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Difficulty unhitching TT

First off, I am not a newbie, I have been towing trailers for twenty years, however, since purchasing a new 2016 TT and Blue Ox sway pro I have been having great difficulty releasing the coupler from the ball. I have tried moving the truck forward an...

richy2 by • Explorer
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Missouri State Park Dump Stations Free?

So I can't find the answer anywhere. I was wondering if the dump stations in Missouri State Parks are free if you are passing through and not a registered guest of the park? I am a resident of the State of Missouri and was just curious if anyone know...

Check List

Crazy question here, but looking for a check list. I have missed checking out our RV each spring in some area. I there a printed check list to check our RV from outside to the inside before you load it up and enjoy the season.Thank you for your help...

Kerri by • Explorer
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First trip report

Well we got back Thursday from our first ever trip with a travel trailer. We stayed at a park on Galveston Island in a town called Jamaica Beach. It was more fun then I ever expected. The trailer worked flawlessly except for the leak at the hot water...

Trading In A Car On A New RV

We haven't bought our RV yet, but we've known for quite awhile that our 2010 Mazda CX7 (Front-Wheel Drive) is going away. Not towable. We were considering trading it on the RV we plan to purchase, and buy a temporary beater TOAD car.Has anyone out th...

Ricebug by • Explorer
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Purchasing a used TT from dealer

Hi,This is my first time posting.I am in the process of purchasing a used TT from a dealer.This is my second TT. It is not used for traveling, but will be spending all it's time parked in a campground.It is a 2007 Coachmen Spirit of America 30ft.I ha...

Getting ready to hit the road

This will be my wife and I first trip cross country, going back east on 40 and was wondering about pulling out of Albuquerque, hear it is a hack of a pull heading east? I have a ford F-350 with a 7.3 in it, pulling a 29 foot Holiday Rambler about 11,...

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Our first Year Full Time RV

Hello Everyone, My wife and I sold our house in September 2015, bought a Four Winds Class c, and hit the road. We are going to as many states as we can, while also looking to make a lifestyle out of traveling. We are learning as we go pretty much. Y...

Finding An RV Model

I'm searching for the shortest travel trailer/5th wheel I can get with the following features:Queen beddinetteFull (not wet) bathrefer with separate fridge and freezer3 burner rangegas ovenmicrowave60+ gal fresh water tank2000+ carry on capacityI'll...

ROUTE suggestions request: Palm Springs CA to Hamilton MT

HiThis is going to be my first trip (alone) travelling from Palm Springs CA to Darby/Hamilton MT with dog and cat, this summer 2016.I am looking for some or a safe route(s)as my hubby is flying in later in Missoula MT due to work.Any help is apprecia...

Leave water on ?

Hello all. I am a newbie to owning a travel trailer. I have not used it yet. I searched the forum and could not find this. Can someone answer? My trailer has a fresh water and potable water inlet. The question is for full hookup do I hook up the fres...

zorky by • Explorer
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Where to park fifth wheel while remodeling?

Hello all,I've had this radical idea to sell my 2500sf home and renovate a fifth wheel and live in an RV park for a year while I stack the cash... Still in idea stage I've not purchased anything. So my question is... I want to remodel it... I presum...

How long to recharge RV battery while driving?

If you are camping without shore power and you basically drain your battery...how much driving (hours) would you need to go to recharge them for the next stay?Generally speaking, just rough guestimates....thanks!

sgrizzle by • Explorer
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Electrical management system

Total newbie here with a 2016 Jayco Greyhawk. We intend to do a lot of cross country travel staying at various campgrounds. Do I need an EMS?. Wanting to be able to use this motor home a lot for the next 20 years!

phxchica by • Explorer
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