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In a couple of unrelated recent threads, the subject of RV fires came up with many dismissing the risks as fake news or minimizing them. I don't want to sound like chicken little crying the sky is falling, but RVs are basically tender boxes with self contained ignition sources. I don't obsess...

Just got a 2021 5th wheel Genesis Toyhauler. It looks to be in mint condition. What are some things I need to know ? Hints ?

Hey guys ive got a new to me 40 footer and wanted to get suggestions on things i need ie belts diagnostic tool before i hit the road also im looking for advise on what is the best bang for the buck on oil (15w40) filter and fuel filters including water seperator i have noticed in the last week...

1) DON'T COME HOME smelling of other dogs. 2) I CAN SLEEP ANYWHERE I choose even if it means you trip over me. 3) DON'T CALL ME or lead me to a bath. 4) LET ME OUTSIDE even though I just came in, there was an area I forgot to sniff. 5) YOU MUST FEED ME some of every goodie you eat. 6) DON'T...

Are we getting ready for 2026 season? Yellowstone last August was a good exercise in learning our consumption and capacities. Below are my current Best Known Methods. Please share yours. 1) Paper plates. This was obvious after only a two day weekend and we were out of water. We get Two gal jugs...

I’m glad to join the group. I have followed RV discussions for a while and I finally decided to register so I can learn and take part. I travel with family a few times each year, and I want to get more confident with trip planning and campground etiquette. I am especially interested in...

I just bought an Escape 5.0, it'll be my first RV, so I'm a newb. I wont have the RV till June sometime, but just trying to get ahead of the game and do all my research. I'm sure there must be some check lists and/or guides out there (other than youtube) that I can read through to get to...

Hi All, I'm new to this forum. Retired in 2025 and my wife and I are now getting ready for our first long-term road trip. We bought a lightly-used 2023 GD Reflection 150 260RD last November and have been busy DIY adding off grid capability to it (3000W inverter and 400ah of Li battery...

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I want to start carrying some PEX tools and supplies with me when I travel with my 2022 Precept. I just want the take the minimum in case of a possible leak happens. What do you all take with you? Thanks KT

Hi all, I have been a member of this forum for some years as I explored my way into the camper world. Today, I am buying a year 2000 Casita Deluxe 17-footer in really good shape, for a really good deal and couldn't be more excited! I have some general questions about maint. and upkeep...

Hi all, I just bought a Pleasure Way Ontour 2.2 I'm absolutely new to camper vans and am looking forward to adventure this spring. Finally decided tent camping was just too much at 67 . Any thoughts on propane stoves for grilling, best site for referrals to campsites or boondocking sites (...

Hello, I just purchased (I put my down payment on it), I wont be picking it up until the end of February. We really liked the floor plan on this model and seem to be very well built. Im buying a cover for the front windshield and putting a set of rock tamers on my truck, is their anything...

Will be opening my new trailer in May 2026 after sitting since October/2025. Is there anything that I should do to it. I bought the trailer new in July/2025 but had to close it up for the winter in October. Just wondering if there is anything, I want to keep ahead of the maintenance. Also what...

Hello we have purchased a 25 Essex we are the second owners only had 2100 miles on most of that was delivery. We are brand new coach owners we have always had fifth wheels in the past. I am trying to get stuff loaded on basement that I think we will need or want as we start are travels. I would...

Hi, I just purchased a 2518KB Sport that I’ll pick up in about 6 weeks. Previously we had a class B that we did vanlife in for a year with our two kids. Now the kids are in school, we bought a Trailmanor for school holiday trips. It’s a 12 hour drive each way to pick it up and we plan to take...

Taking it this spring. Anyone have must see sites along it to Radisson Quebec?

I live fulltime in a travel trailer. In preparation, two generators, gas filled containers, backup propane heater, extra 20 lb. propane tanks, non-perishable food, 8 kilowatts of power station and battery backup, new batteries in portable lamps, enough prescriptions for at least a week, full...

My old JayCo went up in a fire along with ALL of my trailer stuff. I put down a payment on a 2025 Starcraft Autumn Ridge 20MB today. Below is my current list of the basic stuff I need for the new trailer. Sewer hose and fittings New hitch / Weight distribution / Sway bars Brake controller ( old...

Hello! Thank you ALL for such a helpful forum for new members! After many years tent camping My husband Mike an I are ready to get started building a 21C. We met a great ambassador and his rig here in Colorado and are growing excited to own our own. We are watching videos, reading advice and...

Hello all Looking for a suggested list of the basic gear we need to have for our rv as far as water and sewer lines and hose. Other than a detachable spray hose our RV came with no additional hoses. I'm seeing that Rhino brand seems to be pretty popular. What various pieces and parts do we...

Well. Went to the Florida RV Super Show Wednesday innocently enough just to enjoy the day and look around. The DW has had in the back of her mind that a different floor plan would work better for us when the grandkids and other family came for a visit. Sooo, walked out after trading our 2021...

We are prepping for the cold snap here this weekend and for a week long trip next week. Today I was replacing the cover on my water heater and the plastic tab on the latch broke off making it useless. I fashioned a MacGyver rig with a small eye bolt until I could get a replacement. I lost a...

What modifications have you done to make your RV more livable in the winter months? I'm looking for ideas of things I can do to mine as someone living full-time in Canada.

Just arrived at our site and started to unhook the FW hitch. Placed the trailer keys on the lowered tailgate as I usually do. Then DW asked for me to double check the awning clearance to a tree. I only needed to lift the tailgate slightly to cross under the FW and I heard a metallic sound...