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pheasantplucker · pheasantplucker

The next item on our checklist is a good generator, we will be boondocking part of the time. I'm thinking of starting with a 2,000 watt Honda or something equivilant, then adding another later. I doubt we will be needing the air conditioner until next summer. Any suggestions or advice?

Hina · Hina

Apparently, my model of 2004 Fleetwood Fiesta Workhorse Chassis had some sort of issues with steering, like it wants to wander. I looked for any recalls, didn't find any for that issue, but I did find posts on other forums about steering stabilizers, rear sway bars, getting new shocks, etc. So, opini...

DeeJee · DeeJee

...now we have questions:) Last night we spent our first night in our NEW HOME at the dealers camp ground. We've came across a few issues that they'll address on Monday before delivering to our site for us. We're very pleased with it! It has a few upgrades and improvements we love, the headboard, TV plug...

Ref Tom · Ref Tom

Anyone have any knowledge about the hydralift or other motorcycle lifts. Thinking about buying something to put the bike on the back of the rv. Thanks

Hina · Hina

A commenter on You Tube suggested I look into AirTabs to make the Class A easier to drive. These are plastic thingies you glue to the back end of a truck, trailer or RV to make it more aerodynamic, by creating a vortex of air... they are not that expensive, about $220 for a set, maybe less, I need to measure m...

Meggie · Meggie

I'm quite sure the best security we will have is my 3 year old Lap / Retriever, "Pup" but I think I would like a security system. I am clueless. Any thoughts on the need for them and which systems are a good buy? We are buying used and are making it our mission to bring in a modify / remodel on a lea...

NWescapee · NWescapee

We have decided we will continue to have a second vehicle due to the amount of "stuff" we need for Dale's art show biz. We need to buy something to aid us in communication as we're going down the road. Cell phones just didn't work well yesterday through the mountains of Montana. We've had w...

Hdryder01 · Hdryder01

I have a new 2013 Fusion 342 Toy Hauler that I want to protect from the elements. I have had previous 5th wheels and older covers which ripped within the first 12 months. What do you use (if you have a 5th wheel toy hauler) or even a 5th wheel. As info I live in the great northwest (Portland) so rain in the m...

laears · laears

What kind do you like and us? Our gal is used to yard so want to give her as much freedom we can but hate the tangled mess around the door and campsite. Thanks for your help, I'm getting so much information from this sight! Leslie

laears · laears

We did it we bought our dream home this last week, so excited! It's a 32' Daybreak motor home. We bought it out of state so had to make a long drive home, pretty much empty and we were little surprise at how much noise there was, now I'm a little worried it's going to be worse when stocked with supply's, any on...

Ann-Hank · Ann-Hank

We will be in our new 5th wheel one month come Monday. Wanted to share a few things we have found. I had too much food in the freezer for ice and trays, so we found a small portabel ice maker on amazon. It is awesome!! Will make up to 28 lbs in 24 hours. The one we got is by New Air, it's about the size of a bre...

Tammy · Tammy

What is the best way to go here. Never cooked in a convection but I hear they are as good as an oven.

The Bear II · The Bear II

Needed a way to watch my Dad while I'm doing yardwork outside or away from home so I went to BestBuy and purchased a Dlink 1150 Camera. It connects to the router we use for our home network/DSL service. From our PC and ipads or iphones (using the MyDlink app) we can access the camera from where ever we ar...

Hdrider · Hdrider

We just bought the On-The-Go system. The double size, and are happy so far. The smaller size would have probably fit in the wet bay but I will have to Regen the larger one less often so I guess there are trade offs. One thing I found out by setting the unit outside. If it is in the sun it acts like a water heat...

cherylbrv · cherylbrv

I imagine that many of us use picnic tables very often, as they are usually part of the camp site. Personally, I find sitting on the bench is very bad for my posture and I tend to get a backache after just a little while. Does anyone know if a contraption exists which will allow you to sit at a normal picnic t...

laears · laears

What kind of pet bowls do you use for travel that don't spill??

Meggie · Meggie

Hi all, I am interested in researching water conserving fixtures. The RV-Dreams website pointed me in the direction of Oxygenics for the shower head and they look wonderful (as well as being what I would consider reasonably priced) Does anyone have any suggestions on Faucets and other fixtures th...

LibertyLinda · LibertyLinda

NWescapee · NWescapee

Since it looks like we'll be more limited on space than we thought, we're considering folding bikes. We've managed to sell our tandem and our mountain bikes so we have a good replacement fund to start with in our search. Any recommendations or any brands to avoid? We like to ride paved trails, don't...

EggerMar · EggerMar

Found this link for an interesting idea for securing portable generators. Anyone ever use anything like this? http://www.nooutage.com/59055.htm Marilyn

phyllen · phyllen

We've had a Pressure Pro system for about 6 years now. It's giving us some issues and we feel it's time for a replacement system. Suggestions on which brand is now the preferred system. Thanks!

Hdrider · Hdrider

After spending the last few months in hard water areas Diane finally said to me a couple days ago,,,, I'm tired of the hard water. I want you get a water softner and you know how you always go overboard on what you get,,,, well don't change your ways on this LOL!!

Hina · Hina

Hi Everyone! Does anyone have experience with Onstar, or Orion? I'm setting up the new Class A, and since I have already had experience with flat tires in the middle of nowhere, with no cell reception, I thought this might be a good idea. (Also, ever deal with AAA or Good Sam recently? If you can't come u...

TXRVr · TXRVr

We are currently in an area where all the world's bugs have decided to congregate and sneak into the rig. We recently bought some Black Flag Window Fly Traps and put them around the MH. Boy do they work well!! I am most impressed that they even catch knats. I can now trash the pack of hanging fly traps th...

rclvnv · rclvnv

Since going F/T six months ago,our only real "missed" convenience from our house has been a proper oven. We have had RV's most of the 43 yrs of our marriage,and knew that RV ovens are problematic,but thought we'd find way to adjust.Even with all the good advice in this forum about how to imp...

LizB · LizB

I have an eZip electric bike which weighs about 50 pounds without the battery. I tried using a bike rack on the back of my CR-V but cannot lift the bike onto it (it's high). I will be driving a DP and towing a CR-V. Does anyone know how I can take my heavy bike with me? Thank you. Liz

happy paddler · happy paddler

Just wondering if anyone uses or has used space storage bags? Edit by moderator: Deleted excessive line breaks. Terry -- Edited by Terry and Jo on Friday 19th of April 2013 07:01:04 AM

Terry and Jo · Terry and Jo

I have some food for thought for everyone today. A while back we had an issue with our Whirlpool WFC7500VW compact washing machine when it got to where it didn't want to spin fast enough to expel all the water. We called for service and they came out and replaced one of the electronic control panels. S...

Travel2deliver · Travel2deliver

So I'm new to this forum, and I've viewed all of the comments re: washer & dryer. Not very recent comments. We just bought a preowned 38ft Cardinal. It has a closet in the bathroom for a stackable. I've researched & researched. came across reviews of a whirlpool, that several said they use...

nightsky · nightsky

Since I was gone for a few days and didn't check email I had a bunch of it built up that I've been going through. One email was from Woodstock Soapstone Company, the great folks that I bought my woodstove from. They're having their spring sale, and I noticed the Mini Franklin gas soapstone stove. That got...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Generators, what to buy? (Preview) The next item on our checklist is a good generator, we will be boondocking part of the time. I'm thinking of starting with a 2,000 watt Honda or something equivilant, then adding another later. I doubt we will be needing the air conditioner until next summer. Any suggestions or advice?	pheasantplucker	9	2232	09:22 PM Oct 28, 2013 by CampSweet
	Steering Stabilizers, Opinions? Experience? (Preview) Apparently, my model of 2004 Fleetwood Fiesta Workhorse Chassis had some sort of issues with steering, like it wants to wander. I looked for any recalls, didn't find any for that issue, but I did find posts on other forums about steering stabilizers, rear sway bars, getting new shocks, etc. So, opini...	Hina	12	2023	05:39 PM Oct 28, 2013 by Hina
	Our Cedar Creek Has Arrived... (Preview) ...now we have questions:) Last night we spent our first night in our NEW HOME at the dealers camp ground. We've came across a few issues that they'll address on Monday before delivering to our site for us. We're very pleased with it! It has a few upgrades and improvements we love, the headboard, TV plug...	DeeJee	11	2179	05:34 AM Oct 7, 2013 by Lonney Wade
	hudralift (Preview) Anyone have any knowledge about the hydralift or other motorcycle lifts. Thinking about buying something to put the bike on the back of the rv. Thanks	Ref Tom	2	1583	11:44 PM Sep 14, 2013 by CurveCarver
	AirTabs Anyone? (Preview) A commenter on You Tube suggested I look into AirTabs to make the Class A easier to drive. These are plastic thingies you glue to the back end of a truck, trailer or RV to make it more aerodynamic, by creating a vortex of air... they are not that expensive, about $220 for a set, maybe less, I need to measure m...	Hina	12	4298	08:50 PM Sep 3, 2013 by Clay L
	What are your thoughts on security systems? (Preview) I'm quite sure the best security we will have is my 3 year old Lap / Retriever, "Pup" but I think I would like a security system. I am clueless. Any thoughts on the need for them and which systems are a good buy? We are buying used and are making it our mission to bring in a modify / remodel on a lea...	Meggie	14	2377	05:45 AM Aug 29, 2013 by WestWardHo
	Radios or walkie talkies? (Preview) We have decided we will continue to have a second vehicle due to the amount of "stuff" we need for Dale's art show biz. We need to buy something to aid us in communication as we're going down the road. Cell phones just didn't work well yesterday through the mountains of Montana. We've had w...	NWescapee	13	3142	12:16 AM Aug 24, 2013 by Terry and Jo
	All Weather RV Covers (Preview) I have a new 2013 Fusion 342 Toy Hauler that I want to protect from the elements. I have had previous 5th wheels and older covers which ripped within the first 12 months. What do you use (if you have a 5th wheel toy hauler) or even a 5th wheel. As info I live in the great northwest (Portland) so rain in the m...	Hdryder01	4	1835	04:14 PM Aug 10, 2013 by laears
	In ground dog lead?? (Preview) What kind do you like and us? Our gal is used to yard so want to give her as much freedom we can but hate the tangled mess around the door and campsite. Thanks for your help, I'm getting so much information from this sight! Leslie	laears	5	1873	03:20 PM Aug 6, 2013 by The Bear II
	Noise...??? (Preview) We did it we bought our dream home this last week, so excited! It's a 32' Daybreak motor home. We bought it out of state so had to make a long drive home, pretty much empty and we were little surprise at how much noise there was, now I'm a little worried it's going to be worse when stocked with supply's, any on...	laears	4	1591	12:17 AM Jul 29, 2013 by laears
	Ice maker, phone & cleaning (Preview) We will be in our new 5th wheel one month come Monday. Wanted to share a few things we have found. I had too much food in the freezer for ice and trays, so we found a small portabel ice maker on amazon. It is awesome!! Will make up to 28 lbs in 24 hours. The one we got is by New Air, it's about the size of a bre...	Ann-Hank	16	3008	02:46 PM Jul 27, 2013 by Defiant
	Oven or Microwave/convection? (Preview) What is the best way to go here. Never cooked in a convection but I hear they are as good as an oven.	Tammy	17	4655	02:26 AM Jul 23, 2013 by Ckerr
	Remote Surveillance (Preview) Needed a way to watch my Dad while I'm doing yardwork outside or away from home so I went to BestBuy and purchased a Dlink 1150 Camera. It connects to the router we use for our home network/DSL service. From our PC and ipads or iphones (using the MyDlink app) we can access the camera from where ever we ar...	The Bear II	3	1435	04:25 PM Jul 20, 2013 by TXRVr
	Water Softener (Preview) We just bought the On-The-Go system. The double size, and are happy so far. The smaller size would have probably fit in the wet bay but I will have to Regen the larger one less often so I guess there are trade offs. One thing I found out by setting the unit outside. If it is in the sun it acts like a water heat...	Hdrider	0	1101	12:04 PM Jul 17, 2013 by Hdrider
	Outdoor back rest? (Preview) I imagine that many of us use picnic tables very often, as they are usually part of the camp site. Personally, I find sitting on the bench is very bad for my posture and I tend to get a backache after just a little while. Does anyone know if a contraption exists which will allow you to sit at a normal picnic t...	cherylbrv	6	1382	08:34 PM Jul 16, 2013 by Lucky Mike
	No spill pet bowls?? (Preview) What kind of pet bowls do you use for travel that don't spill??	laears	7	1274	08:49 PM Jul 15, 2013 by WestWardHo
	Water Conserving Fixtures? (Preview) Hi all, I am interested in researching water conserving fixtures. The RV-Dreams website pointed me in the direction of Oxygenics for the shower head and they look wonderful (as well as being what I would consider reasonably priced) Does anyone have any suggestions on Faucets and other fixtures th...	Meggie	5	1278	03:32 PM Jul 9, 2013 by Meggie
	What is the story on King pin stabilziers? (Preview)	LibertyLinda	8	1825	04:32 AM Jun 11, 2013 by WestWardHo
	Folding bikes (Preview) Since it looks like we'll be more limited on space than we thought, we're considering folding bikes. We've managed to sell our tandem and our mountain bikes so we have a good replacement fund to start with in our search. Any recommendations or any brands to avoid? We like to ride paved trails, don't...	NWescapee	4	1424	05:07 AM Jun 10, 2013 by NWescapee
	Portable Generator Security Lock (Preview) Found this link for an interesting idea for securing portable generators. Anyone ever use anything like this? http://www.nooutage.com/59055.htm Marilyn	EggerMar	2	2192	04:20 PM Jun 2, 2013 by Workinrvers
	Tire monitoring systems (Preview) We've had a Pressure Pro system for about 6 years now. It's giving us some issues and we feel it's time for a replacement system. Suggestions on which brand is now the preferred system. Thanks!	phyllen	7	1712	03:37 PM May 31, 2013 by dianneandsteve
	I new it would happen,,, time to get a water softner (Preview) After spending the last few months in hard water areas Diane finally said to me a couple days ago,,,, I'm tired of the hard water. I want you get a water softner and you know how you always go overboard on what you get,,,, well don't change your ways on this LOL!!	Hdrider	5	1730	04:58 PM May 28, 2013 by Clay L
	Onstar, Orion Emergency Satellite Stuff? (Preview) Hi Everyone! Does anyone have experience with Onstar, or Orion? I'm setting up the new Class A, and since I have already had experience with flat tires in the middle of nowhere, with no cell reception, I thought this might be a good idea. (Also, ever deal with AAA or Good Sam recently? If you can't come u...	Hina	10	2268	04:42 PM May 28, 2013 by Clay L
	It Really Works (Preview) We are currently in an area where all the world's bugs have decided to congregate and sneak into the rig. We recently bought some Black Flag Window Fly Traps and put them around the MH. Boy do they work well!! I am most impressed that they even catch knats. I can now trash the pack of hanging fly traps th...	TXRVr	11	6212	01:42 AM May 3, 2013 by Hina
	Breville "Smart Oven" Convection Oven (Preview) Since going F/T six months ago,our only real "missed" convenience from our house has been a proper oven. We have had RV's most of the 43 yrs of our marriage,and knew that RV ovens are problematic,but thought we'd find way to adjust.Even with all the good advice in this forum about how to imp...	rclvnv	18	6749	02:37 PM Apr 22, 2013 by WestWardHo
	Easy way to carry heavy electric bike? (Preview) I have an eZip electric bike which weighs about 50 pounds without the battery. I tried using a bike rack on the back of my CR-V but cannot lift the bike onto it (it's high). I will be driving a DP and towing a CR-V. Does anyone know how I can take my heavy bike with me? Thank you. Liz	LizB	7	3505	02:33 PM Apr 21, 2013 by LizB
	Space Bags (Preview) Just wondering if anyone uses or has used space storage bags? Edit by moderator: Deleted excessive line breaks. Terry -- Edited by Terry and Jo on Friday 19th of April 2013 07:01:04 AM	happy paddler	12	1695	01:07 AM Apr 20, 2013 by bjoyce
	Appliances and Extended Warranties (Preview) I have some food for thought for everyone today. A while back we had an issue with our Whirlpool WFC7500VW compact washing machine when it got to where it didn't want to spin fast enough to expel all the water. We called for service and they came out and replaced one of the electronic control panels. S...	Terry and Jo	3	1773	09:54 PM Apr 4, 2013 by nightsky
	stackable washer & dryer (Preview) So I'm new to this forum, and I've viewed all of the comments re: washer & dryer. Not very recent comments. We just bought a preowned 38ft Cardinal. It has a closet in the bathroom for a stackable. I've researched & researched. came across reviews of a whirlpool, that several said they use...	Travel2deliver	10	3075	02:06 AM Apr 2, 2013 by Rob_Fla
	Fireplace for boondocking (Preview) Since I was gone for a few days and didn't check email I had a bunch of it built up that I've been going through. One email was from Woodstock Soapstone Company, the great folks that I bought my woodstove from. They're having their spring sale, and I noticed the Mini Franklin gas soapstone stove. That got...	nightsky	11	2511	06:19 AM Mar 28, 2013 by Soody
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