RV Tips & Tricks

butyl tape window leak

A few years ago I removed a leaking window in my featherlite toyhauler and removed all the silicone and reinstalled it with butyl tape. I figured I may have to dress up the butyl around the edge one year, but thought it would stay pliable and water ...

Microwave help

Our microwave works but it is very quiet, obviously the fan isn't working. I plan on pulling it out and taking a look at it. Any experience dealing with a dead fan?

Knee Issues

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Never Assume !

Last fall winterized the MH , etc , checked all fluids etc... checked all the tires , set them at 70 rear and 65 front.Got it out yesterday morning did the usual visual check over filled up the fresh water tank added the bleach let it set over night ...

Blue Ox Alpha tow bar to Demco base plate?

Hello,I plan on pulling a Dodge Dakota behind our motor home this summer. I have a Blue Ox Alpha tow bar, and will be installing a Demco base plate on the Dakota (my dakota has an auxiliary transmission oil cooler that would interfere with the availa...

RV and bad mattress

For those of you that wish your RV had a more comfortable mattress, I have found getting a new memory foam topper at Walmart works great. I also just found this at Sam's Club if you want to replace the whole mattress. Sams Club rv mattress

Tow Travel Trailer with Truck Gate Open? Anyone done this?

I only have a 5' 7" bed and in order to fit my motorcycles in the back, I need to leave the tailgate down. Has anyone done this? Are there clearance issues? If so are there any feasible options?

Does 2 feet really make a difference

Hello all, long time lurker, first post. Spent many many months now looking and touring fifth wheel plans with the intent of nothing larger than 35'. Most of our planned camping will be boondocking, state/national parks and the like. We've finally na...

Is it just me?

Or is anybody else bothered when you go into a park and it smells like one of those porta poddys you use at festivals or construction sites? We haven't used them because I am sensitive to chemicals, especially formaldehyde. I find it ironic that I ch...

Movies with RVs

Thought it would be fun to name all the movies that had RVs in them.I came up with "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines" and "Paul".Herself came up with "Two Weeks Notice".It can have a mh or a tt in all or only part of the movie. Any more?

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Mattress Toppers

My brother recently bought a 42' sailboat. We were discussing all the things he bought and replaced and the similarity between RV stuff and boating stuff. In a boat, they often have a "V" berth comprised to two cushions making up the bed. He bought a...

Help with Winnebago Tour auto door lock (air assist seal)

Hello all,I'm in the process of taking delivery of a new-to-me 2011 Tour. The one outstanding issue standing in our way is the auto door lock/seal feature. In my opinion it isn't working correctly, but the tech says that it is, so I would like to get...

Power Awning

We have had several different kinds of awnings on various motorhomes including Girard which we liked. We now have manual and are going to replace it with electric. I saw the 9100 listed (A&E, Dometic) and also Carefree, which in reality nothing is. W...

Wall fasteners

Is there an easy method to attach items to walls, both inside and out? Inside we'd like to hang frames or maybe shelves. Outside I want to add a bigger TV mount. I'm afraid if I drill I could cut into plumbing, airing, shower wall, etc.

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