RV Tips & Tricks

Our first 8000 miles with a Garmin RV890

OK we're back at home base for a few weeks after our spring loop. We added a Garmin RV890 to our truck and so far this is my opinion of the system:Overall I give it a B+1)It has almost never led us astray, or down a goat path even tho we traveled dow...

Catalytic converter anti-theft

Any one install a Catalytic converter anti-theft device. Just had ours ripped off in the storage lot. Now looking for a good device to prevent this. Any one use such a device? If so which did your choose and why.thanks

Charging a towed vehicle's battery

I can not get my RVI battery charger to work towing my 2020 Chev Equinox. Is there another/better system out there for charging a towed vehicle behind an RV?

Manufacture vs Dealership

Which one do you think is the best to buy an RV from? I have bought an RV from both and found the manufacturer to be better to deal with but I want to hear other opinions.

cleaning 7-pin receiver connector on truck

I keep getting "Trailer Connected" message in my truck, I was guessing the pins were somewhat corroded. I have sprayed dielectric spray and I do not want to short out anything by using a metal brush. So what is the best way to clean the receiver on ...

Fridge project for the fall

Hello again all!Our camper has the typical (Although taller than previous I have owned) AC / LP RV fridge. However, our fridge is in a slide out. This summer we have done more traveling south than we ever have and I noticed 2 things. 1- the fans i...

Trailer Bounce oscillations

Hi all,I have some experience towing small toy trailers < 3k lbs, but never anything as big or heavy as our new toyhauler.Is it normal to feel the back end bouncing / oscillating up and down when you go over bumps? It doesn't feel extreme, but after...

Need help - Weight distribution hitch installation pics

Hi, I have bought a Jayco travel trailer together with a Camco Recurve R3 Weight Distribution Hitch recently. The ride has been bouncing and swaying. Second visit to the dealership this afternoon, the technician adjusted the hitch a bit, seems gettin...

Chinese RV tires... holding up!

Got a new RV with factory installed Made in China tires with unknown brand.I figure I'll have it replaced after a year.But to my pleasant surprise, after a thousand miles and 5 months in deep winter storage, the air pressure on it has held up.Well, m...

flex seal

hi all, just wondering if you can use flex seal on camper roof to seal around plastic dome over shower. I have a 2011 jayco jayflite tt. do not want to replace cover now. will this winter. have extra can of flex and do not to waste it. Any thoughts. ...

Upgraded camper have a couple questions

Purchased a KV Durango 5th wheel yesterday. My first 5er and my first 50amp unit. My current unit is a 30amp TT. When prepping for a trip I usually plug it to standard house current to run the fridge and lights while loading. What adapter(s) would yo...

GM accessory cameras

For those of you towing with a GM and purchased the aux rear vision camera for your trailer, How did you run your wire for your set-up and how does it work? I would much rather prefer a wireless set-up but that means having a separate monitor on my ...

Saw a unicorn F-150 on the road yesterday!

Yup, we saw it. A new F-150, regular cab, short bed, "base" truck --- actually going down the road! Haven't seen one in a long, long time. Now, bear in mind this base truck still carries a $30,000+ price tag, which is absurd in and of itself, but ...

Broke my hitch pin today

Today, 900 miles in to a trip to Wyoming, driving hwy 26 near Palisades reservoir, 2 lane road with few turnouts, I heard a snap sound and soon felt as though truck had lost power. Drove another hundred yards or so before i found a pullout. Pin was ...

Renogy self heating LiFeO4 battery

I see Renogy has a self heating lithium battery available. The BMS turns on pre heating prior to charging below minimum battery temperarture.LinkThe discharging low temperature limit of -20C / -4F may be an issue in my current camper project when th...

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