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Black Mountain whooped my butt !!

I've been dreading our trip to Gatlinburg since we planned it and most of my fears came true. I just flat out ran out of horses coming up. When I got to the top I was in second running about 40mph and slowing. If I had another mile to go I'm sure ...

Flashlight for camping needed

HI, do you guys carry flashlight with you when you go out for camping? I am going to out for a camping, and need a flashlight, do you guys know what brands are good. I searched some brands online such as Sure fire, fenix, streamlight, tank007, etc, b...

Stranded in Coos Bay.....

I can't post to much because I'll be busy this weekend and I am 500 miles away........ I have friends who's truck broke down and they are stuck at Alder Acres RV Park in their travel trailer. They have a Handicapped Wheelchair bound child (with a com...

Winter season

Anyone worked grand canyon in winter? How do you keep RV water etc working. I have never worked in a winter zone.Thanks all done.

Oregon Coast Year-Round Host Wanted!

Camp Blanco RV Park (www.campblanco.com) is seeking a year-round volunteer park host. Our current host of 8 years is retiring, and opening up this opportunity for the next person! The position is virtually the same as the Oregon State Parks offer, ex...

Pros and cons of purchasing out of state

We are looking at purchasing a Jayco TT out of state. We live in TN and are finding better deals in OH and IL. Are there any reasons we shouldn't do this? What are your experiences with purchasing out of state? Also, if we do this, should we have tha...

Question about awning over slide on door side of camper

Hello,My husband and I have seen travel trailers online where the kitchen slides out between the two trailer doors. We have not been able to see one with the awning out. My question is, is there any room left under the awning to sit or cook? It looks...

Lawn Tractor Trailer Spotter?

I have a 10' V-nose cargo trailer (stealth camper) and a 16' car hauler. Due to some power pole guy wires I have about a 15' offset I have to maneuver through to get my trailers in the back yard. I can get there with my pickup but it's not easy. Has ...

Google Maps

For more than 5 years, Google Maps has been my favorite website. That's over! Their last "upgrade" makes it very user-unfriendly. I can no longer map out a multi-stop trip with miles between points that anyone can understand. Please tell me what ...

Mattress Question

We want to purchase a new queen size mattress for our TT. Basic platform bed set up. Is there any reason we shouldn't buy a regular mattress like we have in our house? We do t like the memory foam that seems so popular... Thanks!

Fuel Mileage

I have been looking into the fuel mileage of my 2006 Chevy Duramax being so low. Less the 12 mpg in town and less them 15 on the road. I an a conservative driver. The 14.9 mpg was using the cruise control on the 150 mile trip with no load. One guy wa...

Towing 5th wheel in Mountains

Nc, Va & Tenn. mountains. Descending using auto tranny or switch to manual? O/d on or turn off? Any helpful info please.

Awning Gremlins

Like many these days we have one of those electric awnings. Don't like it.A few times now it has rolled up all by itself. Every time we have had calm wind conditions so it is not excess wind activated.Anyone else with mysterious rollups?

Back-in from which direction?

Is there a correct side (driver vs. passenger) from which to back into a camping spot? We went out this weekend and I backed in from my usual side....the driver's side. Saw others enter from the passenger side while others from the driver's. The s...

Truck Tire Pressure

I have been running 80 psi cold in my front and rear truck tires. Truck is '09 F-250, crew, 4x4, with factory 20" wheels. Tow a 9500lb loaded TT. Not sure why but just thought it was safer to max the pressure when pulling this much weight. Looked a...

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