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I have been unable to locate a 'service manual' for a 1994 Terry 26ft 5th wheel trailer. Dealers are of no help. I do have an owner's manual, it is no help. Am trying to replace the flexible fresh water fill hose (approx. 1.5 inch diameter, like vacuum cleaner hose) on this newly purchase trailer. The hose is clamped to the water tank about 30 inches from the outside wall. My arm ( and others) only reaches about 24 inches and cannot get to the hose clamp. Other option seems to be to drop the waste water tank (fresh water tank is above waste water tank) and then on can get possible access. Third option is to cut a hole in the vinyl upon plywood floor of the bathroom to gain access. The entire bathroom would have to be retiled, meaning lifting the toilet, shower pan etc. None of the options seem easy. Any suggestions? BTW, I have always purchase factory ($$$) repair manuals for any vehicles I have owned. I assumed the same things exist for RV 5th wheels so you can service brakes, axles, sinks etc. Thanks in advance Ivan Vegvary > I have been unable to locate a 'service manual' for a 1994 Terry 26ft 5th > wheel trailer. I think you are out-of-luck. Based on your words, you are probably more familiar with the situation at hand than would those that actually BUILT the rig. I suspect that an official "Service Manual" for your model never existed. I suspect such a critter isn't available for most RVs. They are mass produced with changes and unique modification occurring on a SINGLE unit - within a single model year or run. > trying to replace the flexible fresh water fill hose Why? > (fresh water tank is above waste water tank) That strikes me as an unusual location (too close proximity) for the fresh water tank. > None of the options seem easy. You said it. I'd probably drop the black tank. No fun, for sure, but the least destructive, it seems. > I have always purchase factory ($$$) repair manuals for any vehicles I > have owned. I assumed the same things exist for RV 5th wheels so you can > service brakes, axles, sinks etc. Sorry, there are no "Chilton's" for most rigs. Axle service "manuals" are available from the axle maker, including the integrated brakes. A service "manual" for every, other "system" is likewise provided by the maker of that system (refrigerator, microwave, furnace, air conditioner, etc). The RV factory just puts it all together and, occasionally, not in the same place twice. When it comes to sinks and other things, they just assume the repair tech will apply common plumbing expertise and proceed. Good luck.  Signature:) JR > I have been unable to locate a 'service manual' for a 1994 Terry 26ft 5th > wheel trailer. Dealers are of no help. I do have an owner's manual, it is [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > > Ivan Vegvary Try the RV Repair and Maintenance Manual by Bob Livingston Signature-------------------------------------------------------- Personal e-mail is the n7bsn but at amsat.org This posting address is a spam-trap and seldom read RV and Camping FAQ can be found at http://www.ralphandellen.us/rv I need to try YOUR style of answer, Ralph. <sigh> > Try the RV Repair and Maintenance Manual by Bob Livingston That is perfect advice once the OP is convinced that an official "Service Manual" does not exist for his trailer. I own the book in question and recommend it highly. Interestingly, Bob's excellent book does not appear on the TL website. It is, of course, on Amazon. <http://www.amazon.com/RV-Repair-Maintenance-Manual-Expanded/dp/0934798702> Signature:) JR It's getting serious: I'm repying to myself. :) > Interestingly, Bob's excellent book does not appear on the TL website. I found it at tldirectory.com for $2.10 less... <http://www.tldirectory.com/shop/display.cfm?productID=DB3920&categoryID=1&deid =800&buid=14> Signature:) JR >I have been unable to locate a 'service manual' for a 1994 Terry 26ft 5th >wheel trailer. Dealers are of no help. I do have an owner's manual, it is [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > Ivan Vegvary Thanks Jim and Ralph for the replies. I understand now why there aren't any vehicle specific manuals. It's just frustrating that my thick owner's manual has no specifications. As an example, I would sure like to know how much water I can carry. Might help me decide whether to take that final shower somewhere etc. Thanks again, BTW, the fill tube was cracked. I did manage to stretch my arm and remove the far hose clamp. Then a razor knife enabled me to cut the tube loose from the tank. Installation should be easy. Ivan Vegvary
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