Recent content by Mr_Toad

Hi, All, Do folks have ideas on simple ways to keep the exposed, black, rubber gasket in an RV toilet clean...in day to day use?  I mean the gasket just in the bottom of the bowl, where the trap door opens.    Okay, forgive my being inelegant, but the gasket gets poopie on it, and it stays on...

Thanks, John! I will have to ask around when I end up in the park. I live near Tornado Alley...or at least one of the many... Robt

Hmmmmmm... Good point. :) r

Hi, RV Folks, I promise that I did search for this topic....since I'm sure it's been discussed. In some RV parks, I see folks have set up "semi-portable" car canopies...to protect their vehicles from sun and hail or whatever.  These seem to cost about $100 to $300 depending on material...

Thank you, Mr. Ned! I appreciate the info... I have so much new maintenance and technology stuff to learn about this whole RV thang, that even simple tasks seem to carry potential risks and mistakes. Robt.

Hi, All, Yes, I am a trailer noob...and would be grateful for advice... :o STATUS:  I have ordered a new fifthwheel...that has a rectangular "Commode Room", right next to the bathroom sink and vanity. PLAN:   Since the Commode Room shares a wall with the bathroom sink and vanity, I would...

Folks are stealing your sewer hoses?  YOW!  (Of course, when I lived in Los Angeles, ANYTHING not secured at night would gone by morning...including the cheap paper towels and squeegees at gas stations.) Well...I just ordered one of those fancy new smooth sided sewer hoses, at 140 dollars...

Hey!  ..that's what they said when I bought a softtop Jeep..and loaded it with pricy wheels and sound! "Anyone with a pocket knife can break into it." Of course, the motion sensing radar in my high-end Clifford alarm system was what saved my Jeep and stereo when the dreaded "Day of the Pocket...

Hi, All, I am extremely interested in this thread...and especially to hear from folks who have had security systems installed in their RV.  I have sold my house, am about to buy a fifth wheel and have every intention of asking the Brinks/ Broadview folks install a good alarm system in my RV. ...

Thanks everybody! I appreciate the help...and knowing that I may not have to invest in a GMC diesel crewcab with duals at 26k for a high mileage used one. ...not that it wouldn't be fun to have one of those for toting the doggies around in.. Robt.

Hi, Towing Folks, I apologize in advance, because I'm sure this has been discussed many times.  (I just didn't find it in search.)  :o SCENARIO:  I am planning on buying a Redwood 36FB, for full-timing in the Dallas area.  I will probably move it only every few years, like maybe fifty miles...

Thank you, Mr. COMer! I wonder what would be some good quality brand names/ products....that would withstand some years of use? I must Google up some! Robt.

Hi, RV Forum Folks! Could some of you please describe the advantages/ disadvantages/ issues of living full-time in a large Park Model trailer, vs. a good size Fifth Wheel (e.g., Redwood 36FB Full Bath). Are there some more high-end Park Models designed for Full-Time Residential living?  And...

Thanks, John, Since I'm trying to do some long term planning, I want to weigh a variety of risk/ reward scenarios.  As you describe, real estate is just another asset, so the outcomes will be different for property renters versus property buyers. Robt.

Hi, Mr zzyx, Actually, I have heard on the news of elderly folks in Arizona Mobile Home parks getting in major trouble because of this type of event.  Basically, they have to move out...but don't have the money to do so. As for movin' on down the road...you are absolutely right!  ...but will...