RV Tips & Tricks

Max heat to leave propane canisters inside of trailer?

Hey guys, it's supposed to be 107 degrees tomorrow here. Inside my trailer I have a pack of Coleman propane canisters inside of a metal container. Read online that 120 degrees is the maximum heat that propane canisters should be exposed to. Do you th...

Kid almost abducted

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Learning curve going from 5th wheel to TT

I have logged thousands of fifth wheel miles, my wife and I decided to switch to a TT to allow us to carry our kayaks on the truck (easy to load). My truck is an F350srw 4X4 short bed, the trailer we bought is an 2021 Outback 340BH, 39 ft long empty ...

What's changed about camping?

The family and I just completed our three week road trip and I've been reflecting about the past and future of our adventures. I know as adults we always idealize our past but it seems to me that the camping experiences I had as a kid are almost impo...

Can a brake controller get weaker over time?

I have a Tekonsha Primus brake controller which was installed in my truck when it was new in 2005. Lately it seems like it's not stopping my trailer like it should, even with the gain turned all the way up. I adjusted the brakes themselves and it hel...

Strongback Chairs

Has anyone used a Strongback folding chair? They are expensive, and I am wondering how comfortable and durable they are.

is there an easier-to-use sewer cap?

The sewer cap on our TT gets really tight...don't really want to wrap my hands (even in plastic gloves) around it to get a good enough grip to get enough torque to get it to come off...had an idea...Is there such a thing as a replacement sewer cap wi...

Blue Ox or Road Master

So just getting started with our new (to us) 2018 Tiffin 33aa. We are preparing to go full time and will be pulling 2018 Grand Cherokee as toad. Got price for Blue Ox set up w/Air Force one braking set up and Road Master Falcon and Invisibrake set up...

Full Timer's A/C Question

2011 Phoenix Cruiser 2551I've been living in my rig for almost a year now and using the Dometic A/C about 5 months of that. It runs pretty much ALL the time.My question is are these A/C units really designed for that type of duty cycle. My default th...

Slideout Rollers; Weigh and Lean

2011 Phoenix Cruiser 2551I'm installing my new wood flooring and I'm envisioning a nightmare; the rollers and the weight on them.My question is, is there a way to re-balance the slideout? (That's assuming it wasn't this heavy when new. I'm second own...

Delamination Class A or Class C?

I have been looking at used Motorhomes on line and in person.I have always liked the Class C, but correct me if I'm wrong.I see lots of Class C's with Delamination, but I don't seem to find Class A's with this problem. Am I missing something? It's ...

Curt Triflex Proportional Trailer Brake Controller OK?

I'm trying to help a friend (I know, that's what they all say) obtain a proportional (as opposed to time based) trailer brake controller as soon as possible. And I'm doing this remotely, as he is in another state.For older vehicles without a built ...

Dinghy Towing

I'm buying a 2015 Honda Fit as a tow behind my Class A. I'm 30,000 lbs it's 2500 lbs do I need a braking system in the car? ...Doug

First Adventure!

So the first adventure went great. We rented a Coachman 17 BH Cadet. The owner didn’t have a weight distributing hitch, but did supply a sway bar. A couple observation/notes:1) The Durango had no issues towing the trailer the 250 miles to the campsi...

Tested your LP detector lately?

Two in serious condition after LP explosion destroys camper. I've driven by that CG more times than I can remember, never stayed as it's too close to home (and right next to a busy highway.)https://upnorthlive.com/news/local/couple-hospitalized-after...

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