RV Tips & Tricks

question about freezing temps

Our highs are all in the low 60's early week, then mid 50's.. with lows right around 50 until Friday, then it is forecasted to be 29... Saturday back to 50 with the highs averaging mid 50's and lows averaging mid 40's..We have not winterized yet, hop...

1/2 ton truck towing question

I am looking for a toy hauler to put a golf cart in. I’ve seen a few but they will be about 10,000 pounds after everything is loaded. Current tow capacity on the truck is 9300lbs. With GVWR @ 7,000lbs. I found a shop that will add an extra leaf to t...

State Farm Insurance coverage for roof water damage

If you have State Farm and have had water damage did State Farm pay?

12 Volt/120 Volt Portable Air Compressor

For years, I have carried one of the those cheap and small Kobalt 12 Volt/120 Volt air compressors. Lately, it has been overheating the thermal protection switch trips so I have to wait for it to cool down between uses. Can anyone recommend a good ...

Changing from 14" to 15" wheels and tires on a TT

Hi all,We have a 2003 25' Fleetwood Prowler with 15" wheels and tires. I bought new Goodyear Endurance tires for it about 2 years ago.A few months ago, we upgraded to a 2014 33' Coachmen Freedom Express, and the wheels that are on it are 14".I'd like...

Weight Distribution Install Question! Help!

Im trying to add a weight distribution system to my trailer and it seems that the mounts for the trailer are going to be right where the small channel is that they ran the wires in. Therefore it won't sit flush it seems on the trailer. Any recommenda...

Time to Prep the 5er

Yep, the best time of year to be boondocking! In just a week from now will be getting ready for a few weeks in the mountains! It looks like it may be a little cool when we “de-winterize” for our trip. With the weather, a lot can change over a few d...

Are other drivers killing your RV experience?

I see frequent speeding, tailgating, a general lack of regard for other drivers. What is it making people like that? I like to help other drivers so what gives :h

Incline and dips - determining clearance

Hello. We're about to purchase a 5th wheel. We have some property where we'll stay for a while. There's a short incline on the gravel road then it levels off. I'm concerned that as we go up, the front end of the trailer might touch the bed rails ...

Asking for a friend

He is trying to winterize his 5th wheel. Antifreeze flows through the cold water side but not the hot water side. System is set to bypass and winterize. He tried blowing air through it and no air passing either. If winterize mode is switched back...

Etiquette and Courtesy for Tourists & Visitors

Thought I'd start this because of a conversation with a friend. Their main complaint is when tourists and visitors come up to them and start asking nosy questions about how they dress, etc. They live near a tourist town. They have a farm so they wear...

Curious: difference between a WD hitch and Hensley Arrow

Not owning a TT, but curious to know what the differences are (if any) between a WD hitch and a Hensley Arrow? Are they same thing? Have always read where a HA is super in keeping TT sway down, but I always was under the impression a WD does the same...

Tire Pressure

What's the consensus on Max tire pressure when towing 10K. Generally I run max tire pressure as rated on the tire for both the trailer and tow vehicle, with the exception of the front tires on the tow vehicle I run about 5 lbs under max tire rated...

Do propane fire pits put out any heat?

I like the heat and ambiance of a good wood fire when camping. But after more than 35 years of camping I'm finding that I'm starting to not enjoy constantly moving around the fire pit to stay out of the smoke. So I've been considering a propane fire ...

Bent Axle, or spindle welded on crooked?

Cross posting this to get more answers...Tire_Wear_PicI just returned from a 2600 mile trip out west towing our Venture Sonic 170VBH. The camper has about 5000 miles on the OEM*Trailer King ST205/75/R14 tires on it. I installed a TPMS right before le...

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