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Foretravel Technical Support Questions and Answers


Foretravel Vendor List	Motorhome Parts	Motorhome Useful Devices
Brochures - Specifications & Manuals	Hoses - Belts - Filters - Fluids	Foretravel vendor parts
RV Glossary	RV Abbreviations, Acronyms and Initialisms	Guide to using a Foretravel


ABS	Driver Information Center (DIC)	Radiator
Air Bags	Driving Safety	Rear View Camera
Air Brakes	Electrical	Refrigerator
Air Compressor	Electric Door Actuators	Regulator
Air Conditioning	Engine	Retarder
Air Dryer	Entertainment_Components	Ride Height Valve
Air Filter	Exhaust System	RV Driver Confidence Course
Air System	Fans	Safe
Alternator	Filters	Satellite
Aquahot	Fuel Sender	Security System
Audit Monitor (Javelina)	Furnace	Sensors
Aux Compressor	Gas Struts	Shades
Auto Gen Start	Gauges	Shocks
Awnings & Shades	Generator	Skylight
Batteries	GFI	Slides
Belts	Governor	Solar
Bike Racks	Headliner	Starter
Boondocking	Headlights and Tail Lights	Steps
Boost Switch	Hoses	Solenoids
Bulkhead	HWH	Steering Wheel
Cameras	Ignition	Stove Top
Carbon Monoxide	Instahot	Suspension
CB Antenna	Insulation	Tanks (Holding)
Ceiling	Inverters	Televisions - Remodels
Cell Phones	I/R Repeater	Tires
Chairs	Isolator	Toilet
Chassis	Javalina	Touchlite door handle sensor
Coach General Care	Joey Bed	Towing
Coach Cleaning	King Control	Transfer Switch
Communications	Ladders	Transmission
Computer Help	Lighting	U Line Ice Maker
Cruise Control	Microwave	Vacuum Cleaner
Dash Air	Mirrors	Vehicle Weight
Dash Covers	Modification Ideas	Washer - Dryer
Dash Inverter	Muffler	Water Heater
Decal Removing	Plumbing	Water Leaks
Desiccant	Power Steering Box	Water Pump
Diagnostic Flow Charts	Propane	Welding
Diagnostic Devices	PDI Inspection	Wheels
Doors	Recalls	Windows
		Windshield Wipers


ABS	Troubleshooting Codes	Installation Instructions for Meritor WABCO Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement Kit
	Retrieving ABS Troubleshooting Codes	My ABS light is on - Do I still have air disk braking?

	An Introduction to Antilock Braking

Air Bags	Air Bag Part Number and Replacement

Air Compressor	Air Compressors	Air Compressors Troubleshooting Flowchart



A i r D r y e r	Air Dryers - Haldex Air Dryers - Meritor Wabco	Air Dryer Troubleshooting
	Haldex Maintenance Schedule	Haldex Air Dryer Replacement Instructions
	Air Reservoir Drain Procedure	Haldex Air Dryer Rebuild Instructions


	Air Dryer AD-9 Instruction Manual	Air Dryer AD-4 Instruction Manual
	Emergency Air Dryer Bypass

A i r F i l t e r	Air Filter Replacement Instructions	Know your Air Cleaner

Air System	How to Test the Air System	How the Air System Works
	D.O.T. Standard Allowable Leak down	How often should the 12 volt air compressor cycle?
	Air Suspension and HWH Explained	HWH Air Leveling System Explained
	Air Connection tools

Air Regulator	Air Regulator



Audit (Javelina)	2U9 Operations	Adjusting Tank Monitor on an Audit 2U9

	2U9 Wiring Diagram	8T8 Wiring Diagram


	Javalina Audit Models thru the years	AUDIT 8T8 Tank Monitor System


Auto Gen Start	Dynagen BCM - 12 Manual	Generator Auto Start

	Dynogen BMC 12 Settings and Specifications	DynaGen ES51/52 Automatic Engine Controller



Aux Compressor	Thomas TA 4101 Specs	Aux Compressor 405ADC38/12 Specs

	Aux Compressor Filter Bowl Repair	Aux Compressor Purge Valve

	Building an External Air Compressor	HWH Solenoid Repair

	Aux compressor didn't have glass bowl until slides were introduced.
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Belts	Foretravel Belts Numbers	When & How to replace Belts

	Gates Belts	When to replace belt tensioners

		CAT 3208 Belt Numbers and their proper adjustment


Bike Racks	Bike Rack Models


Boondocking	All you need to know to Boondock


Bulkhead	Bulkhead Separation	Delamination Video


Carbon Monoxide	14 recommendations to reduce the risk of CO poisoning:	The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide


CB Antenna	How to fix CB Antenna


Ceiling	Ceiling repair	Ceiling Trim


Cell Phones	Wilson Dual Band Amplifier	"Power Max" Vehicle Cell Booster

	Wilson Cell Phone Adaptors	www.smoothtalker.com/


Chairs	Replacing Seat Foam	Knoedler Air Ride Chairs

	Recall: Phenix Seats 2007 - 2008	Flexsteel Seat Removal


Communications	How to get Email on the Road	Communications on the road
	Verizon Phone to Palm Set up	Verizon Modem Troubleshooting



Computer Help	Jeff Levy Computer Help Lessons	Computer Equipped Travelers

	Discovery Owners - Mapping Databases	3GStore.com EVDO Help

	GPS Passion - Mapping Databases	Yahoo Internet by Datacard Forum

	Internet Access on the road Forum	Send Text messages from your Computer to Cell Phone at no charge

	Smartphone Tethering

Cruise Control	Cruise Control Signal Generator Replacement


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Dash Air	Dash Air not Cooling	Dash Air Repair - 1996 U270

	Air Conditioner Compressor Failures	How to find the correct A/C Clutch

	Shop for A/C Parts	Examine A/C Clutch Failures

	A/C System Contamination Overview	Dash Air Refrigerant Charge Information - R134A Systems

	Dash Air Conditioner Refrigerant and Oil Capacity	Dash Air Vacuum Generator




Dash Inverter	Dash Inverter Wiring Diagram


Desiccant	Desiccant Replacement



Diagnostic Flowcharts	Starting System Troubleshooting	Charging System Diagnostics

	Alternator Troubleshooting Flowchart	Troubleshooting your Foretravel

	Air Compressor Troubleshooting Flowchart	Coolant Temperature Troubleshooting Flowchart

	RV Won't Start Troubleshooting


Diagnostic Devices	VMS PC Manual	Cummins Road Relay 4

	Speed vs RPM Calculator	Cummins RR 4 Users Manual

	My VMSpc Layout	Cummins RR 4 Quick Start Guide


Driver Information Center (DIC)	Drivers Information Center Manual




Driving Safety	Winter Travel in a Foretravel	Driving on Icy Roads


Electric Door Actuators	Power Door Lock & Keyless Entry Kit	MES 2 Wire Door lock Actuator (W15F)

	Programming Door Lock Transmitter	Unlocking Stuck Bay Door Lock

	Batteries for Remote are (CR2032)


Entertainment Components	Bose 321 Manual	Foretravel Bose Wiring Diagram

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Filters	Foretravel Filter Numbers	Hydraulic Filters Replacement

	Racor RK12963 Retrofit Kit for 200200	Fuel Filter Minder


Fans (Fantastic) (Kool o matic)	Kool O Matic replacement parts	Fans Added

	Kool O Matic Thermostat Control	Electronic Bay Replacement Cooling Fan Thermostat


Fuel Sender	Calibrating Centroid Fuel Sender


Furnace	RV Furnace Operation	Troubleshooting RV Furnace Problems

	Atwood Furnace Manuals	Troubleshooting - Marks RV


	Warming up to Furnace Facts	Troubleshooting - RV Mechanic Forum

	Replacing an Atwood Furnace Motor	Furnace - Where is it


Gas Springs	Orr & Orr	All types of Gas Springs for Coach



	Add 2nd Air Strut to Cabinet Doors	Gas Strut Installation


G a u g e s	Troubleshooting Dash Gauges	Gauge Companies

	Lauderdale Gauge Repairs	North Hollywood VDO Gauges



GFI	Testing the GFI


Governor	Dash warning bell sounded	Haldex D2 Governor Service Data

	Installing an Air Chuck on Governor	Governor



Headliner	Headliner Repair


Hoses	Foretravel Hose Numbers	Gates Hose Catalog


Ignition	Replacing Ignition Switch	Ignition Solenoids

	Starter Engage Circuit Wiring


Instahot	Instahot Maintenance Instructions


Insulation	Engine Insulation	Generator Compartment Insulation


I s o l a t o r		Isolator Troubleshooting
	Cole Hersee	Vanner 50-140

	Voltage Sensitive Relay


Javalina	Javalina Audit Models


Joey Bed	How to install a Joey Bed	Slide Master

	Joey Bed Safety Lock

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King Control	King Control Throttle Issues	KC 2600 Throttle System Diagnostic Chart


Ladders	Ladder Repair - Plastic Ends	Kemberly Ladder Repair
Kemberly Ladder (Out of Business)
	Factory RV Surplus for Ladder Parts



Microwave	Changing a Fuse on a Sharp Microwave	Micro Convection Ovens

	Sharp R1830-1831 Manual	Microwave Thermistor Repair

	Advantium Microwave Install


Mirrors	Removing Mirror Glass from Housing


Muffler	Replacing the Muffler with a Resonator	Summit Racing




Power Steering Box	Sheppard Power Steering M100PDO1 Maintenance	Troubleshooting Power Steering Problems




P r o p a n e	Propane Fittings	Propane Safety and Use



	RV Propane Basics	Propane Tank Float Valve Fitting Modification

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Rear View Camera	Everything you need to know about	RVCAMS.COM

	Rear View Camera Monitor Replacement 1992 U240	Rear View Camera & Monitor Replacement 1993 U240

	Replacing Camera on 2000 U295	Rear Camera Replacement - 1995 U320

	Rear Camera Replacement - 2001 U320





Recalls	recall-2002-windshield-wiper	recall-2003-windshield-wiper
	recall-2004-windshield-wiper	recall_foretravel_cummins_engine
	recall_foretravel_dometic_refrigerator	recall_foretravel_norcold_refrigerators
	recall_foretravel_seats	recall_foretravel_suspension
	recall_service_brakes_air


Retarder	Retarder Controls - WTECIII Manual	Retarder -How it works

	Installing Joy Stick Retarder Control	Retarder Accumulator Bracket Failure

	Motorcoach Retarder, Brake Systems and Safety Technologies	When should I use the Retarder?

	Retarder Valve Assembly Installation



Ride Height Valve	Ride Height Valve Cover Replacement	How to Check Ride Height Adjustment

	Ride Height Emergency First Aid	Ride Height Valve Leaking?

	Ride Height Valve Parts Breakdown


Safe	LG 3208 Electronic Combination Lock	Where is the Safe


S a t e l l i t e	Satellite TV for your RV	Direct TV Manuals and Codes

	Direct TV Replacement Remotes	Satellite and network wiring


Security System	Trekmate Security System



S e n s o r s




S h a d e s	Restring Day/Night Shades	Electric Windshield Shade Slipping
	MCD Shade Upgrade	MCD Shade Upgrade
	Cleaning Day/Night Shades



Shocks	Koni Shock Model numbers for 96-04	Koni Shock Model numbers for 91-95 U225 - U240

	Koni Shocks - Replacement	Koni Shock Adjustment Instructions


Skylight	Replacing Shower Skylight


Slides	Slide Bladder Replacement	Emergency slide room retract Procedures

	2001 Slide Troubleshooting	Slide Room Sensors

	Air Regulator Repair on 2003 Slide	Room Positioning for Checking Oil Level in the HWH Hydraulic Reservoir

	Motorhome Slide will not Close	Room Extension and Retracting

		Slide Plate Causing Bladder Tear


S o l a r	Solar Panel Installation	Both dual pane windows and solar panels are tax deductible/tax credit efficiency improvements for your motorhome. So if you have thought about it, you can save some additional money on it... Dave Head




S o l e n o i d s	Solenoid Fact Sheet	Solenoid Replacement



Starter	Starter Installation Checklist	Starting System Troubleshooting

	Starter Replacement


Steps	Kwikee Step Literature	Kwikee electric Steps Improvements

	Replacing Kwikee Step Parts	Kwikee Step Part Numbers

	Kwikee Step Maintenance	Modify Kwikee Electric Steps to retract when ignition is off

	Modify air step to retract when ignition is off	How inside step slide and outside step operate

	Troubleshooting Kwikee Steps	Step Repair

	Air Leaks on Air Step Cylinders


Steering Wheel	VIP Owners Manuals	Steering Problems and Causes

	Smartwheel Troubleshooting	Steering Gear Troubleshooting

		Sheppard Steering M100PDP1


Stove Top	Stove Top Folding Cover repair


Suspension	Recall: 2003, 2005 - 2006	Ride Height
	Foretravel Torsilastic Suspension

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Tanks (Holding)	Adjusting Tank Monitor on an Audit 2U9	Wastewater Tank Maintenance

	Replacing the RV Holding Tank Valve	Sanitize Fresh Water Tanks

	Holding Tank Flushing System	Fresh Water Overflow Relocation

	Waste Tanks Slope


Infrared Repeater	Xantrex I/R Repeater 490-00 Manual	Xantrex I/R Repeater 490-00 Specification

	Xantrex 789-44 Connecting Block Manual	Xantrex 789-44 Connecting Block Specs


T i r e s	Michelin Tire "Load Inflation	Goodyear Tire Info

	How to Weigh your RV	Service Life for RV/Motorhome Tires

	What is the Proper Tire Pressure	Overloading or Under inflating your Tires

	Tire Blowout Experience	What to do if you have a blowout

	Extension Stabilizer for Alcoa Wheels	HOW TO: Inflate High Pressure RV Tires




T o i l e t	SeaLand 3200 plug in base Parts Manual	SeaLand 3200 Manual

	Microphor LL-200 Specifications	Microphor LF-220 Manual

	Brilliance for Sealand Toilets	Microphor LF-220 Flapper Change

	Replacing a Microphor LF-229 Toilet	Troubleshooting Microphor LF-220



Touchlite Sensor Control	Intellitec Module Troubleshooting and Wiring	Intellitec Brochure






Transfer Switch	Transfer Switch Diagram 2003-06	Transfer Switch info for each model

	Parallax 50 amp ATS Generator Switch	ATS - 50 Schematic

	Maverick Technologies ATS 105 Schematic	Replacing a Transfer Relay

	Troubleshooting Maverick MTS 20K ATS


Transmissions	Service Interval and filter numbers	Transynd Fluid Change Intervals

	Allison Service Codes	Allison Transmission Service Tips

	Allison Filter Cover Bolt Hole Repair Kit	Allison "Mode" Button

	Transmission Coolers	Allison Transmission Driving Tips

	Source for rebuilt and refurbished Remote Shifters for Allison Automatic Transmissions	Transmission Fluid Change 1996 U270

	Allison 4000 Transmission Leak	Troubleshooting Charts For Allison Transmissions AT / MT (B) / HT / V


ULine Ice Maker	U Line WH95TP	U-Line Ice Maker B1-95 Repair



Vacuum Cleaner	Dirt Devel Vacuum	Dirt Devil CV950 Manual

	Intervac Vacuum Installation	Intervac central vacuum cleaner



Washer/Dryer	Splendide 2000-2100 Manual	Splendide 2100 Quick Ref Guide

	Splendide Questions and Answers	Splendide 2000-2100 Parts Manual

	Cleaning Splendide Filter	Clearing lint from Splendide’s Interior Duct

	Splendide Fuseable Link	Splendide 2100XC Installation



Water Heater	Water Heater Cleaning	Water Heater Troubleshooting

	Replacing a Water Heater	Hot water heater plug fails


Water Leaks	Let's Talk about Water Leaks


Welding	Welding Checklist



Wheels	Protecting Aluminum Wheels	Stemco Hub Cap Window Kit

	Alcoa Hub Cover and Nut Covers	Alcoa Valve Stem Extensions

	Alcoa Valve Stem Extension Stabilizers	Inspect Steer Axle Hub Oil

	Crossfire Dual Tire Pressure Equalization System	Alcoa Wheel Identification


Windows (Peninsula)	Peninsula Glass Install Guide	Window Repairs in Florida

	Both dual pane windows and solar panels are tax deductible/tax credit efficiency improvements for your motorhome. So if you have thought about it, you can save some additional money on it... Dave Head	Window Repairs in Oregon

	Window Screen Removal	Creation Windows

	Solving The RV Foggy Window Syndrome	Installation of Windshield Velcro



Windshield Wipers	2002 Recall	2003 Recall

	2004 Recall	Windshield Wiper Blade Care

	Windshield Wiper Replacements	Windshield Wiper Tips

	Replacing windshield washer fluid fitting on 1999 U320
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