RV Tips & Tricks

Advice on Toy Hauler Selection

We are upgrading to a Toy Hauler and trying to decide between the Forest River XLR and the Jayco Seismic. Anyone have knowledge on durability and quality of these. We are looking to live in it fulltime. 2 adults and 1 15yr old (he's there 2 weeks a m...

House Battery

I am looking for a battery for my fifth wheel. I guess it is called a "house battery". For the purpose of running my 12V system in the event power fails or for not being connected to a post. My primary question is what battery group do you have, a...

winter camping advice

Hello, We need to use a camper in northern Michigan over this winter while we build our home. We are trying to buy an "artic" version and likely wont use the water lines (I'll have jugs of water for flushing the toilet).Will the onboard furnace be en...

The RV market December 2021

How is the market shaping up for used and new RV's this winter?Has anyone noticed any increase in availability or willingness to sell for less than top dollar? I recently started shopping for a Class B and there seem to be some that have sat unsold f...

electrical question, how to make clearance lights blink

Seeking instructions/guidance to what I need to do to make clearance lights blink? Trailer is plugged into 110 volt.

Camco Ven Geri GENERATOR EXHAUST EXTENSION KIT

$133.00 for this kit.I need to know what happens when it rains hard using the generator?Has anyone owned one of these that would know?Does the water settle in the elbow of the main exaust pipe?Drilling a hole to let rain drain seems to defeat the pur...

cruise ship crewman buying rv and tow or towed in no.amer.

Just now home from a 40 day cruise from Athens to Buenos Aires. Several of the crew expressed interest in doing the topic, the rv land yacht concept appeals to them and as they are essentually free to travel the seas, the same appeals to the land...

National Park Reservations

So, the other day, I booked reservations for Lassen NP online for spring. I noticed a new notification stating that you could not modify your reservation for 15 days. This was not there earlier this year when I booked the same campground for this p...

Champion Duel Fuel Generator external tank idea

Hi Everyone. Why can't a tee be put in the fuel line with a shut off valve going to the gas tank on the first part of the tee, the second part of the tee would go to the selector switch, and the third part of the tee would go to the external tank wit...

Another new generator ban bill in legislation in

California. This will take effect middle of next year. Not good. Here's the link.Sign here!Will not be able to use air conditioner since having lung issues if passes...

Trouble finding alcohol free RV antifreeze this season?

Is everybody having trouble finding alcohol free RV antifreeze this season?Walmart has always had it in past seasons. This year, three different brands, but all alcohol based.Checked on line, Home Depot had it at a store 15 miles away (plus at other ...

Kayak roof rack on truck

Hey guys, I had been looking around for a good solution to carry kayak's with a 5th wheel. I decided I don't have the capacity to build on the rear hitch to hold them so I figure the next best thing is a roof rack on the crew cab.2020 F350 crew, anyo...

Champion Generator

For those of you looking to buy a 2000 watt small inverter generator, tractor supply is having a cyber Monday sale all week. The 2000 watt is on sale for I believe $469Tractor Supply

6 year old tires

Had a blowout on my inner duel on driver side that took out a lot of wiring and wet bay. Not to say what happened to the wheel well area. The tires I could see looked good with only twenty thousand miles on them. Bad day on the road! No warning on th...

Good replacement shower valve?

I have replaced my shower head with an oxygenics - jury (DW) still out on whether it's a keeper - but the valve/fixture for the shower develops a dribble occasionally. It's the standard single handle, plastic painted to look like metal and seems rat...

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