RV Newbies

Big Rigs (40' +), What % campgrounds can't let you in?

We are a family of 5 about to go full time in a 44' rig. How often do you all find that owning a big rig means it's hard to find a campground that will let you in? Do you need to be part of 1000 trails or something similar so it's easier to find park...

Battery Question -- 2xTrojan L16RE, 1500w Inverter?

Hello all,I'm slowly fixing up an old camper van that had all the electronics ripped out.I'm looking at either two Trojan L16RE-B Batteries, or four Trojan T-105-RE Batteries. I'd rather get the two L16s, than the four T-105s, but I'm not sure how mu...

No water coming to water faucets in RV but coming to toilet

It froze here in Catalina State Park AZ last night. Temps down to 17 degrees. Currently, we have no water coming into the RV through our water faucets or shower but the toilet bowl is slowly fills with water. We are connected to the water line at th...

Help me find a similar floorplan

Hi everyone, My hubby and I are looking for either a new TT or 5W. We have looked at just about everything and have decided we really like the floor plan that has a party couch with 2 dinettes and a angled TV (so we can actually see it from most of...

Roof Sealant for Travel Trailer

Hello and thanks all in advanceI don't have a leak as of yet and its not like there is much rain in Socal but I want to be prepared. I was wondering if anyone could recommend a caulk like tube or paint on treatment. I saw a an expensive product sic...

So...question for you all.

My wife and I are originally from the Pittsburgh area and she would like to visit family there on a regular basis.We are thinking about getting a Class A or Class B mobile home and letting it sit on some property we own in the area. We are thinking ...

Any San Diego Members

Hello,I was wondering if anyone on this forum was from San Diego, CA? I've learn so much here and would like possibly gain additional insight from someone locally? If not, is there any RV clubs that are worth looking into? THanks!

"fridge brace" beware!

http://www.campingworld.com/browse/skus/index.cfm?skunum=47878&rewrote&affiliateid=5193&gclid=CIypybOMpckCFQ-oaQoddckBWgORhttp://www.amazon.com/Camco-44033-Fridge-Brace-pack/dp/B0024EC74MI love these things but found a problem with them. I put in 1/...

sleeping bag falls off cushions with no kid attached

Have major RVing problem:B Grandkids to like sleep in sleeping bags on the table that folds down into a bed. The sleeping bag material is real slick material and sometime throughout the night the sleeping bag lands on floor, if bag is used like a ...

Water leak Frozen Toilet Line

Hi,Here is a good story for those who are new to Class A. I did my normal winterizing on my first winter. The spring time came and went out on a quick test trip.When I hooked up the city water, there was a leak in my bathroom. With a little resear...

New to RV camping

I grew up tent camping and love to hike out into the wilderness and camp. However We just bought our first camper, a 32 foot travel trailer. We will be setting up as a seasonal locally for the summer as a weekend getaway. I am very excited to have a ...

what exactly is a RV that is "4 seasons ready"?

In our past RV's some have been advertised as "arctic package" or "extreme temp" etc. Yesterday somebody walking around our TT (Arctic Fox) and noticed a sticker that said "all seasons ready, 4 seasons" and he asked what exactly is 4 seasons ready? ...

Trickle Chargers

Hello and thanks to all!My trailer will be sitting at storage and dont want my new battery to drain, are trickle chargers easy to install? I was thinking of a solar one on amazon. I am just trying to figure out how to hook up the solar panel withou...

RV Finance Company

Hello to all and thanks in advance,I was wondering if anyone could recommend a decent finance company. I will most likely buy from a private seller and would like to borrow $ in this fashion. Is anyone familiar with a loan in order to pay a private...

Great advice for newbie

Just bought a 2004 Holiday Rambler with the Triton engine. Any great tips for starting out and or what to do and not to do?Doug

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