RV Newbies

Adding a 12v outlet

Hello, I wanted to tie in a 12v outlet at the panel/converter but there is no additional space. The location is really convenient. I was wondering if I can just tap in the the negati e/positive bus behind the panel in order to make this happen? I'l...

questions about rental RV

Hi folks,I'm planning a trip with a rental RV - had been thinking about it for a while, but I don't know anything about RV. The trip will be about 1 week, camping at 3 locations, each place 2 nights.When I search for RV rentals (Class C most likely),...

2014 Kia Sorrento LX Towing 2016 Little Guy MAX S

I want to buy a 2016 Little Guy that has a dry weight of 1670 lbs with my 2014 Kia Sorrento 2.4L that has a 1650 towing capacity. The aftermarket Hitch is adequate. I am hoping somebody will tell me that I can make it work. What do you think? Is the ...

Reviews or model advice

Is there a place on this forum to find reviews and opinions on make/model of 5th wheels? Thanks.

Books for first time RV owners?

Good friends of ours just purchased their first travel trailer. They are total newbies, only tent camped their entire lives. They have two young children. I want to get them a book that covers the basics of owning and using and RV. They are not a...

How wide do mirrors need to be for a TT?

Hello, newbie here.I am about to buy a trailer 750 miles away so I need to get my ducks in a row before leaving. I am looking at an Arctic Fox 22G which is a 8.5' wide trailer excluding the awning. I am driving a Sequoia and the stock mirrors are 94"...

Help why is my battery terminal corroded and sparking?

Last looked at these batteries one month ago. Today before our trip there is a small amount of blue green corroding at the terminal, and along 3 red wires connecting to it at their terminals. Also there is a small amount of sparking when the red wire...

Handling freezing temperatures

I am a first time RVer and need some advice on staying in my RV when the temperature gets below freezing with regards to frozen pipes – I am going to Bryce Canyon in Utah later this month. I have a class B van conversion.I have instructions for winte...

Gas station air/water station water safe?

I live in Southern California and all of the gas stations have air/water stations . The gas station attendant said the water should be potable because it’s just straight from the city water, but I think the black retractable water hose is suspect. I...

Problems unique to Toy Haulers

We've never had a TH, but have been thinking of adding one to the fleet. Any issues/considerations specific to Toy Haulers that i should look out for? (prob looking at a shorter TT or 5er.)

RV dump station Fee - pay if only getting fresh water ?

I have heard that it is dumping fee, costs nothing just to get fresh water. If someone only gets potable water at a rv dump station are they supposed to pay the fee ?

California DL towing an Exactly 10,000 lb GVWR trailer

Can I tow an Exactly 10,000 lb GVWR trailer ?The DMV Handbook says No, as it has to be "under 10,000".The Vehicle Code says Yes, as it is "Not exceeding 10,000".Why would they be different ?DMV Handbook, Page 9 https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/uploads/2...

Do most parks check/copy your ID? (Victims of ID theft)

Well long story short, my wife was a huge victim of identity theft about 5 years ago. It was terrible. We haven't traveled too much in RV's (many many years ago) and were curious.We are very paranoid about RV parks in general copying and getting o...

Water valve

my son just bought a coleman tt 2021. When trying to get water from water heater found out the valves only work when part way open. Weird. If you turn valve all the way either direction you get no water flow. Anyone else come across this type of valv...

blackwater waste valve seal question

My blackwater valve is leaking around the shaft. Replacing it seems relatively straightforward but I've never done this before and have a question about the valve seals.The seals have an inner lip, does that inner lip face inwards toward the valve (w...

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