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Winterizing

I winterized the RV last fall with antifreeze, because of health issues we didn't use it this year. Can I leave the same antifreeze in the lines or should I replace with fresh antifreeze for this winter?Next week end I am going to take it out of the ...

Getting rid of an older motor home.

I'm tossing around the idea of purchasing an older motor home, Class A or Class C. My toy hauler/truck combination is fine for certain uses, but not ideal for the type of travel I'd like to do over the next few years.Older Class A units I'm looking ...

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Do coiled power cords heat up and cause fires?

I've heard many folks on this forum say that if you leave a power cord coiled up or don't roll it out all the way, it will heat up and could eventually catch fire.This seems extraordinary to me since 1) there just isn't that much current running thro...

I found a neat blog

No affiliation, I just liked this and thought others might. There's a camper remodel, and lots of stuff about downsizing and some really cool folding furniture.http://www.godownsize.com

Naio by Explorer II
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Park Model long term quality

I didn't see this coming... We found a campground we absolutely love. There are several dozen full time residents, and we found a 1999 Forest River Quailridge that is being sold. Price is decent, and we're considering purchasing.Anything we should ...

philh by Explorer II
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Alignment in Houston Area

Anyone here know of a good reliable alignment shop in the Houston, or SE Texas area for the Ford E450 chassis ?I want someone who can and will work towards Harvards recommendations on this forum. You can PM me if you'd rather.

Rats!

I am trying to help a friend with a rat problem at his S&B, where I am visiting.I got rid of their food supply, but the rats are still living in the crawlspace under the house. He has put poison under there, but some of the rats are too smart.The ope...

Naio by Explorer II
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Trailer Sway - non RV question

I rented a U-Haul trailer to tow our latest project back to NJ from SC. I've used these trailers several times in the past without any issues, with the same tow vehicle (my '07 Avalanche) and cars that are a similar weight.This trip was about 700-mil...

Jayco Pin to Nose Distance

I'm completely new to 5th wheels (previously owned a TT, a hybrid, and a couple of pop-ups), and I'm setting up my Pull-Rite Superglide hitch.I have the hitch pin clamp set directly over axle, as it's supposed to be, and I have 40" from where the pin...

Byeta

Anyone taking Byeta for Insulin Resistance.I've been taking Lantus long term insulin and Novolog short term insulin.Just trying to change from the Novolog to Byeta.How has it worked for you?Are you having problems keeping it cool while with you?

Help me get unspoiled?

Hi all--20+ years of full-timing and looking for the ideal change?We have two spots now that we go between--a 1950 Spartan trailer in Pennsylvania and a Bounder in Florida on a leased lot. We have a car in PA and a car in FL. We also have a micro-m...

chast by Explorer II
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