RV Newbies

Help! Hitch stuck in ball mount.

Just bought a new (used) travel trailer and a brand new weight distribution hitch and towed it home. After getting it home and parking in driveway, I had a hell of a time getting the hitch off. The driveway is gravel and the truck was a bit on grass,...

How to get a loan for RV

Looking at all the forums, none are a perfect fit so will ask here, my apologies if not the best sub-forum. Trying to figure out how much I can get in a loan. I need some help with loan basics as I've never gotten one before.And how much I get will d...

New generator for new rv. Recommendations

Hey there!I've bought an RV last week, it's my first RV ever, so I'm really excited Currently, I'm choosing a generator for my new RV from this list. I think about the Honda generator and I'm open to your advice!Thanks.

Moisture behind mattress? (Cold caught us)

We've traveled in our C class for a few years but haven't been in a situation where it's cold for multiple days. This morning I discovered moisture behind the mattress, likely because we were in 70° yesterday and 40° today. It will continue to be col...

First time RVing. What should we consider? Insurance?

Hello all,I will apologize right at the get so as some of my questions might be very vague. This is our first time renting an RV and there are so many unknowns.From: NYCTo: SeattleDuration: 26 to 30 daysThe most important question that I need answer ...

While using my black tank flush

For the first time it filled up the fresh water tank!!! There is no other valve to turn on-off so what gives?I’m traveling today ( yes I drained the fresh water tank). Look forward to your replies.Thanks in advance Jimbo

advice for a newbie

Wife and I are thinking about buying a Travel Trailer in the 25ft range. My total experience towing a TT is all of 40 miles on an interstate when I was 17. Now I do have a small 8' utility trailer I pull and still have problem backing it up. What a...

Towing Planner, Fuel Cost, DOT TIRE Date Code

Sometime Back I was Planning an RV trip with Family and friends. After I had invited everyone, I began to think about all the weight load? Fuel Cost and my tires?Feeling a bit worried about inviting so many people. I went to the Internet forum and po...

Best time to buy new?

We have an RV that we plan on replacing in the next few years. We want to go new, not used, but want to get the best deals. Is it better to buy at the end of the season or at the start of the season? I know end of the season will be less selection.

Forest River Wildwood vs. Forest River Surveyor Legend???

At a recent RV show, the mfg rep really sold me on the Forest River Surveyor Legend as superior construction (aluminum frame, walk-on roof, less maintenance/seals?) but the wife likes the Wildwood bunkhouse. Is there more annual maintenance on the Wi...

Boondocking Etiquette

Hello!We're just getting started with a new ClassB+ RV and have had one nagging question that we can't seen to easily find an answer for in the ethosphere....When boondocking in a Federal Park etc what is the accepted way to "hold" your parking spot ...

steering stabilizer

I have a 30 ft mini Winnie and am looking to install a steering stabilizer on the front end. As always there are numerous brands and that is the confusion. Has anyone installed one? Brand reviews? Also a few months ago I read where some people stop i...

Death Valley NP

Good Afternoon,I'm planning a trip to Death Valley and never been in that area. I was wondering the best staging area to camp, preferably an hour or so outside the park? I have a 9 month old so would like to limit the miles from San Diego to the par...

surge protector and water filters

Hi there,We are picking up our new 2021 c class motorhome in a few days. I heard I should get a 30 amp surge protector and a water filter. Well, I just went on amazon and the price difference between the surge protectors are pretty big. Anyone hav...

RV Magazine

Each issue of the new RV magazine has generated a lot of negative forum posts. The March issue has just come out. I now realize that the new magazine is entirely aimed at people who are new to RVing, and who are (mostly) younger than the readers of T...

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