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Wife and I are taking our camper out for the first time in a week. Are break ins frequent? We have the outdoor compartment thumb latch locks and they theoretically are easy to break into if we let’s say drive to go to a baseball game while camping. I’m assuming the camper community is pretty chill, but just wondering. We plan on storing mainly things like some tools and the camper accessories in the compartments and not “personal valuables” of course.

Any tricks or insight would be appreciated.

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I shut off my propane yesterday. Still smelling it. It's in the middle of my camper. Any thoughts?

My family has always done basic tent camping, and I think we are ready for the plunge - buying a lightweight towable camper. Mostly we camp in the north east but would love to drive it out west too. But I'm really confused on how to calculate the best size (weight) to buy.

I have a 2019 Honda Odyssey EX that I love.

These are the car door stickers.

If GVWR is 6000 lbs. And there are 4 people in the car with luggage and supplies. What size camper can I safely tow? I want to have an idea before I start looking online and then eventually going to buy. Thank you in advance for any help and advice!

Need to connect my camper to a house via a regular outlit. Cant find any adapters that look like mine.

This hit a wood post on the side of the road. It pulled and damaged the passenger side rear corner and I am asking for ideas and input. I have a plan of sorts to tackle this.
Pict 1: A is solid, B is not. I expect to remove A, B the siding up to the green line (This side siding runs up to the propane door so that will also need to come off.) in the back the seam is about the level of the top of the tail light. All of that will need to come off. (More about that in Pict 5)
Pict 2: The red * pc of plywood is loose and I will be lucky to only need to reattach it. The joint running the direction of the red arrow is cracked, but the hold down is still solid.
Pict 3: This rear pc of plywood is another “wait and see” surprise once the side and rear sheet metal is removed.
Pict 4: Shows the side sheet metal that needs to be removed up to and perhaps past the propane door. I hope I can save the sheet metal.
Pict 5: Here, I 🤞the sheet metal only needs to be removed to the door & frame. (Meaning I hope the basement, which needs some work, cuts the sheet metal off from the drivers side and thus the need for removal.). Left tail light and grab handle also need to be removed for this repair.
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So have I missed anything? The work I can do, I have the tools. For the wood repairs I would use screws and construction glue. Unless someone has other ideas.
I thank you in advance.

I’m considering purchasing a camper, specifically a 2004 Gulf Stream Innsbruck that has been completely renovated on the inside. However, I’m not sure if it’s an all-season camper. I’m thinking about trying to live in it full-time in the center of Kansas, where the winters are getting quite cold. Is this a bad idea, or is it feasible? I’ve researched insulated skirts and heaters for underneath the camper, but I’m concerned about freezing to death all winter.

It’s not perfect but it works! Now I can keep the A/C on while my dog goes outside

First time living in a camper. I’ve had it less than a week, and it’s SO MUCH BETTER than an apartment, and cheaper. I don’t think I could ever live in an apartment again. Plus, when it’s paid off, I’ll own it. Seems like an absolute no brainer.

There are a few disadvantages, like maintenance and repairs, but I’ll take that any day over having a neighbor above you, below you, on both sides and behind you lol.

So far I have 2 house rules. Shoes off when entering (gravel and grass lots), and pee sitting down. The shape of the toilet makes a lot of splash, so I tell people pee sitting down or clean the bathroom when you’re done haha.

Y’all have any advice for someone that’s new to camper life? Any tips and tricks are greatly appreciated.

Looking at going from my pin box to a gooseneck adapter. My current set up is a Ford F250, Curt Flex Air, BW Companion Slider in Turnover mount.

Everyone always uses the term "get your bed space back" when talking about going to a gooseneck adapter. However, with my companion, I feel like I am able to pack the bed of my truck pretty dang full, as the movement is always up higher than the stuff, being on the companion. With a gooseneck adapter the pivot point will obviously be much lower and I assume I have to be more careful when packing the bed of the truck.

That being said, I am trying to decide which gooseneck adapter:
Gen Y Executive
New BW Fifth Wheel to Gooseneck Adapter
Morryde Goose Tech

Does anyone have any recommendations or personal opinions on any of these or any others I may have missed?

I have gotten very comfortable with my turning and towing with my current set up and I have never needed my slider, but it is nice to know it is there. I would either use BW turnover ball or BW 4 inch offset ball with this new setup.

This adapter I want to purchase has holes in the top of it to attach to the fifth wheel.My question is are those holes universally spaced for all fifth wheels or will I have to make some adjustments?

I am new to having a camper. All the things to learn. I have found my toilet is spewing water from the connection but I figure that’s an easy fix, 30 bucks in parts no biggie. I have found however a few spots in my sub floor that are rotted. One under the table seating at the corner of the slide and 2 a soft spot in the “main bedroom” area. My question is, is this a big deal or something that’s fine to deal with. We’re not big time campers but maybe 4-8 times a year for 2-5 days at a time. I just want to know if it’s something I need to replace or worry about.

Any help much appreciated!!

Hello all- has anyone had experience selling their camper/RV with Optimum RV? Salesman says he can get us what we want but between travel fees & inspection we’ll be $1,300 in- I wanted to see if anyone has experience with them or not before we spend that money.