Alan & Melanie If you have access to the cable where it enters the sheath, you can use a bicycle motorcycle cable lubricator tool and cable lubricant. You won't have to disconnect the cable. Get the one with the dual screws that secures the cable not the single screw. T...  moreIf you have access to the cable where it enters the sheath, you can use a bicycle motorcycle cable lubricator tool and cable lubricant. You won't have to disconnect the cable. Get the one with the dual screws that secures the cable not the single screw. The single screws leak. Search on Amazon.  less

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revbilly This is a great little video on finding a solution. Bought the lubricant but haven't had the time to doctor my valves. 

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RV'ing Denise We use a Spray lube. 

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Brian&Nadine Be careful if you try to replace your valve. My valves are directly between my black and gray water tanks and I had to loosen the gray tank to get the black tank valve back in. The best method I have found is to let the system dry out. Then I reach inside...  moreBe careful if you try to replace your valve. My valves are directly between my black and gray water tanks and I had to loosen the gray tank to get the black tank valve back in. The best method I have found is to let the system dry out. Then I reach inside the outlet with a gob of Super Lube and smear it on the blade. Work it open and closed for awhile. Then to really get it to work easily use a spray nozzle with your air compressor to disperse the grease into the seals. You could do this with a wet system but it really isn't to bad if everything is dry. Good luck.  less

• 1 hour ago

Mark & JoAnn My RV has cables that you pull to open the Black and Grey tank drain valves, they seem to be getting harder to open and close. There isn't a place to be able to get to the cable to attached the above suggested lube tool. Any other ideas?

• 31 minutes ago

Angelack Did you permanently mount it or what?

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Magnum No, but I have to raise my flagpole daily so it only takes an additional minute or two to attached the antenna. Our plan is to only use it when our installed power antenna is not getting good signals. I have seen RV’s that appeared to have them permanentl...  moreNo, but I have to raise my flagpole daily so it only takes an additional minute or two to attached the antenna. Our plan is to only use it when our installed power antenna is not getting good signals. I have seen RV’s that appeared to have them permanently mounted. Never asked if they had any problems.   less

• Mon at 11:45 AM

GaleS I sympathize with what Robbie and Alice are saying. I've been part of this group and a couple others for quite a while and have become very disappointed that posts are so off topic. I don't know the solution, but hope there's a cure. No one is blowing any...  moreI sympathize with what Robbie and Alice are saying. I've been part of this group and a couple others for quite a while and have become very disappointed that posts are so off topic. I don't know the solution, but hope there's a cure. No one is blowing anyone one up - I'm glad someone finally posed the question.  less

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• · July 13

JR &Pam Amend brother. "Tips and tricks" or change the post name.

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• · July 13

Barry & Millie-Ambassadors Must have forgotten to take their meds

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• · July 15

Terry & Diane I think it might be operator error when posting

• July 15

Eric and Kathy We belong to several groups. I really don't mind off topic comments and have learned a lot from many of them. If not interested I just don't read. Hate to discourage folks posting by being too judgemental. I suppose the creator of a group could eject n...  moreWe belong to several groups. I really don't mind off topic comments and have learned a lot from many of them. If not interested I just don't read. Hate to discourage folks posting by being too judgemental. I suppose the creator of a group could eject non-compliant members? Perhaps that's not possible.  less

• 5 hours ago

Brian&Nadine How often are you going to move? I would look at used travel trailers in the 40' range. I think you will find them cheaper than a tiny house and much easier to live in. Good luck.

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Skylar Love your name! I travel alone in a 20-ft Winnebago Class C. It’s a 2000 an oldie but goodie. I’ve driven all over and so far no breakdowns. This will be your home on wheels so it’s such a personal decision. I like a class c because you can get them more ...  moreLove your name! I travel alone in a 20-ft Winnebago Class C. It’s a 2000 an oldie but goodie. I’ve driven all over and so far no breakdowns. This will be your home on wheels so it’s such a personal decision. I like a class c because you can get them more places and a lot of smaller parks just aren’t set up for the big rigs. I suggest buying a used one. People are always trading up and by the time they’re a few years old the bugs have usually been worked out. The older ones were built better. They’re churning out so many RV’s these days so fast that I’m constantly seeing posts about all the problems the owners of these new, expensive rigs are having. After a few years on the road and seeing all kinds of rigs....if I had it to do over and could afford it I would buy a Class B—Camper vans are small & economical & you don’t need a toad as you can pretty much take them anywhere. They’re expensive as they’re in high demand. Not a lot of room but I’ve seen lots of couples traveling in them. Just a few ideas. You and your mom have so many adventures ahead of you. Enjoy!  less

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HippyGypsy Thank you for responding and understanding how personal and daunting this is. We are liking the Winnie's too. Class B's are too awesome but too expensive. And Mom wants a little more living space. Is there anything about your Rig that you don't like? 

• July 13

TheClearyClan I started tent camping in 1962 as a kid. The tent trailer came about 1968. My wife and I started renting about 33 years ago. Since 2008 my wife and I shared a travel trailer at an RV Park with her sister and brother-in-law. We did three more rentals. Twic...  moreI started tent camping in 1962 as a kid. The tent trailer came about 1968. My wife and I started renting about 33 years ago. Since 2008 my wife and I shared a travel trailer at an RV Park with her sister and brother-in-law. We did three more rentals. Twice we rented 40 foot travel trailers and once a Class-C motorhome. The trailers had a master bedroom at one end and a bunk room at the other end with the kitchen, dining and living area in the middle. We bought our 32 foot Class-C in 2013. We have two slides that gives us much more room while out in a campsite. This rig is very well suited for Boondocking (off the grid). It has a dedicated master bedroom with a short queen bed, a set of bunk beds and the loft over the cab. The couch and dinette become beds. We can sleep 10. One of the rentals was a Class-C with a bunkhouse as opposed to a master bedroom, so my wife and I slept over the cab once, my wife had problems getting down.
We have four daughters and seven grandkids.
I recommend renting the various configurations you're interested in before buying so you have a good idea of what you want.
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• July 13

Joy Petnut I don't understand the romance with tiny houses personally. I have a Class C and like it very much. I think trailers have way better storage and better more realistic bathrooms. Some of the things I see them putting in the tiny homes I'm thinking "Oh my g...  moreI don't understand the romance with tiny houses personally. I have a Class C and like it very much. I think trailers have way better storage and better more realistic bathrooms. Some of the things I see them putting in the tiny homes I'm thinking "Oh my gosh, all of that stuff is going to fall out in the first mile!"  Class B is the only RV I think is a waste of money but that is just me. Don't be afraid to buy an older one to start with. They are usually well made and give you a taste of road life with little money output. Then make your decision as to which way to go.  less

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Donna Weiss I had 3 tire blowouts on a 7 week trip and the one thing I learned is to carry a spare.  If you don't, roadside assistance can get very expensive.  When it happens in the middle of nowhere, you pay the going rate.  I will never travel again...  moreI had 3 tire blowouts on a 7 week trip and the one thing I learned is to carry a spare.  If you don't, roadside assistance can get very expensive.  When it happens in the middle of nowhere, you pay the going rate.  I will never travel again without a spare tire.  less

• July 10

Jim & Sharon Ham As Donna said, a spare is essential.  Could even become a DIY change if stuck in the middle of nowhere.  Rather than send old tires the shred mill, even unmounted tires can be a life-saver when you have a problem and have already used your spare...  moreAs Donna said, a spare is essential.  Could even become a DIY change if stuck in the middle of nowhere.  Rather than send old tires the shred mill, even unmounted tires can be a life-saver when you have a problem and have already used your spare.  Any tire shop can mount a tire and most large Emergency Road Service trucks can even mount a tire on a semi rim on the highway.  Even an old DOT outdated tire is better than nothing until you can get to a place that has the EXACT size and brand you need in stock and at a price you are willing to pay.  The highest possible price is when the ERS truck has to acquire a tire for you and bring it to your RV and mount it in the boonies.  We found this thru experience.  less

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Benji Are there any cracks or grayish color appearance in the sidewall they are dryrotting and I would change them. Constantly check air pressure including the spare and you should be fine.

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Judith & Mark Age of the tire is the most important as discussed above;  however, the SPEED RATING of the tire is also very important!  Most trailer tires are only rated for 65 MPH, and running these tires at Freeway speeds (or in excess of the posted speed l...  moreAge of the tire is the most important as discussed above;  however, the SPEED RATING of the tire is also very important!  Most trailer tires are only rated for 65 MPH, and running these tires at Freeway speeds (or in excess of the posted speed limits) is a common cause of blow-out.  We went with the Goodyear G614 tires because they have a speed rating of 75 MPH.  -- Here is an article that helped me decide:   http://www.tcrossfarm.com/new_page_1.htm  less

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NurseKate & BeerSteinBob We replaced all 6 tires on our class A last week after having a blow out.   

• Mon at 6:54 AM

Barry & Millie-Ambassadors First make sure they are all fresh water tanks

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Jane C yes

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• · July 6

The Rolling Stones Your best bet is to contact the Holiday Rambler Rev Group Technical Assistance and let them help you through this.  They will have all the schematics and knowledge to determine if what you are wanting to do can actually be done without jeopardizing t...  moreYour best bet is to contact the Holiday Rambler Rev Group Technical Assistance and let them help you through this.  They will have all the schematics and knowledge to determine if what you are wanting to do can actually be done without jeopardizing the safety and handling of the rig. It’s all on the Holiday Rambler website and it is free.    less

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Jim & Sharon Ham From your photo, it appears the large gravity freshwater fill is going into the middle tank on the side.  The clear vinyl tubing on top is where air is pushed out of the tanks to the side fill vent.  I presume your method of fill is to run the w...  moreFrom your photo, it appears the large gravity freshwater fill is going into the middle tank on the side.  The clear vinyl tubing on top is where air is pushed out of the tanks to the side fill vent.  I presume your method of fill is to run the water until it comes out the air hole on the side?  There appears to be some dead useless space to the right of tank 3.  I presume the space between tank 2 and 3 that appears to be dead space is really where your water pump is located?


I do not see how water gets to the front tank but obviously there are some other hoses not seen to fill the tank and on the bottom to drain it.  Removing the front tank really should not present much of a problem by disconnecting all the hoses and capping them off.  Use teflon sealing tape because the fittings are usually nylon and the plastic fittings on the tanks are usually "spin welded" to the tank.  If you cross thread or strip the threads it becomes a major problem.  There are going to be some "low point drains" that go thru the floor to empty all the water from the tanks...could be just 1 valve close to the water pump, or 3 valves, one for each tank.


While removing the front tank would be the easiest to disconnect, if you want to totally remodel the dinette seating, if you eliminate tank 2 on the side, you could convert the U-shaped seating into two-sided,dinette and have a bigger table with longer sides to the wall.


Regarding the cushions, we hired a local upholstery shop to redo our dinette pads.  The foam comes in many different levels of compression and comfort.  We finally decided on a tan leather face with fabric on back and sides.  It looks better but it was more expensive and it does slide around a bit.  If I had to do it over, I would stay with fabric all the way.  less

• July 7

Jane C This is very good information. Thanks. Per the cushions. We too determined fabric is the only way too go. So many issues associated with leather/leather-like materials. Great share.

• July 8

John and Shelley Very cool. Thanks for sharing.

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• · July 6

Doug and Terri We have put our bike on a hitch carrier and it's very easy, our hitch will hold 500lbs of direct weight....we recently swapped the motorcycle for a 150cc scooter and love the flexibility. You can view various ramps at discount ramps.com and YouTube.

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John and Shelley Very helpful thanks ? 

• July 7

JR &Pam He who dies with the most toys wins!!

• July 7

John and Shelley Right 

• July 8

Marta231655 I think the roof antenna is going to work better

• July 5

Benji Who makes it? I never heard of it.

• July 5

Marta231655 they are worthless I prefer rabit ears works just as good but the roof top antenna is the best

• July 5

Benji This is what I bought. I haven't used it yet but it's about $350 I don't want a monthly bill and try to not watch that much tv.

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Liz Wharton & Barbara Jording You could check out Technomadia.com. They offer comprehensive testing and reviews of antennae and all other things Nomad Tech for RVers

• July 13

Benji Look on EBay. I'm considering getting one down the priority list.

• July 4

Robert & Erica Steele I recommend the www.rvlock.com models. The v4 probably fits your application, but call and check. You can get them on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2ITJ1K9

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