RV Tips & Tricks

Anybody install a Water manifold in RV

After having a hose clamp come lose and tearing apart underneath to get at it, if been thinking about putting in a water manifold so each water line could be isolated and RV trip would come to a complete halt. I've have access to most of the lines b...

Towing at night in hot weather

I'm at Yuma now and many people are taking off and going back home. Several wait till after dark. I asked others about this and was told "its 20 degrees cooler". Mid 90's to 70's. OK, I understand 90 versus 70. Others have said "its easier on yo...

Smelly water after 3 days

Got a problem with my water. If I make a gallon of Ice Tea or anything else, after 3 days the water feels slimy and stinks if rinsing out with hot water. Even a rung out dish wash cloth starts getting raunchy smelling after 3 days. What would caus...

brakes for dinghy tow

We have a 2007 36 foot Damon Challenger with a GVWR of 20,500. We have sold the tow dolly we have been using and want to dinghy tow our 2013 Ford C-Max. Do we need a additional braking system for in side the car?

Hitch Age

Any opinions on the age of a hitch to consider replacing it. I have a Reeese dual cam and even though I have replaced the sway bars, the head and assembley are now 14 years old and have towed approximately 80,000 Kim's. My TT have ranged from 7500...

Red Squirrel or Chip Monk

How to rid RV of rodents the small type. Caught a red squirrel last fall gave him a toss out the door to a tree, made very effort to break his neck as he hit the tree. Now it seems a relative has taken up residence. How do you get rid of them. I trie...

some people's kids

if the shoe fits wear it. because I am about to unload on you. I have a rant and I am posting it. I just came to Las Vegas from Yuma and I want to know why, why why!!! why do you not hook up you toad lights when towing a toad? no, I can not see you M...

2011 Rockwood 2604 satellite hookup

I am thinking about getting dish satellite pay as you go. Have any 2011 Rockwood 2604 owners out there had any success with doing this? There is a cable and satellite connection on the outside of my TT, but I understand this does not actually mean ...

Fire ant treatment

I posted this is reply to another post but decided it may be overlooked there. It is important info for any staying in fire ant area. USE HOUSEHOLD BLEACH and a towel or paper towel to wipe down the area around where the ants got on you. Do it prompt...

411 number

Does anyone know of a site that gives free telephone numbers. Every site I check wants to charge me 10.00 a month.

Onan Generator running rough

I have an ONAN 5500 HGJAB generator that when started after sitting for over 24 hours runs very rough for a couple minutes. It will eventually start running smooth but something is not right and I would like to fix the problem before it ruins a trip...

Chevy Equinox fuse by pass?

A friend of mine has a 2012 Chevy Equinox that he tows behind his mh. He installed a fuse bypass switch in it. He was having problems with the ignition switch locking up when he tried to remove the key. It is still under warranty so he took it to a C...

2009 CRV EX

So we are back at the toad hunt again. Found a good deal on a 2009 Honda CRV. Going to finalize the deal tomorrow. According to the manual can be towed 4 down. Has 77k miles which makes me cringe a little but seems well taken care of and it's actuall...

Entry steps loose on one side

I just noticed when entering the RV the left side of the steps sink about a half inch or more.Its not the steps (typical three step swing down) their in good shape so the problem must be how they are attached to the camper. I can see 4 bolts holding ...

Rv Lifestyle Sticky: I

OK - been posting here for awhile and I cannot figure out what this thread is for. Its the sticky at the top of the page. Seems to be used by one person - is it a personal blog or something? Enlighten me please.

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