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HINTS AND TIPSRecent additions:
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. Web Pages now include the upload date to help you track new or revised Hints & Tips!. 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. Find what you want quickly by using the Search Engine: Didn't find what you were looking for from the Search Engine? You can probably find it by searching the eGroup archive! (Note - you must be a member of the eGroup to search the archive). Please submit your tips to the webmaster so that they can be shared with everyone! - A - 04/02/15 Selling your D? Writing an effective ad and stage pictures. 08/30/03 Air Purge / Spitting too often? AIRBRAKE ARTICLES
09/12/07 Denso Dash A/C Testing 08/12/07 Denso Dash A/C Wiring 05/31/18 Adding a Third Rooftop Air Conditioner by Frank Miller (PDF) 10/02/00 Accelerator Cutout Problem c 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 A/C Shed Solutions 09/28/00 Air Conditioner Fan modification (Do it Yourself) 09/19/07 Save your roof air conditioner 07/10/03 Air Conditioner 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 Publications (Motorhome Series) 08/27/00 Allison Transmission Info and Troubles 05/15/04 Impt Allison 3000MH transmission info. 06/16/2013 Allison Transmission Fluid/Filter Service 12/16/04 REVISED - Free Alaska Trip Planner (choose your format) - - Rich Text Format (works with all word processors, may lose some formatting) - MS Word format 01/11/01 Allison Transmission "Flashing 6" 10/10/00 Allison Keypad Illumination 11/24/99 Aluminum Wheel polish 01/14/01 Appliance Amperages 03/06/12 Atwood Furnace Fault Codes 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 -B- 11/14/99 Basement storage 09/09/18 12 volt House Battery alternative 04/03/03 Coach and Engine Battery Charging Info 01/30/09 Bay Door Latch Replacement 03/03/05 Intelletic BIRD Battery Control Center 11/30/06 Intelletic Battery Control Center documentation (Adobe PDF) 05/24/15 Battery Control Center Revision N picture 11/14/99 Battery slide trays 05/28/00 Battery Tips 1/7/2019 Dead Bed Tilt Repair Procedure - Submitted by Rick Blaher 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 05/16/12 Replace Booth with Circular Table 10/30/07 Great alternative for a front mask (bra) 01/09/12 Discovery Brochures and Flyers -C- 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 Campground Finder and Boondock and dump and diesel and etc! 01/20/00 Cargo (Basement) Doors 06/06/03 CANADA communications tips 05/16/12 Replace Carpet with simulated wood flooring 02/28/00 Getting cash while travelling 01/30/06 CAT ENGINE access 05/05/15 Add a Fuel Primer Pump to you CAT engine 05/20/03 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 12/10/07 Discovery Checklists 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 07/22/08 Basic Computer Lessons 03/06/05 Computer Backup Guide (MS Powerpoint) 11/19/10 Computer Security A MUST READ for anyone that uses Windows 09/06/00 Refinishing Corian countertops 05/16/12 Replace Couch with Euro-Lounger 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 Cummins Engine Performance & Economy Presentation -D- 08/27/2012 Easy Dash Cover 05/03/00 Daytime Running Lights - an easy way to turn off while towing 04/01/02 Delorme Voice Navigation fix with Windows XP 07/26/18 Denso Dash A/C Service Manual 01/01/01 Desks 07/10/11 1997 Discovery Factory Brochure 06/13/11 1998 Discovery Factory Brochure 06/13/11 Discovery Factory Brochures (1999 - Present) 10/07/08 Misc DOAI EXPRESS Articles 10/07/08 Misc Articles by Jim Pourroy of Fleetwood (from DOAI EXPRESS) - zipped PDF06/4/2013 Dometic Oasis 975 Door Awning 02/24/01 Entry Door Adjustment (Noise/Closing/Pop Open) 05/04/01 Door Lock Safety Recall 11/14/99 Door Noise 12/29/07 Vintage D Door Noise Awning Bar 08/21/01 UPDATE Entry Door Grab Handle Safety Problem 09/18/08 Need a DOOR for your 2000-era D? 01/09/00 Light your Door Handle like the American Eagle! 03/06/10 Wireless Doorbell Addition 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 -E- 03/18/01 ECC Module Problem 03/04/2013 Eliminate ECC in 1996-2001 D's 09/29/08 Change or add eGroup email address 10/18/03 eGroup Help 05/16/12 Move Electronics (satellite, switch, DVD, etc) to TV Box 04/19/00 E-mail and internet access options 02/16/12 Has your Email been Hijacked? 08/20/02 Electrical Outlet problem 09/06/00 Electric Hot Water Heater element addition 10/12/00 PowerGuard Problem
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 11/30/08 Entrance / grab LED Handle repair 11/14/99 Entrance Handle 09/02/02 Exhast Reroute 08/04/09 Exhaust Gas Temperature Monitor 10/01/01 Extended Service Contracts -F- 01/04/09 Fix a Slow Kitchen Faucet 11/14/99 Fender rattle 02/02/08 Easy Fiberglass Restoration 12/12/11 A Member's Fire Horror and Insurance Advice 04/09/00 Fire Story THIS IS A "MUST READ" 12/15/01 Possible 1996/1997 Fire Hazard 10/03/00 Fire Extinguisher Info 06/06/18 Firefly Owners Manual 10/17/00 Fleetwood Help 06/06/18 Flooring Replacement 2011 40X 07/04/01 Flourscent Lights - Extending their life 11/08/08 Frame Bracket Failure and Repair 12/28/00 Freightliner Chassis Recalls 10/17/00 Freightliner Help 04/27/02 Freightliner Gaffney, SC Tips 02/28/2013 Freightliner Maintenance Tips (PDF 03/28/00 Freightliner Transmission Keypad Illumination Service Bulletin. 03/27/00 Freightliner VDC Recall 09/12/03 Freightliner wiring diagrams 01/13/15 Changing your Fuel Filter 04/20/01 Fuel Gauge recall. 10/16/00 Diesel Fuel Quality 03/06/12 Atwood Furnace Fault Codes 04/27/12 Atwood Hydroflame Furnace manual (pdf) 05/05/15 Add a Fuel Primer Pump to you CAT engine 02/23/02 Furnace Thermostat Problem -G- 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 08/07/14 Use Glympse to track DOAI members 06/01/08 GPS Overview 11/25/99 Grab Bars 12/15/01 Gray Water transfer solution. 04/04/12 Grey Tank Cleaner -H- 11/14/99 Handling Problems 10/12/08 Various HDTV Conversions 06/11/08 HDTV INSTALLATION 06/06/00 Improving your D's Headlights 02/19/08 Headlight Lens Restoration 05/20/12 Convert Headlights to modern design (Adobe PDF) 01/24/07 - 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 07/20/18 Hot Water Saver 10/05/00 Hydraulic Jack Safety -I- 11/14/99 Icemaker, winterization 05/04/01 Icemaker Solenoid Replacement 10/07/08 Index of Helpful Articles from the DOAI Newsletter, DISCOVERY EXPRESS 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 Revised Internet via Satellite, Update 02/09/06 Inverter and DC Seminar (Marshall Godwin, MS Powerpoint or Viewer Req'd)) Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 10/24/00 (REVISED) Inverter - 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 -J- 05/24/2013 Powergear Electric Jacks Troubleshooting (PDF 05/12/06 PowerGear Jacks - Repair, parts info, Excellent! (PDF) 11/03/06 PowerGear Motor 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) -K- -L- 09/02/02 Level your D the proper way 05/07/14 ISB Lift Pump Replacement 09/24/15 Interior bedroom Step Light replacement, 40X (PDF) 07/01/07 Upgrade Interior Lights 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 -M-
11/14/99 Maintainence tips and procedures 03/11/00 Magic Chef stove SAFETY ISSUE 05/20/03 Map Database files, for Delorme and MS Streets & Trips users. 10/30/07 Great alternative for a front mask 10/02/01 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. 10/01/15 Gary Livingston Money Saving Tips (2015 National Rally Seminar) 06/03/03 Airbrush Mural alternative 08/30/15 Must have, Must do (DOAI Crowd-sourced list) -N- -O- 02/11/06 Fix the Outlook/Outlook Express RED X image problem. Download the XP Registry fix problem HERE 10/26/00 REVISED Overheating problems -P- 06/09/03 Parking Brake Chime won't stop dinging 02/28/2013 Parts List - 1999 36T (PDF) 03/09/10 Power Gear Module Repair 06/16/05 Power Gear Levelling Pump Replacement 05/12/06 PowerGear repair and parts (PDF) -Q- 05/02/00 Quick Tips from the Newport Dunes Rally. -R- 02/28/00 Radio Interference 06/06/18 Rand McNally Maps Owners Manual 09/02/02 Recording Radio programs 01/13/09 Norcold Refrigerator replacement 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 07/06/07 Refrigerator Latch repair 08/04/12 Dometic Refrigerator - Replacement of water tube 02/07/01 Dometic Refrigerator Warranty Warning 04/19/01 Refrigerator Cooling Tip 09/09/18 Refrigerator conversion on a slide 06/02/12 Residential Refrigerator conversion (off-site link) 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 05/16/12 Add Rope Lighting to your D -S-
03/06/14 RV Salvage Yards 11/14/00 Satellite cabinet06/29/00 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 04/27/09 Day-Night Shade Repair - another article 04/22/10 Day/Night Shade Handles 05/04/01 Day/Night Shades Article 1 06/02/03 Front a/c shed on generator power. 05/16/12 Add Sliding Shelves to your pantry 07/14/02 Shower concerns 11/20/06 Fix your Shower Floor (Adobe PDF) 12/23/18 Installation of a Thermostatic Shower Faucet Upgrade - Submitted by Frank Miller 10/01/2012 Skylight Cover 06/14/05 Make your own Digital Slide Scanner (Adobe PDF) 01/25/12 2000-2005 Salon Slide-out Modification (Off-site) 11/25/18 Repair of Broken Full-Wall Slide Lock Motor Mount (PDF) 02/21/04 Slide-out Floor Marking - A Temporary Fix 06/04/03 2000-era Slideout / Truss problem 01/07/02 Slideout Tips 03/06/10 DIY Slide Topper Replacement 02/28/18 Rain water on Slideout FIX (PDF document) 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 10/20/15 Official Splendide Washer-Dryer Winterizing Instructions 01/20/12 Splendide combo washer/dryer part source 04/05/12 Splendide Training Manual WDC 5200/6200, WD 2000S/2100 01/04/10 Discovery Spreadsheet 07/02/18 Starter Troubleshooting (PDF) 10/01/12 Step Back Repair 11/04/06 Kwikee Step Rattle cure 08/17/00 Increasing Basement Storage Door Opening Angle 06/13/18 Gas Strut Chart 2003 D (PDF) 08/13/00 Windshield sunscreen by Bobby Everett 04/27/12 Electric Sunvisor Installation 07/21/00 Swaybar Info -T- 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 Important Info For Everyone To Read! 02/23/02 Coleman Thermostat problem 08/28/14 Thermostat Conversion 2001.5 and later (PDF) 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 02/14/18 Member Discovery Tips from 2018 SE Rally 06/21/00 Toilet problems 04/26/01 Towing Safety Tip 06/04/03 Vehicle TOWING Guide 10/05/08 Member Travel Pictures / Travelogues - Great for travel ideas! 05/16/12 Add a TV / Credenza 01/01/10 Fix Squeaky TV (CRT) 11/27/04 Fix that silent Turn Signal on your newer Freightliner chassis 02/23/08 HDTV modification 05 39L 02/27/00 TV Sound through your AM/FM Radio Speakers -U- -V- 01/20/12 VDC Repair (PDF Download), (presented with permission from Jim Godward, special thanks to Al Coby) 11/01/2012 VDC Troubleshooting Guide 1999-2002 (PDF) 06/04/2013 Villa Armrest Removal and Installation 07/25/2013 VMSpc Presentation -W- 10/01/15 Good Sam Warranty Letter 05/16/18 Washer/Dryer Conversion from combo to separates (PDF) 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 09/09/18 Multi-Valve Water Inlet System 04/05/12 Water Regulator and Filter 09/06/00 Weather Radio Recall 04/17/01 RV Weights 06/04/01 Welding Tips 07/19/10 Extending your WIFI Range 11/30/18 Retrofit satellite dish with inexpensive long range WiFi antenna - Submitted by Kevin Hampton 11/14/99 Wind noise solutions - prototype awning cover by Fleetwood. 05/30/00 Solar windshield cover 02/04/10 Use Air to Winterize your D 12/02/08 REVISED Winterizing 04/26/01 Wiper Blade Replacement alternatives 11/06/01 Working on the road. -X- -Y- -Z- |
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