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What fresh water hose?

Looking at a couple of different hoses, What brand do you recommend?Teknor Apex 8602-25 NeverKink 5/8" X 25' RV and Marine Hose or Camco 22853 Premium Drinking Water Hose (5/8"ID x 50')Thanks

DinTulsa by Explorer
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Let me know what you guys think of this travel plan

Wife and I are first timers. We will be pulling a fifth wheel on our vacation. We wanted to take a short trip to learn it but weren't able to. So our first trip will be from North Alabama to the Keys. 914 miles. We plan to leave Friday morning. ...

Doss by Explorer
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5th wheel prices

I have been looking at 5th wheel rvs in the 30-32 ft range. I have a good idea what the percentage drop is off a new one but not sure what the drop should be on one that is 2-3 yrs old. Thanks for any info I'm sure not everyone buys new.

Need advice on this setup please!

Greetings all and happy Veterans Day. I am just getting ready to pull the trigger on my first travel trailer and I am getting some nerves about my setup. My tow vehicle is a 2008 Jeep Liberty Limited 4x4 with factory tow package. The listed specs for...

jeffz by Explorer
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wax ring

Does an my use a wax ring like a hous?e

njtony by Explorer
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Sewer Tank Flusher

We are getting ready to take our Fifth Wheel on our first trip.I have a water inlet that says this on it:CAUTIONSEWER TANK FLUSHERSewer tank valves must be OPEN when using this inlet. OK, I have watched videos on YT about flushing the black tank. Th...

Doss by Explorer
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I'm caught in his jet wash!

Every time I am towing the TT and a bus, semi, or similar large vehicle passes me with a reasonable difference in speed, I get pulled abruptly towards that vehicle from the rear. It doesn't cause any real problems except to my heart rate.. But is...

JoeTampa by Explorer
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What's the story with "No TOAD on the road"?

I want to buy a small DP somewhere in the 30 - 34 foot range and so far have come up with the following. Not sure yet about new or used!33’ Thor Palazzo34’ Forest River Berkshire & Legacy31 to 34’ Tiffin Alegro34’ Winnebago Forza & SoleiWith a motor...

Showering with 10 gallon water heater

We are buying a fifth wheel to full time in. My GF just asked me to time her shower at our house to see how long it took her. 8 minutes. She's concerned she wont get a fully hot shower in the RV for a full 8 minutes. Is 10 gallons enough? I noticed s...

rblake39 by Explorer
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5" rubber bumper caps?

This is my first travel trailer and the previous owner had lost the rubber bumper cap where you store the waste drain tube. Where can I buy a 5" bumper cap? It's not the standard 4" cap that I've seen advertised every where. I measured and it is ind...

Rcers by Explorer
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Last Minute trip to Yosemite

We decided to do a last minute trip to Yosemite on Christmas morning for three nights. We will be staying in El Portal just outside the park.My question is, having never had to winterize my RV, do I need to worry about it for three nights if the low...

How much is too much?

I know everyone is different, but I'm eager to hear experiences and opinions. We are new to RVing. We've taken one trip of a few hundred miles in a rented 25' Class C. We're contemplating a longer trip (six weeks, more or less, coast to coast) in a 3...

k6ncx by Explorer
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