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Bad Experience at Little Dealer Service Department

Last year, in 2022, I purchased my beautiful Thor Coach on the Mercedes platform. The purchasing experience was seamless and I received a great price on top of the excellent service. Unfortunately, the same can't be said for their service dept. I not...

Small Propane Cylinder

I would like to know if anyone is using a small (5 lb.) propane cylinder to replace the one pound throw aways. If so, do you have trouble getting them refilled for a reasonable cost?

Brake system for 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Getting ready to purchase a permanently mounted brake system for my 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee. Wondering what system you would suggest. Also, anyone have a system on their own Jeep Grand Cherokee? Thanks.

Will Air bags make a big difference?

So we've had a 21'5th wheel for 16 years, and love it, but it's getting long in the tooth, and it's a little small, so we bought a 2012 Shasta Revere BH, 27', 31' with the hitch. We took it on our first trip this past week and had a real problem wit...

May have towed too much weight

Towed our camper for first time. Tv max 5000lb and camper single axle 4000lb. On return trip, noted an odd smell when we would stop at lights. ( no warning lights and did not overheat). We took it to mechanic who found the transmission fluid had beco...

Sway Bars

I’ve had sway bars on a 28’, 6,000# camper, but we’re downsizing to a 3,000# A-frame. Should I have them on this as well? Salesman recommends them, but he’s in the selling business. Opinions?

Would You Caulk This Shower Tub?

Below is a photo of the shower tub in my new trailer. When I showered the first few times I notice some water leaking in the hall on the other side of the shower wall. Not a lot, but it was there. I realized that what was happening was that I unin...

No place to camp in Florida

Just a little rant. I love people are getting out rving. But **** I live here in Orlando Florida. And for the life of me I can get a camp site anywhere in fl. We must have 8000 campground in Florida and I can't go camping. They all keep telling me I ...

Workampers Needed in Rockport, Texas

Maintenance Workamper, 20-hours/week, Year-round:This Workamper will join our facilities maintenance crew. The ideal candidate will possess a working knowledge of many routine maintenance issues. Prior tradecraft & carpentry experience a plus.Pool Ma...

How common are fold-up vs "standard" sinks in wet baths?

Exactly what the title asks: in RVs, what type of sink is more typical or common, or which would I be more likely to find: fold-up sinks, or "standard" sinks with the basin fully built into/attached to the wall or some other surface? I'm particularly...

ready brake install on 2011 jeep grand cherokee

I am in the process of installing a ready brake cable install on my 2011 jeep grand cherokee. I understand this model year is a little different as it has a double firewall. Install videos on this year seem to be far and few between. My local NSA pro...

Curt Q24 or B&W Companion 20

Ok, I am looking at replacing my reese 16k hitch I haven't been happy with it and had a couple issues, plus it is the older model that requires the picture frame for my ford puck system.With this in mind I am also thinking of the future and how we ar...

TPMS question

I recently purchased a TST tpms system with flow through sensors. I now need metal valve stems for the trailer and the truck. Putting metal valve stems on the trailer is no problem but the truck is another issue. Even though the truck has a factory ...

Gen Y Hitch

While browsing for my next toy hauler, I have been looking into replacing the existing pin box with a Gen Y. But when you look into videos and such, it seems the majority of people opt for the Gen Y gooseneck coupler rather than the 5th wheel king pi...

Manifold Replacements

WE have been RVing for over 40yrs. Currently on Class A number 4Number three had the same problem but less mileage 32,000.Number four has 63,000 miles four cracked bolts and two cracked manifolds.From what I understand this is a fairly common prob...

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