RV Tips & Tricks

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?

Expected milage from 5th wheel brakes

What is the the expected milage one could expect from the original brakes on a 5th wheel??

Backup Camera not working

Just received my new Garmin RV 760LMT with backup camera kit. I find the GPS format much different then any other GPS I have ever owned. It is going to take some studying to figure how to use it. Now I installing the backup camera that is simple, mou...

Longer drop for eaz-lift wd setup?

Hey All,I need two things and am having trouble locating them. 1. I need a slightly longer drop for my EAZ-LIFT weight distribution setup. My truck is a 2014 Dodge 2500 with 35's and a leveling kit and when I hook up the new rig it's slightly up in f...

Cell phone suggestions?

A Canadian friend of mine is retiring and planning to spend winters in Florida. He is looking for an affordable cell phone plan that allows him to use the phone both in the USA and Canada for talking and texting. Any suggestions?

Costs/types of RV storage shelter?

Currently keep RV in outdoor storage in Orange County. Just received notice of another rent increase.For years have weighed the pros/cons of second home in high desert. The prospect of "free" RV storage tips the balance in favor some. But I wouldn...

State scales open

Some states leave their scales open when they are closed from weighing trucks. They have a readout so you can drive on the scales and weigh. This is helpful to the truckers and would be great for us RVers. Which states leave the scales open? I am pre...

Living the dream.

I bet it sounded like a good idea in the beginning. Under the tarp says "Don't Panic."

TPMS

Changing batteries this week end in the TPMS. I have the 507 Truck System Technologies system. This is the 2nd time as I have got 2 years out of the batteries each time. Thinking about leaving off the outside cover that makes the sending unit on t...

Had to do it.

Well here we are in the middle of the just about best weather we have ever experienced in October. The forecast is sunny and in 80's for pretty much the next 2 weeks. Unfortunately due to some un-timely unexpected bills we have used up all our travel...

Suggested websites to sell a motor home

We have our motor home for sale on rvtrader.com , rvt.com and motorhomesforsalebyowners.com. Any other suggestions?

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