RV Tips & Tricks

Electric or surge brakes - What are the considerations?

I recently purchased my first Class A motorhome and I'm in the process of shopping for a two-wheeled dinghy to tow a front-wheel-drive Nissan Altima. I've been told that trailer brakes aren't essential because the RV has enough braking capability to ...

Aluminum Body and Lightening

Aluminum wiring was band many years ago because it can cause house fires when arching. This is what happened when lightening hit an aluminum body Ford pickup. :EClicky

Cashing in my chips

I've decided to retire. I love my job but I'm at the age where the end is much closer than the beginning. DW says she wants me all to herself before we get too old. We've had rvs before including an Arctic Fox camper as well as a Cardinal 5th wheel.N...

? About towing a truck 4 down with....

At some point my wife and i would like to retire and maybe do some workcamping at NP's etc... Our idea is to tow a small truck ( ford ranger, etc..) with my wifes 2005 suzuki Boulevard S40 in the bed of the truck (bike weighs about 420lbs)My class c ...

Seven weeks on the road...1/2/3/4/5/6/7..and home

Sharon and I took off from Vancouver last Thursday. Enjoyed a 1.5 hour delay at the border. Boys at secondary loved asking about the RV. Anyway..we have taken our time..managed to make Brookings, Oregon this afternoon. Laundry and a dinner out, to ce...

No Overnight Parking at Interstate Rest Areas

I know a number of states do not allow overnight parking at the state-run rest areas along the interstates. Has anyone been asked to leave one of these locations during the night? We've stayed in them a number of times, and we've never had anyone ask...

Demco Recon 5th Wheel hitch

Okay, am probably going to make the leap from TT to 5er at some point in the next few months. Been doing research on hitches and came across this hitch. Demco recon HitchWondering if anyone has used/is using this hitch and/or any thoughts anyone mig...

Florida Keys State Park Reservations

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A different weight question

I do not have a good understanding on how GVWR is applied to a travel trailer rig. The question is whether the tongue weight and it's effects have to be counted in both the truck and trailer weights.1. If we weigh the coupled rig on the scales the...

Walmart changing some stores

Probably doesn't include RV parking or shoot outs with the police. lol.Walmart town centers.

Triple A versus Coachnet versus Good Sam

I've been with Triple A for a long time, but recently read that they don't cover all states. Can anyone point out any major differences worth considering? I just got the Good Sam offer in the mail. Might switch. Thanks in advance.

Bra for toad

I would like to know the Pros & Cons of using full front end bra when towing a car.Thank YouBingMyDog

Walmart / Generator???

We are planning a 2 week road trip this summer and will be stopping in some Walmarts for a quick overnight stay. Being summer our concern is heat and would love to bring our generator to power the AC in our Travel Trailer. Our concern is the noise ...

Need new Towed, Sidekick needs extensive rebuilding

Our 1995 Sidekick has 180,000 miles on it with 120,000 being towed and it is literally disintegrating, most of the interior is falling apart and the door and window gaskets are turning to dust, the front suspension needs replacing. I am no longer in...

EAZ-Lift Trekker

Hi all. very, very new to RVing. just bought a 2018 Apen Trail 3010BHDS. I need a hitch to couple it to my 2018 Silverado 1500.I was looking at these and cant seem to find any reviews..Eaz-Lift Trekker WD hitchAnyone have experience? I have a con...

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