RV Tips & Tricks

Ideal vehicle for a newbie?

Ok, I already realize now I made my first big RV mistake. Without understanding the towing capacity considerations I purchased a travel trailer that is just under 3000lbs (dry), for a 2003 Ford Escape with a 3500lb TC. Never mind that a quick trip th...

Eggs left in refrigrator

We went camping in January 2015 and another trip was planned April 2015. When the refrigerator was opened about 5 rotten eggs were found. Also, there were larvae and small white worms. The smell is awful. We've tried charcoal, baking soda, and Kn...

W/D tow setup

First let me say I'm new to the forums and new to USING a W/D hitch. I have a 29' toy hauler and my tow vehicle is a 2002 GMC 2500hd. I got the trailer recently and I came with the WD hitch and coincidentally the previous trailer owner had the same t...

Any of you guys have the Endless Breeze 12VDC Fan?

I'm thinking about picking up an Endless Breeze 12VDC portable fan; it's made by Fantastic Fan, so it should be good.It's a little more costly than a small 120VAC fan, but the blade looks like it can really push some air, and it can be used when boon...

Searching: Protective Cover For Toad While Towing

Am towing a 2008 Nissan Versa and looking for a flexible protective cover for the front end and windshield to be in place while towing: similar to the wrap around canvas type that is put on the front windshield of a Class C for night privacy. Thanks...

Rv Park Admission Fee

I am at a Rv park that I have stayed at many times in the past, but now they have just began to require family visitors & our friends to pay an admission fee daily to visit us...is this something that other parks are also doing?...this is my first ti...

1200 or 1500 lb spring bars

After doing the beam and bathroom scale tongue weight measurement I came up with a tongue weight of just under 1200 lbs. Trailer is a Cougar 33RES with GVRW of 9500 lbs.. Little yellow sticker on door says trailer weighted in at 8250 lbs at the fa...

I've learned my lesson!

I've just finished scrubbing the camper refrigerator from top to bottom after I found it covered with the most disgusting mold. What happened is this: We spent most of February in Florida enjoying several state parks in our little fifth wheel. We ...

Do you RV without your significant other?

I'd like to hear from couples who don't always RV together. Why do you do it? Do you take any additional steps due to being on the road alone, like checking in? My story: DH an I have been hoping to snowbird someday. He is gone for work for a co...

Establishing residence in Nevada for full time rver

I'm new to full time rving and would to know whats required to establish residence in Nevada using a forwarding service for an address. I have been told you need to prove you lived in Nevada for 30 days, but havent been able to confirm this.Any input...

Help with hitch and ball setup

Hello, I just purchased a used 2009 keystone hideout 26b and am picking it up this week. Since I had a pop up trailer before I need to get another receiver and ball to fit. The problem is, it is about 25 min out of town and a can't access it until i ...

Blue Ox Sway Pro vs Husky Center Line

I am familiar with the Hensley Arrow and the ProPride P3 anti-sway systems but decided to opt for the Husky Center Line. I used it for about 3 trips with an admittedly less than ideal setup, a 2013 Ford Explorer LTD, which I have since changed for a...

RV clubs and memberships

I see that there are many different clubs and memberships out there for us RVers. Groups like Escapees, KOA, and more. Are they a good value for what they cost? What are the ones I should look into. I am new at RVing and know there are many people wh...

golf cart

Good morning,we are seasonals in 55 plus rv park. wife has severe ra so we bought a golf cart for her to get around in,had it for 5 months now no problem,now we're being told we can not bring it back next year because of liability reasons, we think h...

Oxygenics showerhead not working right

Bought a new Oxygenics showhead for my travel trailer a couple of years ago and loved it.Traded for a new 5th wheel, just unscrewed showerhead and moved it to 5th wheel. Now its not giving me the forceful shower as before.I have plenty of water, trie...

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