andyshane

Our first coach has been a wonderful introduction to the world of RV'ing.

Our bout of "ten airbag envy" came to a halt this week with KayCee's acquisition of a 2007 Beaver Patriot Thunder. The wording is intentional: she found the rig, negotiated a trade, and handled all the details.

In January 2013, we purchased an '07 Beaver Patriot Thunder.

Misc Maintenance on Beaver Patriot Thunder

The Belgium-made Brustor awnings have an Achilles Heel in the form of a retainer on the front fitting, designed to hold the awning roller in place. That piece is made of plastic. Remember, that on RVs, all rubber and plastic fails within the first decade, as a rule of thumb. This fitting let loose at six years and 16,000 miles; in our driveway during routine inspection, thank goodness.

The plumbing manifold in RVs is common those used in mobile homes, some other commercial and residential applications. The Manabloc brand is now owned by Viega, but customer service is exemplary.