Expert Answers about Forest River

• Suspension/Level Issues Flagstaff Vlite 30WTBSK
• Examine how different, if any, your trailer suspension sets when the trailer is disconnected from tow vehicle, level and unloaded with empty water/waste tanks. If you still have this measurements of uneven from side to side you will need to address possible worn/damaged suspension issues. If you have a proper setting travel trailer you need to adjust the load of your trailer. We have multiple options available for suspension upgrades/replacement, such as the MORryde Suspension Upgrade...
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• Troubleshooting Lack Of Audio With A Furrion Vision S RV Camera System
• I've spoken with Furrion in the past about audio issues with the Furrion Vision S Wireless RV Backup Camera System # FOS43TASF and found that most of the time the voltage running to the camera is the issue. I recommend detaching the rear camera from the mount and using a multimeter # PT89ZR to see if you're actually getting 12 volts to the camera. If not you have two options: Option 1: By using the 7-Way Vehicle Power Adapter w/ Power Switch for Furrion RV Observation Camera # FR87PR....
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• LED on Tekonsha 39523 POD Brake Controller Doesn't Illuminate When Trailer Isn't Connected
• It is normal for the LED on the # 39523 POD brake controller not to be illuminated when a trailer isn't plugged in. The light will be: • GREEN when trailer is connected • RED when brake pedal or manual is activated and trailer is connected. • Flashing RED or OFF when trailer is not connected. Your controller is working normally. I've linked to the owner's manual for the # 39523 brake controller as well as to a video that explains how it works.
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• Troubleshooting Driver Side Taillight Not Working on 2020 Rockwood Mini Lite 2109S
• I think you are correct, this sounds like a wiring connection issue. Given the fact that this is a 2020 trailer and the # RVSTL11 is an LED light, it is unlikely that the fixture needs to be replaced. Of course that doesn't mean it is impossible. As you said, the brake and turn signal work, which comes from the red wire on the back. The black wire is for the taillights and your license plate cover light. If the black wire has a loose connection that would explain the partial functionality...
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• Brakes With Factory Brake Controller Does Not Engage
• When you hear the buzzing sound when the brakes are applied, that sound is power going back to the brakes, or at least part of the way, let's get this issue corrected. Since you have a factory brake controller, first we need to make sure that both the 7-Way on your tow vehicle and your trailer are fully functioning. Start off by looking for any corrosion build-up that could be causing the issue on both 7-ways and clean it. Next, test the functions of the 7-Way on your tow vehicle you...
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• Troubleshooting An E1 Error Code On A Furrion Tankless Water Heater
• An E1 error code on your Furrion RV Tankless Water Heater - Gas - Automatic Pilot - 60,000 BTU # FR93FR means that it tried to ignite twice but didn't have the correct amount of gas pressure. First check to make sure your gas valves are fully open. If they are and you're still having issues it could indicate an issue with your regulator. You'll need to have a licensed technician check the pressure on the line and possibly replace your regulator to ensure you're getting 11" WC at the water...
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• Troubleshooting Backup/Observation Camera Wiring Where Reverse Light Is Constant With Running Lights
• Thanks for the photo and explanation. It sounds like you have connected your camera to the running light circuit which will give you constant power, but it appear one of your other wires is not for your ground connection. Normally white is a ground wire, but on a 3 wire system like you state with reverse light function, one of those wires is dedicated only to reverse power. Your three wires will have the following functions: One is running/park lights One is reverse lights One is combined...
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• Why Are the Cradles on My Swagman E-Spec # S94FR Coming Loose During Transport?
• One of the things to consider about the tightening knobs on your E-Spec # S94FR is whether the cradle knobs are actually tightening when you turn the knobs to the max. There should be no looseness in the knob and you should be able to press either left or right on the cradles without any movement. If there is any looseness in the knob itself, this is a sign that the knob/bolt may be stripped or the shim needs replaced. We do sell the knob/bolt and shim as part # P197. Since this part comes...
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• Troubleshooting the Furrion RV Electric Fireplace with Crystals FF30SC15ABL
• On your Furrion RV Electric Fireplace with Crystals, # FF30SC15ABL the red flashing light is most likely indicating that something is too close to the sensor. Or, in some cases it is as simple as cleaning the sensors because they are giving a false reading.
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• Why Would Furrion Fridge Not Get Colder than 58 Degrees
• Typically this problem is because the fridge isn't able to draw enough power to work efficiently enough to work. This is typically caused by a weak battery or maybe a wiring issue. This would also help with the defrost issue.
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• How To Make An Advent Air Heat Strip Work With An Advent Unit In A Dometic System
• If your Dometic controller doesn't have a port for the Advent Air Heat Strip # ACMHD to plug into then the only way to make it work would be to swap out the air distribution box/controller with either the manual control # ACDB or wall control # ACRG15. This would give you a compatible controller for the heat strip to plug into and would essentially fully swap you over from a Dometic system to an Advent Air system.
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• Troubleshooting a 12 Volt Fan Switch That Overheats And Shuts Off
• A Replacement Wall Switch # 344410TSSW12V may or may not fix your problem. It will come down to what exactly is causing the switch to overheat. If the 12V RV Ceiling Fan like # 344410TSDC36BNOKCY is pulling more power than it should do to a damaged fan it will cause the new switch to overheat as well. You will need a Multimeter # PT89ZR to test the power going to the fan motor. This fan is rated at 20 watts of 12 volt power which will be 1.67 amps of power(be sure to check your fan for...
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• Troubleshooting Electric Jack Power on Salem Cruise Lite 171RBXL
• I recommend using a circuit tester like # PTW2993 on the wires coming in and out of your switch. This will tell you if you have any power going into the switch or coming out of the switch when activated. It is possible you have a bad switch, and this will let us know if we need to trace a wire for a short or not. If you find that you don't have power going to your switch which is what it sounds like, you will need to physically trace the wire probing the insulation every couple of feet...
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• Plugged In Electric Fireplace And Lost Power To Two Axle Wildwood Trailer
• It sounds to me like you may have overloaded your trailer's circuit by plugging those two heaters in at the same time. What I recommend you do is install a 30 amp circuit breaker like # PK54230. This will protect your trailer's electrical circuits from situations like that happening again. A couple good "rule of thumb" suggestions is to plug appliances directly into outlets, not extensions cords. Extension cords add receptacles to plug into but do not change the amount of power being received...
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• Troubleshooting New Trailer LED Side Markers Not Working
• The issue you are having still sounds like there might be a weak or bad ground on the new LED lights. The mix between them and the incandescent assemblies at the rear of the trailer should not be causing this problem so it has to be something specific with the new lights that were installed. Many LED trailer lights feature a 2 wire design (one for ground and one for power) and don't actually use the mounting hardware for its ground like with your old assemblies. If the new lights have...
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• Troubleshooting New Trailer Brakes that Don't Feel Strong
• The brake assemblies you have installed # AKEBRK-35L-SA and # AKEBRK-35R-SA are self adjusting and can take several initial applications for them to feel like they are grabbing hard. What I would recommend you do is find an empty parking lot and at a slow speed grab the manual override of your brake controller repeatedly as with each application it will click tighter until you start to feel it grab harder.
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• Is it Normal to Hear Trailer Brakes Clicking
• The clicking you are hearing is normal. That's actually your brake controller sending a split second of amperage on the brake output circuit to see if a trailer is connected. This is basically just the test the controller performs to know if a trailer is connected. This would be unrelated to your bearing issue.
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• Troubleshooting etrailer EJ-3520-BBX Electric Trailer Jack
• Can the jack be operated manually? Try using the manual crank that was included with the jack to ensure the mechanism is operating freely. It may sound very obvious, but make sure the trailer mounted battery is fully charged and that the wire connection to the battery is secure. If the jack is powered by its connection to the 12 volt circuit on the trailer connector, make sure that circuit is active and the fuse that protects it hasn't blown. Sometimes, if the powder coating on the jack's...
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• Troubleshooting A Leaking MaxxAir MaxxFan In A 2021 Forest River Rockwood Mini Lite Travel Trailer
• The inner shroud of the vent is for looks only so it's very concerning that you're getting water through the cracks in it from overtightening the mounting screws. This would be an indication that you have a leak originating somewhere up on the roof. This is typically caused by a damaged lid or poor sealing job when installing the vent. If the lid is the issue then I would need to know the specific model to find the correct replacement lid. There's also covers like the # MA86JR that can...
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• Hopkins HM08201 Trailer Leveler Reading One Inch High With Trailer Level
• I spoke with my Hopkins representative regarding your question. Are you measuring for level with the # HM08201 LED smart level with the trailer hitched to the vehicle, or when it's up on the jack? If you're leveling while on the jack, the leveler will read tongue-high, because the vehicle will squat a bit once it's hitched.
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