RV Tips & Tricks

Towing in 3rd gear on a 1300 mile trip

I have a 1997 GMC k1500 Z71 5.7 liter with 20000 miles and a 4L60e transmission with only 2000 miles, I will be towing a 3000# dry weight TT from Louisiana to Colorado. I plan on breaking the trip into 2 1/2 days of travel, question is will it be OK ...

Lippert slide out making noise.

I have a Lippert electric through frame slide out that recently started making a loud noise when I bring the slideout in. Crazy thing is it only start making the noise when it is already 3/4 of the way in. The noise sort of sounds like when you have ...

Bike Rack

Hi. Anyone out there in Forum land have a bike rack that attaches to their Blue Ox tow bar in between the RV (class A) and the tow car?We tow a Scion with a drop hitch.We have seen it once or twice but never grabbed company who makes product. Thanks ...

Superglide vs Sidewinder

I have been towing for the last 9 years with a Superglide hitch and have no complaints at all. I've even posted kudos for their excellent customer service.Now, my next-door neighbor is buying a toy hauler and has asked my advice about the right setu...

Champion 3100 - running an AC - how many hrs out of a tank?

Can anyone tell me how many hours a Champion 3100 inverter generator will run on a tank while running a roof air?

Towing 2008 Wrangler JK

I am attempting to tow a 2008 Wrangler JK that requires the ignition key to be turned to unlock the steering wheel. Owners manual states to tow it the negative battery cable needs to be disconnected. I was planning on using a battery disconnect switc...

A service for fixing RVs after the PDI

I saw this mentioned elsewhere, but when one buys a new rig, there is a company that would send a technician to the PDI, just to ensure all that can be fixed, will be. After the rig is signed for, the company will go in and spend time and deal with ...

Slide seals question

which is better for the slides rubber seals; 303 or the stuff they sell at the RV stores?Guy

Residential refrigerator

Are you glad you have it? How long does food stay cold when traveling without power? I am using 85 degrees as a baseline. Do you open the fridge for breakfast? How does that affect how long it stays cold? Thanks for any helpful hints!

Hitch Advice

Recently took delivery on a Keystone Outback 325BH with a dry weight of 8400# and a hitch weight of 950# and is 37 feet long per manufacturer specs. TV is a 2005 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD 6.0 gas extended cab and 6.5 bed 4x4 with a 10.5 K tow rating. ...

cleaning white molding on an rv

Is there an easy solution,We tried to replac white to black like all the newer ones have, no luck finding,So we got the new white, because of all the rain in area, within a week the started with mildew. What is the easiest to clean? Is something to s...

Diaper Pail for toilet paper disposal.

OK, As most of you know, during Happy Hour, most everything is discussed. The latest being, what brand of toilet paper are you using to avoid the possible of clogging up the back holding tank. Lots of brands mentioned with all good results. Then, ...

top 10 list of the most underrated National Parks!

The 10 most "underrated" National Parks in the USLooking for the beauty of Yosemite and Yellowstone without the crowds? These under-the-radar National Parks deserve a spot on your bucket list.http://www.cntraveler.com/galleries/2015-01-22/10-underrat...

ac units , used for auction

https://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?fa=Main.Item&itemID=587&acctid=1190I have no interest in these financial or otherwise. Thought someone might.

Suggestions on RV lean to

I want to be able to get my RV under some cover during the spring, summer, and fall (I have a cover for the winter) I park the RV next to my house. I was thinking of connecting some sort of tarp / canopy to the house and the other side to trees. Th...

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