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WHY DIDN'T I THINK OF THAT? TIPS AND TRICKS (3,250 members)

Share your tips and tricks you have discovered while camping. Hey, we can all use a little help. Post some of your clever ideas you have done to make camping a little easier. Thi... see more

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TJAK :
Tue at 4:09 PM
Question: we are buying an RV lot in Florida that we will use as our home base. We are also buying a bigger RV that we will leave permanently on the lot that will become our home. My question is this: we are buying from someone in the resort so we are ju... more
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- Jo&Ro
  Tue at 4:17 PM DEPEnds on the resort policy most require it to be registered but a quick check at the office will answer that
  
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  TJAK
  Tue at 4:17 PM Thanks!
  
  The Easterbunnies
  Tue at 4:17 PM From a legal stand point, Transfer title and register for the first year, it makes for a much cleaner transaction and separation of ownership.
  Driving on private does not require registration however, as Jo&Ro stated some campgrounds can require it.
  
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- Mike and Hyesuk
  Tue at 4:33 PM This post belongs in another area. This section is for tips and tricks, not questions. Please do a modicum of research and post your question in the correct area.
  
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  Steve&Tina
  Tue at 4:33 PM The groups police?
- Trucking13
  Tue at 5:45 PM You have to register in florida thats how tax is collected. They will give you a sticker which goes on window facing front. Without code enforcement will ticket
- Jim & Sharon Ham
  11 hours ago In my state, you have to register and title the vehicle to be sure it is legally yours without any encumberances or liens. That is when they hit you with sales tax. FL has an import fee, but if the motorhome is already titled in FL you s... more
  
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- Benji
  11 hours ago You have to go to DMV to change the title over and pay fees/taxes. I don't think your insurance will cover it without a title in the insurers name. You shouldn't need to
  Pay for plates.
  
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Jonathan and Meg :
Mon at 5:03 PM
I wanted to replace the carpet treads that I had in my Phaeton. The steps are just under 30" wide. The ones I had installed were the typical 23"x8" and one 23"x6" steps that I purchased through Amazon for around $15 dollars a piece. i never really cared f... more
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- Doug & Terri
  Mon at 5:33 PM Great idea, I used some pieces of carpet but your idea has the texture and rubber backing to really do a good job. Thanks for sharing!
  
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- Larry Holbrook
  Mon at 8:03 PM I probably missed the point, but they do make step covers for RV stairs - I put them on mine to cover the metal treads so the dogs don't slip on my steps - they aren't cheap and they have to be removed before I can put my stairs up -
  
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  Doug & Terri
  Mon at 8:03 PM We used those when we had our trailer, our steps are now inside the unit.
  
  Jonathan and Meg
  Mon at 8:03 PM Ahh Larry you didn't miss the point you just didn't read what I wrote! Let me sum it up, For $20 I was able to make four full width, full depth tread covers. The covers I had and the ones you attached a link for are small tread covers and cost between $15... more
- Steve & Diane
  Tue at 6:42 AM Great idea. Thanks.
  
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- Larry Holbrook
  10 hours ago Agreed -
  
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- Kevin & Penney
  3 hours ago Uh... why didn't i think of that
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Mon at 2:58 PM
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Curtis:
September 23
Hey everyone. Say hi to these fine folks and share some of your tips with em.

RogueRoadie → New RVillagers Group!:
September 23
Hello everyone! Doe & I are anxiously waiting for LF-42MD build to be completed. We should have it by December! My wife is a RN, I have a budding Business of which I can run remotely. We're open to any/all tips anyone can pass along! We are very psyched! ... more
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- Tom & Laura
  September 23 Do your self a favor and invest in a EMS "Electric Management System " since you'll be Fulltime, ists cheap insurance for your Electronics. I myself have a Progressive Industries EMS-50X which is the portable model they also have a Hardwire. What I like... more
  
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  RogueRoadie
  September 23 Hi Laura / Tom! The life-time warranty & your idea on the testing ability sounds great. Thanks for your insight & recommendation. Safe & happy trails as well!
  
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  Mike and Donna Wagner
  September 23 In addition to the great advice about the Progressive products - there is another condition that can be detected with a simple $12 proximity tester - and that is a miswired connection at a pedestal that can result in a deadly situation known as “hot skin”... more
  
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  Bruce & Linda (Omnibus)
  September 23 We have the hardwired version of the 50A PI EMS. Wouldn’t leave home without it.
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  BTW: You can test an RV park shorepower outlet with a voltmeter (VOM, multi-meter) if you know how to use it.
  
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- Steve&Tina
  September 23 Check out Rv-Dreams.com
  
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- RVillaging With Ollie
  September 23 Yeah!! Welcome and congrats! You're going to have a blast!
  
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- Hank & Shirleen
  September 23 All the above and join Rvtravel.com
  
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- RogueRoadie
  Mon at 9:13 AM Hi Everyone, thank you for all the tips guys (& guy-ettes haha) Yes, I'm stacking up on all the RV-sites recommended. The hook-up nuances are really key for us. Doing the music thing I've been grounded one too many times splitting my lip on mics! though d... more
  
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Marsha & Matthew:
September 22
Great dirt trapping rugs are the Trek n' Clean. They don't slip and trap tons of dirt, fine sand, etc. I got them for the RV a couple of years ago and wanted more and couldn't find them again. I was in Costco the other day and they have them again, a bit ... more
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- LarandSus
  September 22 I got the bed bath and beyond one and agree. It has greatly reduced my daily sweeping. Been thinking of getting another to put in front of the litter box to catch cat litter.
  
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- Christina Coloradoan
  September 22 I love those mats!
- Debbie Hughes
  September 23 Walmart has some are they the same...
- Steve&Tina
  September 23 Saw this here. Made a bee line for Costco. They had the 30 x 40 size for $12.99. Amazon price was $37.87. We needed 2, bought 3 just in case.
  
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- Christina Coloradoan
  September 23 Just don't dry them in dryer, they need to air dry ?
  
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John & Paula Clary :
September 19
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- Steve & Diane
  September 20 Thanks.
StacyandShane:
September 19
Sorry if this has ready been addressed multiple times but is there a way to boost cable satelite strength at campgrounds?
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- StacyandShane
  September 20 Ty Jon. Our Rv is older (04) and has original equipment. My husband installed an updated antenae yesterday. He really wanted to know if running new coax cables would be recommended before going through the trouble. I guess I know what he is doing this weekend!
  
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  charles formby
  September 20 My rig is 04 Teton. Works great. May need analog splitters removed.
  
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- charles formby
  September 20 Test them with volt omhs. Or Dtv swm.
  
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- charles formby
  September 20 Yes. But more power enduced switches needed along with heaver cable possible.. how long of runs are required?
- charles formby
  September 20 When my team , installs hotels, motels rv resorts. This is accomplished by electronic engineering, along with correct booster switches. Yes. It is expensive.
  
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- Jim & Sharon Ham
  September 20 You mentioned installing an new updated "antennae" on an 04 RV. This sounds like a replacement of the device for receiving off-air digital signals from TV stations. If this is where the poor picture is coming from, the first thing is to look f... more
Tony and Margie :
September 19
In case you didn't know https://backroadsandotherstories.wordpress.com/2018/09/18/stripped-screw-fix-diy/

We Have a loose Screw! – BACK ROADS AND OTHER STORIES

How to fix a stripped screw with Saran Wrap.
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- David & Leslie
  September 19 I usually take a toothpick with a little glue on it, stick it into the screw hole, break it off at the surface level, and screw in the screw. Sometimes I can use a larger screw without using a toothpick. Sometimes I have to use two or mor... more
  
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  September 19 I second the toothpick fix. For slightly wider holes, I use a matchstick, cut to length of hole.
- Bandit455
  September 20 I always keep a tube of valve lapping compound in my toolbox(s). Think of toothpaste with fine sand mixed in. Dip your screwdriver in and go. Cheap lasts forever and it works very well.
  
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- Karen & Collins
  September 20 We tried the red loctite, which didn't work, then a larger screw, which wouldn't go in. My husband finally wrapped it it plumbers tape & that did the trick.
  
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DnD :
September 19
GENERATOR NOISE. Found clamp at generator exhaust tight against solid metal attached to vehicle frame. Loosened, rotated 15 degrees to eliminate touch, retightened.
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Freedomflyer:
September 15
Anyone know where I could find a wiring diagram for 2011 Forest River Cedar Creek 36rd5s?
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- Benji
  September 15 Is it multiple issues or just a certain one?
  
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  Freedomflyer
  September 15 Just the porch light that works when it feels like it.
  
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- Robbie & Alice
  September 17 Try here: https://goo.gl/images/J27udm
- Debbie and Ceceile
  September 17 When we bought our Montana fifth wheel at a RV show, our salesman was also the service manager for Camping World. I asked him what RV type he got in the most for service and he said, "Hands down, Forest River". Good luck!!!
  
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- C & C Bonelli
  September 18 Here is what I got from Thor:
  
  Get your ride's schematics! I found a post on Thor Forums ( www.thorforums.com/ ) to contact Thor Customer Service ( www.thormotorcoach.com/customer-care/ )
  The form limits the size of ... more
- Bandit455
  September 19 Don't reinvent the wheel, a bad connection is just that, a bad connection. RARELY will you have a wiring issue actually be the wire itself. It is possible, but for an issue to start up after 7 years with no service work done in that area, it really is unl... more
  
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  Freedomflyer
  September 19 I’ve been trying to resolve this for a year. I’ve decided to abandon the repair project. Going to mount a solar motion sensor over the door.
  
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  Benji
  September 19 Sounds like a poor connection I'll bet a ground. Try adding a ground wire to a metal frame piece before getting any crazier.