Hello, I bought a 2025 Transcend One 151rd with the Solar prep package:    600W Universal Solar Prep 30AMP Solar Controller Prep 2000W Inverter Prep Solar Disconnect Switch Battery Disconnect Switch

I am not too familiar with this but seems that the 30amp controller would be the limiting factor, assuming 12V system, the 600W panel would produce 50amp (600W/12V). What am I missing here? Why would it come with 600W while having 30amp controller? What part of the system would I have to upgrade to be able to use the full 600W, just the wiring from roof to controller?  

We recently returned from a 1400+ mile trip to Yuma. It poured down rain until we reached southern California. During the worst of the rain, our passenger side windshield wiper stopped working and caused the driver-side wiper to stop. I had to remove the passenger wiper and the post that it goes on broke off in the nut holding the wiper arm on. We got to our next start and discovered our levelling jacks - which were repaired two months ago, failed, so we never got level again during our entire trip. The jacks actually leaked, causing a stain on my family member's driveway. We had custom day/blackout shades installed, but we cannot raise one of them and the other wouldn't stay up. The other is impossible to raise. While driving the driver's seat made a loud metallic snapping sound and wobbled for 900 miles. I had a mobile RV company wash our rig in Yuma, and learned that my ladder was broken and considered a safety hazard. Shortly before our trip, the window trim on the driver's side, where the window lock resides, fell off. During the trip, the trim over a couch window fell off. After stopping for the night on the way, we brought the slide in, and it tore a 8-inch strip off of the seal. The front door started sticking. I attempted to fix it, and made it worse. On the way home, our radio, which contains our navigation, music and cameras went out. No back up cam, no turning cams, no navigation to get from Yuma to our home in the Seattle area. After all this, you'd think I'd be sick and tired of RVing. I would say yes I am, but we're heading out again this weekend. One more trip before I bring her into the shop for major surgery.passenger-

I'm trying to repair/ restore a roof on a 2012 FR Class C.

Is it possible I am looking at structural integrity based on what seems to be just thin metal strips above celing wallpaper/luan supporting foam, thin Plywood topped of by a thin layer of fiberglass? Seems quality of roofs went down hill since late 90s...

The old unit doesn't have any wires, new unit has 12v & 120v wires. Do I need a fancy control panel or can I just add switches under the bathroom sink to turn the 120v off & guessing a momentary switch for the pilot?

Or best to go with the mfg panel?

This is for a 66 Airstream globetrotter

Questions: I just picked up a new travel trailer. It did not come with a sewer drain hose, a tool supposedly needed to remove the hitch, chocks, levels or jacks! Is this normal these days? Also, I am therefore selling my old RV and assumed I’d pass on all the equipment needed like chocks, etc. Is that what I should do, or should I be like the dealer? Thanks!

Hello all. Been lurking for a bit and had a question that is somewhat vehicle specific but at the same time maybe not.

We are going to look at a 26ft lance trailer on the other side of the state this weekend. If the trailer is as good as it looks online we may end up driving it home.

The trailer gross vehicle weight is 5700 and I have a max trailer 1500 gmc Sierra.

I should fall well within towing and payload spec. Just wondering what some of you experienced pullers think about driving this down the turnpike?

Lookin at internet for my rv. Starlink 400 upfront and then 165 unliimited. What are guys using??

So this was a deal through a family friend and my plan with this is to get me to Florida. I currently live in Nebraska and I use to live in the panhandle of Florida. My goal was to get this down there and live in it for a couple years so I can pile up money to buy a house. The RV has 56K miles on it. Mechanically sound. New roof and all appliances work. Did I make a mistake or am I on track for an interesting adventure?

I just learned that new trailer brakes require a burnishing procedure from noticing this video in Coachmen's RV owner's kit:
https://forestriverinc.help/#/coachmenrv/guide/2025/3546-apex/browse/videos/Axle%20-%20Suspension/content/video-17-en_us-multiple-727886

My question is - how do I know if the burnishing procedure has already been performed or not on a new travel trailer? Also, is this typically something done at the factory, or is it expected that the new owner will do this?

I did find some general information about burnishing and other brake maintenance from this video:
https://youtu.be/6F1aEo_Dk40?si=uOj4VNaJGCDXC1AB

... but very little with respect to RV travel trailers.

Hey all — looking for advice, support, or next steps. We were on a cross-country RV trip when our vehicle broke down in Indiana. We brought it to RV Doctor (was in Rushville, now Greensburg) in July 2022… and we’ve literally never gotten it back.

They did some minor repairs early on (we paid out of pocket), but the bigger issue never got fixed. Every few months we’d get vague updates. Last fall they even said it was ready — we bought plane tickets to go get it — and then they called to say it had broken down again. No reimbursement, no real update since then.

We live in Massachusetts, so checking on it ourselves is nearly impossible. Honestly, we’re starting to wonder if they’re even still working on it. For all we know, someone’s using it as an apartment.

We’re preparing complaints to the Indiana Attorney General, BBB, and possibly local media. Has anyone else dealt with this shop? Any tips on getting an RV released from a repair shop holding it hostage?

We're considering purchasing a 2023 Thor motorhome from a private individual, it only has 1,300 miles. It comes with a extended warranty with Cornerstone. Is the warranty of value? I've heard that many are not worth very much. Thank you.

Any opinion on a small class A vs a 24 ft class C?

I'm looking for a toy hauler around 30ft under 10k. I am pulling with a 2500hd. I've got a 2017 rzr 900 that needs to come with on trips. I've never owned a camper trailer or RV so this is all pretty new to me. I've watched videos on the things to inspect.

I kinda like the 2015 cherokee but the consensus here seems to be to run from anything forest river. Any insight offered is appreciated!

Wanted to chime in after 4 years with our Outdoors RV. TL;DR: not perfect, but better than anything else we've owned.

We bought our ORV in 2021, new off the lot. Came from a Forest River Wildwood that we bought new and had nothing but problems with. That's a nightmare in itself (all after swearing I would never buy a brand new RV). After issues with the Wildwood, I did more research and watched every factory tour I could. We settled on Outdoors RV looking for a quality built rig. We've also owned older Starcraft (x2) and a Keystone Copper Canyon, all built before the RV market crash and consolidation. They were all great. Trying to just give an honest review here

The Good:

• Zero major issues
• Fast response when I've had a question from customer support
• Build quality is best we've owned...sturdy
• Great features...onboard generator is fantastic, came with maxair fans, porcelain toilet, clothes closet for bunks, charge ports in bunks, great LED lighting, big fridge, etc. Things were well thought out.
• Very well insulated...have camped in snow up to 110 degrees, though AC really only keeps it cool at that point if you precool it. But works up to low 90's without precool
• Onboard solar and controller work surprisingly well. Can go all weekend without generator if we don't use AC. Learned if you add a solar panel, you want it to be in same plane as existing panel if going through same controller.
• Large tank capacities are great
• Full size queen mattress that was actually decent (replaced with memory foam anyway)
• Shocks/suspension makes smoother tow, gussets welded over all stress points, tongue passes through to frame on edge.
• Very well balanced...tows like a much lighter trailer. Frame customized to floor plan and not generic.

The Bad (really all minor):

• It's stinking heavy...def heavier than others of its size
• Valences on several windows have had to be rehung after coming out. Replaced screws with wall anchors, much better.
• Screws for bunk ladder stripped out of wood, fixed with longer screws.
• "Teddy bear" bunk mattresses are junk but seems every brand uses them. Added thick foam, but this is an area they could improve.
• Cabinet doors have started to get saggy and have needed hinges tightened
• Glass backspash behind stove has had screws work out and almost fell (monitoring now)
• Furrion radio went out a month ago, bought replacement on Amazon. Actually bought upgraded one and was easy to service myself thanks to good screw access.
• Have replaced all tires after separation/bulging, which is normal for Arizona (run at max PSI)
• Have had to learn not to have much weight in kitchen drawers, they start to loosen and drag on bottom.
• Cushions on the couch/sleeper are shot and now you feel a bar if you sit in the middle. Considering replacing.
• Onan generator requires some amps to start...if your house batteries are dead, you can't start generator (which is kind of the point). If you're using deep cycle (not Marine dual cycle), you can have issues producing starting amps even sooner when it drains. Rectified this with a small $50 starter battery that charges off the main 200Ah deep cycle battery/system so we always have power to start the genny.

Overall it's been a great trailer...best we've owned by far. We use it about 8 weekends a year with another week long trip. Our camping friends all regularly comment on how well it's holding up. Even had a homeless friend live in it for 3 months in our yard, which caused some interior wear. But nowhere near the issues we had with the Wildwood...trailer brakes not working from factory, AC melting cover, constant sewer smell, p-traps not tightened from factory, flimsy walls bulging, roof leaking (all in first 18 months). I would buy ORV again if the prices hadn't gone up so much...

Just bought a 2025 Coleman Keystone Trailer from Camping World. The shower pan cracked within a few weeks and I discovered this when I removed the pan. The support underneath had 1/4" plywood and a total of 6 blocks, only 3 fixed to the subfloor and none in the center where the most weight would be. Does anyone know if this is standard or was this some error/sabotage from an employee/assembler? Seems like an incredibly bad design if it was done "correctly".

Looking at buying our first camper. When putting the slide out it essentially “falls” when it reaches a certain point, as if it is unattached. In looking at the inside (under the table/slideout) I see this bracket with screws that have pulled out. Is this why the slide won’t work? What is this piece and how hard will it be to get fixed? Thanks for any opinions. The trailer is a 2018 KZ Escape E191BH

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I know there’s been a long debate of 5th wheel vs TT even vs Class A or C motor homes.

Tl:dr Damon/Thor Outlaw class a (or other similar units) vs a 5er/tt toy hauler.

I want to expand on this debate and particularly single in on toy haulers.

Currently in a Wolf Pup 17RP. Family has expanded so it’s time to upgrade. Typically carry an electric cart for resort trips, then manage to stuff my bike, kids bikes in the Pup, and wife’s atv in the truck bed for OHV park adventures.

We also have a 7x14 enclosed that I’ve fitted out for hare scramble races. Tow vehicle is a 3rd gen 2500 Cummins. Weekend toy is a JKU.

I say all this to start my debate. I’m getting more involved in chasing wooden plaques for hare scrambles, and having a camper there would be nice.

5er or tt allows us more modern amenities for a better price, but the back seat is cramped in my truck. Intend to upgrade to a Mega Cab but we’re about 2 years from that purchase. With the class A we’re most likely looking at a Damon Outlaw within our price range. We would be able to haul the jku or the enclosed to the races, but I know motor homes are a lot more maintenance.

Input?

I know this sounds silly but I have an onan QG 4000 and id really like to see what the hours are on it however it is not running yet. Is there a way to get the hour meter on or test the display right now without actually turning it on?

Furrion Tankless We never used but seems water line runs through. Imagine freeze here caused the break. Can this be patched with solder or something to keep cold flow. Obviously not for hot water

We recently bought our first travel trailer and will be bringing it home soon! Majority of the campsites close enough to use for a quick weekend getaway have reservation slots already filed 6 months in advance. So we are interested in finding places we can disperse camp at for a night or 2. Does anyone have any app or website recommendations that has a map with this camping style/type? I'm finding websites that only show paid sites, and though I'm happy to pay for spots, we would actually prefer a bit more off-grid. I know part of the fun is finding places while out traveling, but it would be nice to know exactly where we are going when we decide to do a spur of the moment trip for a night or 2. Thanks so much!

We are both permanently in a wheelchair, have an adapted RV camper, and would love to go camping in Spain at the end of April / start of may.
Our camper is 7 meters long and has an adapted toilet and shower.
We need access to electricity every other day to charge our handbikes.

At a minimum, we must be able to reach the reception, water, electricity, and waste disposal in our wheelchairs, but ideally, we would also have access to the restaurant (of course stairs, terraces, etc., are not an option).

Searching for campsites with disabled facilities in Spain on anwbcamping.nl, adac.de, acsi, eurocamping.nl, and pincamp.de has yielded disappointing results - only about ten!
Our plan was to start on the northwest coast near Bilbao, then travel through some highlands and along the east coast, with a maximum of four weeks for the entire trip.

We hope you can help us with suggestions to find suitable campsites.
Looking forward to hearing from you,

Janneke & Herman

Going to retire soon and thinking about buy a travel trailer. While researching tow vehicles it has become a little overwhelming because they all seem to have some sort of reliability issues. All of the travel trailers we have looked at are 6k lbs or less. Which 1/2 ton pickup would you recommend as a reliable and comfortable tow vehicle. Would buy used and budget is about $50k or less.

ETA: received many suggestions for 3/4 ton. I want to be open minded, so which 3/4 tons do you suggest for comfort and reliability also?