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small roof leak fix?

I discovered after the last heavy rain I have a minor roof leak - I keep the RV stored under a roof and have never used it in the rain believe it or not ( It's a new unit built in 2016 ). Yeah I guess I could go hassle with the dealer but would rath...

Roof leak, help!

Hello and thanks to all in advance!!So this rare California rain storm has completely exposed my 14 year old TT. I believe the previous owner ran a cable down the fridge vent, causing the leak into the trailer. That is my assumption, because the le...

We finally took the plunge

We just purchased a 2017 Rpod 179. Won't pick it up for a few days because I don't want to go through the PDI in the rain. lol. Also, they are going to add two GC2 deep cycle batts: and take care of a small punch list of items I noticed. We are an...

Full-term travelling with an older RV

My husband and I are in the very early talks of planning a long-term (1-2 years) trip with our two young children and pets. I have a dream of buying an older trailer or motorhome, gutting, and totally renovating it. I'm wondering how good of an idea ...

New TT with some questions

Just bought a new ORV Black Rock 20RD (GCWR 6200, full length 24'7, width 8'5). It is still sitting at the dealership due to weather and lack of time to grab it. Went to just sign paperwork as I am traveling extensively for work so won't be able to p...

multiple purposes, what kind of RV?

I am new to this but had been working toward either a truck camper or travel trailer for mostly summer camping, up to 1 week at a time, with 2 adults and 2 kids.Now I also need to have a vehicle large enough to serve as a guest room for 1-2 weeks at ...

Question on voltage monitors

Ok so I took everyone's advice and bought a progressive industries voltage monitor for our new 5th wheel. The guy who was helping me put stuff together gave me a 30 amp one. My trailer has a 50 amp cord and while they say I wont need 50 amp could I e...

Inverter & Solar Charge Controller Box

Hello and thanks all in advance!I am about to install 2 100 watt renogy solar panels and have limited space for inverter and charge controller. I created a fire retardant wooden box that I want to install in the front storage compartment. The only p...

New here, wonder what way to go, RV-wise

My first post here, so I might as well introduce myself. Am from Austin, have a travel trailer (Palomino Puma 25RS, really 28 feet from ball to bumper) which is stashed at a place outside of town, and have some RV experience.I have learned that my T...

Thanks to everyone on rv.net

I wanted to thank everyone at rv.net for all of the great information. I just picked up my first trailer yesterday and it went more smoothly than I could have hoped. Besides going to a few dealers, looking at mfr websites and reading trailer life, I ...

Fridge Question

So I've recently purchase my first TT. 2002 Dutchmen Bunkhouse. As of right now I have it parked in my yard, which isn't exactly level. It's been connected to shore power for about a week but I have noticed that the fridge is cool but isn't cold. Is ...

WiFi

Is it safe to assume that pretty much all RV campgrounds, both public and private, offer free WiFi. Obviously, we wouldn't expect WiFi in primitive areas. WiFi is important to us as it is our primary source of news and TV.

LP Tank Gauge?

Anyone have recommendations for an LP Tank Gauge? A quick search on Amazon shows LOTS of choices, from $10 -- $100. If you have experience with which work best (or worst), I'd love to hear it.-R

Torsion bar bushing

Does anyone know a web site to buy replacement torsion bar bushing ? I'm batting 0. I have a 2012 f53.the bracket has broken off.And I have reading that Ford's bushing are junk.

Water keeps draining out of the overflow

I'm on my first RV trip and I'm trying to figure out what I'm doing wrong. I filled the water tank full this morning and drove all day. About halfway i noticed water draining out of the overflow tube underneath. By the time i got to my destination, t...

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