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Hi all..hitting the road in 2 weeks.

Hi all,we are a family of 4 getting ready to hit the road cross country in acouple of weeks. We have a 2002 Forest River Sierra 5th Wheel 27'We are pulling with a 2014 Ram 2500 Big Horn. Have just 1 question here to start #1) We need to have a portab...

Keeping pets cool while you're away

We will be traveling with our pets in possibly very high temperatures, and as we're total newbies, want to make sure we're taking proper steps. Is it necessary to have 2 ac units or is 1 sufficient? We know to keep the shades down and all that but w...

Break Controllers

Hello and thanks to all in advanceI am a proud owner of a F-150 and need to put install controllers, is this fairly straight forward? I already have the electrical in the back but just need to purchase the device. Could I purchase the device on Ama...

And what else could break on this trip...

Our second major trip in our 99 Winnebago Adventurer started out great, but as we traveled south strange things started happening...The key to the fresh water tank broke. :EThe windshield wipers started acting up. :h ( see separate posting on this )U...

Need advice on choosing a TT/TV

Hi everyone, this is my first post so I hope this is the right forum. My family are new to RVing and are currently looking for the right combo TT and TV(SUV not a truck). We basically have to start from scratch as we don't have a heavy duty TV at the...

Correct way to start Onan 4K generator

What is the correct way to start Onan 4K generator? My generator won't start unless I press and hold the start button for about 30 seconds to 45 seconds. Is that considered over-cranking? I can also press, hold and release the start button after 10 s...

Upsell and Add-ons for New Purchase

I will be buying a 5th wheel soon and was wonder what kinds of services and add ons do the dealerships typically try to add on beforr closing and in your opinions which ones are good or worthless? We will be financing the purchase.

Tongue Weight

Good morning and thanks to all in advance!I read the beginner posts on how to determine payload capacity and I comprehended some but totally became confused when the post started discussing axles, hitches, and other parts that determine tongue weight...

Newbies searching for travel trailer?

My husband and I decided that we will be moving out of our apartment and onto the open road! I don't know what will be best for us. Here's what I do know: there will be three of us, my husband, me and our 1 year old baby girl. We have a Chevy Duramax...

Installing P3 break controllers to 2015 F150

Hello to all and my apologies for re-postAttached is a picture of what I have to work with. My question is, do I just link the wires to one another and then place the plugs into their perspective houses? Grey under the dashboard and black to P3?seems...

Jump Start Onan 4000 microquiet Generator?

Greetings!I am having problems getting my generator started. It is flashing a 32 code, low cranking power. I believe I may need new house batteries. In the meantime, I need to run my air conditioning! Can I jump start it with a jumper box? Where...

best vehicle to tow

I have a Road Trek RV.What vehicle is best to tow behind my motorhome. One to drive when motorhome is park. Some say a jeep.

Tow a vehicle?

Looking to tow with our Class A motor-home. Must the vehicle be rear wheel drive, manual transmission, rewired, running to operate the brakes? I need to know this to make the right choice. Thank you in advance.

COUCH

I have a drawer under sofa that will not stay closed while traveling. any suggestions on how to fix it?

water pressure regulater

Purchasing our first RV and we are looking on Amazon for accessories. Just wondering what the max water pressure was for a typical RV? Should I buy the cheap one that allows 40 to 50 pounds of pressure or get an adjustable one with a gauge in case we...

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