RV Tips & Tricks

Reese sidewinder turret bolts coming loose.

I bought a Reese Sidewinder for my short bed Dodge Ram. While installing, the directions say to torque the four turret bolts down to 240 ft lbs. (or somewhere thereabouts. I don't have the directions in front of me.) Then to loosen and retighten to 4...

Awning motor replacement questions

..Motor quit working on the Dometic 9100 power awning on our Georgetown MH. Already tracked the issue down to the motor - Disconnected it, did a continuity test between the two wires coming out of the motor, it is wide open, shorted internally. Tim...

Mouse, Mice, Meese, Mousies and more

It's Mouse season, what has been your most effective way to keep them out of your RV? We have tried it all with no luck, they built a really nice nest under our bed with Mouse Magic and dryer sheets. Have had fair luck in the past using lots of moth ...

Canadian Health Care

We're planning a trip to the UP of Michigan and into Canada for a day or two. How does this work if one of us, say, breaks an arm or such? We're from the US, have insurance and all, but I believe Canada is on a government type sponsored system. What'...

1 trailer wheel is locking up. HELP!

I have a 16ft foot trailer 2 axles with electric brakes on both axles. The left front wheel has been locking up. I used to run my break controller at 10 and everything worked fine but the left front wheel now will always lock up unless I turn the con...

What is a Good Wireless Towed Lighting System??

Recently purchased a 2010 Ford Edge to tow behind our MH. Looking at the Tow Mate Lime Light Wireless Tow Light Bar and the Pilot Wireless Tow Lights. Both are LED, but from the Reviews, it sounds like the Pilot light are not reliable. Are there a...

Towing 33', 7500 GVWR trailer with 1/2 ton truck.

Conclusion: NOT FUN. Do-able, but NOT FUN. Two hands on the wheel at all times.The Truck2016 Dodge Ram 15005.7L V8 gas engine8-speed auto transmission, 3.92 final drive1,630 lbs. payload capacity10,300 lbs. towing capacityThe Trailer2016 Jayco 2867 B...

Passport America and its ilk

What are folks' experience with PA and other discount clubs/plans? I'm considering a trip along the Oregon and Washington coast in September. There seem to be a lot of PA-affiliated campgrounds in that area, but many seem to have "gotchas" like wh...

Black/Gray water best practices???

So we took our new to us 2014 Grey Wolf on it's maiden voyage this weekend. We are still building up our TT skills. For example, this is the first camper where we are actually using the onboard restroom and shower. I did buy a portable tote for daily...

Best way to find water?

I can't imagine I am the only one with this problem. I am going primitive camping for a couple days, and I want to fill the fresh water tank to take showers and bathroom flushes.Problem is the water tank is in the very front of the RV. I have to tra...

Low overhead

Well in three rvs I've never been caught behind a low bridge. Few weeks ago I missed sign for low bridge , drove 10 miles, stopped and turned around , and found another way. No damage and only my ego was bruised. I also realized I had no idea what my...

Towing Rating Confusion

I am looking at getting an RV from Cruise America: looking at the 23A, 27G, and 28A.The 23 has a V8 and the other two a V10.I want to eventually be able to tow my FJ Cruiser on a trailer-have been looking at lightweight aluminum trailers. The FJC wei...

Stripped screw holes in shore power cord access hatch

I was just setting up at a new campsite and found that my shore power cord was somehow tangled up/kinked inside its storage compartment, making it difficult to pull out. In the process of trying to free it, I noticed the access hatch waterproof seal...

Exterior repair cost

So, while the outlot between our house and the neighbor's house was being mowed, a rock flew up and hit our camper, creating a hole the size of a silver dollar or so, and also the rock is still stuck in there. The HOA is responsible for maintaining ...

Portable icemaker?

Anyone here use a portable icemaker in their camper? I've done some research and am aware of their downfalls, but am wondering if they are worth it anyway?

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