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Class A Gas or Diesel

OK I'm sure this has been beaten to death... BUT as a 5th wheel owner just starting to look a getting a used 2006 - 2012 Class A. About 35 ft is a gas engine powerful? I see Ford V10 and Chevy V8 Is a V8 powerful enough in a 35 ft unit? Or should bi...

Kelly Blue Book

Is there a Kelly Blue Book to determine the approximate value of a motor home? We saw a 2012 Storm 29' today that could suit our down size concept. Any thoughts as to market price? 4905 miles, very clean, 2011 tires,jacks, awnings. Thanks for your co...

No extra car

We just upgraded to a Class C Fleetwood Jamboree. We do not have a tow dolly and I'm just wondering about those who do. Do you bring an extra vehicle with you when you camp? Or if you don't, How hard is it getting around without one or do I really ne...

Oil change E450

Just purchased new 2015 C class Ford gas E450. In that it's been sitting over one year, do you recommend an oil change? Have read that oil can gain condensation.Thank's,Mike in Utah

Changing Filters On RV

Getting ready to change filters on the RV and was wondering if I should go with the original manufacturers filters or from local part house. What brand is the brand to go with. Thanks for all comments.

Winshield protection ClearPlex - Anyone tried it?

Hi, I had a few rocks in my windshield in the past year, lately a big smash that left a 1 inch bullseye. Where I come from, they put gravel on roads in winter and I had 3 rocks in two days, cannot afford to replace windshield every year.Have someone ...

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Onan 4KW starting issues

Our 2014 Newmar Baystar has the 4KW gas Onan generator. I find that starting it after it sits for a few weeks is difficult. It turns over readily, but won't catch. I find that primeing it helps. Is this normal. Our previous 2008 coach had no such pro...

Macerator pumps--how to spot one?

I plan to start looking for a used RV sometime next year. I do not need and do not want a macerator pump. They have too many problems, pull too much power, and I have a sewer cleanout at home downhill from my potential parking spot. Many ad/pics o...

coolmom42 by Explorer II
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Is a pickup truck / trailer combo really safer?

I belong to a group on facebook composed of full-time families and there seems to be an unquestioned assumption that a pickup truck / trailer combination is safer than a motorhome.Granted, a modern Prevost is probably much safer than an old pickup to...

From diesel to gas.

Has anyone gone from a diesel rig to a gasser. If so, were you sorry?I went from gasser to diesel and have not regretted it other than the cost of Maintenance.

RT 170 as a daily driver?

Hi all--we have been considering a B van and would like to hear from this group concerning the use of a Roadtrek 170 as a daily driver. We have looked at many and feel that the 17' Roadtrek might fit our need for a vehicle to travel/stay in between ...

chast by Explorer II
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Paint checking - What years

We have decided that it is time to upgrade. A lot of the coaches that we are looking at are perfect other than the paint checking found on so many older coaches. My question - is there a specific time frame they used the paint that succumbs to chec...

Newb seeking RV rental advice in Utah

Hi, I'm brand new to this forum, so I hope I'm posting this to the right place! It looks like this forum is mainly for RV owners, not renters, so I apologize if this is off-topic but the more general travel forums (Tripadvisor, etc) haven't been ver...

Decayny by Explorer
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