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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...

a dumb tire question

First of all I don't want to start a tire brand bashing or war. I just bought a new Gray Wolf 26BH this winter and of course it has china bombs Vail something and they are an ST tire, I truthfully don't recall the exact brand. I plan on replacing the...

Towing a 7x12 trailer hauling Goldwing

I want to tow a 7x12 enclosed trailer and carry our Goldwing and use some of the extra room for storage when camping.1. Would I be better off with a single axle or opt for the tandem and brake package?2. My Minnie Winnie has a six pin plug but I am u...

TKR Update!!

Thank you so much to all those that responded to my post. I think with all these pain meds and absolute dependency on people we can get easily depressed. I got better pain meds, only to revert back to the weaker ones and have been doing great. My pai...

Too Much Truck???

OK, I recently downsized, had a 40 ft 5er with about 2200 on the pin, to a 30ft travel trailer with a tongue weight of about 6-700 lbs Im guessing and grosses at 9K. My tow vehicle is a 2003 gmc diesel dually. I towed this trailer home with a borrowe...

Warning -- wind damage.....awnings!

I've been doing a little research about electric awnings. I ran across an RVNet thread from last year discussing electric vs manual. One person said he ties down his awning, has the de-flappers, and uses buckets to hold down the awning. Attached ...

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