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Hopkins Insight Brake Controller

Does anyone have any experience with the Hopkins Insight Brake controller?This would provide a solution for me on my New 14 Chrysler Town and Country because this vehicle has knee airbags. I am not sure that a Traditional brake controller would work...

Insurance Issues Hosting in a Texas State park

We are considering a hosting job in a Texas State park this winter but in order to operate their vehicles they have strange insurance requirements. Anyone out there have experience hosting in a Texas State park? I would like to talk to you.

First Tim 5r dissapointed

My wife and I just purchased a 30' 2008 Rockwood Signature Ultralight Model 8285SS. I pull it with a 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9 Diesel. I had the dealership install an Airsafe hitch. The one he installed was the Airbox Model 18018. The reason I wanted a...

LCI Trailair air pressure ?

Being the new owner of a 'new to us' 2010 Sabre 31REDS fiver equipped with a Trailair pin box, I am trying to figure our the air pressure I am suppose to maintain it at ? I cannot find any user manual online at Lippert either..O' wise one, can you e...

Pam cooking spray

I've read some of you fine folks spray Pam on the front of your RV's to help in cleaning bugs off of your front cap. Does it affect the decals (making them turn loose or become brittle)after a long time?

Need EXPERIENCED Help on Florida

Hey all! I'm STILL on my first 5000 mile-plus trip to parts west but hope to be home in ten days or thereabouts. What an eye opener! I need to get ready for my next one though as I e done a few bad thangs. Is there anyone in Florida on here, or l...

weight distribution hitch ...I'm confused.

Where to start....I just bought an enclosed car hauler 10,000 lb. I am towing with a 40' MH. Freightliner chassis auto leveling air bag suspension. Hitch rating 5000 lb with 500 lb tounge weight. 10k lb flat tow TW N/A. Weight distribution 10,000 lb ...

On the road planning. Internet, Overnight parking, ...

Hi all,I'm looking for the best ways to plan while on the road. We are going to be going west from Montreal towards Moab at first and then adjust as we go depending on State's tourist info booths.I am planning to buy a nano-sim once we get to the US ...

Why do it the easy way...

...when there is a more convoluted alternative. DW and I are out for our first outing in about three months. We settled in to our new home for the next several days in the Chinook RV Park in Waldport, OR. This is the first outing since doing several ...

Winnebago Surplus

Anyone know if Jakes RV Surplus is still in business in Fairmont, MN ?If I remember correctly that is where the Winnebago surplus went when they closed the store in Forrest City, Iowa.

Sun n Fun RV Resort Sarasota, FL

Hello,Has anyone ever for the Sun N Fun RV Resort in Sarasota, Florida? We are contemplating working the winter 2014-2015 season there. And does anyone know of a website where workampers might share their experiences with particular campgrounds? Th...

What length to use for campgrounds max? With or without TV?

My RV is a 20' but it's actually 24' overall including the front hitch. Maybe even a bit more; not sure if the rear spare is included in there.Truck is also 20' plus a few inches for the hitch. So that's close to 45' for everything.When a website say...

magnesium or aluminum, that is the question ? ?

Morn'n y'all;Just changed my aluminum rod after I flushing the hwt. Very little 'junk' flushed out when compared to previous years. Also, next to zero deteriation on the aluminum rod itself.Now I wonder why and if I should start using magnesium rod...

Floor jack

What do you carry in case of a flat? It seems a small floor jack would be a good idea, or is there something else to consider? The floor jack weighs about 25lbs. I'm guessing. Any recommendations welcomed....

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