Cooling trailer while towing
Has anyone engineered a small 12 volt compressor style ac unit.. I trailer all over the country and frequently stop and use the 5ft wheel to eat and rest. The trailer gets really hot in certain parts of the country. I made my own swamp cooler out of a cooler and 12 volt boat bilge fan. Ran sealed vent tubing in a U thru the top of the cooler that the blower pusher air thru with 3/4 bags of ice over the tube. Works to keep the rv in the 70's when it's 90+ outside. I've seen people using 12 volt heat/cold strip to create small units. Was thinking of trying to combine something like that in the swamp cooler set up to blow the air over that in place of the bags of ice. Anybody done or seen something like this. I want to run this while traveling and not spend thousands for portable units that need venting and draining.
** BUYER BEWARE ** KEYSTONE MONTANA 5th WHEEL - THIRD CATASTROPHIC STRUCTURAL COLLAPSE
** BUYER BEWARE ** To ANYONE looking to purchase a KEYSTONE MONTANA 5th WHEEL, please BEWARE!! We have experienced our THIRD CATASTROPHIC SUSPENSION FAILURE on our Keystone Montana 3790RD 5th wheel which involved the leaf springs snapping for the THIRD time, which then caused the second axle on the unit to be forcefully jammed up into the the chassis causing significant damage to the underbelly of our unit, along with CUTTING OUR BREAK LINES causing us to lose the brakes on our trailer while going down an overpass on a highway. We have been informed by the repair shop that we are EXTREMELY lucky there was not a fatality and that if they repair it, the chances of it happening again are EXTREMELY high and just a matter of time until there is a fatality with the unit. We tried reaching out to Keystone RV and Thor Industries via letter, and all we received was an extremely rude call from the VP of Service Operations, Garrett, telling us our request for assistance was not warranted and that our letter was an "extremely unrealistic expectation and will not happen." He also said that Keystone RV will NOT financially assist in anyway and that we are "absurd" for even asking. Keystone is also fully aware that I had a PICC line in my arm for IV medication and we were stranded on the side of the road for over 6 hours because of their manufacturing defects. We are still stranded, and have been for almost 2 weeks, in the town we were passing through when the incident happened because the repairs are now up to $10,000 and with the safety warning of taking it back on the road, we are extremely concerned. We just want to make sure ANYONE LOOKING TO BUY A KEYSTONE MONTANA 5th WHEEL is aware of what happened to us and the absolute NIGHTMARE we are dealing with because of the terrible manufacturing of our KEYSTONE MONTANA 5th WHEEL. Please travel safe y'all.
Toyhauler fuel tanks
Can anyone send some pictures of how the fuel station and generator tanks are mounted? I bought a 2007 387 skyline and it had no tanks. I couldn’t find anything on how they are supposed to be mounted so I connected the sensors to them and they marked empty when the sensor was upside down so I had thought I had figured it out that way. So there I go installing the tanks and I welded some brackets.. etc and after everything I was still unsure because I figured If the tanks are filled from the bottom the gasoline is going to have to be pressurized to fill up! I didn’t see how it could have been filled from the top since there are no holes in the frame and didn’t want to make one since it can weaken the frame. But if that’s how everyone else’s is I’ll make some holes and reroute the filler neck! If you have any pictures from a 2007 skyline that’ll be great or any other trailer cool too!
Domestic single zone thermostat
I am having issues with the furnace. I took the furnace out, tested all the components then crossed the thermostat wires and it fired right up. I put the unit back in hooked it up electrically. I adjusted the thermostat to desired temperature and it kicked on but shut down after about 30 seconds. I took the cover off the thermostat. I turn it off then back on readjusted the unit to desired temperature and it worked. I put the cover back on and it quit working. I took the cover back off and tried it again and it worked for 1 cycle. Now sometimes when I try to adjust it the heat display isn’t there. Now it’s not working at all except for the initial blower then kicks back off. I’ve done some searching and some say replace the whole thermostat and others say just replace the cover. I got a cover from another unit but it’s still not working. It’s only a year old and I’m not sure I want to replace it with the same thermostat after reading the reviews. What is a reasonable alternative to this thermostat.
Please help
I just recently was forced to live in a 1997 THOR Signature 5th Wheel which came with 2 30 lb tanks, where the camper is staying premently is a house type large propane tank is there an adapter or something I can get to just use that propane because right now it's getting colder here in Kansas and I really can't afford every other week to get propane, someone please help me because I'm new at living in a camper.
Upgraded and relocated analog to digital thermostat was working and Now not working.
I was putting the wires back into the wall wire nut it everything and it just stopped working the lights went Out on it no more numbers tried to find a reset I'm going to test the wiring and see if it's still hot but it was a little while agoWarning: Ongoing Issues and Registration Violation – My Experience with Sundance RV Shelton, WA
I’m sharing this in hopes of helping other RVers avoid the headache I’ve experienced. In May 2025, I purchased a fifth wheel (toy hauler) from Sundance RV in Shelton, WA. Before finalizing the sale, I hired a certified third-party RV inspector. Based on that inspection, the dealership agreed to complete several repairs as part of our purchase contract, including: A full roof reseal and resealing of exterior caulking and loose trim (for which I was charged $1,000) Repairing a broken drawer Replacing a non-functioning front LED light strip Repairing a motion-activated exterior light and the central vacuum Fixing the rear entry door, which would not close and latch properly without force Unfortunately, most of these items were not completed prior to delivery—including the roof reseal I paid for. I had to camp at the dealership for 5 days while they attempted to complete the work. During that time: Their technician made the patio sliding doors worse; they eventually came off the track entirely. The front LED light strip was never actually replaced. They initially tried to "repair" the existing one, which only illuminated at about 50% brightness. They later ordered a replacement strip but failed to secure it properly, and it has since detached and is now hanging by the wire. The drawer broke again after one day of use and had to be repaired a second time. The central vacuum and rear entry door were never addressed. Despite “fixing” the sliding patio doors, they quickly deteriorated—ball bearings began falling out daily, and both doors later detached from the upper track. Worst of all, the rear awning completely detached while I was parked with the patio down, nearly injuring my dog who was sunbathing underneath. A certified RV technician later confirmed it had been mounted to the wrong track, a dangerous and preventable installation error. I reported all of these issues to the dealership. While they acknowledged some and re-did the roof reseal after I returned, they ultimately refused to accept responsibility for any further repairs. I received an email stating they “would not be covering any of the requested repairs” and that any future communication would need to go through legal channels. I understand I did not purchase an extended warranty, but that does not excuse the dealership from completing promised repairs or ensuring the unit was safe and functional upon delivery. There still must be basic accountability for agreed-upon work and obvious failures in workmanship. Then came the most serious issue: vehicle registration. I was repeatedly told it had been submitted and that I would receive my plates in the mail. Weeks later, while traveling out of state, I contacted the Washington Department of Licensing and discovered that no registration or title transfer had ever been filed. I was unknowingly driving with expired temporary tags, putting me at risk for legal penalties, impoundment, or worse. Sundance later admitted they had submitted the wrong paperwork and had still not obtained the title from the prior lienholder. They recently offered to send me a new temporary tag—but this does not resolve the months of misinformation or legal noncompliance. I’ve since filed formal complaints with: The WA Department of Licensing The WA Attorney General Consumer Protection Division The Better Business Bureau I’ve also shared this story across RV forums to warn others. While I’m new to RVing, I understand that repairs and unexpected issues happen. But a dealership that refuses to honor its written agreements and fails to meet even legal obligations is where I draw the line. If you’re considering doing business with Sundance RV, I strongly recommend getting everything in writing, keeping detailed records, and hiring your own technician for a full inspection. And if you’ve already had a similar experience, I’d be happy to share the steps I’ve taken to file complaints.Insight re: purchase
Hello, seeking insight: we are considering an opportunity to purchase an "older" 5th wheel - approx 13-14 yrs old. Not used for over the road travel, rather a seasonal site. Our intended use would be similar in same location. Seeing lifespan estimates about 5th wheels and trailers in general online, feeling a bit nervous about a big investment ($18k), but it does on the whole seems clean, very well kept and maintained, and like it is a decent deal vs what we are seeing for the range on newer models. Was hoping for #1: any considerations and thoughts about buying a used model in this age bracket - does it matter if it hasn't been on the road (surely tires are shot just from sitting). Amd #2: Would also appreciate specific things to look at and watch out for when considering purchase and going to look it over in person. Thanks in advance!