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Crazy Parts Prices from Manufacturers

Recent eye-opener.Got a burnt out marker light on my Demco dolly on my last trip. Called Demco, parts dude quoted me $30 (plus shipping) :R. Went on Amazon & got the OEM part for about $7 shipped.I can see some mark up but my goodness.... don't these...

Sewer smell strong in trailer when dumping??

When he dumps and the hose all sealed from trailer to ground they get a strong brief smell in the trailer. Windows and doors all shut. What’s going on here?

Need Help with Utility Trailer Decision

Need to get 10-12' utility trailer primarily to haul our SxS UTV behind the coach. On occasion to haul mower or small tractor for service (TV for that will be the pickup).Am I better off getting the deck made with 2x6 treated wood or with 1/4" steel ...

Camping Lights

Can someone explain the fascination with lights on an RV to look like a Christmas tree?? I'm seeing more and more with front cap lights on, under body lights, lights in tree around camp, rope lights on the ground, lights from the awnings, porch ligh...

Heated Mattress Pad

Considering adding a heated mattress pad to our IdealRest air bed in our Itasca Suncruiser. is anyone using one? any problems? can't imagine there would be any adverse issues using a heated mattress pad on an air mattress but thought i'd ask befor...

Quartzsite accommodations ??

Are there any hotels/motels in Quartzsite. Suggestions??

20k USA made hitch for rails?

My options seem to be much less than I originally thought.I need a minimum 20k hitch, made in the USA, no slider, that is not sloppy and will work with my already installed rails.Suggestions?

Rubber roof white wearing off

Hellow we have a 2009 Jayco fifth wheel Rlts the white is wearing off of the rubber roof in places on the top I used Dyco 890 9-21-19 and it is now pealing off any suggestions on a better product to use? Thanks for any help

Sewer Pipe Question

When flushing my toilet, I glanced down the pipe and saw some kind of off white gel like substance growing on the pipe. I took a stick and then a brush and scraped it off. Now about a month later, same thing. Any ideas what it may be or what is causi...

Help 2018 Equinox

I have a 2018 Chev. Equinox premier every time when I tow 4 wheels down the battery goes dead. What am I doing wrong? No braking system attached,and a hot wire going from the coach to the battery with the center pin on the auto reading 12 volts to g...

directv to dish

DirecTV has stopped supporting my receiver so I am thinking about going to dish. Give me some feed back on this subject. I can't get DirecTV to send me the new receiver.

RV King Topper

Where can I buy a 70x80 RV King 2" inches thick mattress topper? I'm having a heck of a time finding a topper that I won't have to cut to fit. I've looked all over the net with no luck. Amazon has many to choose from, just not the size I need. I have...

Yellow window frame on door. Ugly. What to do?

Tape it off and paint it black like the rest of the windows?Other plastic stuff has yellowed too. Like the “marine” speakers.I have also considered replacing the glass with “one way” glass so we can see out.Thoughts?

Plastic trim on Dodge Roadtrek Simplicity Motorhome

Looking for a product that will restore exterior faded trim. Have used Armorall but not happy with the finish. Any suggestions?

Why do I still look at my tankl level gauges?

I was just thinking about this. I know we are all familiar with stock tank level gauges not being accurate. On my trailer sometimes I push the button and the level looks right. And sometimes I push the button and know in my head that there is no way ...

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