RV Tips & Tricks

Mounted propane BBQ

I would like to know the downside of mounting a BBQ on the side of an RV. I have heard talk about the heat causing problems on the side of the RV, but see a lot of campers using this configuration. I am interested in hearing only from those who actu...

camping grill/stove

we are new to tt camping but not new to camping. don't like cooking inside if I can help it so we still do it tent style. just came across one of these http://www.coleman.com/product/2-burner-grill-stove-combo/2000004966?contextCategory=27110#.VdcnAG...

Even Whoopi Goldberg's MH can catch fire!

Her tour bus caught fire while 'parked' at the venue she was at!She claimed this morning on the View that it is 'not' totaled and will be fixed and she will use it on the next tour date. She also said she is glad it happened there in the lot. Because...

Jeep Cherokee wobble while towed

We are very unhappy with our 2015 Cherokee as a tow vehicle. The wobble that we and others have experienced has caused us to question the safety of continuing to tow the Jeep. (Chrysler denies there's a problem) We're looking into buying something ...

Traveling with Diabetic Alert Service Dog

Hi , anyone else travel with a "DAD" diabetic alert dog??

Drawer and Cabinet Latches

Most have experienced drawers or cabinets opening while traveling. This often damages the drawer slides or cabinet doors. A simple way to solve this problem is to install "child safety locks" on the drawers and cabinets. The locks will catch when ...

PolesandHolders.com GREAT customer service

We bought a flagpole from .PolesandHolders.com at the Pomona CA RV show.DW wanted more separation between the flags so I tried to force the rings lower than normal. So I broke them.Looked at their website to determine which rings to buy but was uncl...

The Weather on the Central Coast

I'm not going to bore you with a full report on todays weather, you probably don't care that it is clear, sunny, 69 degrees with a southerly wind that has about ten kite surfers out on the water. I'll see if I can get them attached but I may have to...

Coleman blue road trip grill regulator

Good Morning.. We have one of the Coleman blue road trip LX grills that the regulator has failed on. No parts available from Coleman. Anyone here know a place to get new parts for her? Don't really want to buy a new grill just because of one part. T...

Equalizer or Reese Dual Cam

It is time for a new hitch setup. I Have a 25' TH and a Ford Excursion. I am trying to figure out which hitch to get and I have it narrowed down to 2 different models. Reese Dual Cam and Equalizer.The problem I am having making my decision is beca...

Buying New Class A - Purchase Local or Thru RV Wholesaler??

Rookie on the net here contemplating the purchase of a new Class A, custom-ordered just the way I want from one of the major super wholesalers like RV One Superstores or Wholesale RV Club, etc. Like to hear feedback, both positive & negative, from ot...

solar and battery.

I installed a solar panel this summer.Normally when I put the trailer in winter storage I usually remove the battery.So with a solar, panel installed with controller should remove the battery from the trailer? Or leave the battery.It does get pretty ...

StraightTalk Hotspot Experience

We took a longish trip this summer, traveling from Florida to Washington State and back stopping at the sights along the way. We put about 15k miles on our TV, much less on the trailer.Here's my experience using the StraightTalk Hotspot UMX. Don't ...

Tow bars, couple hundred vs 1I, whats the difference?

Thinking about moving from a 5th wheel to a class C and looking at tow bars as part of research. I see cheap fixed ones that cost a couple hundred dollars at most, then Road Master/Blue Ox that are over $1k. I know this is a beginner question, but ...

Garmin RV 760LMT

I am looking at buying the Garmin RV 760LMT with Wireless Backup Camera. How is the dependability of the GPS and Camera. Is it going to be replaced with a newer model soon?

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