RV Tips & Tricks

Winnegao and Thor are overstocked - time to buy a MH

Article from Investor's Business Daily talking about Winnebago and Thor Indust stock pricing dropping because their dealers are so overstocked with unsold units. Winnebago dropped 8.37% and Thor dropped 7.67%.IBD ClickyBill

Good Sams Chapters

I think Good Sam have threw the Good Sams Chapters away. We use to get the Highway Mag, I know us old people still get it three times a year in one of there other Mag. not nearly as good as it use to be. But the new people are not aware of it and I d...

4L60E temp and sensor location

I'm sure by now everyone has heard or asked about towing temps and sensor locations on the 4L60E transmission.I currently just added a 3rd tranny cooler to the factory radiator cooler and the factory external cooler on my 97' Z71 silverado 1500 w/hd ...

Fading Front Cap paint issues, questions

(Could not figure out where to post this question, so will try this "general" topic.)Rig specific: Grand Design Imagine (2018 2600RB, travel trailer).Has anyone had problems with the dark front cap fading on the Grand Design RV's? I have known of t...

WD Hitch Measurements - Need help with fine tuning

Hello all,I spent a very rough afternoon yesterday setting up my WD hitch. I have some physical limitations from my life being a mechanic, but I managed to get it all together. What a pain in the butt.I have some questions and I need help from the ex...

Spend summer of 2018 at a Nature Park

We have one park host position to fill for summer 2018. Volunteer May 1st through October 31st, at a small, beautiful nature park in exchange for a spacious campsite with full hookup. Spring Lake Nature Park at Streator, Illinois is a city owned, vo...

generator starting issue... wiring?

I have a Onan 5.5kw marquis gold generator... from the generator panel itself, it starts quickly and without any problems, but from the remote start panel inside the trailer, it cranks for quite awhile before starting... AND if the battery gets a lit...

Sidewall Sealant Identification

I have a Class C, 2012 Fleetwood, Jamboree 31M. Does anyone know the type/brand of sidewall joint sealant used by Fleetwood? The sealant is transparent but it is not clear or a shinny clear.

2 Q's: Turning Radius & Tongue Weight

First, can someone please explain in newbie language how to calculate turning radius and how to use that information when towing?Second, I understand that TW contributes to GVW of your TV, but I've read in a couple forums now that it DOES NOT contrib...

Unfolding, rotating off-grid camper.

The SCARABANE camper popped up on my FB page. I thought I would share it here.

Defective Trires & Wheels

I am kinda tired of the junk being manufactured by the major RV companies. I have owned 5 different travel trailers & one 5th wheel.Quality issues with all of them. But when they risk peoples life's, that's going to far.I have a toy hauler travel tra...

See what a week in Quartzsite will do to you

Our new to us 2012 Winnebago Tour 42JD

Looking for a truck...

So, after a decade of having a big trailer on a permanent site as our mini cabin for the family, my wife and I are looking at a couples coach travel trailer. We are looking at a 25' or less ultra-lite travel trailer and I am hoping to keep the trail...

Generator question for the Genny Gurus

Howdy y'all.So my buddy has a Eagle 35 footer TT. He Recently bought a DeWalt 7000 Genny and is loving it. I didn't really see it yet. But needless to say, I'm a dunce when it comes to Gennies. So Pls let me pick your brains. Is there a difference be...

Is it time to change you water heater anode?

This is one of those preventative maintenance chores that like changing batteries in your smoke detectors, that can easily be overlooked. If you can't remember when it was last changed or simply don't know... it is time. At the RV Show in Quartzsite...

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