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Soody · Soody

Seemed like the best place to ask: As a 'newbie', a deep cycle battery is meant to be drawn down to say 30-50% and then be recharged (yes?) and such a battery has an approximate expected number of life cycles (yes?) If you are hooked up to shore power or your truck connection and your battery gets recha...

rperry · rperry

Does anyone have a certain TPMS they recommend?

MaryBee · MaryBee

I have looked and looked and read and read and now I am just plain confused on what back up camera I should get for our 5ver.... There are SO MANY choices! I don't want to spend thousands of dollars, I see this unit from Rear View Safety has some good reviews. Is there anyone who has a back up system that ca...

JayKim-no regrets · JayKim-no regrets

Hi guys

I have just spent a good couple of hours going thru' the threads in this forum and it has been very helpful, added a few links to my favorites bar, thank you! We are just about (3 weeks) to move onto the base Famcamp, where Jay is still working to pay off a few last bills. We could be there for a year...

dgorila1 · dgorila1

Has anyone seen or used RV's with wood stoves in them as a heat/cooking source? I would think that because they are closed instead of open like a fireplace, and the area around the stove was designed/constructed of the proper materials, a wood stove could be used without fear of fire in an RV.

makntracks · makntracks

I want to get a small portable generator just to recharge camper battery and runs some lights when I'm boondocking. Any suggestions on something that won't break the bank?

earthmommy · earthmommy

Anyone have 'em? What's involved cost wise and how do they work? Thanks!

rperry · rperry

Has anyone installed a back up camera on their 5th wheel? If so what brand?

jbarrett72 · jbarrett72

We're looking at buying our 5th wheel and it doesn't have the slide covers. They want to charge us $1600 for 3 slide covers with installation. Do I really even need slide covers?? The sales lady says that they're mainly for people who stay put for extended periods of time.

Rob_Fla · Rob_Fla

We are getting ready to get a stackable Washer Dryer for our 5er. Looking at the Whirlpool Stackable units. Does, anybody have experence with the Whirlpool Stackable W/D? Looking for feedback and comments. Thanks, Robert & Debra

FT Dreamin · FT Dreamin

I would love to hear from anyone who owns or has owned this model. DH is somewhat hesitant about cutting a hole in the MH side for a vent but if this model is not that good he may have to. Thanks

MaryBee · MaryBee

Since being at our campground for the last week, our Progressive Industries EMS-30 has cut power to our coach at least 3-4 times per day due to low voltage. Because we are the Host in the park, we do not have the luxery of moving our rig to another pedestal, an electrician is coming out to take a look at thi...

Happy Prospector · Happy Prospector

I am looking for a lightweight Gun Storage Cabinet for long guns under the bed in my 5th wheel, and really have not come across one that I liked. Has any one done this? What did you use? Kevin

Neil and Connie · Neil and Connie

So what's the best way to carry a couple of bikes on the back of the new New Horizons. I searched and found lots of discussion on trailer hitch mounts but we didn't order a hitch on the Majestic so that's out. We're taking our Mazda 6 as our daily driver to start but it doesn't have a hitch on it either so the hi...

Hina · Hina

Anyone have one of these, and what's your story? I just got one, I know it's more a "novelty" size, but it should charge a battery just fine. The instructions are rather minimal, so I'll put it together myself, but any advice on installing to the trailer electrical system? Jane (Greenie M...

Jennifer P · Jennifer P

I just posted a new post on how we store our sewer hose. www.campinandscrappin.blogspot.com Thought it might be helpful, check it out! Edit by moderator: Activated link. Terry -- Edited by Terry and Jo on Saturday 28th of April 2012 04:31:19 PM

Dave Buck · Dave Buck

If the RV has a Trailair Hitch should the TV not have an air hitch? It seems like I read somewhere not to have both.

kimbrellsf · kimbrellsf

Does anyone have a tankless water heater? I love the idea.....

Sherry · Sherry

Not sure where to put this question but here it is. It's a cleaning question. We have a small cannister vacuum that fits in the space where the washer dryer would be if we had one. BUT this vacuum just doesn't cut it on the carpets. Not enough suction power. We don't have a broom/coat closet in which w...

faerie · faerie

i have heard of people rewallpapering but never of anyone using regular house paint. has anyone painted the inside of there rv? is there a reason why people dont? my favorite home remo project (and the one with the instant gratification ) in my stick home is painting. i have painted every room in my ho...

faerie · faerie

we are thinking of getting rid of all the carpet in our mh. is it expensive? we were thinking linoleum just because ceramic tiles would be really heavy. has anyone been concerned that pergo type wood floor would just be too much wood? our carpet is only 3 years old and we vacuum and use carpet shampooers b...

desertnurse · desertnurse

One of the RV dealerships told us about some fencing that collapses, so that we would have a little yard for the pups to play in without being on leash. Anyone know about these?

arkypam · arkypam

I was interested to read on this forum that several people considered their portable icemakers to be essential. My husband is a serious soda drinker and must have his ice. I did a lot of reading and one called New Air seemed to have very high ratings. We are now trying out unit number 4 and have yet to ge...

kimbrellsf · kimbrellsf

Is installing a slideout cover a do-it-yourself job or should we pay to have it installed? My husband is fairly handy aound the house.

happicamper49 · happicamper49

I purchased one of these and have to pass this on. It's the LOG TEEPEE Campfire Grate. It holds your firewood in a upright position so it gets more air to the fire and burns a lot better. You don't have to poke at the logs anymore to position them so they get air to burn. This works great and I highly recommend...

Mrs Rheiny1 · Mrs Rheiny1

Greg has some minor mobility issues, so we are looking at purchasing a folding electric bike for him to use for getting aroung at the RV parks. Has anyone tried these? Any feedback appreciated. I would be getting just a regular folding bike for myself ( I need the exercise, lol). We plan on storing both...

rvingft · rvingft

Mom is looking for a source to have custom curtains made for the front windshield & cab of her 26' DynaQuest. That is the "Super-C" RV built on a Freightliner chassis. Freightliner doesn't carry them, and the converter doesn't have any suggestions either. Regular Class A curtain...

MaryBee · MaryBee

As we get ready for full-timing it occured to me that I should ask "the experts" out there on what one should carry in the fifth-wheel in order to camp in parks with full hook ups. We usually boondock, so I have no idea what is necessary to stay in a full hook up park for a season. Obviously we n...

GENECOP · GENECOP

PIRIT heated water hose,,,,,, While at an RV show I passed a booth selling these hoses, my first thought "WHAT A GREAT IDEA", I purchased a 25ft hose. After returning home I found the same hose sold on Amazon, the reviews where less than flattering....Now I fully understand why....I DOE...

MaryBee · MaryBee

We are about 1 year away from being fulltimers. We are in the planning and getting rid of stuff stages. So, we are looking for our "perfect" rig to call home and the DH and I are considering taking our Golf Cart along. Anyone haul a Golf Cart and if you do how are you hauling it? We have considere...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Deep Cycle Battery Questions (Preview) Seemed like the best place to ask: As a 'newbie', a deep cycle battery is meant to be drawn down to say 30-50% and then be recharged (yes?) and such a battery has an approximate expected number of life cycles (yes?) If you are hooked up to shore power or your truck connection and your battery gets recha...	Soody	5	2106	04:56 AM Sep 11, 2012 by Ann-Hank
	tire pressure monitoring system (Preview) Does anyone have a certain TPMS they recommend?	rperry	19	3276	01:43 AM Aug 20, 2012 by RVPAINTER
	Do you think this is a good back-up camera for my 5ver? back up camera (Preview) I have looked and looked and read and read and now I am just plain confused on what back up camera I should get for our 5ver.... There are SO MANY choices! I don't want to spend thousands of dollars, I see this unit from Rear View Safety has some good reviews. Is there anyone who has a back up system that ca...	MaryBee	6	2596	09:03 PM Aug 12, 2012 by Workinrvers
	Almost ready to move into our 'new' RV and had a few last questions (Preview) Hi guys I have just spent a good couple of hours going thru' the threads in this forum and it has been very helpful, added a few links to my favorites bar, thank you! We are just about (3 weeks) to move onto the base Famcamp, where Jay is still working to pay off a few last bills. We could be there for a year...	JayKim-no regrets	5	2185	02:08 PM Aug 3, 2012 by JayKim-no regrets
	Wood Stoves? (Preview) Has anyone seen or used RV's with wood stoves in them as a heat/cooking source? I would think that because they are closed instead of open like a fireplace, and the area around the stove was designed/constructed of the proper materials, a wood stove could be used without fear of fire in an RV.	dgorila1	9	7006	02:34 AM Aug 1, 2012 by Soody
	Small portable generator (Preview) I want to get a small portable generator just to recharge camper battery and runs some lights when I'm boondocking. Any suggestions on something that won't break the bank?	makntracks	8	2846	05:40 PM Jul 27, 2012 by The Bear II
	Solar Panels on Your RV? (Preview) Anyone have 'em? What's involved cost wise and how do they work? Thanks!	earthmommy	14	5143	05:26 PM Jul 9, 2012 by Jack Mayer
	RV back up camera (Preview) Has anyone installed a back up camera on their 5th wheel? If so what brand?	rperry	8	2665	06:32 PM Jul 1, 2012 by TXRVr
	Do I need slide covers??? (Preview) We're looking at buying our 5th wheel and it doesn't have the slide covers. They want to charge us $1600 for 3 slide covers with installation. Do I really even need slide covers?? The sales lady says that they're mainly for people who stay put for extended periods of time.	jbarrett72	16	10896	06:46 PM Jun 18, 2012 by Delaine and Lindy
	Whirlpool Stackable Washer / Dryer Feedback (Preview) We are getting ready to get a stackable Washer Dryer for our 5er. Looking at the Whirlpool Stackable units. Does, anybody have experence with the Whirlpool Stackable W/D? Looking for feedback and comments. Thanks, Robert & Debra	Rob_Fla	4	2094	04:37 PM Jun 14, 2012 by janni
	Splendide 7100XC - owners - tell me your experience (Preview) I would love to hear from anyone who owns or has owned this model. DH is somewhat hesitant about cutting a hole in the MH side for a vent but if this model is not that good he may have to. Thanks	FT Dreamin	5	4902	04:12 AM Jun 13, 2012 by rhianna
	Autoformer Recomendations? Autoformer (Preview) Since being at our campground for the last week, our Progressive Industries EMS-30 has cut power to our coach at least 3-4 times per day due to low voltage. Because we are the Host in the park, we do not have the luxery of moving our rig to another pedestal, an electrician is coming out to take a look at thi...	MaryBee	1	2012	08:52 AM May 20, 2012 by bjoyce
	Underbed Gun Storage Cabinet (Preview) I am looking for a lightweight Gun Storage Cabinet for long guns under the bed in my 5th wheel, and really have not come across one that I liked. Has any one done this? What did you use? Kevin	Happy Prospector	4	4335	02:31 PM May 12, 2012 by Terry and Jo
	Bikes on the 5ver (Preview) So what's the best way to carry a couple of bikes on the back of the new New Horizons. I searched and found lots of discussion on trailer hitch mounts but we didn't order a hitch on the Majestic so that's out. We're taking our Mazda 6 as our daily driver to start but it doesn't have a hitch on it either so the hi...	Neil and Connie	5	1956	01:39 AM May 9, 2012 by Neil and Connie
	Gudcraft WGV15 Wind Generator (Preview) Anyone have one of these, and what's your story? I just got one, I know it's more a "novelty" size, but it should charge a battery just fine. The instructions are rather minimal, so I'll put it together myself, but any advice on installing to the trailer electrical system? Jane (Greenie M...	Hina	3	2448	03:42 PM May 1, 2012 by Hina
	How we store our Sewer house (Preview) I just posted a new post on how we store our sewer hose. www.campinandscrappin.blogspot.com Thought it might be helpful, check it out! Edit by moderator: Activated link. Terry -- Edited by Terry and Jo on Saturday 28th of April 2012 04:31:19 PM	Jennifer P	0	1381	03:19 PM Apr 28, 2012 by Jennifer P
	Fifth wheel Hitch (Preview) If the RV has a Trailair Hitch should the TV not have an air hitch? It seems like I read somewhere not to have both.	Dave Buck	7	3217	06:23 PM Apr 14, 2012 by Bill and Linda
	Endless hot water (closed) (Preview) Does anyone have a tankless water heater? I love the idea.....	kimbrellsf	9	3300	10:38 PM Apr 6, 2012 by MSinMS
	vacuum (Preview) Not sure where to put this question but here it is. It's a cleaning question. We have a small cannister vacuum that fits in the space where the washer dryer would be if we had one. BUT this vacuum just doesn't cut it on the carpets. Not enough suction power. We don't have a broom/coat closet in which w...	Sherry	12	5197	08:29 AM Apr 6, 2012 by JemsPeter
	has anyone painted? (Preview) i have heard of people rewallpapering but never of anyone using regular house paint. has anyone painted the inside of there rv? is there a reason why people dont? my favorite home remo project (and the one with the instant gratification ) in my stick home is painting. i have painted every room in my ho...	faerie	10	3242	06:35 PM Apr 5, 2012 by Trabuco
	replacing carpet (Preview) we are thinking of getting rid of all the carpet in our mh. is it expensive? we were thinking linoleum just because ceramic tiles would be really heavy. has anyone been concerned that pergo type wood floor would just be too much wood? our carpet is only 3 years old and we vacuum and use carpet shampooers b...	faerie	3	2945	04:53 PM Apr 5, 2012 by Bob and Cheri
	Fencing? (Preview) One of the RV dealerships told us about some fencing that collapses, so that we would have a little yard for the pups to play in without being on leash. Anyone know about these?	desertnurse	10	3570	04:32 PM Apr 5, 2012 by Bob and Cheri
	Icemaker Brands? (Preview) I was interested to read on this forum that several people considered their portable icemakers to be essential. My husband is a serious soda drinker and must have his ice. I did a lot of reading and one called New Air seemed to have very high ratings. We are now trying out unit number 4 and have yet to ge...	arkypam	12	3497	08:23 AM Mar 29, 2012 by MaryBee
	Slide Cover (Preview) Is installing a slideout cover a do-it-yourself job or should we pay to have it installed? My husband is fairly handy aound the house.	kimbrellsf	4	1371	02:26 PM Mar 24, 2012 by JoAnn
	Great New Product campfire grates cooking equipment camping (Preview) I purchased one of these and have to pass this on. It's the LOG TEEPEE Campfire Grate. It holds your firewood in a upright position so it gets more air to the fire and burns a lot better. You don't have to poke at the logs anymore to position them so they get air to burn. This works great and I highly recommend...	happicamper49	1	3345	01:57 AM Mar 20, 2012 by jbarrett72
	Folding electric bikes bikes electric getting around (Preview) Greg has some minor mobility issues, so we are looking at purchasing a folding electric bike for him to use for getting aroung at the RV parks. Has anyone tried these? Any feedback appreciated. I would be getting just a regular folding bike for myself ( I need the exercise, lol). We plan on storing both...	Mrs Rheiny1	2	3051	04:31 AM Feb 22, 2012 by Mrs Rheiny1
	Wanted: custom curtain maker for cab area of a DynaQuest custom curtains Freightliner DynaQuest privacy (Preview) Mom is looking for a source to have custom curtains made for the front windshield & cab of her 26' DynaQuest. That is the "Super-C" RV built on a Freightliner chassis. Freightliner doesn't carry them, and the converter doesn't have any suggestions either. Regular Class A curtain...	rvingft	3	1382	04:20 PM Feb 18, 2012 by Alie and Jims Carrilite
	What to carry for full hookup camping (Preview) As we get ready for full-timing it occured to me that I should ask "the experts" out there on what one should carry in the fifth-wheel in order to camp in parks with full hook ups. We usually boondock, so I have no idea what is necessary to stay in a full hook up park for a season. Obviously we n...	MaryBee	22	5330	11:53 PM Feb 14, 2012 by MaryBee
	PIRIT WATER HOSE (Preview) PIRIT heated water hose,,,,,, While at an RV show I passed a booth selling these hoses, my first thought "WHAT A GREAT IDEA", I purchased a 25ft hose. After returning home I found the same hose sold on Amazon, the reviews where less than flattering....Now I fully understand why....I DOE...	GENECOP	2	1312	11:24 PM Feb 12, 2012 by RVRon
	Anyone haul a Golf Cart? (Preview) We are about 1 year away from being fulltimers. We are in the planning and getting rid of stuff stages. So, we are looking for our "perfect" rig to call home and the DH and I are considering taking our Golf Cart along. Anyone haul a Golf Cart and if you do how are you hauling it? We have considere...	MaryBee	10	5940	09:27 PM Feb 12, 2012 by Big John 57
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