RV Tips & Tricks

My new hitch.

Well after towing a few thousand miles with my Andersen WD hitch, I decided that I really wanted a better solution for sway control. I honestly believe the Andersen would still be my hitch of choice if I didn't live in Kansas. The 30-50mph crosswin...

Cargo trailer life

Hi allWe're making good use of cargo trailer for now, (until our next toy )I found tiny fridge and wanted to run lights ect, I have two brand new 6 volt batteries, also 90 watt solar panel. What size power inverter would you all suggest

Air bag suspension for trucks question

I have a question on air bag suspension for my used Diesel F250 Super Duty truck.I will be towing a three horse, living quarter trailer, gooseneck for the first time this year. Approx weight, no more than 12,000, most likely about 10,000 lbs.Someone...

New user, have looked around a bit, first post

Looked for and found this forum and signed up recently (couple of days ago).I was laid off from my job of 34 years last September and took my retirement. Over the past few months have been pondering my situation and future and have looked at the RV l...

Torque Multiplier Lug Wrench

Anyone ever use (or see) one of these? I just stumbled across it on the internet. I've never seen or used one. EZ Lug Wrench Torque Multiplier: http://ezlugwrench.com/

SPIDERS coming in thru AC.....Help

We are new full timers.... there are spiders coming in thru the AC... I have seen several come out of the unit and crawl across ceiling... I killed them.. but how many did I not see.... I want to spray around the unit on the roof... will the chemical...

OK, What's the trick to reserving on Reserve America?

Reserve America is just about the only was to grab a site these days sort of walking up praying for an available site.I have herd from more than one person that the trick is to be on te site at EXACTLY 8:00AM & be redy to search & select your site. I...

mall of America parking

Do they have parking for Rv's at Mall of America? We/re not looking for an overnight, just a spot for a half day of shopping on our way home from our winter digs farther south.

Power awning question

For people with power awnings: can you manually operate them ?Jack L

Atwood RV products service manual

I came across this when I was looking for a manual for our stove and thought others may want a copy: PDFIt contains manuals for their RV water heaters, ranges and furnaces.

Does RV size matter?

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Battery shunt resistance?

I've been getting some wacky readings from my power meter. I'm wondering if the shunt is bad and wanted to see if it can be checked by measuring resistance? It is a 75mv shunt.Thanks!

Handling motion sickness with dogs

We have adopted two female Havanese young adult pups. One has severe motion sickness issues. We travel in a motorhome and have tried positioning her where she can see the road, tried with her sitting in my wife's lap. Nothing seems to help. I know th...

Tornado Safety

Sadly, it appears that several RVers were killed in Louisiana by a tornado while in their RV. What is a safe way to weather a storm?I would think it would be obvious to shelter in a fixed structure in the campground. Otherwise wouldn't it be better t...

Break away device legal requirements?

What are the legal requirements for a break away device on a dinghy?If it is required in some states, where can I find this info and what states require such a device?Thanks-- Mick

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