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Newbie - California Coast question

We may take a 21' Travel Trailer across the country. If we do - I definitely want to go up Route 1 from San Luis Obispo to Big Sur and camp at Big Sur.We are not very experienced (new) so I want to do what is the safest and makes the most sense. Woul...

Tow car. Flat towing

Hello allNew here but heard good thinks about this forumI just got 90s S10 Chevy pickuprear wheel drive, 5 speedI was told by more than not that I should be fine flat towingAnybody able to verify this?I don't wait to damage trans. Nice truck.Being a ...

shore power 110 or 220

I see the heavy cords and plugs for the class C's so is power at campgrounds 110 or 220?

Dodge sportsman 77 vogue electrical help

y y'all I just traded my van for this sweet 77 dodge sportsman vogue. I can't figure out the electrical system. I have an extra deep cycle,and two terminals in the back of the tv for it to be hooked up to. I am mechanically inclined and have installe...

Fleet wood discovery slide roof replace

Anyone had the pleasure of having to replace there slide roof? I've taken things apart on the inside. Looks like it should be fairly straight forward. Anyone with experience on the subject? Know of a good place to take it in the Vancouver BC area? ...

2005 Thor Wanderer. Dealer's Extras?

I'm on the verge of buying a used 2005 Thor Wanderer travel trailer from a local dealer in Alberta.in addition to the advertised price, the salesperson tells me that there will be several items required at extra cost. I'd much appreciateany advice or...

lift capacity for elec. rv jack

Does a 3500 lb elec. rv jack,lift 3500 lbs or is this referring to the weight of the rv , not the weight on tongue.thanks

Posting photos

Ok how do I post photos ? I'm 62 and not a computer genius so make it simple

ac covers

Go in to spend the winter in New Jersey this year. Would covering the roof ac help with heating unit.

Summer heat

Well, we just bought and haven't yet taken the new Winnie Sightseer 33. My only experience with mobile AC other than in my car was our boat. It was a 78 Chris Craft and even with 3 systems it got warm inside in SC. Should I expect the two roof top un...

Problem features of used travel trailers

I'm steadily moving up the price range of used travel trailers on Kijiji, in the hope of finding one of reasonably good quality.There are several recurring features that come over as disturbing but I don't really know the significance of them.One is ...

stopping for a single night - rest area or rv park?

Just getting into this and have a toy hauler with no slides - what's the general consensus on midway stops between point A & B. Is it worth the hassle to set up everything for a single night in an RV park or just layover at the rest area for 4-6 hrs...

TT documentation?

I'm getting close to taking the plunge in my purchase of a used Travel Trailer in Canada.What documentation should I expect to receive along with a receipt for the purchase?I know the VIN is important but is there an official, mainstream way of check...

Tire Load Ratings

I am very early in my plans of RVing. I'm reading about hitches, braking systems, tow vehicles etc. One of the things I just thought about was tires. My plan is to use my 2001 Dakota 4X4 to tow a small hard sided camping trailer. Nothing elaborate an...

Cold weather rv'ing

Ok soooo if we want to camp in cold or close to freezing weather,,,can we add rv antifreeze to the fresh water tank and use it for the toilet ?? How much do you add per gallon of water ?? I assume you don't shower with this water, correct ?....we cou...

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