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Houston Trailer Storage - Covered vs Uncovered?

Good morning, I'm moving to Houston (Katy), TX from Calgary, Canada and I'm wondering about storing my travel trailer under cover or not.Covered storage is not a thing in the Calgary area.I'm guessing people choose covered to avoid the sun.Is it wor...

Looking for Texas storage facility

Could any Texas members offer any advice on trailer/truck storage anywhere within 1-2 hours of: Dallas / Houston / Austin?My family is travelling around the country. I have a work assignment overseas and I was hoping to store my pickup truck and 33' ...

rvhippo by Explorer
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Katy Texas Trailer Storage

Good morning. I'm moving to Katy Texas and wondering if anyone has any recommendations for trailer storage options nearby.Thanks to all.CCPS Feel free to move this question if it isn't in the right spot.

Temp Regulation in Norcold Fridge

I have a 121X series Norcold fridge - 12 cu. ft. I think. It seems to do a poor job of regulating the temperature inside the fridge. For example:Note: All of these examples occurred without large changes in outside temperature, excessive opening/clos...

Generator in truck bed.

We have a 5th wheel and just purchased a generator to carry in the bed of our truck should the need arise to plug in the camper to it. With the 5th wheel hooked up would it be safe to sleep in the bed room over the generator with it running?

Aqua magic V stinklet, errr, toilet!!

the aqua magic 1V toilet that came in my RV lasted over 20 years, but was needing repairs...so I bought a Aqua magic V to replace it.... 13 MONTHS later the flush handle seal is bad, letting stink into the RV...from what I have read, there is no repa...

Onan Marquis Gold 5500 LP generator - Reviews ????

I am thinking about buying a used fifth wheel that is equipped with an Onan Marquis Gold 5500 LP generator that has ran for about 200 hours. I know nothing about propane generators and have spent the last day searching the Internet for advantages of ...

TenOC by Nomad
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App for Propane Refill Prices in US

Has anyone found an APP that gives up to date propane refill prices by state, city, locality?If so please post.Note: Gas Buddy does not list propane prices. Neither do the websites for the large chains like Fly J/Pilot etc.Thanks

4X4Dodger by Explorer II
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Black Tank Treatments - Yay or Nay?

This is two-part thread....I have been RV camping for most of my life. I can always remember my dad using the old blue liquid in the toilet after dumping the tanks. This what I did once I started camping with my family. How many of y'all use chemical...

chops1sc by Explorer II
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Schwintek (Lippert) Slideout Motors

I have one Schwintek slide that's always been slow or hesitant, and has been repaired more than once, and now has yet another bad motor. Does anyone know if the existing 300:1 motors can be replaced by the more powerful 500:1 motors, without a rewire...

phillyg by Explorer II
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Reserve America "Rainy Day" refunds

I just received an email from Reserve America promoting their new "Rainy Day Refund" program. For a small fee you can have your daily campsite rental fee refunded If it rains for all or portions of the day you have reserved. Apparently a company name...

docsouce by Explorer II
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Champion Generator Troubleshooting

OK I have a Champion 3500/4000 Digital Generator. It worked perfectly for the first month or so but after not being used for a month (run dry for short term storage) it worked for one tank of fuel. After which I changed the oil and after that it was ...

agesilaus by Explorer III
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Vinegar and baking soda in holding tanks?

Forgive me: Age-old subject beat to pieces! We have used strong vinegar to clean our holding tanks before and get gauges working. Have heard others mention using vinegar AND baking soda. We know how much vinegar to use, but how much baking soda? ...

Provider of emergency roadside services via text?

Good Sam has informed me that they do not provide emergency roadside service (ERS) via test messaging; one has to call via voice.;I am seeking an ERS provider that can provide ERS if I contact them via text/SMS. Anyone aware of one? The only one I've...

rob_g by Explorer
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Extension Cord Useage - Guage

Sometimes at home we need to connect to an extension cord - camper cord not long enough. What size guage should we be using? Does it matter ? Thank you

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