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Petaluma, Ca diesel fuel stop?

I have a wierd question does anyone know of a fuel station for diesel that I could get into with truck and trailer in Petuluma Ca or near-by going there and what I have read online from others I have to go to lawson's landing unhook and then drive ba...

Help! Need Pre-purchace inspector, Dallas Tx area/walk away?

Hi,My husband & I are trying to become newbies in the RV world, but desperately need advice/help. Have already made some not too smart mistakes despite doing research/ reading ahead of time and checking out this forum. We have put an offer on a Mon...

6 month warranty check up crossroads

I just recently utilized the 6 month seal check provided by crossroads when I bought my new 2013 Z1. I wouls suggest you do it if you have it. I got 1 free hour of check and fill seals as needed and I watched the guys go on the roof and recaulk every...

Adventures at the storage yard..

We bought our first TT this year. We have been storing it at a friend's acreage about 30 minutes drive from our house. A few days ago , we decided to move the TT to a storage area about 15 minutes away. So tonight I decided to move it after work. Whe...

RVs and 5th wheels

We are just starting the RV travel experience. We have not yet purchased. We have been advised to stay away from rubber roofs, yet many of the used RVs and 5th wheels have them. Also we are trying to stay in a budget. We have been looking at a use...

Storing a class c

We live in a condo which has a HOA. They will not allow, nor do we have space to park a 28-30 ft class c for any duration.So my plan is to store. There is a facility near by with gated outdoor storage. Last i checked about a year ago, cost was ab...

TT Frig isn't getting cold enough

We have a 2000 Gulf Stream camper and we've taken it out 3 times so far and every time it's been something and this trip this past weekend was no different. 2 big problems number 1 is I can't get the hot water tank to light. I did as the directions s...

Transition from ST to LT tire question

I've researched a lot of info here and other websites and it sounds like it's probably a good idea to change the 5th wheel tires from ST to LT. But I'm not as familiar as I probably should be when it comes to tires. The tires on my future 5th wheel...

Um, more on generators?

I read the closed forum on generators and learned a lot, everyone seems to like champion. I had done some reading and found solar panels are often used to keep the battery charged, and I found a solar generator that can store power so I wondered why...

Tips Needed for Buying first Travel Trailer

My husband and I are in the market for our first travel trailer. This decision is mostly the result of several recent tenting expeditions in the cold and rain. We were overwhelmed by the variety and size of the RV's in the campgrounds we stayed at. ...

First Time Awesome-Gas Grill?

Took 5th wheel out for the first time last week it was awesome and I chalk it up to all the good advise from this forum everything I fixed worked great. What does everyone do for a Bar-B-Q, I brought my medium size gas grill but is there a smaller ...

Trail sport camper

Hello again, we just got a 2006 21 ft trail-sport camper. the guy who owned it thought the floor just had a soft spot in the floor. but after l got it home and pulled the vinyl back it had alot of water damaged from the front to about 10 ft back. but...

which generator would you recommend?

I was looking at a Champion B46517 4,000 watt generator. But I was warned off because one guy (I know great sample size) said his "broke within a few hours and could never be fixed properly. I'd never buy a Champion again."I've heard bad news about ...

I'm 61...What Camping Orgs to Join for Discounts??

I'm getting back into camping after a few years away. I'm 61yo. What organizations can I join to receive discounts at camp grounds, state and national parks, etc.Thanks!

~ “White H 2 O Hose / Fresh Water Tank

NFG here; happy befuddled owner of a ‘new’ 97 RT (still looking for the manuals RT references in the “Owners Manual”). :h I have read a good bit on the different types of hose used to fill the fresh water tank and that the white hose is recommended ...

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