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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...

willald by Explorer II
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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...

ontken by Explorer
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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...

Good Sams gas savings

WOW, I follow this forum and as many have said this needs to be a sticky!! Love the information and use it frequently. I do have a question...DH went to camping world to find a portable poopy cart and of course they didn't carry it in the store BO...

Generators: Cummins 4500 vs Westinghouse vs. ?????

Hi,I know this question has been asked before, but I did not really find a truly definitive answer. I am looking to buy a quiet generator to use with my 5th wheel (50 amp with two AC units). I would use just one when I did not need the AC, but would...

bowler1 by Explorer
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Favorite travel game

What is your favorite travel board game? So far all we play is Rummy with cards - looking into Parcheesi or something similar that folds up smallish for travel. We like to play at the picnic table in the evenings - with a fire, or not...Any ideas?

pasusan by Explorer
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