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RE: New to RVing and In Need Of Advice! :)
The first thing to do is visit some well stocked RV dealers and walk thru RVs from small travel trailers to larger trailers and 5ers to get an idea of what you think you can live in. Once you decide on the size of RV then you can start looking for a tow vehicle that can tow your preferred choice. At $20K you are going to be quite limited on what you can find if you choose too heavy of an RV. Then you may need to compromise on your choices and narrow both down until you find a combination that fits your budget.
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BB_TX
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05/29/23 05:29pm |
Beginning RVing
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RE: Selling my trailer...where to list?
I listed my 5er on Facebook Marketplace and sold it in 2 days for asking price to the first person to inquire. I limited the ad to 50-75 mile radius to make it easy to show potential buyers and make it easy to meet them at their bank to get a bank issued check. Met her at her bank, bank issued a check, I signed over the title, done. Had an additional 20+ seemingly serious inquires before I could mark it sold.
You limit the add to a radius? Id like to see how you did that. Lol
Well, I would too now. I sold my 5er there 3 yrs ago and was surprised to see an option for limiting the viewing area. But going back and looking now and I no longer see that option. :h
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BB_TX
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05/28/23 08:16pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: How do you measure the ambient temperature?
Basic indoor/outdoor thermometer. Be sure to place the outdoor sensor in a location with free air flow and never in direct sun.
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BB_TX
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05/27/23 11:40am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Is it better to be hooked to short power in storage? or not?
My 5er alway plugged into 20 amp power any time in covered storage to keep battery charged. And to have power if I needed to do any kind of work or cleaning.
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BB_TX
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05/22/23 08:12pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Selling my trailer...where to list?
I listed my 5er on Facebook Marketplace and sold it in 2 days for asking price to the first person to inquire. I limited the ad to 50-75 mile radius to make it easy to show potential buyers and make it easy to meet them at their bank to get a bank issued check. Met her at her bank, bank issued a check, I signed over the title, done. Had an additional 20+ seemingly serious inquires before I could mark it sold.
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BB_TX
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05/21/23 08:07am |
Travel Trailers
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RE: 30 amp camper/50 amp plug and cord
A picture of your cord (both ends) and your RV connector would take all the guesswork out of anyone here trying to help.
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BB_TX
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05/16/23 05:24pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: No blinkers, brake lights or cruise control
Call a local RV repair service.
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BB_TX
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05/15/23 08:46am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Safe route from Mesa Arizona to Rochester NY
In an average year there are 80 tornado deaths. In that same average year there are well over 40,000 auto accident deaths. And yet you don’t seem to be concerned about longer highway miles.
You can monitor the weather and stop short of, or drive past, the area where storms are in the immediate forecast. Just go and don’t worry about it.
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BB_TX
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05/14/23 06:34pm |
Roads and Routes
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RE: Backwards buttons
Can’t think of any possible reason to have a fused wire on the negative post.
Typically there is one large wire on the negative post going to your metal frame for all grounding. The positive post will typically have one large wire connected and possibly a couple or more smaller wires often with in-line fuses connected directly or indirectly to that positive post.
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BB_TX
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05/11/23 08:27pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: What broke my window?
Is it on a side where a mower could throw a rock or other object at it? Maybe even at an RV park while you were away and they were mowing.
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BB_TX
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05/11/23 03:52pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Durango to Angel Fire
If you like scenic old steam trains, ride the one in Durango and then the one in
Chama N Mex. Spectacular scenery on both.
We typically spend about a month every year in Durango….we’ve ridden the train to Silverton, to Cascade Canyon and even ridden it for the Polar Express (grandchildren) during December when we stay in Durango for Christmas.
Might try the one in Chama….thanks!
If you ride the Cumbres & Toltec Steam train (Chama/Antonito) I suggest you ride the train between Antonito and Chama and the bus between Chama and Antonito. From Antonito the trail begins in the high dry plateau and gradually climbs up into and thru the mountain passes and alpine valleys giving a dramatic change in environment and climate culminating in Chama. The reverse path ends somewhat less inspiring in the dry less scenic country. You can book the trip either way from either end. Either way it is a great ride.
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BB_TX
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05/05/23 08:16am |
Roads and Routes
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RE: How critical is it to have a perfectly level trailer?
You don't say what you are towing with, or what you are towing. My question: is the trailer tongue weight too much for your tow vehicle making the tow vehicle rear sag too much. You pictures don't show enough to tell.
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BB_TX
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05/05/23 08:06am |
Tech Issues
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RE: 12v rv freezer difficult to open,,,suction
You might could just pierce the gasket with a large pin or sharpened paper clip to add a small relief vent hole.
Our home upright freezer actually has a pump that starts up and pulls a vacuum for a few seconds every time you close the door. To seal the gasket I suppose. Can’t even open the door for another 20 seconds or so. But never heard of such on an RV freezer.
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BB_TX
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05/03/23 10:08am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Observations - Local RV Dealer.
I agree the MSRP is a real number based on the cost to manufacture that unit and the profit they would love to realize for that unit. But the MSRP is rarely the final sales price unless there is more demand than supply for that particular unit. Then it becomes what the market will bear which may actually be more than the MSRP.
Dealer lots in this area are loaded to the rims with RVs of all types and sizes, even parking them off in grassy areas since the paved lots are full. Haven't priced them lately but I would guess good discounts are available.
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BB_TX
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04/29/23 08:40am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Posting New Rig Photo
Are you using this photo uploading site?
http://photoposting.is-great.net/?i=1
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BB_TX
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04/28/23 12:53pm |
Forum Posting Help and Support
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RE: Securing a Camper Trailer Stabilizing Jack
The bolts don’t really do anything except keep the stabilizer from falling off. All force is between the trailer frame and the stabilizer frame. With the wheels properly chocked there should be no lateral movement.
My question is solely about my concern, or is there a risk of it falling apart while driving. So, from your perspective, is there nothing for me to worry about?
Not stabilizers as such, but I added JT Strongarm stabilizer struts to my front jacks and rear stabilizers on my 5er using self tapping bolts thru the frame. After 12 years they never loosened.
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BB_TX
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04/28/23 08:09am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Securing a Camper Trailer Stabilizing Jack
The bolts don’t really do anything except keep the stabilizer from falling off. All force is between the trailer frame and the stabilizer frame. With the wheels properly chocked there should be no lateral movement.
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BB_TX
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04/27/23 08:04pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Goodbye CH751 key!
Don’t count on much security with those little barrel locks, 751 or any other key number. Someone broke into my 5er basement using a screwdriver or other pry device. Probably faster than fumbling with a key even if they had one. No damage at all to doors. Just a very small black mark and bent tabs on the locks. I rubbed off the black marks, bent the tabs back in shape, and continued using them.
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BB_TX
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04/25/23 11:52am |
Truck Campers
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RE: Twisted Receiver Square
If it is the hitch, I would require a new one.
If it is the truck, I would walk away.
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BB_TX
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04/22/23 08:43pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: First time setting up rig. Water Heater breaker won't reset.
I suggest you call a local mobile rv repairman and at least get a quote for him (or her) to come troubleshoot it. Be really hard to solve the problem without a meter and some working knowledge of the system.
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BB_TX
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04/21/23 08:53pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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