50 amp conversion
  3. 11/14/99 Electric shore power cord

09/02/02 Electric (Shore Power) Plug Fix 11/14/99 Engine Cover
08/27/00 ISB Engine fault codes.
05/11/00 ISB and CAT Engine Monitoring
08/21/01 REVISED Engine (Fuel pump) Prime Procedure
11/14/99 Entertainment (TV & radio) Tips
11/14/99 Entrance Handle
09/02/02 Exhast Reroute
10/01/01 Extended Service Contracts

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03/14/00 Faucet Replacement
11/14/99 Fender rattle
04/09/00 Fire Story THIS IS A "MUST READ"
12/15/01 Possible 1996/1997 Fire Hazard
10/03/00 Fire Extinguisher Info
10/17/00 Fleetwood Help
07/04/01 Flourscent Lights - Extending their life
12/28/00 Freightliner Help
04/27/02 Freightliner Gaffney, SC Tips
03/28/00 Freightliner Transmission Keypad Illumination Service Bulletin.
03/27/00 Freightliner VDC Recall
09/12/03 Fuel Gauge recall.
10/16/00 Diesel Fuel Quality
02/23/02 Furnace Thermostat Problem

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06/19/00 Generator, Diesel or LP?
09/10/01 REVISED Generator Tips
08/13/00 LP Generator fuel filter
08/07/00 Mysterious Generator starting by itself
04/12/01 GFCI's and the Heart Inverter
11/25/99 Grab Bars
12/15/01 Gray Water transfer solution.

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07/15/03 Handicap conversion
11/14/99 Handling Problems
06/06/00 Improving your D's Headlights
1/24/07 - Heat vent modifications
03/18/01 Heating / Air Conditioner Problem
03/30/01 Holding Tank Gauge Problems? Check here!
11/14/00 Holding Tank Tips
09/06/00 Electric Hot Water Heater element addition
02/12/03 DOAI HOTSPOT wireless internet access
10/05/00 Hydraulic Jack Safety

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01/31/01 Add a simplified ICC Switch
11/14/99 Icemaker, winterization
05/04/01 Icemaker Solenoid Replacement
05/15/04 Save your Injector Pump!
06/06/00 Connecting to Internet while traveling
08/07/05 Internet via Cell Phone
12/06/02 RevisedInternet via Satellite, Update
02/09/06 Inverter and DC Seminar (Marshall Godwin, MS Powerpoint or Viewer Req'd)) Rewire to power all outlets in 97 & 98 D
10/24/00 Adding a 2000 watt inverter and rewiring to power all outlets in 99 D

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01/04/02 Jack Tips
05/12/06 PowerGear Motor /a> Replacement
04/30/02 PowerGear Jack Troubleshooting and Maintenance
05/10/00 Power Gear Levelling Jacks - eliminating popping and maintenance
05/03/00 Jake Brake info
04/04/01 Troubleshooting your Jake Brake
06/26/00 Jake Brake Pedal Modification (Large File)

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02/27/03 Kwikee Step Tips

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6/10/03 REVISED Sink Leak 34Q / 38G Repair
09/02/02 Level your D the proper way
02/09/03 LP Tanks - tying your coach and generator LP tanks together
07/21/00 Wheel lugnut torque 08/26/03 LP Hose reca;; 2003 S Floorplan models

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Maintenance information for the Freightliner chassis, CAT and Cummins Engines, and Allison Transmission

  • 01/25/02 Chassis Lubrication
  • 02/01/02 Maintenance Schedule
  • 02/25/02 REVISED Fluid Recommendations
  • 06/04/03 REVISED Part numbers
08/21/01 Maintenance - What should it cost?
11/14/99 Maintainence tips and procedures
03/11/00 Magic Chef stove SAFETY ISSUE
05/20/03 Microwave Oven Repair
12/28/00 Passenger-side Mirror modification.
05/30/01 Modifications by Sonny Ayer
05/15/04 Modifications Pictures of Discovery Modifications.
06/03/03 Airbrush Mural alternative

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05/19/05 Norcold Refrigerator Recall

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09/03/03 Oil Gauge problems
02/11/06 Fix the Outlook/Outlook Express Overheating problems

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11/05/06 Add Pantry Lights to your D
06/09/03 Parking Brake Chime won't stop dinging
06/16/05 Power Gear Levelling Pump Replacement

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05/12/06 Quick Tips from the Richmond Rally.
05/02/00 Quick Tips from the Newport Dunes Rally.

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04/22/02 Radiator design problem (pre-2000 CHASSIS)
02/28/00 Radio Interference
09/02/02 Recording Radio programs
05/04/01 Replacing your factory AM/FM radio? Check Here first !
01/19/01 Panasonic Rear Camera Problem and Fix
06/26/03 Recalls & Service Bulletins
12/18/07 - Refrigerator absorption unit replacement
12/09/07 Refrigerator Drain Line
02/07/01 Dometic Refrigerator Warranty Warning
04/19/01 Refrigerator Cooling Tip
02/20/02 Save your Refrigerator Door! (and at least $300)
09/02/02 Make your Refrigerator Vent white again!
03/18/01 Remco Lube Pump Tips
05/22/03 REVISED Ride Height - Updated Info

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SAFETY INFO
  • 05/19/05 Norcold Refrigerator Recall
  • 04/27/04 Motorhome Fire!
  • 08/26/03 LP Gas Hose Recall affecting 03 S floorplan models.
  • 10/02/00 Accelerator Cutout Problem
  • 05/04/00 Possible Carbon Monoxide Hazard
  • 09/06/00 Driver Window Recall
  • 04/09/00 Fire Safety (Extinguishers) This is a MUST READ
  • 03/15/00 Blue Ox Rangefinder III towbar recall
  • 05/04/01 Door Lock Safety Recall
  • 08/01/01 Entry Door Grab Handle Safety Issue
  • 05/28/00 Possible Electrical Hazard
  • 09/02/02 Check your Electrical (Shore Power) Plug
  • 11/14/99 Possible fire hazard
  • 12/15/01 Possible 1996/1997 Fire Hazard
  • 12/28/00 Hydraulic Jack Safety
  • 01/03/00 Patio mat hazard
  • 03/11/00 Magic Chef Stove SAFETY ISSUE
  • 05/18/00 Power Steering hose
  • 05/10/00 Possible Cummins Throttle Hazard
  • 09/06/00 Weather Radio Recall
  • 01/29/02 Urgent 1996 - 1998 D welds issue
10/17/00 RV Salvage Yards

11/14/00 Satellite cabinet
06/29/00 Satellite Dish maintenance

03/02/00 Choosing a satellite system
03/14/00 Satellite network feeds
02/05/02 Did you lose your Satellite TV Local Channels
10/26/00 DIRECTV Satellite Network Feed Application
10/24/00 DISH Satellite Network Feed Application
04/04/01 Receiving DISH 500 Satellite programming on rooftop satellite dish
05/04/01 Day/Night Shades
06/02/03 Front a/c shed on generator power.
07/14/02 Shower concerns
11/20/06 Fix your Slide-out Floor Marking - A Temporary Fix
06/04/03 2000-era Slideout / Truss problem
01/07/02 Slideout Tips
04/22/02 Slobber Tube Info and Service Bulletin
05/30/00 Solar windshield cover
10/10/00 Spare Tire Storage
10/01/00 What spares should I carry?
08/27/00 Speedometer Calibration
11/04/06 Kwikee Step Rattle cure
08/17/00 Increasing Basement Storage Door Opening Angle
08/13/00 Windshield sunscreen by Bobby Everett
07/21/00 Swaybar Info

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10/17/00 Important Telephone Numbers
05/30/03 27" Television Conversion
11/09/05 Widescreen LCD Television Conversion
11/24/99 Temperature Gauge Calibration
04/19/01 Protecting yourself from THEFT - Very Impt Info For Everyone To Read!
02/23/02 Coleman Thermostat problem
11/12/01 RV TIRE GUIDE
06/26/01 255 vs 235 TIRES
11/21/99 Tire Information
06/22/01 Tire Service Tips
09/06/00 Tire Valve Extensions
06/21/00 Toilet problems
04/26/01 Towing Safety Tip
06/04/03 Vehicle Turn Signal on your newer Freightliner chassis
02/27/00 TV Sound through your AM/FM Radio Speakers

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06/22/00 VCR Door modification

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02/20/02 REVISED Extended Service Warranty
08/23/01 REVISED Warranty Info - IMPT INFO FOR EVERY OWNER
11/14/99 Washer/dryer
06/30/01 Washer / Dryer repair tips.
06/29/00 Washer/dryer vent modification
01/31/01 Water Heater problems
10/05/00 Water Leaks
06/08/00 Water Pump problems
11/09/05 Relocating the Water/Fuel Separator
10/01/00 Electric Hot Water Heater element addition
09/06/00 Weather Radio Recall
04/17/01 RV Weights
06/04/01 Welding Tips
11/14/99 Wind noise solutions - prototype awning cover by Fleetwood.
05/30/00 Solar windshield cover
11/14/99 Winterizing
04/26/01 Wiper Blade Replacement alternatives
11/06/01 Working on the road.

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