RV Tips & Tricks

2010 Jeep JKUR towed brake issue

We have the brake buddy system from our MH to the Jeep. I set it up as per instructions. Do the 5 air purge tests and make sure there is about the thickness (palm to back of hand) of a hand distance from the handle of the brake buddy to the seat of...

Towing in snow?

Not that I would ptobably make a habit of it, but does anybody ever pull their trailer in the snow? I'm planning a trip over Thanksgiving, and in Michigan and Ohio there's always the potential for snowy weather that late in November. For those who ...

Suburban Oven Not Lighting

I'd like to know how common it is to have to replace a thermocouple in an RV oven.My pilot will light, but as soon as I release the knob and try to turn the oven on, the pilot goes out. It doesn't matter how long I hold the knob in and heat the therm...

Winterizing: Dodged a Bullet

We had our first snowfall and freeze last night. It's a bit early for that! Here's the rub: I have responsibility for winterizing two travel trailers and a boat. Our schedule has been crazy busy the past few weeks, and I've been totally unable to get...

Backing with a sway bar

I have heard that you shouldn't back up with a sway bar attached. What exactly is the issue? I can imaging that if you jacknife the trailer it would try to shorten the bar below it's minimum length. Is that the only issue?

Pointing my TV antenna

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Things we saw on the road today. 250 miles.

3 or 4 roofs bubbled up in the front. 3 or 4 bumper pulls riding extremely nose high or low. The roof issue is hard for the driver to know about.A trailer extremely out of level is the dealer and/or the owners flaut.

Time saved/lost versus using motels

Those of you who RV a lot... in another thread people said that the freedom of RVing is a major plus, it's convenient to not have to load in/out, various other pluses... wondering... say you are going to be traveling around the country and deciding w...

Hitch Heigth

I am picking up my new Wildwood FSX 187RB in a few days. Does anyone know the size ball and hitch heigth from the ground for this camper? I am wanting to purchase the correct hitch for my 2015 RAM pickup.

Help parking

We were at a campground for a week that has 3 gentleman that help you park in your site mainly because the roads are narrow. They are very knowledgeable. The problem is the drivers concentrate so much on the helpers they do NOT pay attention to the ...

Awning recommendations

After an unfortunate meeting with a tree during the 2017 camping season, which damaged my retracted awning, I am looking for a replacement. The awning seemed to have survived and didn't really come apart until this year...came back from a walk and on...

Trailer balance and leveling

Quick question,My father in law bought a travel trailer a couple of weeks ago while visiting, he lives 300 miles away and over the Sierra's near Reno, I'm near Fresno, CA. My truck is set up for my 14,000 lbs. Toy hauler, his new to him trailer weigh...

Colorado/Canyon towing

My preferred choice of a towed is either a Colorado or a Canyon. I’m in the shopping/studying stage at this time.Motorhome towing guide states after placing transfer case in Neutral, to disconnect negative battery post. Then when using towed, you mus...

Tow Dolly tire straps

Has anyone come up with an alternative to the troublesome adjustable tie down straps. I'm thinking Snow chains altered.Marvin

Awning rail info

I just took delivery of a new RV. We intend on purchasing some slide toppers next spring. I notice that on our RV, over the top of the slides there is a rain gutter rather than the awning rail made to accept the slide topper. I guess that I've alw...

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