RV Tips & Tricks

Toad debris protector

Please, comments on experience with a Protect-A-Tow type of product (designed to protect toad from road debris thrown up by our RV). This product is a fabric apron material that lies in a horizontal postion and goes below the tow bar between the rig...

Busted Water Filter Canister!

Anybody else have something like this happen?Three weeks ago, I was in full bug-out mode trying to hit the road from NJ to get down to Daytona for the Rolex 24. I left work at around 1pm, and figured it would take me a couple of hours tops to dewint...

Help with checking weights on possible new trailer

To start off please no bashing....I am looking to order a new trailer and I am second guessing myself..My truck:2014 Ford F-150 SUPERCREW 4x4 heavy duty payload / max tow optionsPayload 2214#Possible new trailer:2016 Primetime lacrosse 324 rstDry hi...

Rear Camera??

I would like some information about the preferences for back up camera's. My need is to put a camera on the rear of my 5th wheel and obviously the monitor in the cab. I will not be removing the camera from the rear of the trailer for any other use....

Sewer Donut

If a CG says a sewer donut is required, what do theY mean? Amazon has a "sewer seal" which was what I thought they meant but went to RV Supply store today & they didn't have one. They only had a sewer elbow connection. Will this wok for what CG requi...

getting a camper worked on

is it just me or is getting your camper worked on a nightmare?...hundred dollar an hour charges?...get out of here...these arent rockets.......is it like this everywhere in the US?

Kidde Recalls 4.8 Million Fire Extinguishers

Kidde Recalls 4.8 Million Fire Extinguishers That Could FailMitch LipkaFeb 12th 2015 9:51AMcpsc.govKidde is recalling millions of disposable fire extinguishers with plastic valves.Nearly 5 million Kidde fire extinguishers sold over the past two years...

Towing Capacity

Newbie to Fifth wheel towing. We just purchased a 2015 2500 Tradesman, 5.7 Liter V-8 Hemi, Crew cab, 6.4 bed, with an axle ratio of 3.73. The manufacturer of the truck indidates the tow rating for this vehicle is 11,200 lbs. However, in taking int...

Beware RV Repair of Florida, LLC

Recently, strong winds lifted my awning onto the roof of my motor home. It was obvious that damage had been done to the support arms but we were still able to roll the awning up and store it preventing further damage.RV Repair was contacted and aske...

not so fantastic vent

hi everyone! Today I decided to tinker around with my fantastic fan installed in my bedroom. For some reason I was unable to open it the handle was jammed. I removed the black twist handle and then the two screws on either side of it assuming I would...

Parking Lot Ethics

Hi All,I'm sure this question has been asked before, but I haven't found it.What are do's and don'ts for over-nighting in parking lots (Walmart, super markets, etc.)? I'm thinking of my minivan with a tent on the back (Tail Veil) to hold the potty an...

CONCLUSION: how to deal with neighbor noise in quiet hours

There was a lot of interest in this thread - I guess many people have been on the giving and receiving end of this problem.Thanks to all for the suggestions. I was most surprised by the suggestions to fix the noisy truck. I'm always ready to help som...

Aftermarket Exhaust Benefits

Hello everyone! Anyone know of websites that show the benefits an aftermarket exhaust system (Banks, etc.)? Thanks for your help.:h

PROPANE

Newbie to all this....just purchased 1993 Damon Frontier Flyer (32ft) and will have many questions.....first Motor Home.My Manchester propane tank is stamped 23.9#. I don't know what the "#" symbol means.....Is it POUNDS or GALLONS ??Thanx

Spring bar differences UPDATE

So I received my new 1500# Reese spring bars and immediately noticed a difference in the bend at the end. The 1500# new one is one top in the picture. Thought, could the older bar with less bend have contributed to some of the sway issues I was hav...

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