OK, I had started a thread discussing the use of RV toilet paper vs home toilet paper. It seemed to be a popular thread and provided me with the answer I was looking for.Are there any more RV'ing fallacies, or at least controversies out there that us less seasoned RV'ers should know about?

Another fallacy....RV'ing and good fuel mileage.

The monitor on the wall says the battery is charged and the black tank is full, when actually the battery is not full and the black tank is empty.There are two types of RV's.....those that have leaked and those that will leak!

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tsetsaf
Explorer III
Jul 14, 2015
It's not the length but the fully popped out width that counts! Or maybe it's the other way around?
tsetsaf
Explorer III
Jul 14, 2015
n7bsn wrote:
Cubes of ice dumped in the toilet will break up the "black pyramid" as you drive around.
There is a U--tube video of a guy that built a clear tank in his truck to see, and no it doesn't work.
Imagine being the guy that actually felt the need to build a glass tank to test it!
monkey44
Nomad II
Jul 14, 2015
Of course, you can tow a triple-axle 5'er with this here S-10 / V-6 ... no problem. You just need to upgrade the ball on its hitch.
BubbaChris
Explorer
Jul 14, 2015
You won't spend enough time inside the RV to notice _______
ependydad
Explorer
Jul 14, 2015
Towing over a truck's manufacturer's rating is illegal.

You'll never be able to drive your dually in (name of small town).
mich800
Explorer
Jul 14, 2015
RayJayco wrote:
minnow wrote:
Flapper wrote:
TxCowboy wrote:
n7bsn wrote:
Cubes of ice dumped in the toilet will break up the "black pyramid" as you drive around.
There is a U--tube video of a guy that built a clear tank in his truck to see, and no it doesn't work.

Unless (1) it's a different video or (2) the guy reshot the video, he didn't add cubed ice.

The video I saw has this guy using artificial poop and driving around with it in a clear tank with a variety of different additives, but cubed ice wasn't one of them.

Different video - here's the one referred to:

http://www.thefitrv.com/rv-tips/do-ice-cubes-in-the-rv-black-tank-really-work/

Well the ice cube thing works for me. Don't need a clear tank and artificial "stuff" to prove otherwise.

Yes, it worked for mine and a friends also. Not as thorough of a test as many choose to believe... More ice, more water, less crazy driving to put on a show... "If you put too much ice in the tank, it will kind of pack itself in, and not move at all." LOL ...until it starts melting!

From what I understand it is twice as effective if you toss one of these in with the ice. :B
RayJayco
Explorer
Jul 14, 2015
minnow wrote:
Flapper wrote:
TxCowboy wrote:
n7bsn wrote:
Cubes of ice dumped in the toilet will break up the "black pyramid" as you drive around.
There is a U--tube video of a guy that built a clear tank in his truck to see, and no it doesn't work.

Unless (1) it's a different video or (2) the guy reshot the video, he didn't add cubed ice.

The video I saw has this guy using artificial poop and driving around with it in a clear tank with a variety of different additives, but cubed ice wasn't one of them.

Different video - here's the one referred to:

http://www.thefitrv.com/rv-tips/do-ice-cubes-in-the-rv-black-tank-really-work/

Well the ice cube thing works for me. Don't need a clear tank and artificial "stuff" to prove otherwise.

Yes, it worked for mine and a friends also. Not as thorough of a test as many choose to believe... More ice, more water, less crazy driving to put on a show... "If you put too much ice in the tank, it will kind of pack itself in, and not move at all." LOL ...until it starts melting!
Clay_L
Explorer
Jul 14, 2015
Jbrowland wrote:

Kinda like, "I never pee in my wet suit." :)

That is why they call em wet suits. :)
minnow
Explorer
Jul 14, 2015
"Sure you can use silicone caulk to seal the roof"

"What ? That's B.S., RV dealers aere always able to repair your rig the same day."
Deb_and_Ed_M
Explorer II
Jul 14, 2015
michigansandzilla wrote:
You can't pull the TT for more than 400 miles/day or you'll be too tired to enjoy yourself.

You need at least one month to visit any place of interest.

THANK you! and yes! Ed and I are famous for our "drive-by sightseeing" - but when vacation time is limited, you do what you can and take tons of photos!

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