There is so much to learn here, at RV.net, and it seems that most new members' posts are asking for advice. I know it's not just the new members who need help from time-to-time, because there is always something to learn when it comes to RVs.What would you consider the most valuable or important thing you have learned here? Was there a particular member or members responsible for your solution?My most valuable lesson was that ST tires should not be driven at speeds over their maximum rating of 65mph. I had no idea until I started reading this forum. There was no particular member who made me aware of this -- it was many, many members.Bruce

First thing down when setting up camp, wheel chocks.Last thing up when breaking camp, wheel chocks.

I've found that most good experiences are the result of previous bad experiences. And most of them have happened to somebody else first. And since we don't use our real names we admit to our mistakes right here. I'd like to take a moment to thank many of you posters for warning me about things that I'm sure I would have done. :)

Buy a decent surge protector and use it!

Blue ox "Bedsaver" does what it says, save your bed. I did learn the hard way.

I can't pick one post or person cause so many helped me, but I love the cg review and info section the most. People give first hand info about the cg when I ask a specific question. that helps me so much!Their experiences/advice are wonderful when booking a cg.

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nomad297
Explorer
Aug 09, 2014
cross country wrote:
Everything that I have owned is obsolete or old save the few days it seemed new to me.

In keeping, I deliberately, armed with many years of reading this forum and through the wisdom of others; bought our old, new to us Foretravel.

Not that I don't like my RV, but I wish I was as smart as you and discovered this forum before I made a purchase.

Bruce
cross_country
Explorer
Aug 07, 2014
Everything that I have owned is obsolete or old save the few days it seemed new to me.

In keeping, I deliberately, armed with many years of reading this forum and through the wisdom of others; bought our old, new to us Foretravel.
dhust
Explorer
Aug 07, 2014
How to correctly install and setup my Dual Cam sway control (that was 10+ years ago). Thanks Barney.

What all the different towing weights (GVWR, axle weight, towing weight, payload) really mean.
JEBar
Explorer
Aug 06, 2014
the thread showing how to convert our stove surface burner and oven lighter to electronic ignition has been most valuable .... converted ours as per the thread and my wife loves it .... realizing the nature of CW's general service has been the major downer

Jim
2oldman
Explorer II
Aug 06, 2014
K3WE wrote:
Hmmm...I think it would work really good and somewhat quicker to briefly run the cold water in a sink or tub versus turning on the hydrant, turning off the hydrant, turning on the hydrant...
I don't think it's a huge deal to turn the hydrant on, off, and on. I'm standing right there. And I don't have any air to bleed and spit at me.

I just learned that other people don't agree with that!
pasusan
Explorer
Aug 06, 2014
K3WE wrote:
2oldman wrote:
As for an RV tip, get the air out of your water hose by loosely connecting to RV, turn on water until it sprays, then connect tightly.

Hmmm...I think it would work really good and somewhat quicker to briefly run the cold water in a sink or tub versus turning on the hydrant, turning off the hydrant, turning on the hydrant...
I always run water out of the hose *before* I connect it to the RV. Don't want to worry about air, spiders, or mud.

Oops - that was learned by experience, not RV.net...

Not to say I didn't learn anything here - - -

Don't leave the awning up while gone or sleeping...

First thing on arriving and last thing on leaving - CHOCKS!

Lots of other stuff too... And that there are lots of friendly folks willing to help. :)
jayco302fk
Explorer
Aug 06, 2014
I have found out you need a road tractor to pull a popup. Lol
K3WE
Explorer
Aug 06, 2014
2oldman wrote:
As for an RV tip, get the air out of your water hose by loosely connecting to RV, turn on water until it sprays, then connect tightly.

Hmmm...I think it would work really good and somewhat quicker to briefly run the cold water in a sink or tub versus turning on the hydrant, turning off the hydrant, turning on the hydrant...
2oldman
Explorer II
Aug 06, 2014
I've learned to expect that many posters will skim the question rather than actually reading it. Then they answer the part they think they understand.

Fortunately, most posters don't do that.

As for an RV tip, get the air out of your water hose by loosely connecting to RV, turn on water until it sprays, then connect tightly.
hawkeye-08
Explorer III
Aug 06, 2014
I've learned that I don't need anger management, but that people need to stop pissing me off.

:)

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