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Finding a campground

We've gotten back into camping after a nearly 20 year hiatus (life got in the way). We had a couple of trips earlier this year and just returned from a 3 campground, 9-day trip. We had mixed luck on campground selection.Our trip style normally is ...

bhh by Explorer
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5th wheel hitch

i am thinking about buying a truck with the rails already installed. Are hitches universal. Can i buy a hitch and will it fit.

TT Rear Bumpers

Ok...so being a bit new to things and only having our Outdoors RV Timber Ridge, I have a question. I see threads all over the place about not putting your bike rack on the bumper because the bumper will fall off....how?When I look at my bumper, its ...

HGL by Explorer
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A dilapidated FEMA trailer - My first RV

Since this was the first RV I ever bought, I decided that this would be the most appropriate forum to post in. I was reading a post about a guy who wants to dry camp in New York City for the winter. Having done something similar in the Washington D.C...

liaft by Explorer
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Anyone heard of Sun Ray Travel Trailers?

We have just purchased a 2007 SMOKEY 24BH by Sun Ray travel trailer to use up at our cottage. I can't seem to find any information on this manufacture but I do know the trailer came from Tennesse somewhere and we are located in Ontario, Canada. We a...

Heath211 by Explorer
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tire pressure

I bought new tires for the truck switched from the P rated that was on the truck when I bought it to LT tires. New tires are rated for 80lbs pressure. Question: Do I run the tires at 80lbs all the time or just when towing the travel trailer? What...

Sticking Awning Windows

Hello. I have a 2013 Winnebago Era. My awning windows are sticking. Is there something I should use to keep them from sticking? Silicone? Apply to windows and rubber gasket? Despite always trying to be gentle with them, I think I may have cracked...

newBera by Explorer
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Propane furnace battery usage

I'm in the process of planning our second weekend trip in our new-to-us motorhome (2004 Forest River Sunseeker 2900). This time we will be without hookups of any kind for 3 days and 2 nights. This park also does not allow any generator use in the c...

AndyW by Explorer
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Y R exhausts/hookups on awning side

When are manufacturers going to learn? I know they don't all do it, but for the ones that do.... there's nothing like all those hoses and hot air next to you when you're sitting under an awning trying to relax. Definitely is a huge con when looking t...

Boondocking and Water?

I'm wondering where where those that are boondocking or say staying at Walmart lots get there water at?

jmccen58 by Explorer
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Thinking of getting an RV - lots of questions

Hi folks. As the title suggests we are thinking of getting a RV and have tons of questions. Hoping some folks will actually read all this and maybe offer some advice We want to travel, but having dogs makes it tough, we don't want to leave them in a ...

rvnoob by Explorer
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PLEASE HELP

please give newbie to the RV world best step by step advice on and when dumping the septic tank for my 5th wheeler 2011 keystone alpine model 3640 RL need help any help would be appreciated

Winterizing

I am a new owner of a 2002 Thor Four Winds Chateau Sport. I would appreciate anyone who would inform me as how to winterize this vehicle?Thank You!

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Non twist lock 30 amp inlet

I want to upgrade to 30 amps in my old trailer. I ordered a 30 amp inlet which I didn't realize was a twist locking type. My adapters and my extension cord will not mate up with that. How do I go find a 30 amp inlet that is just prongs with not t...

CCKitty by Explorer
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Probable upcoming dealer purchase: negotiation advice?

We're looking at a quite popular model made by Outdoors RV. I begin with this to make the point that it may be a seller's market. Regardless, anyone have any tips, advice, or links on negotiating with a dealer on $?FWIW, this will be our first new...