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RVing solo

I am planning to drive from New York to Fort Launderdale, then onto Yuma, Arizona. Is this a crazy idea for a single woman without a gun? Also, please explain why you think what you think.

Canadian NP's parks free in 2017

This may be of some interest if you are traveling through Canada this year. I just read that 2017 is an anniversary for Canada and the NP entrance fee is waived for the whole year. Camping fees stay the same.

Gjac by Explorer III
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Invasion of Asian Lady Beetles

We think we picked them up at Bayou Segnette and for a while we thought they were cute. We did some reading and are following the idea of simply getting rid of them as they appear. We have a Dyson cordless with the crevice tool and we just suck the...

VIN replacement tag on utility trailer

I recently bought a 5x10 utility trailer from a private seller, honest guy, likely wasn't aware of a tongue repair or repaint...not sure, but I need to get a replacement vin plate.I have the sellers title, now titled in my name, with registration.......

gmcman by Explorer
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Camco Sewer Hose 39761, 39762, And 39770

I'm going to buy a sewer hose and found all of these for sale but to me they all appear the same. My local Walmart has the 39762 in stock and I can buy the 39761 from them online but it's over $8.00 more. I think they're all 15' and 23 mils thick. ...

danrclem by Explorer
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100# Propane Cylinder Transport

I was looking at getting a 100# propane cylinder to supplement my 2x 30# cylinders when running the generator. My concern is that these are vertical tanks, and I don't believe you are supposed to transport them laying down. How do those of you who tr...

n0arp by Explorer
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Anyone know if I can tow my 07 GMC 1500?

I have a 07 Georgetown 350DS SE Class A Motorhome with the Ford V10 and was wondering if I could tow my 07 GMC Sierra 1500 4x4 behind it? I don't have an owners guide or anything to know if I can buy it seems like with a 4x4 you should be able to. ...

Fiberglass Shower to tub (add a lip)

We are looking at units with stand up showers. It would be nice to have a tub for our daughter to take baths as she is young. My question is this though:The showers are all one piece fiberglass. IS there a somewhat easy way to add a water tight li...

Aridon by Explorer
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Asked and Answered

This may have been asked and answered already but we just started looking at 5th wheels with residential refrigerators today. I understand they can run on the batteries for about 8 hours. But what if you drove 8 hours then stopped over night in a r...

Workamper Couple Needed

Open year round. Camelot RV Campground is looking for a Workamper couple needed by March 2017 to help with the everyday duties of running a campground. We would like a couple looking for year round placement. We are close to town for your shopping, ...

JJ-2 by Explorer
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When does it end?

When workamping, do you normally accept non-emergency phone calls/texts at home from your boss when you are not working? After more than a month on the job we are finding that our boss expects us to answer our phone during non-duty hours to hear thin...

Can a rear bumper be repaired?

Hi all. Last summer on our last trip out I was backing into our spot without a spotter(my wife was coming up later) and I backed into a tree. The bumper did its job and left a "tree" indentation about 3-4 inches deep right in the middle of the b...

Solar System Feedback - Go Power Extreme

Happy New Year Everyone!Yesterday I dropped off my 5'r (Durango Gold G380FLF) at the dealer to get several small PDI issues taken care of. I've been looking at having a solar system installed and spoke with their service manager about which system th...

WackAway by Explorer
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