RV Tips & Tricks

Multiple Tow Vehicles

I looked to see if this question had been asked/answered before and couldn't find anything so here goes.Currently we tow a 6000 GVWR 24' trailer with a perfectly set up F-150 using a Husky weight distribution hitch and integrated sway control. Have u...

Has anyone used or made or purchased a Genturi exhaust?

Checking out a Genturi type remote generator exhaust for close quarters camping. Anyone use one and how did it work? Thanks for your reply

How to get rid of birds?

We have pair of Dove that insist on building a nest in or around our fiver. I keep it under a metal cover, and I first noticed they were building it in the pin box. I pulled all the twigs out and rolled up a bath towel and put there. So, they dec...

Fumoto valve install

I read somewhere that you can change to a Fumoto valve when your oil pan is full by applying suction to the oil filler tube and then remove the normal drain plug and replace it with the Fumoto valve.I have a new fumoto valve and need to change my oil...

Getting Serious About Weight.....

I've got a 2013 Ram 1500 rated for 10,500 towing and a payload of 1,290. For the past 4+ years I've been towing a 2013 Jayco 26RLS with a sticker weight of 6,767 and a dry hitch weight of 820. The bed of the truck usually has the BBQ, a dog cage and...

When to take out of storage, IL/WI border area?

Mine is in my barn out of the weather, but is also blocking some things needed for ground care, like our garden tractor, which will soon be needed to pull the roller to smooth the ground while still soft. When would be a good time to take it out and ...

Amazon Prime Now

Boy, the world sure has changed. It is amazing what you can order, and have delivered to your door in an hour or two. From Amazon Prime NowRight now the DW and I, are pretty sick cold/flu. Decided it may be time to go for the Irish cure. As in good I...

Add one to enhance towing experience

I have a stock 2002 F150 with 4.6 engine. I am looking at using this as a towing vehicle for an ultra Lite ( targeting 3-4K dry wt camper). What add on would be recommended to enhance the towing experience? I obviously have none(experience). My thoug...

Brake buddy

I have an older Brake Buddy classic. I am going on a long trip and I just tested the unit. Everything works as it should but I noticed that the center button on the cigar lighter plug was very hot to the touch after I disconnected it. I don't remembe...

Eye Test

What does it indicate when you can't see the numbers on the chart but you can when you look through the disk with pinholes in it just fine?

Does Solar Power have to be installed perm?

I have seen some people set up solar panels next to their camper at a site where there is no power hook up at all. But now that I'm researching solar power for my RV, it seems like all need to be wired permanently. Is it possible to just pop them up ...

To Tote a Tote or not to Tote

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Class A tow ratings

Not sure if this is the right place to post this.I've noticed that many of the Class A diesels have a 10,000# rated hitch but limit it to 5,000#. Seems as through the use a heavy hitch but don't mount it to handle the full capacity.Either my boat or...

Fastway E2 WDH w/sway control vs Equal-I-Zer

The dealer is putting a WDH w/sway control on my new trailer. My top two choices are Reese Trunion w/Dual Cam and Equal-I-Zer. The dealer is using the Fastway E2 Round Bar w/sway control. It looks just like the Equal-I-Zer to me.Anyone able to compar...

power Cords/Cables

The RV I am getting has a 50A power cord. Are there any places that only have 30A service available? If so, Should I get a 50A to 30A Adapter?

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