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  • in reply to: Where do you shop for RV-related items? #42193
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        Amazon. We’ve bought a few things from Camping World, but like the others said, Amazon is hard to beat price-wise

        in reply to: Should I store my RV with slides in or out? #41917
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            In, as the others said. No reason to expose your slide roofs and seals to the elements all winter long.

            in reply to: Level camper with slides in or out? #41867
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                The only way to know for sure is to read your owner’s manual. Every camper is different. I would guess with most camper’s you will want to level then extend your slides. BUT, the Entegra motorhome, for example, has you release the air from the air bag suspension, then extend your slides, THEN level your RV.

                I’m sure most answers in that FB group were people just telling you how they do it for their model. But nobody can answer that with certainty for YOUR RV without knowing your model.

                in reply to: What do you prepare ahead of time for camping meals? #41859
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                    We brown a ton of hamburger and put it in ziplock bags and freeze it. Then use it for all kinds of stuff like tacos, sloppy joes, spaghetti, and so on.

                    in reply to: Good questions to ask when buying a used RV? #41763
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                        Has the trailer had any water damage?

                        What’s the condition of the roof? Has it ever been repaired?

                        Are there any electrical issues?

                        And don’t take their word for it. Check for these things. I’ve seen to many roof issues, that lead to leaks, that lead to expensive water damage and mold issues.

                        in reply to: RV sewer hose recommendation #41495
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                            I’ve used the Camco and the valterra. Both very similar and priced around $50. The valterra got a crack in it, so I replaced it with the Camco about 5 years ago. No issues since.

                            in reply to: Stackable washer/dryer for RV #41327
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                                We have a Splendide set and love it. Got the washer and dryer as a set at Camping world. A residential set should work assuming it will fit and you have a compatible power supply. You’ll probably want a 120v power dryer, unless you have a 50a RV.

                                in reply to: 5-Gallon Water Dispenser for the RV #41019
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                                    Interesting idea. But where do you store and setup these jugs for use? We already dont have a lot of space.

                                    in reply to: What do you use for RV navigation? #40848
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                                        Last time I use Google maps it had us take a detour to avoid traffic and took us down a narrow dirt road with trees scraping our roof (we eventually just had to turn around). I’ve also used apps like RV Trip Wizard, which are great but I didnt feel they were as up-to-date as they should be. Have since used a Garmin and have had zero issues.

                                        in reply to: Removing bug splatter #40827
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                                            I use Chemical Guys products pretty much exclusively for all my vehicles. They have a bug and tar remover that I use whenever I come back from traveling. Here it is: https://www.amazon.com/Chemical-Guys-CWS_104_16-Heavy-Shampoo/dp/B003Y9N2E0

                                            in reply to: Why live in an RV? Are there benefits? #40717
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                                                All valid benefits above. Keep in mind, it takes some due diligence to find good cheap campgrounds, and the longer you stay somewhere usually the cheaper it is, which for some the whole point of living in an RV is to travel and not stay in one spot.

                                                It’s not for everybody, thats for sure, but with a bit of planning the benefits outweigh the cons in my experience.

                                                in reply to: Dometic fridge not cooling down enough #40643
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                                                    I’d also make sure its properly ventilated. And I know you said its been cooling overnight but I’d give it a full 24 hours before troubleshooting

                                                    in reply to: Camping apps to find campground #40625
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                                                        Recreation.gov, and I’m a member of passport America so I use that alot.

                                                        in reply to: Where do you wash your travel trailer? #40580
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                                                            The camping world near me starts at $6.99 per foot to wash your RV for you. It could get pretty pricey though if you have a large RV or start upgrading the wash package.

                                                            in reply to: Can I plug my RV into my house? #40473
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                                                                Use a 15A male to 30A female adapter like this: https://www.amazon.com/Leisure-Cords-Generator-Electrical-Converter/dp/B07QY57SNH/ref=sr_1_5

                                                                Just don’t overload it by drawing too much power at once. I believe its only 1800 watts you can run through a 15a outlet. So, depending on the power draw of your appliances, running the fridge and AC at the same time, for example, might overload it.

                                                                 

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