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Trouble finding TAN/BROWN RV covers

Hi folks...we need to disguise our 20-foot class C as much as possible (to make our neighbors happy). We live in New Mexico, and many homes are tan/brown.In looking for a cover, seems like 90% are either grey, or multi-colored and/or striped, or hav...

Auto switch

I want to put a generator on my Trailer. Looking on the internet for what I call a Auto Transfer Stitch (ATS) there are several to choose from, do not know witch one I should pick to meet my needs. My trailer has a 30 amp service. Witch one should I ...

Actual Payload of vehicles....

This thread was closed but I would like to put get some knowledge of actuals that may be of opinion or hard facts.http://forums.woodalls.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/28525924.cfmIm logical and am not the smartest tool in the shed, but I have a...

When is overprice, a Rippoff ?

I can't remember ever taking an iten back for a refund because it was cheaper some where else, but I did a couple days ago at Napa Auto.I needed an auto part, and a wd40, so thought even tho the wd would be a buck+ more, I would just get it there. Bu...

Equal-i-zer hitch issues

My new to me hybrid TT (F19 Cub by Thor) came with an Equal-I-zer hitch. The previous owner didn't know much about it except it was heavy.First thing is one of the sockets where the spring arms go into the hitch head is cracked which I will have to ...

RV Generator

I am looking at buying a generator for my 5th wheel trailer. I want something to run the A/C if it gets to hot and I have no shore power. I am looking at the Champion Model 46539. Any thumbs up or down on it?Thanks

Winnebago Sightseer 33c Furnace

Hi. I own a 2013 Winnebago Sightseer 33C class A. It has a heat distribution problem because lpg furnace is on ther ps is little warm air forced out to the main compartment vents. The rig does not get warm when the outside temp is no greater than 30 ...

Auto insurance vs good SAMs roadside in general

So I know this is a loaded question but in general with full coverage auto insurance (AARP/Hartford) and the coverage from Good SAMs Roadside assistance is it worth having both or will the auto insurance provide the coverage to keep us safe on the r...

Microwave replacement

Forgive me if this has been answered before, but did a search did not find much.Question is this. Microwave bit the dust. It was a Samsung, and was attached to the trim piece, which was attached to the cabinet.Cabinet is above the stove. About the o...

Minor sway issue

This past weekend we went camping and on the way home on the interstate I noticed just the slightest swaying of my camper. I didn't think this was possible with the Propride P3 but it was happening. At 55mpg, the towing experience was perfect but whi...

Black tank odor...another reason

We kept wondering why our Jayco Escapade emitted some black tank odor in the rv and we've done everything right.Hubby was up on roof putting in a new solar fan on the one tank vent (the black and grey must meet somewhere within is hubby's guess. It ...

RV insurance

We are buying a new fifth wheel in Florida. We will be living in it full time and will have it delivered to the park we are living in. We will not have a truck right away to tow it with. Probably within the year. I called Geico (my auto insurance com...

Portable fire pit propane usage & models

Any suggestions for a portable propane campfire?Also, how much propane would I use per hour for a small one (like Little Red Campfire or Heininger 5995. I don't want to deplete the tanks...

Hunting cool.

So, I ran the TT up to the Blue Ridge Parkway this morning. Set it up, and will take DW and the GB up this evening. Julian Price Park. Our campsite is at 3450 feet. Just befor I started back down. The temp was 69 degrees. When I got to the bottom on ...

Overheating Toad!

I had a puzzling experience with my Ford C-Max Energi toad on the last day of my return trip from Yellowstone to Texas yesterday. After five hours on the road through the Texas heat (mid-to-upper 90s), we parked in a cement (i.e., not blacktop) mall...

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