Good Sam Community

Aluminum vs Fiberglass Siding?

Hi fellow RV'rs.We are searching for a new or used travel trailer, and this questions has come up, and we are hoping you can help. Does anyone know the approx cost difference of repairing damage to an aluminum sided travel trailer, vs a fiberglass s...

CA Campground reservations

We have been trying to get online reservations for a couple campgrounds on the coast for a year now with no luck. Always sold out. My wife has set up 3 computers ready to click, on the first minute of open reservations and still can't get a spot. The...

Another great trip, Quartzsite, Laughlin, Oatman, Vegas....

Just returned from a 9 day 1,000 mile winter adventure in our Nexus 24' C towing my Harley Super Glide. Drove to Quartzsite on Sunday and spent 2 days/nights enjoying a smaller crowd and coolest/windiest weather than we have seen in the last 6 years...

Telescoping Ladders?

Hi,Does anyone have experience w telescoping ladders? What mfg do you like or dislike, and any issues you found w length choice?thanksBill

How's The Fishing

All RVers along the gulf coast or anywhere.how is the fishing?Catching Dolphin, Red Snapper, or Grouper?Have any tales to relate?

Queen Mattress

We feel we need a new mattress and thought I would ask for info here. This going into a mattress store is a "wonderful" experience.We want a queen size, 10 inch mattress and not spend a fortune as we do not full time.We have the forerunner of Sleep ...

Satellite TV questions

I am trying to find out what my options are for satellite tv. Do I carry around a satellite dish in the storage compartment, and then set it up in a bucket or on a tripod at every campsite I go to? Is it hard to get aligned? What about costs? Is...

Horrible black tank odor from toilet

I'm full timing in WI right now. Hadn't been having any trouble with black tank odor. Fiancé (who is in NC) said I should get rubber gasket to put between sewer hose and pipe into ground. I'm in mobile home spot so it doesn't fit tight. Owner of park...

Non-standard use of Dinghy Base Plate

Blue Ox base plate on 2008 Ford Taurus X. Car was being driven solo and got stuck in the mud on a dirt road. Attached tow chains to the break away chain attachment points and was towed free with no problems. I did contact Blue Ox Service Departmen...

Gas stations adapting with charge infrastructure for EV's.

Interesting article on Shell commitment to charging infrastructure. This station is in holland where ICE vehicle will no longer be sold by 2025 (for personal use). There are some associated article but you can see where shell has figured out that i...

Help with parking area

I am looking at having a parking spot built for my (soon to be new) 5th wheel. I want something that will last, but do I really need a 40 X 8 concrete pad built? Could I go with just a pad under where my 4 tires will rest and then put 4 small concr...

Maintenance Coordinator Workamper needed in Rockport, Texas

Maintenance Coordinator needed for beautiful RV Resort in Rockport, Texas. Workkamper position coordinates maintenance and construction activities for the Resort. Knowledge of maintenance and construction including plans and specs, material lists a...

Another laminate floor question

I ran a crossed a few posts about delamination of the foam sandwich floors. That is what we have in our Wildcat although it does have aluminum frame being within it. I do weigh 220 pounds and the floor does feel really solid, like no flex anywhere, ...

Rules? We don't need no stinking rules...

Always amazed at the folks out there who think rules are just for "other people". Took this shot in Laughlin, right across the street was a huge parking lot that had signs welcoming RV's, boats and trailers but noooo.:B

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