RV Tips & Tricks

5th wheel or bumper pull

Hey, new guy here. I have a 2019 F-250 6.2L 3:73 and debating on getting a 5th wheel or bumper pull TT. The 5th wheel I'm looking at has a dry weight of 10k and is 35 feet in length where as the bumper pull is 39 feet in length and it's dry weight is...

Storage and Weight in Slide

I have a 8 foot Lippert Slide mechanism which has two rails which are motor and gear driven. The slide kinda sits down in a hole when out and and when retracted sounds like it rolls across the floor on rollers.I know your not suppose to sit in you...

SHOUT OUT To Nebraska Companies

Another SHOUT OUT! to Nebraska CompaniesHad a gravel ding in the windshield, found an INTER-TECH Collision Center location in Gretna. Talked with the Shop Manager, Jeramie Vargas, about a repair. He called his window people, set up an appointment f...

I’ve discovered why there aren’t many 80 year old RV Techs

I finally finished installing the wiring for the rear lights of the towed up to the round 6 wire socket and for the Invisibrake System. The wiring of the lights was fairly easy, the wiring of the Invisibrake, installing the brake away switch and all...

Fridge whine

A fairly new rig with a common Dometic 8cf fridge.On this last trip it started making a whining noise for a while before it lights. It did it once and then not again for a few days. Then again for a couple of hours (during normal cycling) and then no...

National General/GS Insurance

I have had the above insurance with NG/GS for about 15 years and have been very pleased with it. This morning I took my motorhome for inspection and realized I did not have the latest insurance form. Called National General and within 10 minutes the ...

RV Content Writer Needed

I am looking for a content writer for an online publication who is knowledgable and passionate about RVs, travel and the outdoors. Demonstration of previously published articles online is a boon, but don't be discouraged from applying if you don't ha...

Selling on Craigslist or other web site Scam

Well in the process of selling the old Tow Vehicle. Currently have it posted on Craigslist. I have gotten two almost identical responses (Below)."Derek Teer 5:03 AM (7 hours ago) to mePlease make sure that you get one from cardetailcheck.com since th...

Electric cooler off of 12 volts

Just purchased Coleman Electric cooler. It runs on 12 volts or 120 with adapter. We have class C motorhome and in a seasonal campground with electric hookup. We would prefer to plug cooler into 12 volt source permanently because there is not a near...

Do I need air bags?

The 5th wheel I'm considering getting has a hitch weight of 1990lbs and just curious if I need air bags. My truck is a long bed CC 4x4 6.2L with a rear GAWR of 6340lbs. Thanks.

OK --- Guilty!

...for being lackadaisical not attending to my black tank more.Been on the road a lot, been using the camper every day at home. Bathroom is being used every day. Week-ends hit the road, week-days, spending nights in the camper at home. I've been usin...

subaru 2018

I was sitting at my site and a coach pulled in and along behind it was a AWD 2018 Subaru wagon. I saw the guy get out to unhook he sees me coming and says I know what you going to say. How can you tow a awd he tells me it's a standard he just puts it...

Fall 2019 Park Hosts Needed!

We are looking for Fall 2019 park hosts at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, located in the scenic Texas Hill Country west of Austin, TX.If you are passionate about natural resource stewardship and ensuring a high-quality experience for visitors to ...

Sway problems

2015 F250 crew cab short bed 4x4 diesel -8650lbs (front 4900,back 3750)35”x 12.50 x 18 (12 ply toyo)2016 keystone impact toyhauler - 10,600lbs loaded, 1550 tongue weightCurt WDH 17501 series with bars not chainsLevel lot unhooked truck- front fender ...

C Tables ??

Our sitting area in our class A motorhome is lacking in a place to sit a drink or food while relaxing or watching TV. Does anyone use C Tables or other type furniture in their RV??If so, what do you use? Does it fold up for storage? Brand? Cost? E...

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