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Cleaning AC filter

When we wash our AC filter and it dries there appears to be lint still stuck in it. Does anyone know what we are doing wrong and/or how to get rid of it?

Mildew in the camper. Ugh!

We live in GA and our camper is in unheated storage. There was a leak under the sink at some point and it was fixed. Then we left a window open one time, thinking it would be good to have some air circulation and I think it just was too humid. There...

Sleeping options with a older baby

Looking for options on bedding for a 9 month old. Mom and I use the table and all that is left is a couch and the bunks. We have a 18 ft Jayco. I think she is to young for the normal bunk mattress but most of the travel beds and co-sleepers are fo...

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Great Video on Quartzsite

The video found at the link below is short and really for newbe's. It is or at least mine was by asking for it. Pretty cool no matter what.Includes and short segment on he bookstore owner."Q"

What do you spend more time thinking about?

I just saw a great post by Shane Evans on the Xscapers Facebook page about the 10 things RVers spend thinking about more than regular folks. His list was good, but I think we can improve upon that. Here's my list:Our neighbors and surroundingsArea...

Probably Selling my 5ver

Has anyone try to do a consignment to sell their Rv.Had a dealer run it by me but I need to ask what percentage they take.Figure it would be the best place .Couldn't find anything on a trade in price so I am kind of lost for a trade in price to compr...

Electric Trailer Brake Question

I am new to RVs and recently took possession of a new Montana 3790RD fifth wheel RV. The 3790RD is rated at 13K pounds dry and the CAT scales gave me a trailer axle weight of just under 11,000 pounds. The RV has dual Dexter 7,000 pound axles and both...

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Traveling to Canada for insurance question

We are going to Canada this summer in our motorhomes. What do you do about your vehicle nsurance & more importantly what about health insurance. do we need to get trip insurance & will that cover our vehicles?

Hook up a hose or fill fresh water tank in cold weather ?

Here lately in cold weather I find myself just putting water in my fresh water tank at campgrounds and pumping from the tank that is heated in the bay instead of putting a hose out, to me this serves two purposes it both keeps fresh water changing ou...

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2015 Toyota Highlander V-6 All Wheel Drive Towing

I am interested in towing a 2014 or 2015 Highlander V-6 SUV with All Wheel Drive. According to the Remco website, this vehicle can be towed using their Lube Pump Kit #LP-BK01-018. Their webpage shows that this vehicle has a 6 speed transmission with ...

jkmjr by Explorer
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Camper Show RVs

I remember a couple of years ago someone made the comment that campers built in the early part of the year had more quality issues than those built at other times. Their reasoning was manufacturers have to hire temporary labor to meet the demand for ...

2015 Subaru Outback

I see conflicting information of this, so I figure I'll ask here ....Can a 2015 or 2016 Subaru Outback automatic be flat towed? What about a 2014?Thanks.

beaubeau by Explorer
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The ultimate boondocking battery bank. 24KW

Link below.Using your electric vehicle as a battery bank while dry camping. You would have to trailer it though as I don't think they make a 4 down towable electric vehicle. Our EV is only 17.3 KW but that would work for a week or two. I wonder ...

Mazda 2 towed

Has anyone towed a 2013Mazda 2 4 wheels down? Mazda says you shouldn't. Why is that? How is it any different than any other from wheel drive car?

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