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Cold Weather Camping

Hey everybody! We currently live in SW Florida full-time in our 2022 Thor ACE model 29.5 (Class A). We've only been in it for about a 1 - 1/2 months so far (hurricanes caused us to buy it and move in very quickly) so we are still figuring things out ...

Bathroom roof vent

I am needing to replace the fan blade in our bathroom roof vent.  I was wonder is there any way to add a small 12v light, or do they make anything like that?  It is right above the shower, which isn't very well lit.  I'm hoping for some ideas on what...

Should I install a WDH?

2024 Colorado:Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) 13,250towing 7,700 lbsmax tongue 900 lbs2024 Coleman Travel Trailer Legacy 1905RB 5020 lbs dry with PropaneHitch Weight 620 lbsBought a True Tow Middleweight – Weight Distribution Hitch since so many web a...

Vinegar and baking soda in holding tanks?

Forgive me: Age-old subject beat to pieces! We have used strong vinegar to clean our holding tanks before and get gauges working. Have heard others mention using vinegar AND baking soda. We know how much vinegar to use, but how much baking soda? ...

Idling engine while towing questions

..We now have two toads: DW's daily driver, a Kia Sedona van (that has Remco lube pump to allow towing), and my daily driver, a Ford Fusion Hybrid (flat-towable from the factory, woohoo!) Reality is that we will probably tow my Fusion most trips, a...

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Towing a 2016 VW GTI

For those interested it is now possible to setup a 2016 VW GTI with manual transmission for 4 wheels down towing. Blue OX now has a base plate for this car - mine was the 1st to be equipped with it. See attached photo below.To eliminate the need to h...

whemme by Explorer II
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Winterizing tips and tricks

HelloWe bought a camper over a month ago and we have to winterize it. We want to know what are your go to products beside for the antifreeze? Also want to know else do you do to your camper to get it ready for storage? We fully under how to use the a...

Buying an "Orphan"?

We have been looking for small, around 20', travel trailer and came across one we like, the Evergreen I-Go. When I tried to google the company, I found they went out of business, how sad for the workers and owners of their product.The deals are attr...

Good Sam RV Insurance Feedback

We are considering Good Sam RV insurance to cover the chance that our TV or trailer has major issues on the road. We currently have AAA but that would only cover our TV and would not help with getting our TT back to civilization while the TV was bei...

Flat tow Chevy Spark

We are flat towing a Chevy Spark with manual transmision. When towing you hardly know it is back there. My only problem is leaving the key in the ignition turned on so the steering is unlocked. I forgot to start it during pit stops and had a dead bat...

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Things we should know about storing our camper.

Hello!   My husband and I just recently purchased a camper. We have a seasoned person to help us with winterizing. The one thing we need help with is storage. When contacting places should we be asking certain questions? Or what should we be looking ...

storage tips and trcks

Hello!   My husband and I just recently purchased a camper. We have a seasoned person to help us with winterizing. The one thing we need help with is storage. When contacting places should we be asking certain questions? Or what should we be looking ...

Bike rack mounted to 5th wheel bed rails.

When I set up our 5th wheel on a campsite that we're going to occupy for an extended period, I like to unpin my 5th wheel hitch from the bed rails and lift it out of the truck. I usually just leave it locked on the kingpin and let it stay there until...