RV Newbies

OH...the things you "learn" RVing

Last trip out we stopped by a Walmart to pick up couple things. I parked where other RV were parked and out of the way. One thing I try to do is say "hello" to other RVers when walking by. Passed this one guy and the "hello" turned into a short co...

First Trailer

We got our first FW, 2011 Keystone Cougar. I have a bunch of questions:Going to try snow birding, Just too cold in northern Minnesota any more!!!What type of jack do you carry, or use TV jack?How long will 2 12v batteries last, we had a slide-in, so ...

Great bumper sticker in campground

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Is NADA book accurate for any Class C RV?

I have a very nice 31 ft motorhome that I wish to sell. I looked up the NADA value book and priced it at low book without adding any extras. I keep getting the same story from dealers. They claim it isn't worth the price I am asking for it because...

2016 Era 70X Delivery

My wife and I are headed for an extended stay away from our Texas home to the West Coast and thought it would be a great idea to spend the weekends on the road in a Class B. We take delivery of our fresh off the line 2016 Winnebago ERA 70X on Thursda...

Dump techniques....

Ok, the 23 minute dump time thread, that is now closed, got me to thinking - what is the most efficient way to dump.I am in my 3rd year of my first trailer, and feel I am not very efficient when it comes to dumping.I just came home from camping this ...

Warranty on Private Sale

I'm a fulltimer and have a friend who wants to buy a used Class A or C but doesn't have a ton to spend thus will be getting a bit older rig. Can she get a warranty if she buys from a private party? If so, please let me know where.Thanks

Travelling with hot water tank full?

Hi Folks,We travel from site to site, stay for a few days to take in the local interests and tour to the next location. We don't travel with water in our fresh water holding tank as we use full hookup sites.The thing is, the hot water tank is always...

First time RV

Hello:We have just received a gift of a 27' Class C from a relative, 1993 Ford, model MTR-H, mileage is 97,370, empty weight 8000. This is a first, in my life, have never camped in one.I have been reading and viewing all the great info on the various...

How much to repair?

When I turned my pump on for the first time since winterizing it, it makes the normal noise like it's pumping, except no water pressure builds up.I'm guessing the fitting is broken ? Or the pump ? How much would that cost to have a dealer fix? I coul...

New sign to me

Asked Ranger if I washed dishes in my sink then drained the gray water into bucket and used his drain if that was OK.His answer was "Anything" drained out of an RV is considered "black water".Do you think Ranger mis-informed? Just wondering.

towing

Im new to RVing and I have a 2001 weekend warrior with uvw4775# now I have a 2005 1500 HD with 6.0 and I am adding my Polaris Ranger am I over doing it for the truck ?

Suspension Air Bags

I see a lot about air bags on trucks and toads but nothing on putting them on a class A. Is it worthwhile to put them at least on the front suspension. Went from Alabama to Oklahoma and I-40 through Mississippi and Arkansas,literally knocked shelves ...

Don't know what to do?

I am debating to use a F250 or a F350 truck for my 5th wheel that we will be buying soon. I need help on figuring if the weight will be good for ether one. I have the weight of the 5th wheel but there is a difference in what each kind of f250 and f35...

Sewer hose rules

Quick question. Heading to a couple of RV Parks that are new to me and reading their rules about sewer connections. Once campground says: "Use of rubber donut or watertight collar on all sewer connections is required."The other says: "Sewer drain...

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