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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

Renewing with Coach Net

We bought our new (to us), Class C almost a year ago. This being our first motorhome I reviewed the choices and bought the basic plan from Coach Net for $79.95. Never needed it in the 17,500+ miles we have put on but felt better having it in place....

Need advice for towing downhill....

Hello, I pulled me 30' fifth wheel up a 10 mile grade with 6-16% slopes. Like a cat that climbed the tree, I'm wondering the best way to get down. My trruck is an '01 F250 with an auto tranny. To keep it in control, is it best to shift way down or re...

Passport 2650bh

Wheelchocks in place, outriggers down and secure. A lot of movement whe walking from bath to bedroom. Suggestions for less movement...

where to post?

I lost my popup due to the flood we had in April. the camper was under water for about 30 hours, and all the interior and exteriors have delaminated and came apart. I have disassembled the camper to the frame and getting ready to build a light weight...

RV Consumer Group: Worthwhile or Not So Much?

Before anyone jumps on my about searching before asking... I did a forum search. I just can't find exactly what I am looking for.. :SI have seen recommendations for the RV Consumer Group. It *seems* like a good idea, if the information is impartia...

Lightning and RV'ing

Today, lightning hit a little too close for comfort. It made a direct hit on an 80' tall pine tree 30' feet from my rig. I think it took out my Winegard Pathway X2 which was sitting on a stand near the 5'er. Did not hit the 5'er, thank God!!!Question...

Code 46 on onan hdkaj diesel genset

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Need advice on new toilet issue

Hey folks. I am in the process of changing out the original plastic Thetford toilet to a new porcelain Dometic 310. I had the old one out in about a minute, but noticed the Dometic has a lower water fitting, that also comes out in a horizontal posit...

Baseplate installation on a 2013 Miata

Some background: I had sold my 2010 Jeep Wrangler toad and was on the way home from Fayetteville, Arkansas with my new 2013 Miata toad (hopefully) when I got the message from Discount Hitch that Roadmaster said the baseplate made for the 2006 to 2011...

Dry camping with satellite TV possible?

Update/Edit: It seems some people were confused by my original post, and I have some new discoveries.Looking into getting Dish Network's Tailgater and VIP 211K receiver. Or anything, really.The receiver draws around 22 watts when off, in standby mode...

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