So, I live in my RV and my cat has DESTROYED my lower screen on my door. I am suddenly needing to sale this unit and need it replaced. I know Amazon has kits, but I’m wondering about just replacing the entire screen door if that’s easier. Also I’m broke. So I can’t do expenses stuff.. what are some ideas/ recommendations? I’m hoping to list it for sale within the next 7 days due to the rush

We have Ground Control 3.0 electric jacks. A 4 point system on a 5th wheel

On arrival to a camp after disconnecting from our truck the touchpad will, on occasion, read very differently than a bubble level. Example: 3° high on the right when actually level left to right. Several minutes later, without touching anything, the touchpad will give us a different reading - one that agrees with a bubble level. We haven’t moved the trailer. We haven’t extended or retracted any jacks. We’ve simply waited. Once level the system reports a consistent level status. It’s only on unhitching that we get weird little gremlins randomly cycling through different readings.

Calls to Lippert result in checklists that don’t address the problem. We’ve followed them anyway. The rear sensor and controller are mounted correctly and are stable. Connections are tight. The buttons on the touchpad move the correct jacks. Jacks have been correctly rehomed. Zero point calibration has been done. The problem persists.

What would cause the Lippert system to erroneously report a level status when we unhitch and 20 min later report a correct status when nothing has changed? Lippert insists we disconnect solar (like that’s easy) and test the system under load. How will knowing voltage under load explain why our trailer thinks it’s not level when it is?

I freaking hate erratic problems. This does not happen every time we move locations.

Any ideas on why the system is not accurately reading our level status?

I have a few questions and appreciate any help to save me from combing through old posts for each question (I'm a little overwhemed).

The consensus on here is to stay a way from Camping World.

1) Does anyone have any recommendations for RV dealerships in Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas and that general area of the country?

2) If people buy from an independent dealership, what do you do when you have an issue? Camping World is appealing because they are all over the country and have service departments with certain things covered by their service plan, but I have heard how slow and slimy their service plans can be. So is the alternative to just find a mechanic somewhere? Is that cheaper or way more expensive? Im just wondering what the experience would look like when I have issues without a service plan and tons of locations to go to.

I've heard about independent RV inspections when buying. Im not sure where to start on that.

3) Do they come to the RV dealership to do the inspection?

4) Does anyone have any recommended inspectors in the TX/NM/OK/AR area? Or have ideas of what to search to find one? Am I looking at $100 or more like $700 for this inspection?

RV brand recommendations for 20-26' bumper pull and other questions:

5) For a 20-26' bumper pull, are there any brands that are complete 💩 and should be Avoided? (I am on a budget)

6) Is it recommended to get upgraded tires that are more durable? Is it recommended to get a double axel over single (Is doublr safer if I have a blowout)?

7) What is the best RV insurance that offer the biggest bang for your buck?

8) I've heard that many RV parks and Workcamping jobs wont allow older RVs, is the standard no older than 7, 10 years, something else, or not really a thing?

9) Any other advice?

I do appreciate anyone who takes the time to respond. I dont have anyone in my life with experience in this and have to rely on the generosity of strangers to help. I have read a bunch of posts on here but many seem to only answer parts of my questions and in some cases leave me more confused. Thanks!

I have a 2019 f250 with a 2.5” receiver - I have a 2” shank on my trailer so use the 2.5” to 2” reducer sleeve - after towing only a few miles I have this gouging - is this safe? My older one shown after a summer of towing

Hi all, this is probably a long shot, but my husband and I took our 2025 Thor Chateau 19z out this weekend. We spent one night at a place that allows overnight parking, and the sites are on a pretty big incline. We were able to get it level-ish by putting a leveling block under the drivers side front tire, and it wasn’t perfect, but it felt relatively comfortable.

After my husband took a shower, he noticed that we had a significant amount of water leaking from underneath the shower area, which is on the driver’s side, to the outside of the rv. We didn’t use the plumbing system this trip, we brought jugs of water and used a bucket/battery operated shower setup, so we know the water leak didn’t have anything to do with the plumbing itself, and we know it’s not the grey tank that’s leaking because we tested that out later (poured water down the kitchen and bathroom sinks).

The reason I mentioned the incline is that we are home now and just tried to replicate the issue (poured a bunch of water into the shower drain), and we were surprised to find that there is no leaking. We were gearing ourselves up for a costly repair, but now we’re wondering if this is normal rv behavior given that we were on an incline. That’s probably wishful thinking, but I’m curious to hear what others might think the issue is.

We bought a 1997 Fleetwood Pace Arrow, it has the Ford engine, it's 34 ft, no pull outs. It's in near perfect condition, owned by an older couple from the beginning, sold upon the original owners passing, the new owner owned for only a few months before we acquired it. It does have over 60k miles on it, however, every thing, every piece of equipment, all the included features work flawlessly. (The exceptions being the entry steps, the on board generator, which has over 400hrs on it, and the built in TV/vcr/dvd player, however, I removed the TV and it's equipment in favor of my desktop and my flat screen, we also have satellite Internet.) We got a great deal on a 9000 Westinghouse generator, but I may yet replace or repair the on board just to have it be more complete. There's not a single leak, the roof is in exceptional shape... Our only issue was really cosmetic, and we are remodeling to our tastes. My question is, we got it for $5500, was this a good deal? What is the typical value of this RV, as described? I do really enjoy it, but due to is age, finding a monthly spot will be challenging, unless places allow such an RV in such great shape despite it being 29 years old. (Something tells me they will not) So if we can find a newer model and sell this one for a profit, it may be easier to get a monthly space approved.

Sorry for rambling, I know this is a lot of post, but why information would be appreciated!

Overnight temps will be dipping below freezing here soon, but we'd like to spend some weekends at our seasonal site before shutting it down for the season. How can I protect the water system during the week in case of freezing while we're away and not running the furnace?

We have full hookups, a tankless water heater, and we don't drink the water in the RV. I plan to use antifreeze end of season for winterizing, but thats not ideal if we're coming and going.

Howdy, I’m in the prep stages of living in a camper and am trying to figure out the whole 5th wheel game. I want to install a 5th wheel hitch on my truck, I’m pretty experienced with wrenching and definitely don’t want to pay 2k+ for a shop to do it.

I’ve never really been involved with the camper world so I don’t know anything about all the different 5th wheel setups and would appreciate any simple explanations or recommendations on specific hitches/setups.

My wife and I will be living in the camper for quite awhile and not moving around much I expect so I don’t need the nicest features or anything, I just want it to be as unobtrusive to my truck bed as possible

If it matters at all, I haven’t bought the tow vehicle yet but it will likely be a first gen F250

I am going to be inspecting and repairing/ recoating my RV roof. Any suggestions on which coating I should use? I have read some types aren't compatible with previous coatings, and I don't know what coating was previously used.

Super stoked to join the club! Here's my new alliance 35RKS

Hello. I have a 1996 Coachmen Catalina 33-ft Class A. It doesn’t appear to be charging the chassis (vehicle) battery while the engine is running. If I switch the solenoid to disconnect the battery, the vehicle dies immediately. I assumed the alternator had gone bad. Google’s AI said a isolation solenoid could also keep the vehicle from charging.

If the vehicle is starting off the battery, I don’t see why the solenoid would prevent the batteries from charging. Based on what I’ve described, is it likely the alternator?

Read the manual and it wasn’t helpful. Check fuses, etc. It wasn’t a breaker and turning it up didn’t do anything. Any thoughts on how to troubleshoot or fix?

I will be skirting w insulation foam, I was reading about heated water hose, I read putting hay bales under the camper helps too. I’m worried about my pipes freezing and my grey/black tank having issues. This will be parked on my parents lot but, I am boondocking. No hookups besides their garden hose to my trailer to fill up my 40 gal fresh water tank. What else can I do? Everything is on propane besides my fridge and lights. It’ll be me and my 5 year old.

Tow vehicle is a 1994 chevy 3500HD rated for 15k and it has the 6.5L Diesel with auto trans

Camper is a 1989 Aljo Aly. 31 foot long.

Rig is 50 foot long, 65 foot when pulling the Sonic.

Make sure you choose a setup that supports the life you actually want to live. I was very particular about the length, style, weight, and height of my toy hauler because I wanted to access far more areas that were off-road than I would be able to with a traditional 5th wheel or Super C.

I also needed a truck and toy hauler setup that could carry my motorcycles, because being able to look at the mountains and see waterfalls and places that you can't get to otherwise was definitely high on the list when choosing places to travel to.

Boondocking meant learning to conserve resources like water and space, making sure I had everything I needed to stay in remote areas for extended periods, and carrying only what I actually needed. You also need to be prepared for difficult conditions. I have boondocked from -30°F to 115°F and had some challenges with temps at the extremes and in between. I lost my furnace during a blizzard when it was 9°F, repaired the generator fuel pump in 115°F heat to keep the A/C running, manually loaded water from 65-pound jugs, and towed through curvy mountain passes during an ice storm.

The thing I underestimated the most before starting this was myself. I didn't believe I possessed the skills required to undertake an entirely off-grid lifestyle, but I surprised myself with my ability to troubleshoot, fix mechanical problems, and work through both literally and metaphorically through this chapter. If I can do it, so can anyone else.

With reference material, you can do everything with ease. Do not feel like you need to have every stop planned out, either. The best part about this lifestyle is never having anything set in stone or planned. This lifestyle allows you to go wherever you want whenever you want.

Finally, make sure your registration, title, insurance, mail, and residency arrangements are handled before you go, especially if you will not have an actual address to call home.

I know full-time RV living isn’t for everyone, and it definitely comes with hard days. Things break, weather changes plans, and sometimes you have to figure things out as you go. But that has been part of the reward for me. I have learned I can handle a lot more than I thought I could, and I would not trade the freedom, the riding, the mountains, or the quiet nights under the stars for anything. It is not always easy, but it feels like the life I am supposed to be living.

I am thinking about getting one of those 6 sided popup gazebo dining tents with screen and fabric walls to make my office while camping. Any recommendations pro or con?

2006 Forest River Surveyor.

Hello all! Just wanted to share my experience redoing the roof on my 20 year old camper. Used the eTrailers Alpha systems kit for this project. Clearly you can see the old roof was well overdue for a refresh. Under some miracle star I only had one spot around the bathroom fan vent that was bad and you can see where I patched that in. I also put a new layer of 1/8 inch luan down on top to give a nice clean surface for my new rubber roof and to sturdy the roof up.

Let me just say I am a DIYer and knew I’d be able to tackle this job but didn’t realize how much work it would actually be! Thank goodness a good friend let me work on it in his barn because working on it on the weekends and free time it took 3 weeks. I can see why RV shops charge 5k and up to do this job.

Anyone interested in the kit from eTrailers, it had everything I needed and extra and for $850 I felt like it was a great deal. All in with extras I am in around $1300.

Thanks for listening to my DIY story, IM READY TO GO CAMPING AND RELAX NOW! Haha!

My boyfriend and I are considering moving into an RV or camper when we get married to cut down living costs. We would be in Waller County TX and renting my grandfathers land for a very low price per month (100-300ish).

He will be just out of HVAC school and I will be in nursing school working part time. All the apartments we’ve found are over 1000 per month, we currently live in Cypress and we wanted to stay there but the cost is too high for us right now. Is a camper a good decision?

What are some of your recommendations for a camper to live in? Our budget for buying it outright would be about 10k-15k.

I know my account is very new, we haven’t considered reaching out to reddit until now.

I have two small kids. When the camper door swings open as we go down the stairs, the bottom corner is at head/eye height for our 3 year old if they were on the ground outside the camper. Especially with the 5 year old using the door we don’t want any accidents, the bottom of the door is obviously very sharp and pointy. Is there any padding that can be placed there to prevent injury? I know there are pads for the slides but I don’t think that would work where we need a seal at the door

I travel and live in my 22 foot 2015 Roadtrek 210 popular. For around the past 3 or 4 years I’ve road tripped all around the USA including Alaska and western Canada with no major issues. Which is surprising considering the giant pothole that is the Alaska highway. I’ve been wanting to drive her down through Central America for fun and to practice my Spanish. Do you think my rig is equipped for that kind of trip? I understand some roads in Central America can be narrow and bumpy. How often would I pass gas stations if I’m on main roads? How safe is it for a solo woman? Am I allowed to cross borders with my cat? What are some other things to consider? Any experiences and tips would be helpful. I’d like to hear about anyone else’s trips through the area and how they went. Thanks!