RV Tips & Tricks

Black tank- dump it or leave it?

Our TT usually stays on a permanent site, which we visit every other weekend or every 3rd weekend.When we depart on Sundays, I usually fill the black tank up with water, since it's nowhere near being full, or 3/4 full, for that matter, then dump all ...

Reserve America policies

Am very upset about cancelation policy. I cancelled a reservation a full month before my arrival date and was charged $10. When we reserved through the state parks proper (before the contract was given to Reserve America) you could cancel up to 3 day...

Help. Cant Reach

Hello RVers.I'm looking for help from any vertically challenged RVer like myself. We have a beautiful new 5th wheel but alas most of the cupboards are out of my reach. I didn't think about this when making our choice cause everything else about our...

Honey wagon question

So as not to high jack another post, I'll ask my question here.I'm reading to my DH about honey wagons using vacuum to empty RV holding tanks and tanks possibly being damaged. He says it can only work with vacuum since the truck tanks are higher th...

Costco Visa Card and Fuel

Has anyone used the " new " Costco Visa card for fuel at Kroger / Fred Meyer / Smiths / Frys and gotten the 4 percent on fuel?Trying to read the fine print, and all it says is " participating fuel stations ", so not sure if the 4 percent will be in e...

Towing 2016 F150 with Ford V10

Would like to know if anyone out there has experience with towing a 2016 Ford F150 with a motorhome equipped with the Ford F53 chassis (V10 gas engine), and the 5000 pound capacity hitch. I am considering such a set-up and have checked all the param...

Tow Wire Gremlins

I have a problem with my 2014 Honda CRV towing lights. Please bear with the long winded explanation (if it was simple I wouldn’t need help).Background:99 Itasca, towing 1) 2000 Wrangler, 2) 2014 CRVWrangler tow lights are via Wal-mart magnet lights,...

RV Life

My DW and I have owned a 5er for about 7 years now, originally got it to take her dogs to agility trials around the Midwest. I retired about 18 months ago, and I've really wanted to see some of our great national parks. This month we tried out our ...

Maintaining Dinghy Battery

I am in the process of getting a new dinghy and would like to have it wired in such a way as to maintain a charge in the starting battery when we tow.The problem is that our MH is currently wired with a 4 pin connector. Is there a way to get constan...

What Was She Thinking?

Sixty-some years ago two post-war, baby-boom parents began teaching their son about looking both ways before crossing a road, and then proceeding only if it was safe. Since they did not live in a city, they didn’t worry too much about teaching him ab...

Hitch height on Thor Hurricane

Am purchasing a 2013 Hurricane 32a and am planning on getting a tow dolly for a Scion xB. First question I have is what is the hitch height of the receiver on the motor home. Also, would welcome any suggestions for ball mounts and tow dollies. The Sc...

Fall visit to the Black Hills

We are planning a 2 to 3 week visit to South Dakota in September after the crowds ease. Normally, we make plans, and reservations. This year, we would like to play it by ear a little bit, moving when have seen what we want in an area. Would we be ok...

Rough ride

Hello all. I'm pretty new to towing a fifth wheel. I have a 2008 f350 drw 6.8 and I'm towing a 32bl crossroads cruiser. I've posted before that I thought the ride was horrible hitting bumps and someone suggested I drop the tire pressure a little and ...

recommendations for small portable washing mach

I have a small 21 ft TT , any recommendations for a small portable washing machine, and do they really work and get clothes clean?thanks

question about parking/living in RV temporarily

so i have an interesting scenario. I live in NJ and unfortunately cannot afford to pay my rent any longer. I will not be able to stay much past October. I have a 31' 5th wheel that is perfectly usable and free. Outside of finding a campground- won...

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