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Internet bug on .Net?

Is it just mine or has anyone else had a bug infestation the past 24 hours? I am getting a bunch of weird re-directs and computer slow down when I am on here. Gary Haupt

Proper procedure for black tank rinse/sanitize

Hi all. i have one of those rinse/sanitize hookups for the black tank and was just wondering what the proper procedure is. Im new to this. I have seen one video where they installed a backflow preventer on the hose. Do you need this if you use the sa...

Somebody took my spot!

I just got back from a 2-week vacation in Florida and returned my TT to the storage to find that someone is parked in my spot. I called the owner of the storage facility and left him a message, including an email with the boat registration number in...

Top things you need to know as camp host?

We will be hosting in Smoky Mountain National Park in the Fall. Technically this will be our first real hosting job, although we were resident volunteers locally for 10 weeks last summer. I also volunteer at our local state park ranger station regula...

How to weight

More just a general question. I don't have any specific concerns, just wondering how to do... I have an 2013 f150 3.5 Ecoboost with Maxtow package. Got a 2015 Starcraft 18BH. Everything tows fine, no concerns at all. Just wondering how the numbers co...

bedpan by Explorer
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What is a Tinker?

I struggled with this post and the best forum for it. What is a Tinker and are RVers more likely to be a Tinker than someone in the general population?I looked up Tinker and Tinker's dam before putting pen to paper and found that they are or more co...

2010 Yukon XL

Considering getting Class A Diesel Pusher with a 10K hitch. I have a 2010 Yukon XL 2500K that I want to pull with all four down. The transfer case knob does not have a "N" so Im wondering how to make sure the transmission is in Neutral?

Leaving kids unattended in RV all day?

There's a trailer next to us with what seems to be a single parent (female) and 2 kids, boy 9 and girl 7. She is out all day (at work?) and leaves the kids at their trailer alone all day. According to the boy they are not supposed to go outside dur...

Trailer Life TV

I just tried to access the Trailer Life TV site and got a message "TrailerLife.tv is no longer available"?I'm not sure if that's because my subscription to the video service has expired, or something else.Has anyone else been successful getting on th...

Pricing confusion???????????

Was looking at an ad for a 2002 R-Vision Trail-lite 251 motorhome on RVTrader. It's listed by a dealer for $24,900.NADA average retail, accounting for mileage but no options added is $11,582. (This is the most my credit union would loan.) Almost a...

coolmom42 by Explorer II
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Advice for kitchen island organization.

We're too old. The new stuff is throwing off our game! We understand these are questions that should have simple answers. Our new RV has a kitchen island. What do y'all use for dish drying rack? The lower cabinet under the sink seem cavernous. An...

Electrical question(s)

OK, so I have read where poor electrical (high/low/intermittent voltage) at campgrounds can cause some real problems. I understand that, and the need for surge and low voltage protection. My question(s) runs more toward available amperage. Many RVs h...

mikemc53 by Explorer II
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Bleach for Stinky Water

I finally cleaned my water system with the bleach method last week to get rid of the stinky water from the fresh tank. I never worried about purifying the system because I do not drink from it. That was okay for a long time, but this summer the water...

Driving with landing gear partially extended?

I tried doing a search on this but only found stuff on landing gear that doesnt answer my question. So, I have a torque 301 5er TH and was wondering about this. If there ever was an emergency and the TH disconnected from the hitch wouldnt it prevent ...