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Leaky spigots!

Not ours, theirs. It's happened a handful of times, we pull into a campground, connect the fresh water hose and their faucet leaks.I'll try an extra washer, sometimes that helps. But last night the park spigot was spraying as much out as into the h...

A friend to many here on RV.net has passed.....

I'm sad to say that fellow Moderator and friend to many of us here on RV.net, Dick A. passed away yesterday.....He fought a long battle with cancer....I know he met many members at the various rally's that he and his wife Sandi attended throughout th...

Dewinterizing

We will be traveling south in a few weeks with winterized water lines. I could either blow the lines out including low point drains before leaving or just wait till warmer weather and hook on a outside hose and flush that way. Opinions please.

FCC and 4K Ultra HD Broadcasts

The FCC is working on changing the way TV signals are transmitted as they did before. They are getting ready to change things so TV stations broadcast in 4K Ultra HD and a better reception. They just opened discussions on next generation broadcast TV...

leeper by Explorer
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2017 Kia Soul

This is 2nd Gen vehicle and just wondering which would be best way to tow car.Umable to tow 4down. Wondering wich would be best dolly or trailer.Tow unt E-450 class C.

BJean by Explorer
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releasing wdh setup after parking...

Hello, I was talking to an CW salesman who proceeded to tell me when he backs into his campsite, instead of removing all his wdh set up he pulls the pin holding the hitch to the receiver on the truck, pulls forward and is done. Then, when he's ready...

Low Profile AC vs Standard

Anybody know how much difference in height can one expect by changing to a Low Profile 13.5 ducted AC from a Standard 13.5 ducted AC?

1L243 by Explorer II
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How long does a water filter last?

In reading the description of a water filter, I was wondering how long a water filter lasts. The description said, 1 camping season. What constitutes a camping season? Thank you in advance for your input.

capehank by Explorer
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2017 Last year for gas smart car in USA and Canada.

For those of you toading smart cars, 2017 is the last year for the gas version in the US and Canada. Mercedes will concentrate all their efforts on the Electric and expand its role as a gateway for the upcoming line of Mercedes electrics. It will c...

Two young folks FTing it

A young couple came over last night and bought my towed. As we were talking we learned they are full timing it, almost. A couple of years ago they decided that they wanted to be full timers and travel around the country at their leisure, they made ...

Who Drives? The Man or the Woman?

I thought that I would pose this question to some of you older RVers.For heterosexual couples on the road, does the man or the woman drive the majority of the time?The reason I am asking is because I'm taking hell from my 86 year old surrogate grandm...

RV bandit at NASCAR races caught

Interesting article about thefts going back decades: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/the-rv-bandit-004524310.htmlI looked quickly, but did not see this posted yet.

Tvov by Explorer II
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Class A vs. Class C Handling

I am looking at taking a position that would place my wife and me in a location for 6-8 weeks at a time and we don't want to do the motel/restaurant thing (we like sleeping in our own mess). My wife and I would be traveling and working together. We...

Bzeitham by Explorer
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Sway Control and WD Hitches

We went to the RV Show here locally this weekend and just started the buying process for a new camper and wanted to double check a couple things. Truck Specs from GMC:2011 Yukon Denali (short one not XL) AWD TWR: Trailer Weight Ball: 8100lbsGCWR: 14,...