Balboa Motorhome mechanical service & repair
Please share your favorite sources for good mechanical parts and service.
If you're in Spokane, WA or nearby, TuneTech delivered excellent work. They are not intimidated by older equipment.
In Cedar City, Utah, I can strongly recommend Leon's Alignments. It's a full service shop that is honest, and does very good work. Leon is no nonsense, but a seriously good guy.
Goodyear in Cedar City is also very good.
IF YOU HAVE A REPAIR FACILITY THAT YOU CAN RECOMMEND, PLEASE LET ME KNOW, I'LL ADD THEM TO THE LIST.
Balboa Motorhome cosmetic items, Exterior
Wheels, lights trim pieces? Find it here.
7" LED headlamp replacements.
I bought these to replace the old school incandescent lamps. This is a night and day difference, (pun intended) These are nicely built and reasonable, DOT approved and easy peasy to install. It took about 15 minutes. These lamps also have the option for a daytime running light in white or amber.
Wheel cover simulators:
Eagle 16" wheel simulators $137 with free shipping. stainless steel, Great alternative to alloy wheels if the budget doesn't allow it. Nice quality and good looks.
Aluminum rivet trim insert. 3/4" vinyl insert, easy to install
This trim is in black, they make other colors. I recommend leaving it about an inch too long on install, it will shrink a little if it's in the sun a lot. Trim it later.
Brown screw caps/covers
These matched my engine cover nicely. They offer other colors.
Rear license plate holder and LED lamp
This is a reasonably priced replacement that is nice and bright.
Water tank
Coming soon
Vevor Diesel Heater
A game changer for heating the RV. The original Suburban propane furnace started acting up, Adios!! 49 years of good service. The diesel furnace pumps out heat. So far so good.
Balboa Motorhome suspension parts
Share your sources for suspension upgrades or repair items here.
Leaf springs:
General Spring in Kansas City has a large assortment of replacement parts.
Rear Air Lift air bags:
A Brazilian booty lift for your truck. Recommended
Amazon link
Electrical upgrades, batteries and solar.
Check out Will Prowse's solar website for good info and sources.
Balboa Motorhome interior materials
Upholstery and fabric, vinyl, some flooring materials.
SailRite (marine oriented, but it works for our RVs.
Interior foam
Galaxy Foam in Las Vegas will cut foam to order. Just about any size you can imagine. Located in North Las Vegas.
Narrow Twin 6" mattress 30' x 75" for lounge area replacement
Need to tone down the harsh LED interior lamps? I've used this Krylon Sea Glass Yellow transparent paint to warm up the color a bit.
Bed / lounge Den-Dry Mattress Underlay-Queen by Ravenwolf
Prevents mold and condensation in RVs and boats