RV Tips & Tricks

Re-torquing bolts on a weight distributing hitch

I need to adjust the angle of the platform on my weight distributing hitch to get more spring tension out of the bars. The bolts that hold the platform to the shank call for something around 400 ft/lbs of torque (don't remember the exact spec, but it...

Best Way to Pay for Gas in NM, Co. Utah ?

While in Florida last year, in many areas there was one price for paying with a credit card and another for cash. Sometimes the Cash price was 10 cents or more cheaper than credit card price.What can we expect in the the mid West?

Electric Tongue Jack Flange

I'm looking to buy an electric tongue jack. The jack I have now (manual) connects to the A-frame using a 'triangular' flange. Most of the electric jacks I see have a circular flange. Are these interchangeable?

Exceeding R GAWR?

So I was explaining some of the information about weight and towing a fifth wheel that I had learned, when I was asked "What happens when you exceed the max for your rear axle?" I found that I didn't have a good answer. Overloading the tires is unde...

Onan hdkaj genset

My onan generator seems to need a new power inverter. Only 420 hours on it. Apparently they are not as good as they claim to be. So far I've read about a number of people with the same problem. I'm getting a code 46, which is batteries or power in...

Confused about engines on Class C and A

Yesterday we were lucky enough to test drive 2015 Jayco Greyhawk and Precent.Our confusion comes from some sales info. Both have the same engine, the difference is the chassis. If they use the same engine but one ways 14500 the other 18500 have same...

Hot water issue

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Frig not keeping temp

I have a Pleasure Way van, 2001. I'm on the road working and the last two days, the frig is really struggling. Before the trip, I had it plugged into AC at my house , and it made it to 29 degrees overnight. Overnight temp was in the 60's. During the ...

Towing a 8.5x20 enclosed advice

Hey guys new here, I've been researching all day and ran across this site. Well to start off I just got a new 8.5x20 enclosed trailer. It's going to be a prOject of mine to make kind of a custom toy hauler for my rzr and our dune trips. Well I am pul...

RV wash/wax & tire covers - UV Block?

Hi All! Any brand suggestions for wash/wax with UV protection for our 22 ft. Lance 2285? Also, hubby heard they make tire covers with UV protection as well. Did he hear wrong or all they all the same material?Thanks!

Going to try dialysis on the road.

Got tired of waiting for a kidney and a very good deal on a 98 Holiday Rambler 38 footer came along so we jumped on it.I've never driven or owned a coach until last week and before then the biggest vehicle I'd driven outside of the Army was a 1500 Su...

Freshwater tank leaking from drain valve

We bought our first camper two weeks ago - a 2011 Crossroads Slingshot 23ck. The previous owner pulled the drain plug for the freshwater tank in the fall, lost it, then had a piece of inner tube hose clamped over it to stop leaks. No way can I trust ...

CO and LP detector battery drain. Solution?

Hi guys,I just found out that the detectors in an RV use about 35-40 amps a day. On a "typical" 120 Ah system, charged to the normal 90%, and discharged to the normal 50%, the detectors will drain 75% of your usable portion of battery, every day.WOW!...

toilet problem

When we flush the toilet we get a gas bubble as soon as the toilet is flushed. Could this mean the air vent tube is clogged? I checked the opening on the roof and it looks clear. Appreciate thoughts. THX

2004 Ford F150 4x4 auto can I tow

I have heard I can tow my pick-up. What is it I have to do to it to be able to tow long distances? 5.4 Triton auto trans 4x4thanks.Chuck

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