RV Tips & Tricks

Back before cellphones

Remember the rows of pay phones campgrounds had near the office? Phone calls when you changed campgrounds and periodically so people back home could get in touch if they had to. It was nothing to be out of touch for days if you were out west.This cam...

Winter Battery Storage

I read somewhere that batteries should not be allowed to freeze. The first time my RV spent the winter here I had a heated place to store them, this time I don't. Temperatures here are frequently near zero.I use two golf cart batteries, will they be ...

First time I've seen Jackery offered at Costco

I was at Costco today in Hawai'i (Waipio location) and saw Jackery offered here for the very first time ever. The Jackery Explorer 1500 is being offered with 2 100W Solar Panels for $1899.99. I don't know if this is a good price or not but, general...

Un-Even trailer

Hi.Front of my trailer is lower than the back. Should I get air bags for my truck tow vehicle or will a waite distribution hitch work.Thanks.Gregory. From Erie PA.

A punishing pace, safety issues and broken bodies

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Heating the Garage

Does anyone put a small heater (thinking about a radiator heater) in their garage. We will be spending this winter in an area that regularly sees temps in the 20's. I don't want to drain the lines every time we are away for a few nights on short ex...

How do you sell a relatively new rv and downsize/moneywise?

We bought a new 2022 Entegra Vision 27A in February 2022/30 feet. Like a lot of things about it but we also had to do fixes that we should not have had to (leaky drains, front end align, lots of handling stuff, etc) I am not sure we will keep it for...

fresh water hose

Does anyone else have issues with the Walmart fresh water hoses? It seems that it takes us forever to get the yellow plastic female attachment threaded right. On too many occasions, when I turn on the water source, I get a faceful of water as it deta...

Firearms in RVs in California

Does anyone know what the law is for carrying firearms and your RV? Is it considered a vehicle or a domicile?

Can 'O Worms: how long can I expect my 5er to last?

My first 5er was a 2003 and I traded it for our current 2011 in 2011. The 2003 I didn't feel it was safe to haul down the road because the walls weren't square to the frame any more. The ramp on the TH was hard to close if the walls were leaning over...

'Tiffen road side service'

Looking for info from anyone that has the 'Tiffen road side service' plan, I have the Good Sam plan now & just received a flyer about this plan.

storage

Our 2006 30ft a class is stored in a nice barn. very dry.Owner is selling the business.So we will end up storing it on our slightly sloping driveway with a cover on it.Do modern covers really breath?Used to be they would cause mold.what do i need to ...

2016 Chevy Equinox

I do have a question for members that are flat towing. We just bought a chevy equinox (2016). Since this is the first-time towing, I'm a bit apprehensive. I know the dinghy is towable, but not sure of the steps to take when doing so. Any help wou...

Power voltage to brakes??

Never been happy with braking on our C Creek. Just installing all new brake assemblies and checked voltage at right rear and it shows only 9.5 volts!!This is not via the truck. I have it connected directly to a tested 12.6 volt battery .Should I see ...

Advice on Cover for Winter Storage

I need help deciding what to do. I have a 23'TT (27 with tongue and bumper). I live at 4,900 ft elevation in far western Colorado, which means the sun is more intense. It hardly snows or rains here, so those aren't much of a factor.I've already bough...

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