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2008 Jayco Jay Feather Exp LGT 17c tank water system help

Hello. I'm new to RV camping. Just purchased a 2008 Jayco Jay Feather Exp LGT 17c and I cannot figure out how to use the on board water system when "dry camping" ie using the pump and on board water tank.The system works fine when connected to a hose...

Where do I start?!

I've been wanting to buy a travel trailer for years now and I think I'm finally ready. I rented a 30(ish) ft travel trailer from Ft. Bragg MWR about 6 years ago, and it seemed to work fine. We had 4 adults and 2 kids, and things were a little cramp...

Considering going from a 5th wheel to a ClassA

We have just started our search for used Class A's. Some of them over 38 foot are equipped with 350 to 370 hp diesel. Would that be under powered for this large of class A?

Using tire air inflation charts vs side wall markings

I air up to "max inflation" rating on tire sidewall, which is 80 psi.Two years and about 15,000 miles later I've had fridge shelve bounce out, drawers slide out etc. Pretty stiff ride and rear kitchen doesn't help.Thinking about using OEM "load/infl...

Difference between flat and profiled body panels?

Is the difference just based on the type of metal or material used?I'm looking at trailers on Kijiji and wondering in which way one type of panel or another gives an indication of build quality?Regards,Mike

Storing pop up camper for the winter

What is the best way to cover my pop up camper that will be stored outside through winter in MI?

Not towing a car, Where can we go?

We bought a small 19CB Coach Freelander. We got that specific model due to our needs, and our available parking space. Now we are looking for places to go where we do not need to have an additional car. Are there places where we can just explore ri...

leak life!

ok, so you can search for how to on leak repairs. you can search for how to find a leak. but this question is on the life cycle of leaks. i have noticed that alot of you have had experience with leaks and how to battle the beast.once you find a leak,...

dumping at camp grounds

I just bought a travel trailer today. I have never camped a day in my life. But I was reading some posts and people stated they dumped their tanks every 2 days when camping. Does this mean hitching your trailer to your vehicle and driving to the dump...

Windshield problem

I have had windshield replaced by freightliner in my 2000 Newmarket and it is not fitting right in t top corners and they have put it in 2 times and they are now saying that I need to take it to a Newmarket deals. So l called the company and they sai...

2017 forest river wildwood 28Dbud questions

Hello all, my wife and I are looking to buy our first camper, I have been looking at travel trailers no longer than about 30 feet. I have been looking at the forest river wildwood 28dbud but have heard some bad things about forest river campers as fa...

Refrigerator

Help,I have a Norcold fridge in my camper trailer. It seems to work great for the first couple of days and then it dips below freezing and there is no getting it back. Even though I bump the thermostat to the warmest setting it hovers in the 20s. How...

Is there anyone that just will not go to private campgrounds

This is our first year of camping and we find suck a difference in stae and federal campgrounds vs private ones.Although alot of the state campgrounds dont have hookups to me having the extra room over being right on top of each other is well worth i...

RV Magazines

Looking for suggestions on any consumer and trade RV magazines that people suggest. Any help is appreciated!

Showing up late

We are going to Jane's island state park this weekend. 34 foot TRAILER. Probably not getting there till 1030 or 11 pm. Should we stay off site boondocking someplace till morning. Never set up or backed up in the dark. Also want to be polite to others...

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