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First time buyer questions

Looking for some advice and answers with regards to our first RV purchase. We are a family of 5. Our 3 kids range from 4 to 13 years old. I don't think I am the typical RV buyer though as every floor plan I have looked at online seems to include lots...

RV Vacation for Dummies

Just looked through the book RV Vacation for Dummies. The book is 7 years old so some of the information is out of date. But I think it would be a good book for someone who has never camped in a RV before. It does cover the perimeter of the US, with ...

Christening rv toilet

I apologize.. Im sure this has been covered many times, but even though Iv owned my toyhauler for 5 years, Iv never used the toilet.This year I have a female guest and we plan on boondocking, so no CG toilet.Do I simply dump in 5 gallons of water in...

Progressive EMS Trouble

I need some help. I'm here in Myrtle Beach and it's hot as blazes. About 10:30 last night, our EMS system shut down the air conditioning and the televisions and all the electrical outlets. I went out to the box and everything looked okay. No erro...

Lots of lessons... lots and lots of lessons :)

Now I remember why I learned to fly and bought a plane, seriously! It was one holiday weekend driving to my former inlaws summer lake house and a six hour drive that should have taken 3 hours. Haven't flown now in 10 years and need to "get-away".Dr...

RV Inspection

We are getting ready to buy a used Sunnybrook 5th wheel... We found it at a local RV consignment lot... This will be our very first RV purchase... Is the consignment lot responsible for doing the inspection or do we need to hire an outside source? Th...

What now? Have my route mapped out...

Only a few weeks away from the family's first RV (rented 32' class C) trip!We have reservations at all the campgrounds and have a general route mapped out here: https://goo.gl/maps/L4hnOSo now what should I do? Do I need to try and figure out where m...

Travel Trailer Bed

Hi Folks, that's for the earlier help on Travel trailers....Im beginning to narrow my search...those Casitas really caught my eye but can really blow up my 15k budget but seem leak proof...Im still loving the Shasta 61 retro too! I have been looking ...

First of the month exercise "club"

Ok first of the month, friendly reminder...If you haven't used your generator in the month..Time to give it some exercise. Most all manufactures have directions to exercise it properly. If you don't know how ask. But include your make and model numb...

Newbie needs advice for 1st RV trip in a week.

We just purchased a used Gulf Stream BT cruiser 5291 which we will pick up in Missouri and then head out to Colorado to spend some time with my parents. From there we plan to go through Rocky Mtn Natl, Grand Tetons Natl and Yellowstone. If all is s...

5th Wheel truck toolboxs

Looking to purchase rv style truck toolboxs....Have called HighwayProducts.... $$$$Where did you purchase yours ??Thinking about one in front of the hitch....and one between hitch and tailgate.Thanks !!!Robert GOhio

Refrigarator odor

We left hamburger meat in freezer with frig not on. Is there a sure fire way of removing odor. How about Clorox cleanup?

Newbie, what makes me nervous

we had a 28' class C for a year and then decided to go with a 5th wheel. purchased a Outback 32' along with a F350 long bed truck to pull with.we've been on 3 relatively short trips. I don't have a bit of trouble pulling. my concerns and "things th...

House Keeping

I bought a used class a winnebago motorhome that has water stained carpet on the ceiling.The roof must have leaked before and has been repaired.My question is is there any way to remove the stain?

First time buyer: floor plan/length or manufacturer

Fist let me say what an awesome site (includes all that contribute). We are just starting to get the RV bug and are doing some of the smart things (i.e., reading everything possible, watching videos, renting first, etc.) We have looked at different...

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