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Fix hole
How can I fix this hole? Accomplished_Goose55: Have you tried unplugging it and plugging it back in¿ Dyanthis: Commenting to follow/learn how to fix holes myself. FilmoreSlim1974: Flex seal tape skee8888: Is that in metal? NewBasaltPineapple: If that's as small as I...
Repurposing water tank
I’ve got this plastic tank from someone, and I’m going to be using it specifically to hold shower water. It has this pink coloration to the bottom. I know that it was only used for water in the past, and has been sitting more or less covered outside for a year. I...
BougeRV 2000 Watt Pure Sine Wave Inverter Plus Calculating Wattage and Battery Size
BougeRV 2000 Watt Pure Sine Wave Inverter Plus Calculating Wattage and Battery Size by Jerry Neal | Oct 12, 2024 As we enjoy our RV travels, we want to power those electronic devices and appliances that require 120V AC. And recently we have seen the devastating power of nature leaving so many without electricity for
Lake George – Long Weekend
L VisibleRoad3504: Except for the rain, nice. kkocan72: I don't live that far from there, in fact my kids have been there a few times with friends. We keep meaning to get there. stewie822: First glance I thought that was snow in the background 😳. (It’s the white on...
First time using our oven in the new camper. Is a good cast iron pan a must in a camper? I think so.
IdaDuck: Camper ovens aren’t the best and cast iron does actually help even out the heat for things like biscuits or cinnamon rolls or whatever. sqqqrly: Yes. Like cooking on an campfire? You can use that skillet, but also consider a camp oven. The feet on the bottom...
East coast winter spots?
Picture is for attention. I'm going to be starting a new remote job next month. I've got an ibex 19mbh and I want to take it somewhere warmer than NJ for the winter. I'm hoping to get full hookups for less than $60/day and I'd like to be near the...
Trailer upgrade
My wife and I currently have a 2013 Winnebago Minnie 1801fb and really enjoy spending time camping (mainly boondock ing) in it. I just bought a full Victron setup and 800ah batteries and now I feel like I need to upgrade to a nicer trailer. My trailer is paid off and...
What’s this?
Found this under the dinette sofa of a rental. It’s either unmovable or so heavy that I wasn’t able to. Verix19: Open the top of the dinette bench...the cushions and cover come off. Iamyourteamleader: Maybe hung on something? Is there an opening on the plastic?...
Hello tow police?
…I’d like to report a serious crime MonkeyHitman2-0: The salesman said I was fine. Erutan409: WTH kind of side decal is that? Practical_Body9592: I heard that one before, happened to me. Had a Sorento we towed a pretty big pop-up a Somerset Mess. We got tired of not...
Okay… who brought their own lamp post?
Probably one of the most peculiar RV “accessories” we’ve seen since going F/T. Erutan409: Have you not been to campgrounds with seasonal residents? This is extremely tame, IMHO. saraphilipp: Did you not see my beautiful leg lamp with fishnets? dubie2003: Try and make...
5th wheel camper remodel diy rv interior
Source: 5th wheel camper remodel diy rv interior
25 Ways to Successfully Prepare for RV Living
Source: 25 Ways to Successfully Prepare for RV Living
Does this mean heated pads or just underbelly heat?
2017 Prime Time Air 215. It has the extreme thermal package and the underbelly is enclosed. The online manual is more than useless and I can’t find a printed one anywhere. Does this mean there are heat pads on the tanks or just its heated with the underbelly vent?...
This look like a red flag to anyone else?
Been looking for a 5th wheel toy hauler around the 50k price point. Found one 8 hours away. Ask the salesman for videos / photos of the roof and undercarriage. This looks bad. Thoughts? loopygargoyle6392: Definite red flag. Hard pass. mayuan11: I had the same issue on...
Can I install a smart thermostat?
I have a 98 Jayco. It’s in a long term with WiFi and full hookup. Can I swap out my thermostat for a smart thermostat and advice on which ones should I look at. wondersparrow: https://www.micro-air.com/products_easytouch_rv_thermostat_touchscreen.cfm RuportRedford:...
DIY (cheap) generator exhaust
First time at a site that requires generator exhaust be vented over the roof, name brand kits are in the hundreds so I ran to the store and grabbed $7 in aluminum gutter and a hose clamp. Working like a champ, figured I'd share in case anyone else found themselves...
10 Genius RV Deck Ideas You’ll Love (incl DIY)
Source: 10 Genius RV Deck Ideas You'll Love (incl DIY)
45 RV Storage Ideas and Camping H..?
Source: 45 RV Storage Ideas and Camping H..?
Work camping
Home for the next month or so. Working on Hurricane clean up in St. Petersburg/Clearwater, live about 2 hours south, so i decided to camp 30 minutes out. Old HR still got it. Fantastic_Depth: Old HR are where it's at I have a 90's aluma-lite absolutely love it....
What all the work is for
Edit: 11.6 MPG, still 11k more than a hotel Beneficial-Way7849: Looks like a gorgeous evening. link-1987: Hey, what mini you got? Love my Springdale Theeinfinityyy: Damn this is something really beautiful. DanielBG: And sometimes you're lucky enough to have cool ass...
Purtis creek state park Texas
djflow1: Nice mug and rig theoriginalgiga: Custom sticker? Born4thJuly: Need more truck Source: Purtis creek state park Texas
Made it to Kentucky
Revolution-1776: Any chips after the bra? How did it hold up? Any noise, flapping, wind? Source: Made it to Kentucky
RV Living Full Time: 100+ Tips to Make it Work
Source: RV Living Full Time: 100+ Tips to Make it Work
A Bear Connection
I was in one of those unsettled emotional spaces during a cold and rainy day in northern Michigan recently. We were going to slowly start our journey south, so we were saying goodbye to the wonderful area we visited for a six-month season (Shady Oaks RV Park). It meant saying goodbye to family and the
Winter Camping With Dogs: 10+ Important Things to Know
This article may contain compensated links, please read our disclaimer for more information. Winter is just around the corner, and that means it’s time for us full timers to start prepping. Most of us are aware that we need to get our RVs ready by adding skirting and heated hoses, and we all know that
General RV’s Quintessential Guide to Pop-up Campers
Last Updated on October 10, 2024 by Christina Camping is a timeless activities that connects us with nature and brings families and friends together. If you’re traditionally a tent camper that is looking for a blend of comfort and adventure, pop-up campers may be the perfect solution. These versatile vehicles offer a unique camping experience
I don’t care about your MPG. This is why we do it.
Grouchy_Visit_2869: https://preview.redd.it/2xs4x8m6t4ud1.jpeg?width=1280&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7c3e4f8b72d77591612c4283705a1eb22a13564a Exactly! jdkimbro80: Great photo! Aedelmann: but what’s your mpg? I_dont_know_you_pick: It's not about the miles per...
Tow Vehicle Just Hit 43 miles
Looking forward to the next 43 miles. CTYSLKR52: 2B black_zucchetto: Only 01 of the 10 kinds of people will get this. Source: Tow Vehicle Just Hit 43 miles
Behold! The Behemoth C!
Far and away bigger than any super C I've seen by a long shot. This thing rattled my trailer as it rolled by. That trailer they're pulling is a triple axle. If I had to guess it's probably close to 75ft long. The spot it's in is about 100ft long....
My 9.6mpg Hotel
Was tired of paying other peps mortgage at there VRBO, best decision I ever made. dust4star: Lucky to get such good mileage. I get between 6 and 8 Source: My 9.6mpg Hotel
16 mpg and it can travel by boat or overland
ProtozoaPatriot: Nice camper. And your mph is impressive when towing. Cape May Lewes ferry? If so, I love that ride. 3134920592: Nice. Be hesitant to do that here (Michigan) due to cost. Out-House-Counsel: What tow vehicle is that? OriginalQuit2586: Northbound or...
16mpg. Overkill, I know. But hauling less than 20% of capacity is a dream on long trips.
2222014: I bet you have to remind yourself its back there. Remarkable_Body586: If it’s worth doing, it’s worth overdoing. Source: 16mpg. Overkill, I know. But hauling less than 20% of capacity is a dream on long trips.
This is what it looks like when you don’t change your anode for 2 years.
Adorable_Wolf_8387: Looks like you've still got a couple months left on the old one /s RuportRedford: Hate to say it, but I never change that anode rod. Last RV I used to 12 years and never changed it, and I have 5 years on this RV. Guess I should go look at it. I...
78 dodge jamboree by Fleetwood rv renovation first time doing this any advance or tips would be appreciated thanks
Source: 78 dodge jamboree by Fleetwood rv renovation first time doing this any advance or tips would be appreciated thanks
10 Chic RV Color Schemes for your Camper Remodel
Source: 10 Chic RV Color Schemes for your Camper Remodel
Full Time RV Living: 100 Things I Wish I Knew before Living in an RV
Source: Full Time RV Living: 100 Things I Wish I Knew before Living in an RV
Just joined the club!
Just brought this home and took it out for a first trip. Love it already! BOGDOGMAX: Welcome to the club! Make use to check out r/Fiberglassrv withoutapaddle: Downsizing to a Casita, Scamp, or Escape is my 15 year plan, when it's just me and the wife again. They seem...
12 mpg, my cat doesn’t like hotels.
vectaur: You guys and your double digits make me sad/jealous. rdrgrl72: You’re lucky! We pull our 34’ 5th wheel with a GMC 2500 and are lucky to get 9 mpg. That’s half our normal mpg. vondur: When I had my mini duramax and my micro minnie, I could get 17mpg....
Picked up my first travel trailer today!
Grand Design Transcend 25MLX. Throwaway-ish123a: Congratulations! Welcome to the adventure! Remount_Kings_Troop_: Blue skies ahead. centralnm: Very nice. Happy travels. Source: Picked up my first travel trailer today!
Brand new kit. The driver side one is loose and the other side looks it moved a little as some point. The sway bars started making a loud screech sounds when turning. Thoughts?
RadarLove82: So, tighten them up. They're too loose. mxadema: Im not a fan of the loose bolt nor the braket over the head bolt. Both should be fixed. That sais those bar creak bang and pop. Wven after they wear a bit. Regardless, you have some ground to get stuff done...
How to Hang RV Wallpaper: Ideas for Your Camper Makeover
Source: How to Hang RV Wallpaper: Ideas for Your Camper Makeover
10mpg hotel rooms are meh now
DanielBG: 10MPG guy here too. Spent 5 nights on the road back and forth last month. $400 in gas and camped at the most beautiful spots up and down the Eastern Sierras. We were shoreside on a beautiful lake one of those nights with an uninterrupted view of those...
21 MPG No hotel room was so beautiful
SophiPsych: Hold up, I thought Frontiers only get that type of fuel economy empty and with a tail wind. Source: 21 MPG No hotel room was so beautiful
Anyone have an idea on how to remove this bug protective film?
It’s like a plastic that covers the front end I’ve tried a heat gun with a putty knife kinda just spreads it around and damages the paint underneath. Any recommendations on some kind of chemical that would melt it away? Ghettofarm: Sucks I can’t add pics. I have a...
Possible delamination
546875674c6966650d0a: Yes. Looks like delamination. Good news is it’s on the slide. Smaller area to have to fix. PhoenixTravel: Yep its delam. Pull the vent cover off and find where water is leaking in. If it is actively wet try to air it out (put a fan on it or...
Great Things to Know About Winter RVing in Texas
Winter is well on its way, and if you haven’t already, you really should make a plan for where you will spend the cold months. The vast majority of full time RVers head south for the winter. A huge number of them head to SoCal or Arizona, and even more of them head to Florida
Caravan stolen!
Hello guys, sorry if this is the wrong sub, I really don't know where else to go. Our caravan was stolen from our private property in Southern Germany. We're absolutely devastated. It would mean the world to us if you could share this post and the picture that...
What’s this pipe and thing
Was looking under the sink contemplating adding another outlet on the counter. I saw this random pipe and port inlet. What’s it for? mxadema: Drain vent, so when you empty the sink it doesn't siphon the p trap, and ending up smelling the gray tank. Penguin_Life_Now:...
Get a countertop ice maker
We have a small trailer with a small fridge/freezer. We never seem to have room for the ice we need as well as everything else to store in the freezer when we go camping. This year we bought an electric countertop ice maker and it's been game changing. We not only...
How big is your rig and what do you love about it? Show us what you’ve got…
We are in our fifth RV: 2020 Grand Design 30’ Imagine 2250RK (discontinued). I love having a back end kitchen with a wide window. Love the theater seating and do not miss having a dinette at all. The electric fireplace is all the heat we need. Easy to pull, park, and...
