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You’re correct, Fall is a great time to buy a new camper! You’re also correct that they can be money pits! lol
As far as questions, here’s a good start:
- How many people previously owned the trailer?
- Do you have the title for the camper?
- Do you have the previous maintenance records?
- Has the travel trailer been in any major accidents?
- Where was the trailer stored when not in use?
- Is there any warranty left on the trailer?
- Can I extend the warranty?
- How much does the trailer weigh?
I’d also recommend reading through this: https://camperfaqs.com/what-to-look-for-when-buying-a-used-travel-trailer. There’s a downloadable checklist you can use to help you inspect the trailer. Hope this helps!
This will be different for everybody, but the honest answer is – as long as is needed. Dump your black tank then your grey tank, then clean up. If you always fill your black tank with roughly 10% water after dumping and use enough water when you flush, dumping is quick and easy (Of course, the time it takes depends on tank capacity and so on). If there’s not a line of RVs waiting behind you, go ahead and flush your tanks if needed. But I typically wait to do this at campgrounds with full hookups.
I typically turn mine on the night before and let it cool down overnight. Others will turn it on a full two days before the plan to leave. It can take time.
That said, if it doesn’t feel cool after a while, there are a few things that can affect proper cooling:
- Make sure your RV is level
- Check the thermostat (if you have one) and adjust if necessary
- Check the door gasket to make sure it’s sealing properly
More likely than not, it just need smore time to cool down.
There is no evidence, other than anecdotal, that Irish Spring will keep mice away. There’s a video of an RV’er who tried the Irish SPring method to keep mice ou tof his old camper and they actually chewed on the soap. The video. Feel free to give it a shot, but I’d recommend two things instead:
1. Stick with proven repellents like peppermint oil, chili oil, and live traps to remove any mice in your camper.
2. Most importantly, the most effective form of pest control is removing entry points so they can’t get in, and then using a rodent repellent as a last line of defense.
I cover exactly how to do that here: https://camperfaqs.com/how-to-keep-mice-out-of-camper-best-methods
Hope this helps!
Awesome works great. And yes, you have to dilute it like the bottle says.
Rubbing compound works even better if you don’t mind th ework.
The most important thing is to wash your RV often, especially the roof, which is where the black streaks come from. Letting the black streaks bake in the sun only makes them harder to get off, no matter what chemical you use.
I’ve never had an issue except once in an extreme thunderstorm when we couldn’t connect for like 10 minutes. Otherwise, it worked great. At the end of the day, it is satellite-based internet, so it won’t be as reliable as a fiber connection at your home, for example. But, like ia_camper said above it’s the best out there.
😂 Every time!
We also have a few resources here for when you need to remove mold or just routinely clean your pop-camper fabric. Theres one for canvas and one for vinyl material.
Canvas: https://camperfaqs.com/how-to-clean-pop-up-camper-canvas
Vinyl: https://camperfaqs.com/how-to-clean-pop-up-camper-vinyl
Yep, it’s OK to fold it down when wet to travel. Just open it back up when you get home or to your next destination to allow it to dry. No worries
Have fun and be safe!
I f you’re feeling adventurous, you could travel to one (or all) of the Dyrt’s Top Camprogrunds for pets! Here’s this years winners: https://camperfaqs.com/community/topic/top-9-dog-friendly-campgrounds-for-2024.
Also, no matter what campground directory you use, I’d suggest calling them ahead of time to make sure they are pet-friendly. The filters on those directories are not always accurate.
Heartbreaking. Also stresses the importance of using a temperature monitor device and/or video pet monitor system like Waggle.
We do have a sticky thread full of tips for those times you have to leave your pet in the RV while you’re away: https://camperfaqs.com/community/topic/10-tips-to-keep-your-pet-safe-when-youre-away-from-the-rv
You should check your RVs tire pressure before every travel day. It might seem overkill but its important to ensure safety, prevent blowouts, and extend the lifespan of the tires. DO a quick check on the day you plan to travel with a simple tire pressure gauge, or better yet use a TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System). Safe travels!
I wont be much help as we use a portable propane firepit. We don’t like smelling like smoke. But check locally via FB marketplace or ask the campground where you can get it. Many gas stations sell wood, but it can be pricey.
Classic!
