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  • in reply to: How do you get tree sap off your RV? #42114
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        I can confirm that hand sanitizer works extremely well. There’s a video that I watched YEARS ago about this that I just dug up for you that tested a bunch of different methods. Which is where I got the hand sanitizer idea from.

         

         

        in reply to: Breaking: New Diesel RV Sales Banned in 6 States #42102
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            Only CA would come with something like this…

            in reply to: Should I cover my RV this winter? #42089
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                You will definitely hear varying opinions on this. My two cents, if you can’t get an indoor facility to store it in, then I would recommend covering it, especially in Wisconsin. They can be a pain to get on and off, which I suspect is the main reason people don’t use them, but they do protect your rather large investment.

                in reply to: How do you get your mail? #42077
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                    You could also just put a temporary hold on your mail at the post office. I think a hold of 30 days is standard, but they might hold it for longer.

                    in reply to: Has anyone stayed overnight at a Buc-ees? #42058
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                        They do not allow it as stated on their website. Loves typically does, but best to ask first if you are trying to overnight for free. They do have Love’s RV Stops that are paid campsites basically.

                        in reply to: What do you use for RV antifreeze? #42045
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                            Just picked up some supertech rv and marine from walmart for just under 4 bucks a gallon. Thats where I always get mine.

                            in reply to: RV Giant Forest River Shuts Down California Plants #42036
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                                Businesses are leaving that state in droves.

                                in reply to: Stop travel trailer from rocking?! #42035
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                                    WHeel chocks will help a little. Is it a tandem axle? X-chocks will help if so.

                                    in reply to: Do Love’s allow RVs to stay overnight? #42026
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                                        We stayed at one in Domino Texas. It was similar to an RV park with electrical and water hookups, a dump station, grass, wifi, pull-through spots. It was $48 for the night.

                                        in reply to: Bad toilet smell after one week? #42013
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                                            Very likely. The more water the better! Add water to your tank after dumping and use lots of water every time you flush!

                                            in reply to: Will my lines freeze in one night? #41995
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                                                Agree with Tory. You’ll be fine overnight

                                                in reply to: Best heater that doesn’t use propane? #41983
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                                                    My wife 😉 Jokes aside, an oil-filled radiant heater. They are nearly silent and dry the air like an electric space heater. The do take a little longer to warm up

                                                    in reply to: RV battery during winter #41960
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                                                        I remove my battery and store it inside every winter. It only takes 15 minutes and is worth my peace of mind.

                                                        in reply to: Dump stations near Salem, Oregon #41925
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                                                            Silver Falls State Park. Its been a while since I’ve been there but it used to be free if I remember right.

                                                            in reply to: Should I store my RV with slides in or out? #41915
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