RV Newbies

What do you keep in your RV?

I'm looking for any organization tips you might have. More specifically, I'm wondering what everyone keeps in their RV at all times, and what you prefer to pack/unpack for each trip?Are there any common items that I should avoid storing in the RV?Wou...

Brake adjustment questions in the real world

In the real world...Questions about adjusting your brakes on towables (trailers and 5th wheels) How often do you do it? Do you adjust your brakes and call it good, or do you pull your hubs to check for grease and re-pack bearings and break out volt ...

Towing with a Minivan

I have a 2006 Kia Sedona minivan. The towing limit is 3500lbs. I have already installed a hitch, electric brake controller and electrical hookups on the van. I still need to add the transmission and power steering cooler. I would like to purchase the...

Pressure washer use on the side of Class A

Just bought a 2000 Holiday Rambler Admiral Ford Chassis and V-10 motor. Trying to get the unit clean is it OK to use a pressure washer on the side panels if I stay away from the seams?Thanks

Inexpensive small waste tote

I just purchased a small wheeled tote to transport grey water to dump station. More experienced rv'ers likely have bigger, better totes, but I thought perhaps my fellow newbies might be interested. http://www.walmart.com/ip/8-gal-Hydroller/50162460...

Question about purchasing a new water pump

Apparently our water pump has decided to bite the dust. What I need to know is how do I decide model I need to purchase. The manual for our rig says it's a Shurflo but does not give a model number. Are they all pretty much the same?

Tire inflation

I have been reading about all the importance of keeping tire pressures at the correct level. With that in mind, I wonder if anyone or everyone carries with them a portable air-compressor? If so, what do you recommend a novice like me who needs a 110 ...

Need help on decision on buying TT for long term living

Hello, I'm new to TT, recently took a job that requires alot of travel. Instead of staying in hotel after hotel I'm looking at buying a TT. I live by myself, but with so many options its confusing on where to start. i will be pulling the TT with a F1...

New to rving

Apologies if this appears twice. I'm new to rv and am wanting to purchase a 25' class c. I've heard that most areas have a 22-23' length restriction. So my question is that is it difficult to get around and lodge with a 25' class c ?? Any advice is...

Top 5

Hello all.Being that I am new to RVing, I was wondering what would be the top 5 destinations or sites to see?My wife and I have some places we would like to see and we have family to visit.Just an opinion type question but what would would be your (w...

2003 Gulfstream BT Crusier #5270B rear brakes

Rear brake pads are not typical stock item on this 2003 Ford E450 Super Duty , anyone know what type rear end they use for this unit ??

Total knee replacement issues.

Hello everyone. Just retired in December and once we get a couple of things paid off we plan to purchase an RV hopefully early next year. My question this afternoon concerns a potential health issue. I have some pretty bad knees and am facing prob...

My first post: sacrilege....

I made the mistake, or opportunity of contacting greatescapes.com. They claim to give 50% off campgrounds and more. It is feeling like I am getting spammed but would like to know if anyone has tried this website and if it is as great as it says it ...

Who DOESN'T 'FLOCK' when the Cold Winter Comes

Anyone up The Challenge of living in their Class B / Van In the Notorious Colder 4th Season of the Northern climes ...?

November Tampa RV show

Just wondering if anyone has been to this show and the one held in January and how they compare in size and number of dealers and units on display.

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