The first of several modifications to tailor our rig to exactly what we want.Actually the original RV A/C unit plus a portable heat pump we're using as the additional A/C unit.My wife vocally complains about the heat here in the desert southwest and ...
We are a bit disappointed in the quality of our 2011 Rockwood fiver. We should have known better (have been RV-ing for 20 years) and done more homework, but my wife fell in love with the rig and we impulse purchased.Then came the problems:Cheap blin...
We saw the recipe on Sandra Lee this morningBrowned nicelyCrisp outside, nice and tender insideMade zucchini Martinis with the juice squeezed out of the zucchini - nothing to waste!
I recently installed 15 LED replacement bulbs in our fiver - replaced nearly all of the incandescent bulbs in the rig. We went on the long trip earlier this summer and while reading at night, we first saw one bulb become bright, then POOF! it blew. ...
For a road trip, we prepare a variety of smoked foods and vacuum seal them for easy single serve portions. Our favorites are salmon candy, beef jerky, and smoked cheese. Only the smoked cheese needs to be aged in the package for a couple of months ...
I'm using a Curt 20k (about 10 years old) so it is a bit aged. Lately while hitching, I was periodically having problems with the jaws completely closing, so I asked my youngest, who is a big rig trucker to check my hitch because I thought it was wor...
I second the motion to replace the caliper. I like to RV on the Oregon coast, and often stay right next to the water. I drive a 1-ton Diesel and always applied the emergency brake. A couple of years ago the dealer had to replace all my calipers becau...
I'll second the idea that the four bolts might be the issue. Not only should they be no tighter than specs, but I like to snug them down the same as I do with the lug nuts on a vehicle wheel - a bit at a time to ensure even seating of the seal. I had...
I'm pushing 67 this year and am always looking for something really new and revolutionary in the RV industry. Sadly I have not found anything that is a fit for me that is better what I have.As far as my fiver, I'm in a Rockwood Signature Ultralight 8...
RoyB wrote:I have a 30A system in my POPUP trailer and I bring along an extra 20A Extension cord so I can plug my roof A/C into it and not bother the 30A setup...I use the same technique, but am using a portable heat pump as my second A/C.One caution...
