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  1. camplight

    Newbie question - Getting hot water while using only water in fresh water tank

    Please don't roast me this question but how can you get hot water while only using fresh water tank water? How will the WH fill up? I am confused how this works so if someone didn't mind explaining this to me, I would greatly appreciate your help. 2016 Salem Hemisphere 356 QBS. I have spent a...
  2. RI

    Newbie Mistake #1 Hinge screws

    Hey, fellow A framers! Need some input for the newbie. First pop up, A223HW hardside. Before raising the roof I forgot to unlatch one of the side hinges that secure the roof sides down. Of course that cause the wood screws fasting the hinge plates to the side walls to pull out, stripping the...
  3. JO

    Newbie question about up & down stabilization

    I am new to trailer life and will be headed out soon with a new Geo Pro 20'. My question is do sway stabilizers also cut down on up and down motion as well as side to side? Or is there another way? I towed my trailer approx 500 miles for vacation storage and the up and down (boat in a wave...
  4. JU

    Newbie with RV and solar. ??

    2020 e pro 16bh. I cant figure out how to turn on the Go Power solar controller, the dealer I picked it up from today didnt know either. He pushed the buttons and said "might have to read up on that" lol. Any tutorials will help as I've been a tenter my whole life, thanks in advance!
  5. JU

    Newbie

    Hello, new to this style of camping. Just picked up a new e pro 16bh today
  6. MG

    newbie for an E-Pro

    I bought a Flagstaff E-pro last fall. The dealer held it for the winter. Now, with all of the restrictions...I will not be able to have the walk-thru to help me navigate being a new rv owner. Is there someone out there that owns one and can help me navigate when I need assistance? Thanks!!
  7. MA

    Some help for newbie with 1/2 ton

    We just purchased our first TT, 2016 TBUD, and have had it out 3 times so far. I am finding that I cannot pull it over 50-55mph or it pushes the truck all over. I am towing with a 2014 F150 crew 6.5' bed 4x4 5.0 3.73 leveled with 34" mud tires and truck has 5star 91 perf/tow tune. I have a Blue...
  8. robbiels7

    The dealers got another newbie.

    At work today (An essential automotive technician). I noticed across the street first house in the neighborhood an F150 getting new rear glass. In the beginning of the week they had a new 35 footish new Saber fiver in the driveway. Well yes at the least of their problems the made contact with...
  9. NE

    Help my trailer stinks and we are newbies!! Going crazy!

    2001 all american toy hauler. Have a smell of urine when sitting at the kitchen table.. driving me insane.. have cleaned the carpet.. my husband and I are new to this and have no.idea where to check.. no.leaks that we can see.. help please!! We are living in this trailer while.our house is...
  10. FarmerRick

    Newbie, getting a 2008 Flagstaff 23FBS today...

    I've learned quite a few things in the last day or so reading the forum!! My last camper was a 1974 Starcraft popup a couple years ago, so this is quite a step up for me... :D Looked at it winterized and not powered up 2 days ago. Current owner pulled it out of covered storage and has it...
  11. TW

    Newbie pop up

    Hi i own a 2012 rockwood pop up and need info on somethings could someone give me the right forum or feed to help me navigate a little easier. Thanks
  12. EA

    Newbies from kamloops bc

    We just set up our 2015 cardinal 5th wheel for the summer. Hello to everyone. And thank you for any help or advice in the future
  13. VI

    Hello from 2 newbies in WV

    Hi there! I just joined this forum to try to learn more about RV'ing. My husband and I are considering getting an rPod 180 to pull with his Jeep Cherokee. We're not "handy" at all, though, so any issues with our RV will likely have to be handled by a professional. Would love to hear some...
  14. PA

    Newbie questions

    I just bought a 2012 Freedom Express from a dealer and have been getting familiar with it. When i opened up the door to the water heater i noticed that the drain plugs were laying there and there is not an anode rod. Is that the way its supposed to be? Also does anyone know if this TT has a...
  15. MA

    Newbie awning concern

    Ok so we're newbies to camping and I know that awnings are not to be put away wet. So what is the general consensus on awnings when your weekend camping fun is done and you pack up for home. If awning has moisture still on it when rolled back and you can't park it at home with awning out, how...
  16. GR

    Another Ga newbie

    Hello to all, My name is Greg Kidd and my wife Jan and I purchased a used 2016 FR3 30DS the end of January this year. Our current primary purpose is living in it for work Mon - Thu each week. So far it has been a great experience with only a few minor hitches along the way. With that has been a...
  17. SW

    Newbie from GA

    Hey everyone! So I'm new to this group and new to camper/trailer camping. I grew up camping with my grandparents using a pop-up but I have never owned one or have any knowledge on dealing with campers. Anyways, I am in the market currently for either a pop-up or hybrid to start off with. I...
  18. ME

    2006 bt

    How can I find out model number? Husband bought used. Vin just showed up as Ford E450. I want to get manuals and figure out where fuses and breakers are.
  19. HE

    New NoBo 19.6 Owner! Any tips for a newbie?

    No Experience really. Just bought X-chocks and Sewer tube at Camping world. Anyone have any suggestions for set up list/check list/ items to buy? Videos on the best way to utilize all functions of the camper? Instruction manual is weak on these.
  20. SY

    Newbie Coachmen Owner From Eastern MA

    Hi all! My name is Paul and my wife Nadine and I are new owners of a 2019 Coachmen 246RKS. We are pulling it with a 2002 F250 Crew Cab Powestroke! Our rig has been at the dealership since October, in winter storage. I am looking into all the things I will need and can use some help. Be...
  21. LE

    Newbies

    Hi, We are spending our 2nd night in our new Grey Wolf 25RL and love it. Looking forward to many more!:cool:
  22. RE

    Indiana newbie

    New to it all here.... first travel trailer and first time campers ( minus back country camping while hiking). Looking to explore and learn all we can about the lifestyle. 2018 Forest River Salem 27 REI Leaning towards a 2500 series Suburban to be our main tow vehicle.
  23. SK

    Newbies

    Hello everybody. My wife and my self are new to the RV life. Just picked up our 2020 NO BO 19.1. We will have a lot of questions.
  24. NC

    RV Newbies

    Hello, We are Casey and Dawn Mason from NC. We just purchased our first RV, a Salem Cruise Lite 230BHXL. I (Casey) will be using it for quarantine as I am a Paramedic, for the foreseeable future. We are really excited to take it out for fun this summer after all of this is over and introduce...
  25. CH

    Newbie to Motorhome class A

    I just purchased a 2018 Coachmen Pursuit 32wc and just wanted to know the correct procedure for storing coach for a couple of weeks. I turn battery switch off and turn off power to inverter and was also wondering do I need to turn on inverter while traveling or just when I'm using shorepower or...

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