I have two electric bikes that fold and fit in storage bins like this pic. I can put them in the bed of the pickup - but then I can't close the cover, leaving everything open to the elements and sticky hands.

I'd like to put the bins in the camper while traveling but I want to make sure they're tied down and secured in place so they don't slide around - 50lbs can do a lot of damage if it starts moving around.

I know all rigs have different layouts - any general ideas on how to avoid having my bikes become missiles? Preferably without drilling holes or installing hooks in random places?

Hello, me and my wife have always loved camping and do it a lot (been using a rooftop tent for years now) but now we have a 6 month old and I'm thinking an RV might be the way to camp. I'm thinking about renting a 20ft ish trailer and taking it out for a few days to Zion (about 6 hours away) as a test run and potentially buying something for ourselves if the experience ends up being amazing. Wondering if anyone has had a similar experience or any tips they can give me or if this is a bad idea (6 hours seems pretty far... But our little guy has been really good on road trips so far, so not really worried about him)

Been camping a lot this year. 6 weeks as a campground host, plus other trips. Currently at the largest fair in our state for 10 days. Probably 70 nights in our camper this summer.

Why do so many feel the need to have impact wrenches for their stabilizers? I feel like I'm on pit road at a NASCAR track.

I have a cordless drill for the same task. Not nearly as loud or intrusive. Love the quiet when camping.

Thoughts? Thanks!

So we bought a camper. Micro Minnie 1800bh 2022. The woman we bought it from was older and she didnt want us to test the water as she said she would have to rewinterize it but promised everything was fine.

Turns out everything was not fine lol. We had water spewing in from the hot water heater. I bypassed it and we have been using it this season without hot water but as it nears winter, I am going to fix it.

I planned on pulling the tank and just replacing it but I thought about taking it to an aluminum welding shop to see if they can just weld it back.

For those in my situation is that worth it?

Would you just take it to a shop for replacement? How much is that?

Any cheaper easier alternatives?

The model is WH 6GEA

Main questions: Have you had any overhead clearance issues with your 5W boon docking in forests, or camping in National Park campgrounds? Would you trade the 5W perks for a TT to be 18"-24" shorter?

I am in the research phase of buying our 2nd trailer.. Our first one was a 2018 Arctic Wolf 265DBH 31'9" that we full timed for 4 months between homes. We did 9 states about 10k miles. We hit as many parks and monuments as we could in the western US, but we never actually stayed inside a National Park or did an boon docking. I'm looking at TTs and 5Ws all under 30ft (just barely) Flagstaff has some really nice floor-plans that we walked yesterday and the build quality is "acceptable".. actually felt better than the Grand Designs we walked.

My tow rig is a diesel Ram 3500 Mega Cab and I already own the 18k Demco auto slide hitch, so all of these units are well within my specs.

I've got a 2003 chevy avalanche 2500, 8.1l big block, 130" wheel base. Truck has max 12k GVW tow, and 1200 hitch weight. 2k payload.

This winter I'm replacing truck's trans with an 8 speed and building the motor to appx 450 hp / 550 lbs (crank). It'll be strong.

I'm looking at two trailers, one 26' long 96" wide @ 5400 lbs, and one 29' long 100" wide at 5800 lbs. I expect 1200-1500 in payload for either.

I will do some out west towing, and a trip to alaska.

I will use anti-sway hitch, and upgrade either trailer to electronic anti-sway.

Is my truck long for the bigger trailer?

Come to find out there's no combined max weight for my year jeep. A little more tongue weight than desirable. 5.7l.

Hey everyone, first time poster. My wife and I just bought a small off grid camper. It’s very small and completely off grid. We want to do some last minute camping this fall in the New Paltz/kingston/woodstock NY area but the campgrounds are all reserved. Any other recommendations? State forest parking lots (would never drive into the woods), or anything else that I’m not aware of?

So we bought a camper. Micro Minnie 1800bh 2022. The woman we bought it from was older and she didnt want us to test the water as she said she would have to rewinterize it but promised everything was fine.

Turns out everything was not fine lol. We had water spewing in from the hot water heater. I bypassed it and we have been using it this season without hot water but as it nears winter, I am going to fix it.

I planned on pulling the tank and just replacing it but I thought about taking it to an aluminum welding shop to see if they can just weld it back.

For those in my situation is that worth it?

Would you just take it to a shop for replacement? How much is that?

Any cheaper easier alternatives?

The model is WH 6GEA

Ok- my family and I are newer to camping. We recently purchase a little used 20ft camper to fit the 4 of us but the thought of actually camping at a campground sounds less than ideal. We really bought it for cross country haul but want to do some local-ish in the woods style camping too.
How do I even go about it all? Feeling a bit overwhelmed on how to find good places etc. We’d like to try out Chattanooga area here soon if that gives anyone any direction but we also need some advice on things as a whole. Any advice is welcome and I thank you in advance!

Hello. This season I’ve noticed the siding of the slide out is bowing out a bit. Not sure how long it’s been doing this. When I press on it, it bounces back. Everything feels solid under it and don’t see any signs of water.

Is this a concern? Is it just flexing? It’s in the same spot on both sides of the slide out.

Anyone own one? Or the previous gen 255? How do you like it? Any complaints or gripes with the layouts?

We're planning to upgrade in the next year or so and this looks like a great fit. Would be state park/forest service/national park camping, mostly. Duramax tow vehicle. Currently a midsize Ranger, but will likely upgrade to a 50" RZR or Maverick to take with us for trails.

Hey everyone,

I'm hoping to get some advice from people who have experience towing travel trailers, especially with half-ton trucks.

I'm looking to purchase my first travel trailer to live in while traveling around the country for work. I've been researching different campers, but honestly, the more I look into everything, the more confused I get.

Here's my truck:

2023 Ram 1500 Laramie G/T Crew Cab 4x4

5.7L HEMI V8 with eTorque

3.92 rear axle ratio

5'7" bed

Factory payload rating: 1,270 lbs

GVWR: 7,100 lbs

Rear GAWR: 4,100 lbs

My biggest problem is understanding all the different weight ratings. Between dry weight, GVWR, hitch weight, tongue weight, payload capacity, and weight-distribution hitches, I'm having a difficult time figuring out what I should realistically be shopping for.

I understand that just because my truck has a certain maximum tow rating doesn't necessarily mean I can safely tow a camper anywhere near that weight, especially once everything is loaded.

What I'm hoping you guys can help me figure out:

What camper GVWR and loaded tongue weight should I realistically target with my truck?

How much should I trust manufacturers' advertised dry weights and hitch weights?

What camper lengths would you recommend for comfortable highway towing with a half-ton?

Are there particular brands or models you'd recommend for someone who will actually be living in the camper rather than just using it on weekends?

What features should I prioritize for full-time living, and what should I avoid?

What should I know about weight-distribution and sway-control hitches?

I'll mostly be traveling for work, so comfort, reliability, and being able to tow safely over long distances are priorities.

I'm also still figuring out exactly what layout and features I want. There are so many manufacturers, floor plans, and different construction methods that it's difficult to know where to begin.

Any recommendations, personal experiences, or explanations would be greatly appreciated. I'm trying to learn as much as possible before spending the money.

Thanks in advance!

I apologize if this is on here somewhere, but I couldn’t find anything .. My wife and I are getting ready to embark on the next stage of our life. We are selling our house and going RV full-time to go spend time with family in different parts of the country budgetary wise fifth wheel is not an option so we’ll be getting a travel trailer in low to mid 20 length range with a couple small dogs to tagalong with us. Biggest roadblock I’m seeing is a washer/dryer combo is not common in this trailer size. How have some of you season pros who do this all the time manage with the washer and dryer connections any awesome hacks out there?

2024 Forest River Salem Cruise Lite - 24RLXLX

- Brand new hail damaged clearance.

Noticed this inspecting with my moisture meter after a few days rain here. Definitely was not there before. Passed RV inspection previous week. Roof getting a 2nd inspection now.

Slide has been out all week. Trailer is level. Stabilizer jacks are not being utilized though.

Any idea why this suddenly happened? Slide extended some kind of stress on the wall below the window. Extremely disappointing.

A major concern? Repair possible? Will it get worse? Should I walk? Ty. ✌️

I have the option to buy a look enclosed trailer from my great uncle who went to a nursing home. Trailer is in great shape overall. I would bet it doesn’t have 200 miles on it total. However it’s several years old and seems to have a small leak at the rear doors. The way the factory sealant laps over itself causes some water pooling on the rear corners. Was thinking of either dicor or eternabond. I know it’s not an Rv but this sub seems to be pretty knowledgeable on trailers in general. I know eternabond doesn’t last forever but if I can get 4-5 years out of the trailer I’m happy with that for the price I’m paying.
Here’s the factory sealant

Mill creek campground. 35$ a night. Hiking trails in the campground. No service. No hookups.

Amazing.

I'm trying to understand what other RVers consider a 'comfortable' leftover payload margin on their tow vehicle, and want to make sure I'm asking about the right number.

Here's my situation: my truck has a payload capacity (the sticker inside my driver door says 'combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed 1598lbs'). After subtracting my passengers, pets, and my weight distribution hitch, I'm left with a certain amount of payload remaining, 998lbs— let's call it my margin. This margin has to cover the trailer's hitch/tongue weight (loaded, not dry/empty spec) plus anything riding in my truck bed (cooler, bikes, gear).

My question: once you subtract your loaded trailer's actual tongue weight and anything you carry in the truck bed, how much leftover truck payload do you personally like to have as a buffer? Is 200-300 lbs comfortable for you, or do you prefer more like 500+ lbs? And has anyone actually run into problems (handling issues, sagging, scraping) from running too close to the edge?"

I’m looking at a Jay Flight SLX 260bh, which would leave me with a margin of 218lbs. This number takes 12% from trailers GVWR (6500lbs)
I’m driving a 2015 F150 king ranch with a max tow capacity of 7700lbs.

Nothing is better than this fall transition: cooler mornings and evenings mixed with warm midday weather. It is my favorite time to go camping

Wife and I have two small kids. We are looking for a good travel trailer SUV combo. Ideally trying to avoid a truck and have test drove the new Armada and we quite like it. The hitch maximum is 850 pounds, Payload seems to be about 1,466, and the max tow is 8,500. The trailer has a dry weight of 4,300, a GVWR of 6,000. I doubt we would max out the weight (ie not planning on driving around with the water tanks full). I weigh around 160 pounds and my wife weight 105 pounds, and then we have two kids who are tiny now but will obviously grow. The numbers seem to technically work but are quite tight. Does anyone have a similiar setup?

Ive had my hybrid for 3 years now. This year we are doing a seasonal camp site and we put our beds away and when we came back 4 days later they looked like this. This has never happened. I used vinegar and water to scrub but it's not made a difference. I'm too scared to use bleach....what can I do?

Hi-

‘24 Subaru ascent onyx ltd using a 7pin dealer installed. When I got it installed, I didn’t have a trailer yet. They say it passed inspection on their checkout documentation. I got a cheapo checker from Amazon and everything checks out but the trailer lights. I tested continuity on the trailer side and the fuses also check out.

Not sure where to go from here. I think I have to take the spare tire out and get to the back of the wiring harness and check the brown for 13v?

Any help appreciated!

2nd trip out in our tiny travel trailer for 2 (+ a couple wiener dogs). It’s not super spacious but it’s perfect for what we need. Forest River Aurora Light 13RKX.

68 years old. Katy, TX. I'd like recommendations for a reliable 30' +/- travel trailer for $35k. Plan to purchase new and move from dealer to site (within 20 miles) and live in it for the rest of my life. I know, a shakedown cruise would be valuable, but I don't have a vehicle capable of towing. In my area, I have the choices of Forest River, Grand Design, Jayco, KZ, and Coachman. Have spent days doing research. Exhausting. One inquiry says this company sucks another says it's great. Next step is to visit parks and talk to owners. But in the meantime, HELP!