RV Tips & Tricks

Evaluating RV Storage Facilities

I am evaluating various RV storage facilities in Central or Northern Virginia. I am not a native of the area and the hyper-humid environment, at least as compared with my native Rocky Mountain region, resulted in unexpected, at least to me, damage to...

Refrigerator and fueling?

OK, to begin with I never pull into a fueling station without first turning my propane refrigerator OFF. The safety of doing this has been discussed elsewhere and not the subject that I am inquiring on. I have a domestic dmr702 and the question I hav...

slideout disconnection question

hello all, im new to the site and owning an RV, ive recently purchased a 2004 prowler regal, i consider myself to be very mechanically inclined as i used to be a mechanic however there are some things i would like to get feed back on before i take th...

Anyone tow with a 2010 Chevy 1500?

I've got a 5.3 LTZ crew cab with a 3.08 rear end. Max towing capacity is 6k which sucks. Looking at a Grey Wolf 23DBH that weighs 5k but would prefer the 26DBH but it weighs 5,600. Not sure I want to push it that much. I'm curious if anyone else ...

Traction/Stability Alarms

Recently after dolly towing our 2014 Chevy Cruze for 60 miles, I received a traction/stability control and maintenance alarms as I was backing the car off the dolly. The alarms cleared with in few seconds. Has anyone else experienced this ?

Headlight Lens Cleaning

We just got a new (to us) MH. Looking for suggestions on products y'all have successfully used to brighten/clean headlight lenses. Thank you!

Lazy Days FL - Good Service Report

After hearing LD is good with selling but forgets you when you get service, I have a good report to share. Scheduled the Montana for a handful of warranty work. Told them I would be staying for the duration of the repairs but changed my mind since ...

Tire Wear While Towing

We are starting a 10,000 mile trip this summer towing our Honda Fit with manual transmission four down behind our Class A. Should we expect more or less front tire wear on the Fit while towing as opposed to normal driving?Thanks,Cass & Lyn

Replace or Reupholster

Is it cheaper to replace the drivers and passenger seats in my DP Motorhome or have them reupholstered?? I've been told that Microfiber would stand up to Cat claws, any thoughts on this.

$ Tips $ anyone ??

As a workamper or volunteer, are there 'jobs' that get tips? Tram drivers come to mind, but any other thoughts?

5.4L 2003 F250 Crew Cap Towing Capacity

Hi,My truck has a 3.73 axle and they say that the maximum is 7200 pounds. For those that have this truck, is this reality?Thanks,Patrick

Dometic Americana refrigerator

I saw an ad for a Dometic compressor type rv refrigerator. It says 120volt 12volt dual voltage. I am left to wonder how long it would run on 12volt before running a battery down. An is this for people who like to boon dock.....A google search does...

Curt slider install question

I have a 2016 Ram 2500 4x4 and have purchased a used 5th wheel trailer from a guy in another state.I am installing the Curt Q16 slider hitch in the truck and ran into an issue I could use some help with...The rails are in the truck, and the hitch hea...

Camping Director Chair porta-pottie???

OMG x2.Thought I've seen it all but this takes the cake! :S"The Cabela's Camp Commode brings the comforts of an indoor restroom to your campsite. Chair boasts a foam-padded, 600-denier polyester backrest and armrests for supportive comfort. Side tabl...

Trailer Brake Question

Hi Everyone,I'm new to RV.NET.:)I recently bought a 40 ft, 3 axle toy hauler which weighs about 15,000 lbs dry. When braking, the brakes don't lock up, but they do slow the trailer & truck fairly gradually (without help from the truck brakes) when I ...

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