RV Tips & Tricks

Carpet vs laminate or planking

I have a 40 foot RV with carpet and I want to replace that with either laminate or planking type material. The unit has 3 slide outs. Looking for advise as how to proceed and what I need to know about possible problems (i.e., scratching the floor wh...

Fabric ceilings

Anyone clean their ceilings? Hesitate to put any liquid type cleaner on it. Jim

Slab sinking

I have a relatively new concrete slab that is about 23 by 13'. It is built on a bit of a grade with coordinated drainage pipe underneath.It really is two pieces, 12x13 each. I noticed the side closer to the slope sunk about 1/4" to *gasp* 1/2" near t...

RV Fuel Issues & Prices - Post 'Em Here!

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Off topic re Pet Peeves

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A spare wheel might be harder to source than you think!

Most new motorhomes don't come with a spare tire. My first Class A motorhome did, a 1999 Bounder, and it was tucked up under the chassis. The disadvantage to not carrying a spare is a flat tire can ruin a vacation. My last Class A, a 2015 Forest R...

Shore power question

What’s your thoughts about leaving a RV plugged in to shore power when not in use. I read it not good for the house batteries.thanks for your input.

Extend-a-Stay clogging tanks?

Bought an Extend-a-Stay knock-off because we're full-time parked. Turned off the valve for the onboard tank. Been here a year, everything is going good, then all of the sudden one of the 20lb tanks won't work. Put it on our other RV, it's fine. Figur...

Removing Sap

I have a few spots of sap on my sun screen. Things I have tried to remove it are, distilled vinegar, Dawn and water, WD-40 and Mean Green cleaner, all to no avail. Any suggestions?

MorRyde IS & Disc Brakes

Looking for feedback from other 5th wheel owners who have invested in the suspension/brake package offered by MorRyde. Is the upgrade worth it? We will be travelling long distances once I am fully retired next fall, and after visiting their company...

Mobility Scooter/power chair question

Hi FolksEnjoying the RV lifestyle can be somewhat challenging when you have mobility issues. I am wondering how people manage these challenges by using mobility scooters or power chairs? Do you own one and take it with you (full-sized, foldable/tak...

Ants in the RV a good thing for once

Long story short: occasional whiffs of propane for months. We're parked in FL and when ants got into the cats' kibble we decided to do something about it. I couldn't get under the RV (at least that's what I told DW) to spray so when she was under the...

Locked Out...Sorta

So I picked up my new trailer yesterday and it never fails that little things pop up as you spend time in it. This trailer has two doors, the back being the main entrance. The front door opens fine from the inside. I thought everything was in worki...

How to stay warm in cold weather.

We have often camped in cold weather including during snow storms. We have a 26ft TT with front bedroom,rear kitchen and walk through bath. The heater in the trailer works ok,but as soon as the blower stops,the temperature drops quickly. We bought on...

“New” vs.”Old” Ovens

It seems as though the oven burner in our new camper (2019) is located ~2” higher than it was in our 2001. This makes the already small oven about 80% useless.Has anyone else noticed this?Is anyone aware of a reasonable way to move it?An electric to...

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