RV Tips & Tricks

prohibited tunnels "propane"

I have seen a few tunnels which say no prohibited vehicles.But they never say what makes a prohibited vehicle when it comes to propane.I would like to know how common this is? :h Are there set rules? :hHow much is too much? :?

Help in purchasing a generator?

We are heading to Alaska in two months and would like to purchase a generator for our 2014 Columbus 235RL fifth wheel. Any recommendations for a diesel or propane generator for our rv?

Trailer Tires

My HTT came with load class C 13" tires, barely adequate for the job. I can replace them with class D, either in a radial rated for 16xx pounds or bias rated at 17xx pounds. The cost is the same. What is the advantage of one over the other on nonpow...

proflex paint on roof?

im wondering if proflex paintable sealant on the roof of my trailer is the way to go on all the seams and such. the roof is aluminum and leaks a lot, looks like its been painted along the seams with snoroof or something like that in the past. the sno...

2 Month Trip From NY to Florida....

My mid 60's, retired parents are looking to take about a 2 month trip from from Long Island down to Florida. They are looking to go away January and February of 2015 and are looking for ideas. They have only stayed at local campgrounds here with th...

Black Tank Flush / 2 Black Tanks

Longtime lurker, first time caller….I will post a more appropriate introduction a bit later, but have a question relating to the black tank flush system on our unit.We just purchased a 2014 Brookstone 340LS. It has 2 black tanks with 2 black dump va...

Rosemont RV show

Headed out to the Rosemont RV show this afternoon. We'll see what kind of trouble wr can get ourselves into. Always look forward to the RV show.

RV storage WITH ELECTRICAL near L.A.

Just wondering if anyone out there has come across an RV storage facility near San Dimas, Arcadia, or Pasadena, CA which has electrical plug ins so that we can leave everything in our fridge while we store the trailer for a couple of weeks?

rv furnace

I have a hydro flame furnace.I have been having a problem when heating my motorhome.The furnace will heat the motorhome until it reaches the temperature the thermostat is set for than the burner will kick off leaving the blower running.It gets colder...

Safety Chain link being crushed by hitch when turning

I was getting trailer ready for a first spring trip and noticed that the first link of the safety chain on the trailer side is almost busted in half. I need to move trailer from storage area to house and decided to put a repair link on for extra mea...

Seasonal Sites....do's and don'ts

Well we hit the lottery and secured a seasonal site now we can combine our two loves camping and boating for a reasonable cost. We plan on dropping off the 5th wheel next month. I know I need to unhook the water and shut off water heater before I go....

How much vinegar to 100 gal of H2O

I am coming off the desert in a 11 year old fifth-wheel trailer. The unit holds 100 gallons of fresh water in the tank. We have been down to the desert about 10 times, 1-2 months at a time.I have noticed some calcium build-up around the faucets. I...

A/C repair near Apex NC

Gotta get my a/c fixed. It started getting warmer and warmer towards the end of the season. I figure the most I'll be able to diagnose if I take it camping soon is to see if the compressor engages or not. I know it's a sealed system, so it can't be...

New GNP rates

Very much a newbie here - just started camping with a travel trailer. I have been looking for campgrounds close by me to visit on weekends and was specifically going to try GNP because of the Coast to Coast price. I noticed a recent e-mail from CTC ...

Allied (Nationwide) Insurance Roadside Assistance?

I received my insurance renewal for my Class C from Allied which is a part of Nationwide, it shows that it includes roadside assistance with towing up to 100 miles to service shop of my choice and the normal services (flat tire, battery,..)This is in...

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