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would you drive a "new" used MH 2,000 miles?

My son recently joined the MI National Guard and he is doing basic training at fort sill Oklahoma. We have been looking at getting in to camping again, but the timing is not good financially to get the one we would really like, in the 15-20k range. b...

jotityra by Explorer
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settled on a specific "wish list"--is it out there?

So after doing LOTS of online looking and giving a lot of thought to my intended use of a motorhome, I've settled on the following wish list:*B+ with storage but no overhead bunk (will settle for a C with no front window and one-piece design like som...

coolmom42 by Explorer II
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Newer diesel engines

I am looking for a used maybe a Newmar in the 40 ft range. I was told today that starting in 09 the engines were not as good as previous years. Is this true that in these years I would more likely to blow the engine. He did not tell me what would hap...

bazdad by Explorer
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Air Conditioner Acting funny??

So, was that subject descriptive enough to bring you here? Here is where I am. I go to a RV park with full hookups, which is rare for me as I am a boondock camper mostly. I run the Rear 13,500BTU A/C (2 on board) and somewhere in the middle of the ni...

Antjaw by Explorer
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yellowstone in class A

Staying in yellowstone, Grant village, no toad. Are there transport services ( not 100 dollar tours) to get around without moving the house?

onan 7. 5DKDFJ generator fuel and oil filter

Hello. First time changing oil and fuel filters on my Onan generator and I thought I had the right oil filter as I took the make and number from what was on the generator. However really hard to get the old one off as it was on really tight. Did...

Forest River Coachmen Mirada 35DS

How about some Pros and Cons on this coach, while I'm bouncing around the thought of a 1 1/2 bath gas puller....http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/classa/2012-Mirada-29694.htmAny opinions on other brands that might better qualify and maybe with a Workhorse...

Mercedes class A???

So we were in the U.P. (Munising MI.). seen this and thought it was cool. first time I ever seen one.I wish I could`ve gotten a better pic. not sure what the year is, I think mid 70`s?

Grey water

When camping in full hookups I always keep my grey tank closed until full. When dumping the grey tank it smells worst than the black? Would it be better to keep the tank open or closed?

camp104 by Explorer
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Class C and a toad

Looking at Forester River Forester 25ft (2501TS) and 27ft (2701DS).Both come on the Ford E450 chassis and the V10 engine.Will be using a Honda CRV for toad (approx. 3,200 lbs).Just curious how folks that have a Class C think they handle pulling a toa...

LetsRV by Explorer
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Big FMCA Rally Advice

We've never been to one of these but I think we will head up to Wisconsin to check out the one coming up at the end of the month. We are in a 40 footer with toad. I've got a few questions directed toward FMCA rally veterans:1. They offer dry camp, 30...

joraz by Explorer
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NEED CAB A/C EXPANSION VALVE FOR 2006 FORD F53-6.8L

We have a 2006 Coachmen Aurora Class A motor home with the Ford F53 Base chassis and a 6.8L engine. I'm trying to find a new expansion valve for the a/c system and have not had any luck finding one. I even went to the Ford dealership (car/truck)and...

RV battery charger tech advances in simple devices?

i have separated my 2 RV batts and run a wire from chassis + term to the house batt compartment area. now can check voltages w/ multimeter and charge either batt from one spot.have used the walmart charger above for 20 yrs - it says fully automatic....

burlmart by Explorer
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Radio Power Feed Question

The only radio in my C is in the dash. I was thinking about installing a 2-way which would control the power to the radio either from the chassis battery or house battery when I'm camping. Has anyone done something similar this?Thanks,Dave