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Need Trailer-Warming Gift Ideas

Looking for relatively inexpensive (up to $50) gift ideas for a "Trailer-Warming".Close friends just signed contract for new trailer, DW & I want to give them something special or unique for the trailer - the kind of thing they're not likely to buy f...

dcmac214 by Explorer
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Buying new with warranty vs used?

So I am torn between a couple RV's. Let's keep discussion between these 2 please. They literally both have an identical floor plan and options. There are some minor differences, but the only feature advantage goes to the used rv that is 6" wider an...

95jersey by Explorer
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8 y/o Fresh Water Tank Pump

I have never used our fresh water tank pump and it’s 8 y/o. We are planning a big trip this summer and will be using it. What kind of maintenance should I perform on the pump before our big trip? Thanks

MVH1 by Explorer
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I may NEED to live in my RV fulltime.

We are renting an apartment in Boise, ID. The rent is nearly 40% of my retirement income we are able to do that OK because I currently work a part time job. But the time is coming when I may not be able to work or just don't want to.The big blow came...

California Non-Commercial Class-A Questions

My 35' pull trailer has a GVWR in excess of 10,000LB, so I have decided I want to go get my California Non-Commercial Class-A license (to add to my Class-C and Class-M). FYI my TV is a 2012 F-250 6.7L PSD, and I am well within specs on the TV for my...

AMG1978 by Explorer
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Flowers

In case anyone wants to know, the Skaget Valley Daffodil fields are in full bloom.

Tom_Barb by Explorer
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Good Sam Financing

Wondering if anyone has experience with Good Sam for new trailer financing? Their rates are better than what I have come across so far (5.39%), just curious of how their process is. Thanks!

Festivals

Evening everyone,Just had a thought for something that might be fun, but I don't have a clue how or if it would work.I'm a big fan of outdoor music festivals, and thought it would be fun to travel to visit some. Haven't done a music fest in a while, ...

Water filter

We don't, generally connect to "city" water as we tend to not stay put for very long. We are more tourers than destinationers. Anyway, as I dewinterized I noticed sediment in the water heater drain plug. I cleaned it out and all is well, but is this ...

garmp by Explorer II
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Torklift Steps

I received my Torklift steps the other day and installed them. They are truly awesome. My old steps were 3 steps and it was a chore to get in an out of my 5th wheel. These are 4 steps and what a difference. I have an artificial knee on my left le...