RV Tips & Tricks

How to Tow a 2002 Chevy Tracker (Suzuki Grand Vitara)

Hello, I have a 2002 Chevy Tracker 4x4 manual transmission, same car than Suzuki Grand Vitara. I have a blue ox base plate on it, a blue ox tow bar, safety cables, wiring..everything. My problem is that I'm not sure how to set up the car before towin...

hip surgery

As I have posted earlier while in Yuma this year I had problems with my hips. Lots of pain. came back home and went to Dr and he found hips were bone on bone. said I should have done the operation last year so need to do asap. then he said I need t...

A-Fib

I have been diagnosed with A-Fib and have started taking Coumadin (Warfarin). Had Prostate cancer radiation treatments last year and the unfortunate after effects is bleeding. I won't go into details about where but if you have had radiation you may ...

Dual axle trailer

Should a dual axle trailer (car hauler) be tongue heavy?

Electric awning questions

Can an electric awning ever be manipulated manually? Will it run just off of the trailer battery? What if you are boon-docking and do not have access to electricity, can you open and close the awning? Something I am considering for a new trailer with...

Selling RV?

Where's the best place to sell a gently used 5'er?

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 ...

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