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Has anyone joined the RV Repair Club online?  Its one of those things that pop up on YouTube and got my attention as I was looking for videos on MH battery charging system issues. membership for $3. so I thought , I'll bite, thinking it may get me access to a lot  of easily narrowed down...

This topic brings up an interesting point. As a part time firearms instructor and someone who has taken many classes alongside of cops, Sheriffs, State Troopers and such, we often talk about the dangers they face during traffic stops and how civilians can put them at ease by doing things like...

Thanks for the responses folks. Judy JB, as I understand it, these are considered Class 2 bikes and as such should be allowed anywhere you can ride a regular bike.  Given the nature of politicians at all levels to want to make new rules and get their fingers into everything, I expect we will...

Any one using "E-Bikes" to enhance your RV lifestyle? We just ordered two, a Rad Mini for me and a Rad Mini Step-Through for my wife.  Looking forward to receiving them and getting out on at least a weekend outing somewhere we can try them out.  These are fold able so hopefully we can fit them...

We are planning a trip to the Tiffin Service Center in Red Bay Alabama with our 2016 Alegro Open Road, for a few small issues and maybe some cabinet mods if time allows. It a long way for a check up but its more about the road trip and a chance to see the facility and pick the brains of the...

We started with a well used 32' Southwind some 16 or 17 years ago, we were green as an early summer apple.  We were never "full timers"  but got out as much as possible, summer trips back east to visit in laws, business related trips, and the annual trek to the Western slope of Colorado for the...

A few years ago our old Southwind had a serpentine belt self destruct at the summit of Vail Pass, in the process it took out three V-Belts for good measure.  I was able to get a mobile service to come to the rescue, but trying to determine what belts were needed with little information other...

We are thinking about getting a couple of electric "fat bikes" to carry around with us on the MH.  They certainly wont replace a car if you need one, but seem like they would be good for just cruising around the area you are parked, or to run a mile or two to the local store for a few supply's...

I have a 95 Southwind with a CCI Controls model 7719 that enables the solenoid valve for the propane feed to the coach appliances, furnace, and water heater.  It will turn on the gas and allow me to start the stove-top burners and water heater but after a few minutes it will go into alarm and...

Is anyone planning to set up somewhere in Wyoming or Nebraska on August 21 to get a birds eye view of the solar eclipse?  We live in Northern Colorado and want to head up to the grasslands in Wyoming or somewhere in Nebraska to see it and wondered if there are any RV folks planning to gather to...

I've still got a two man tent and aColeman stove in case the Grand kids want to use it,but I aint planning on it. :D

SBF, We started with a 32' Southwind and owned it for 13 years, then last fall bought a 37' Allegro Open Road. Both have towed a Jeep Grand Cherokee and I have had no problem going down the road and maneuvering in traffic with either of them.  I takes a while getting used to the bigger bus, but...

We recently purchased a 2016 Tiffin Alegro Open Road 37'.  We love it, but one of the problems we've noticed is that because the water heater is at the very back end of the coach, it takes a lot of water at the kitchen sink before you start to get hot water from the faucet, when you are without...

Just had to share our excitement on the purchase of a new Class A.  One more step in preparing for retirement and breaking the chains so we can spend some serious road time, see some new places, and make some new friends. We bought a 2016, new but now last years model, Tiffin Alergro Open Road...

We are in the process of trying to find a new or newer used class A as we near retirement. We are hoping to be "part time full timers" about 6 months a year and hope to see lots of the good ol USA. We have intended to buy used, but with interest rates, incentives and trade in value for our old...