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Propeller in bathroom vent...

Just purchased a 10 yr old Motor home. The blade in the bathroom vent is plastic and crumbling from age. I do not want to replace the vent just the blade. Has anybody ever replaced the blade on a bathroom vent? It is not attached with a screw. Ho...

Travel Trailer Cover

I am new to the travel trailer/RV world. I am looking at a few different options for a cover and I am hoping for a little guidance. I am between the ADCO with the tyveck or Goldline. The trailer is parked in North NJ and is open to the elements, a...

Dump tank storage in cold weather?

I have my travel trailer parked out in the eastern sierras and am planning to use it once a month or so. It can get cold in Bishop where its parked at night. Maybe into the low 30's high 20s and then back in the 50's and 60s at the coldest time of ye...

Keeping things cold in the RV refrigerator while traveling?

I know that if the refrigerator is pre-cooled and loaded prior to departure and frozen ice blocks we should be good for a while. However we are planning a trip this summer from Oregon to Kanab UT. We will probably stay in Salt Lake City the first nig...

MH or 5th

I read many threads on this forum and elsewhere. I guess most people buying either will have to do research on this. I want to ask it from the safety point of view.From the reading it seems MH lacks structure integrity and can break down badly in ...

Bad Customer Service

Seems that every repair establishment I find is not willing to go out of way at all, doesn't return calls, answers e-mails with bad grammer and punctuation, and incomplete answers. I am having to adjust to just feeling like a number despite the near ...

Etiquette on contacting past owner of your new RV

Well, the paperwork is there, and we'd love to call them. Is that a "no-no?" Of course we would be friendly and tactful, but just wondering how the Dealers feel about that... as well as how well received it's likely to be by the past owner.Thanks, a...

heating

Which is better to heat rv propane or electric ? cost ? I know I need to use furnace to keep basement warm , but trying to save money.

Looking for a new trailer ...

Wasn't sure where to put this question, since I am open to both FW and TT so here goes. I currently have a 25' TT with no slides. We have been camping more and more and feel like we would really like something with more space. Since we have had a ...

Fridge - Not Level overnight?

We are leaving early friday morning for Death Valley. We usually have our camper in storage, but want to bring it to our house to load everythign up and leave it overnight on our street which is NOT level, and I'm not sure I can even find a level st...

Waterproof Matches

Just wondering how others waterproof their matches...when you can find strike-anywhere kitchen matches, which is getting harder and harder every day. IMO all strike-on-box or -book matches are worthless. Yes, you can buy them at Amazon and the outdoo...

Pilot / Flying J gas application

Dont know if you guys are already aware of this, but i was just wondering around the Android marketplace on my phone, and i came across an app from Flying J that will show you the nearest station near your location, and it also has a trip planner tha...

Ques - Slide Wiper 'Thingies'

Searches unsuccessful; no local dealers to visit.What are the 'rib-like things' I've heard about that you can put on the slides to make sure the rubber wipers (seals?) flop in/out properly?Do they work? Once stuck on the slide will they stay or does ...

propane smell

When my propane tank low, very low, my furnace gives off a smell. Is this normal ? My unit is a 2013.atwood.

Is it cheaper to use a window unit other 2 rooftops ?

Would it be cheaper go with a window unit or just use the two roof top units already on unit?

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