rv Knowledge Base
Where can I park my RV at night in Califonia? Me and a bunch of friends are planning to roadtrip through california this december/january. We're looking at renting an RV and just going wherever we feel like going. However, finding RV camping grounds is a real pain, plus the fact that they are usually far away from the touristic attractions we want to see in the big cities. Therefore i was wondering if it is possible to just find a quiet road or street somewhere, where the presence of a 25' parked truck is no problem for anyone living in that area, and just staying there. Any experienced RV enthousiasts who can help me out with this? Thanks!
How can I get 30amps for my RV from a house? Most household outlets are 15amps. I need 30 amps to be able to run everything in my RV. Is there a way to get 30 amps from a house short of installing a separate breaker? If I have to install a separate 30 amp breaker and plug-in, how do I know if the breaker box can handle it. I have no idea about electrical things, so sorry for my ignorance.
What is the best way to go about selling a used RV and get what it is worth? I am going through a divorce and the RV is strapping me financially and the soon to be EX is not trying to do anything to help sell the RV, as he said he would. I don't mind losing a little money on it but I don't want to give it away either. I really need some guidance on what to do about this vehicle.
How do you get musty smells out of an old used RV? Got an old used RV, smells like a dead rat, Cleaned it, but I couldn't take out all the pumps, wiring, and water tank to clean around. I also used the shop vac. I am letting it air out, because something may still be in the frame. So, I am asking, how to get the smell out after cleaning what I could reach. This thing sat in a field for two years and A friend gave it to me. Any tips for an old rv would be welcome. It runs good and the fridge and stove work fine, as does the pump and hot water. Thanks.
We bought an RV this past year, it got wrecked shortly after. Can we claim it as a loss? Okay we bought an RV, due to a manufacturer problem it wrecked while taking vacation. We had already made 5 payments on it at the time. The insurance company paid it off but our question is can claim it at a loss? Thanks in advance for your answers. The insurance company paid off the balance but we did not get reimbursed for the first 5 payments. We only had it 5 months when a manufacturer error caused it to crash. Luckily we did not hurt. What is AGI?
How do you test a propane system on an rv? Can anyone explain how to test a propane system on an rv? What components do you check to know if the propane is flowing? I know I have propane. I can't get any smell or light anything. There is a check valve at the tank that has safety features. I guess the main question should be is how do you check this to see if it is working. thx
How much should I charge someone to park their RV on my property? They will be parking overnight every day, will use electrcity every now and then, but will not have access to the house. I live in Orange County, OC. Please give advice on the price I should charge for RV parking on my property. They have their own access gate and the parking is completely private.
What is the best way to approach a company about advertising on my RV? I want to sell advertising space on my RV. I live full time on the road, and travel the country. If I had money from people paying me to advertise on the RV, I would be going a lot more places, advertising a lot more. So what is the best approach at getting a company to advertise with me? Anyone have any experience with this?
What is the best way to find out about available rv campground host jobs? My husband and I would like to be campground hosts at State and National RV Parks across the country, preferabley in NC, Fla, Ga, and Texas. We would consider being volunteer campground hosts. How do we go about applying for available positions? Is there a certain web site that we can go to?
Where does all the excess material from bathroom and Kitchen goes from RV? I have never experienced an RV before, although I am curious to find out that where does RV gets its electricity, water and gas for kitchen from, and where does all the used water goes from bathrooms and kitchen. I have seen people taking their RV's to parks and beaches, but I don't know if they pay to use parking at beaches and also do they provide water pipelines and electricity to RV's at beaches.
Is there a gas savings between and RV and pulling a travel trailer? We currently have a Class A Motorhome (RV) and are considering trading it and getting a pull behind travel trailer instead. We are thinking of doing this to get some gas savings. We already know what mpg we get with the motorhome. How can we tell how much less mpg we would get with our truck once it would start to pull a travel trailer? We are trying to figure out if we should stick with what we have, or if it makes sense to trade to the travel trailer option. Thanks for any advice.
How to get the hot water working in a RV? I have a Trail Lite/RVision 18ft RV but I don't know how to work the hot water. It's used, but new to us, and it is in new condition. We have do have propane. I would like to eventually use the shower but not without hot water.
My RV was totaled in Mexico how do I get another one in Mexico legally? When in Mexico about 8 months ago my RV was totaled. Its was towed and the towing fees were more then it was worth. I gave it to a guy in Mexico and he pad the towing fees for the camper and took it. Now, I want to bring in another RV. I now realize the one car rule. How do I get around it? Thanks.
What is the technical difference betweeh a park model rv and a mobile home? The park we go to in Fla specifically prohibits mobile homes, but allows park model rv's. i found a small mobile home [432 sq. ft. Could this qaulify as a park model? The park we go to in Fla. specifically prohibits mobile homes, but allows park model rv's. i found a small [432 sq.ft.] that the sellers calls a mobile home. Could this unit be classified a park model?
How do you clean and deodorize an old used rv? It works well and it is clean now but it sure has a strong musty smell that won't go away. I am afraid there is something dead in the framework and I have let it air out for two weeks now but no results. Besides letting it dry out and air out, how do I get rid of the smell. it is pretty bad. Any tips on old used rv's would be welcome.Thanks.
How much should I rent out my RV shop for? I just went through a divorce and won the house and RV shop right next to my home. It is huge. It can fit two big movie star RV's in it. I have a couple people intrested in renting it out for storage. How much should I charge? I would like to make a extra money from it since I am not using it. How much should I rent it out per month?
How do you replace a fresh water tank in an rv? I just bought an rv, that was in the final stages of remodel. The only thing left to do is replace the fresh water tank and pump and then build a bench seat around it. I don't have amy idea on how to do this. Is there any special things I need to do or can I just hook up the tank and pump to the water line and I'm good?I have already got a 20 gallon tank, but with no hoses. Help........
Where can an RV be converted for Wheelchair Accesiblitiy? My mother is wheelchair bound and her and my father want to get an RV/Motorcoach home to tour the country with, but none of the places we have checked online seem to show such options. Does anyone know where we could take an RV and have it retrofitted to be wheelchair accessible and disability friendly? We will need to have a wheelchair lift installed on the coach.
How common is it to live year-round in a permanently parked RV-type thing? How's it work out? There's a spot in rural Ontario we drive by sometimes that has a decent-sized grouping of trailers. Not 'trailer park'-type trailers, but what're often referred to as Winnebagos. Some are rather wee. Given that it's by the water, we figured it was a seasonal thing. Nope. Still there in the snow, with signs of current occupation. Is that even particularly economical? It seems to me there'd be a lot of unique costs to living like that. The need, for one, to shop frequently while living in the sticks. (Nearest grocery store is +/- 1/2hr away.) I assume there're hook-ups for things there given the density in just the one area -- what sort of services would there be? It doesn't have the expected "Such-n-Such RV Park" sign or any details out front. Really odd to see a crammed-in mini-community like that. Given how easy it is to see from a not unused highway, I don't think they're there illegally. Any insights on how living there works out?
What will happen if we do not renew the registration on an RV? Our RV (fifth-wheel trailer) is parked at a consignment shop. They are trying to sell it for us. It has current registration and stickers on the license plate. The registration expires tomorrow. What will happen if we do not renew the registration? Will we get a ticket/fine?
What is the longest time one can stay at an RV campground? My husband and I are going to have to stay at an RV campground this summer while renovations are being done at our house. Does anyone know how long one is permitted to stay? I'm talking about the RV parks that one pays nightly or weekly for staying there, not any free ones. Hi Arthur - thanks for your reply - we live in Texas
How do I upgrade to a nicer RV with no money to buy a new one? I have been forced to downsize since I was unemployed. Me and my family now live in an old 1970's RV that doesn't even have A/C and hardly runs. How can I get a nicer RV with any resources except money? Examples of what I mean are: Ask a company to buy us one with ads on it, submit ads in rich people's news papers, etc. Any realistic ideas? Or has anyone else successfully done this?
How much could i trade in my 2001 Forest River Sierra 30BHS RV for? My husband and I were given a quote for our RV for only $6500 but we have seen similar RV models going for $12000. What would be a fair asking trade in value. Oh more details: fiberglass exterior, it has a full bottom bunk and single on top in the back of the rig and is in very good condition. Help!
how to ship a caravan or RV into my country? How would i ship a caravan or RV into Australia from America. What procedures must i take. I am planning a trip to America and want to know how to ship it to Australia. Please help.
How much is it to rent an RV? My family and I are planning to go on a tour of the states. We know the destinations and routes we're going to take. Instead of renting hotels or motels, we would like to rent an RV to save money on sleeping. We will be flying to Boston. How much would an RV fitting 4 people cost per day? Also, how much fuel do RVs burn and what are the fuel prices in the states? Thank you all in advance.
How long before travelling should I book an RV? A friend and I plan to drive around the US in September. We have booked our flight already. In terms of getting the best price on an RV, how late should we leave booking the RV? My friend thinks we might get really good deals in August but I'm a bit scared to leave it until the last month and miss out all together.
What makes and models of rv trael trailers have a king size bed? We saw the keystone sprinters which the 310 and 318 and 327 have king size beds. The one we liked the most was the 318fls, it had the u shaped dinette which we need too. But sadly our rv dealer said it is discontinued. Any other makes or models that have king beds...looking for a 30-33' to put at a permanent campsite. Looking for new only.
What are the laws about an RV parked on the street in Chicago? I live in Chicago, and have had the worst time finding any ordinances about having a motor home parked on the street. I am about to purchase one that is about 17ft (which is small). I want to know how long anything with a RV plate can be parked on a residential street? What are the size or weight limits?
What is the best RV cover for Michigan winters? I am looking to buy an RV cover to protect a Roadtrek. We live in Michigan so it has to stand up to a lot of snow. What product would you recommend? Which brand? Woven polyester or the more plastic kind like AquaShed?
What determines the shape of the intakes on the cowling on a Rv-7? I am very interested in building a Rv-7. I have noticed when looking at pictures that some of the cowlings have circular intakes and others have more rectangular intakes. I prefer the rectangular intakes with the single intake on the bottom as well. I do not want to order the kit and get a cowling that I am unhappy with. Can someone explain how the shape of the cowling is determined on a RV-7?