RV Tips & Tricks

Toading Honda Pilot? Odyssey?

Should I or shouldn't I? These are lighter than the Traverse, Explorer and Outlook. The later 3 push me to the limit of 5k pounds to tow. I like having more breathing room with the pilot or odyssey. This is the statement on Remco for the Pilot an...

You know you are an RVer when...

Your RV is in perfect shape, but your garage looks like the wreck of the hesperus.You know at least three different ways to dump your black tank.You've been known to be on your computer at 8:00 to make sure you book a reservation before 8:01 am six m...

Dingy wiring for rear lights on Forester

I have a new 2015 Forester which I will tow, and am looking at dealing with the rear lights (brakes, turn indicators, running lights), which have to be slaved to the motorhome's. The usual approach to using the car's own lights is to run wires to th...

Weight Distribution Backing Up

I have seen on the internet somewhere saying to REMOVE weight distribution when backing RV in. Is this true?

Fogged dual pane window repaiir Chicago area?

Is there anyplace in the Chicago area to get a dual pane fogged window repaired?

2014 F-150 integrated brake controller question

Bought a new 2014 F-150 Ecoboost 4x4 with tow package last month.Spent Sunday setting up the Equalizer WD hitch on the Rage'n toyhauler.I hooked it all up, did a 16 mile test drive and noticed the steering wheel was cocked to the right while towing u...

Blue Ox AutoStop Brake vs NSA ReadyBrake

I have a 2014 Subaru Forester with a Blue Ox baseplate and I'm planning on towing it behind my Class C. I have narrowed my tow bars and braking system down to the ReadyBrake system by NSA products or the Blue Ox AutoStop BX8893 with the Blue Ox Alph...

New Truck Question

New to the boards, I currently have a 2013 Ram 1500 w/3.55, tow capacity is 8700lbs. We are looking at upgrading travel trailers to a Kodiak 30' BH. Dry weight is 7300, loaded is 8900. My Ram already struggles with our current trailer that weighs 8...

How did you get started?

There are probably as many reasons for choosing camping as there are members in this forum. I thought if we share some of these reasons it might give other campers ideas that might make some of our camping trips a little different from time to time, ...

New to tow dollys

So last week I purchased a "new to me" Class A. It is a 2006 National Dolphin on a workhorse chassis 8.1 L.A friend has a very well maintained dolly for $500. New paint and new tires. No braking system was on this dolly.I plan to tow a 2005 Honda ...

Towable van

Is there a 12 passenger van that is tow-able four down?

Smartrailer scooter trailer RL100 is it a good buy

HiLooking at purchasing this smarttrailer for carrying a scooter behind a class C. Has anyone used this model_ It has a swivel wheel but only a single central wheel. Price is normaly 1595 but on offer for 1295 at the moment.

Looking for Pop up trailer rentals in the central CT area

A friend of mine is looking to rent a popup trailer. Does anyone have any recommendations for the Hartford CT area.Thanks for any info,Mike

Trailer tire repair

Can a trailer tire be repaired safely?I got a chunk of metal in my brand new trailer tire last weekend (First trip on these tires!!). The tire shop at Costco repaired it - there's a big round plug in the hole. I don't have a lot of experience with t...

Old grumpy guy

I realize folks camp for a variety of reasons. Mine are simply to get out and enjoy the great outdoors spending quality time with my family making some good memories. My tolerance seems to be about gone for people who have outside speakers and f...

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