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Has anyone ran solar panel wires from the roof thru the side vent of a cargo trailer? Good idea? Bad idea?

The wiring from my travel trailer that connects to my truck got soaked in water. Anything I need to do or be concerned about? Besides letting it dry out? Looks like it might have gotten corroded a little. I still have 12 volt power inside

I saw one of these new 2018 Clipper Cadet 16FB at a local dealer for $9900. I realize this is on the lower end price and quality, but it meets a lot of rv'ing needs on the cheap. Might be an option over a cargo trailer or cheap used trailer. Here's a video 18ft long, 7ft 4in wide, 6ft 5in...

How do you know which weight distribution hitch (WDH) to get? Max capacity? Style? Manufacturer? For example, the Fastway e2 Series WDH with sway control comes in 6000, 8000, and 10000 pound capacities. It also comes in either round bar or trunnion style. The roundbar styles are $270 and the...

I have been looking at some enclosed trailers lately and see a $250 option to use a 6ft axle on 7ft trailer and put the deck over the wheels. What are the pros and cons of a deck over? Pros: higher clearance, not as wide wheel-to-wheel  Cons: more wind underneath, colder? tip easier? more sway...

I saw this small travel trailer at a dealer today. I thought it was interesting for only $13,500 new. Msrp was lot higher. Not sure if one time deal at this dealer.  2017 Keystone Bullet Crossfire 1800RB    - 21'6" x 8'0", dinette, murphy bed (60x74?)  - room to extend bed if needed for taller...

Has anyone ever removed/replaced a sofa in a travel trailer? I assume it's easier then a dinette. Are they just bolted down or are they built into the trailers? I never looked. I've been shopping for small used travel trailers and most around me seem to have a slide out with a sofa. I'm not keen...

Does anyone use a lap desk in their RV? You can search youtube if you don't know what they are. Basically a 22x14 piece of carbon fiber (or wood) with pads underneath to rest on your legs. If you sit on couch or bed, it sits on your lap to hold your laptop. A renamed, revamped bed table I guess...

What are your thoughts on murphy beds? Couch during day. Bed at night. Would you probably just leave it as a bed most of the time? I know people with two dinettes and they usually leave the one in bed form all the time. This smaller coleman 1705RB has a front murphy bed. The mattress that comes...

I had T-Mobile several years back but coverage outside of urban areas was poor. Has it gotten any better? Anyone even use it? I saw this post where T-Mobile shared their "projected end of 2017" coverage map http://www.tmonews.com/2017/02/t-mobile-projected-coverage-map-end-2017/ I like the...

I ran into someone who had the solar panels on the roof of his RV connected to the charge controller then to his RV's power center. I've always seen the charge controller connected directly to the batteries. At least that's how I did it. He said his RV power center had two positive inputs. The...

I had a very odd thing happen yesterday. I wanted to get an oil change at Walmart. The service woman asked for my phone number and I said I don't give it out. She said how will you know your vehicle is ready. I said I'm waiting on it. After a strange look she says well we can't service any...

I've been thinking about a small class C but its hard to find one with a bed long enough for a person 6'1" to sleep comfortably. Most have fold out sofas that are only 6' long. I need a 76" bed to sleep well. I was thinking about an older 22ft BT Cruiser 5210 and removing the two sofas. I could...

I ran across a fellow towing a travel trailer who had solar panels mounted in the truck bed. I didn't get a chance to investigate further as he was leaving as I was arriving. I couldn't tell if there were batteries somewhere in the truck bed/box or he used wires to connect to batteries on the...

Apparently they examined 30 million cars for sale on their website and looked at the percentage of each make/model that listed over 200k miles. They are mostly trucks and SUV's. Kind of shocking the Dodge Durango tied the Toyota Tacoma. Not sure the quality of the study. First study from 2014...

I was curious about any tips, comments, concerns, etc. about towing a travel trailer with a 15 year old, 150k mile SUV or truck? I ran across a 15 year old Ford Explorer 4x4 SUV with 155k miles (orig owner).  The owner manual says it can tow 7,000.  I'd like to tow a 19' to hitch trailer, 7'...

Ok ... 11 confirmed cases is an "outbreak?" I guess technically. If you have been to the Walmart in Casa Grande recently you may have been exposed. Unless you were born before 1957 in which case you likely got vaccinated. People born after typically did not get vaccinated as we thought this...

I'm hoping someone can help me or give me some advice. 2003 Toyota Camry "was" running great. I'm planning on buying used truck so I bought this ODB2 device that connects to Android phone via bluetooth using Torque app to check out vehicles before I might buy one. Anyhow, I thought i would test...

Has anyone towed a travel trailer with a Jeep Grand Cherokee? I'm in search of new tow vehicle and they seem to be a cheaper 4WD vehicle in my current location.  I think the weights are fine, but I'm concerned about the 110" wheelbase of the Cherokee. It's much shorter than a 140" wheelbase of a...

I was curious how much weight you think you typically carry in your van. 600lbs? 800lbs? More? For example: 15 gallons water = 120lbs Two batteries = 140lbs Refrigerator = 50lbs Two 100w solar panels = 40lbs 5 gallon propane tank = 20lbs Bag of dog food = 20lbs 12 pack coke = 10lbs That's...