RV Tips & Tricks

House batteries (has 2) durning storage.

On our new 5er it has a battery disconnect switch but doesn't shut every thing off. Just had a RV carport built but to far away from ac power to plug in. So thinking maybe a solar charger to keep the batteries charged plus the demand. Or another dis...

Buying a New 2016 trailer in 2019. What’s it worth?

Dealer has a brand new, never registered 2016 Cougar 303RLS for sale. Even though it is still new, the moment I put a plate on it will be a 4 year old unit. the NADA guide for this year and model has recommended an average value of about 54% of the...

Fishing from Accessible Banks in Utah - Where?

I am taking a niece fishing in Utah, and I need some suggestions. She is not entirely "mobile" at the moment and I would like some suggestions on WHERE to go that MIGHT be totally accessible WITHOUT having to hike or walk a long ways in order to fish...

Question for ZEP (RMP) users?

I put ZEP acrylic floor finish on my motorhome about 8 years ago. It solved my problem of peeling gelcoat. However, and I knew this beforehand, that ZEP has little or no UV protection. I just finished stripping and recoating the passenger side of my ...

Dont Buy Dometic Slide Toppers

my dometic slide topper quit retracting - upon disassembly I noticed the plastic gear/guide at the end of the torsion assembly on both sides was broken. I call the Dometic customer service line requesting a part number for this plastic piece and was ...

RV AC Longevity

I just replaced my Fourth AC on my 2005 Fiver. Most recent two ACs lasted only 5 and 6 years. Both were installed at the same time. The Coleman Mach Low Profile 13.5K Bedroom AC that wasn't used that often lasted only 5 years.The Dometic Brisk Air 1...

?? Mail on the road ??

What have you folks found most successful and least successful to handle mail on the road. Our plan is to travel for 2 months 4 times per year. We already have all routine bills coming by email, but the unexpected bills and junk mail plug the mail ...

RV lifestyle...

I'm a live and let live guy.I just find it a little funny.I arrived on a campsite with another RVer. I am this unhitch-and-go (to places I wan to see) RVer.The other with the huge RV, start unhitching and unpacking. Setting up awning, lawn chairs, b...

Kiplinger: 13 Reasons You'll Regret An RV In Retirement

Kiplinger: 13 Reasons You'll Regret An RV In RetirementI saw this article yesterday. There's not much new here. They raise some valid points, but if you can afford an RV and want to travel the country extensively it's probably cheaper than hotels +...

Air OPUS - inflatable off-road trailer

(Wasn't sure exactly where to post; admins, feel free to move)Interesting concept.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vbMyq1zXnQ

Another tire thread

Some background first.Trailer only used about 3-4 weeks out of the year and maybe 2500 miles tops.When I bought it it had stock C load rated tires that looked like new. I had 2 blow-outs on the first trip. I started replacing them with D load rating ...

Another Atwood Anode rod question

My Toyhauler has an Atwood gc10a-4e hot water heater without an Anode rod. The first couple of years I used it it never smelled of rotton eggs. This year every time I go camping I get the old rotten egg smell which I flush to get rid of. My question ...

Trouble with Winnebago warranty repair.

Has anyone had an issue with Winnebagos warranty because of cargo door seals leaking? I bought a new Winnebago Micro Minnie in April. In May I had a lot of standing water after it rained. This happened twice more before I could get it in for service...

Where do you search for parks?

What are some of the best websites for searching for places to stay?We're kind of flaky in that sometimes we know exactly which city we want to stop in and make reservations in advance, and other times call and book our camp when we're an hour or two...

RV pole barn question

I want to build a rv pole barn to store my rv.I was going to have a metal carport type built but have decided against that.I want to have a wooden pole type built.The contractor I have met with said after 14 foot side walls you need to have blueprint...

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