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Running generator for 12+ hours?

Would it be ok to run the generator for 12+ hours? Can you run it to long?

Wanna help out a 75 yr old virgin?

HEY!!!!!Ignore all my previous questions. Nope---no RV--I'm gonna rent a convertable and will need a hotel room for 6 or 7 nights in and around Utah. Is it neccessary to prebook hotel rooms in September or can I get a room where ever I decide to stop...

RV Wholesalers....Thoughts opinions?

Hi again everyone, So as some of you may know from my other post, hubby and I are narrowing down our search on fiver or TT. We are military and move around a lot (will be in 6-8 months). We are thinking of buying from RVW and picking up on our way...

Successful First Outing

Good morning and thanks to all that contributed to the success of our first outing. The arrival at the campsite was epic, as there was an fluid and epic storm providing wind, rain, and SAND!! Luckily, there was an awesome gentlemen that was able to ...

Upgrading tires and wanting "softer" ride?

Going from "ST" 15 inch to 16 inch "LT". Right now I have load range E on "ST" tires and travel with 72 to 76 psi. Max is 80 psi. Don't remember exact scale weight but load range "D" has enough weight capacity for my TT with a little extra capacity...

For once my big mouth comes in handy... Awning

This morning the guy from next site over tells me they are getting their awning replaced today. I ask, with what awning? He tells me a "travel'r by carefree of Colorado. I tell him good luck with his and start telling him about the problems I've h...

Sit/sleep in over cab while driving?

Is it safe to relax in the over cab area of a class c while driving? Aside from the obvious (laws, fly out the front in a wreck, fall down etc) is there any danger? Such as the roof collapsing or something like that? Do you ride in the over cab? If n...

Toileting and the overnight stay

We will be taking our first long trip in our motor home soon. For a single overnight stay before we reach our destination, we are staying in a Wal-Mart parking lot. I have heard from others that you don't want to use your toilet while travelling. ...

coach basement door locks

Any suggestions on how to better secure or replace the door locks myself?

Electric Jack for 5th wheel

Having an issue with our electric jack on the 5th wheel. When raising it..pressure on it... it starts to click and won't raise up. If I use some channel locks and turn the bar a bit..then press the button..it will raise a bit more and click again. An...

Newbie needing advice

I'm so glad to have found this forum. I changed positions last year so that I have most of the summer off to be with my two sons, ages 10 & 12. I have from mid-July until end of August off, although I could leave before July 4th as long as I did some...

Warranty work after moving????

Hi everyone, So my husband and I are narrowing down our choices for either a fiver or TT. The issue we keep thinking about is the warranty. We are military and will probably be moving in 6-8 month. We wanted our RV before then so we could have a h...

Normal or not? Hot water heater on elec.

When hot water heater is on elec is it normal for it to make grunting noises? I assume the element is heating up and making the noises?I've flipped the pressure relief tab several times and can't think what else I should do, if anything.Is this norma...

Solar paneling or generator

Hello and thanks to all in advanceI was wondering if this is even a good question. I plan to mostly camp in places with hookups but would like an occasional option to camp in dry places. I was wondering if it would be better to invest in solar pane...

Improved Dicor good for EPDM and TPO

Special, special read all about it.....I have a TPO roof. 2 months ago I got the special liquid that is brushed on and the special caulking (Dicor Ultra sealant)that my dealer in WA state and manufacture says to use. Today trying to get some more a...

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