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I noticed my travel trailer isn't winterized for my Connecticut to Florida Keys trip in February — can't afford professional service right now, need DIY solutions under $200? I'll be stopping at my brother's place in New Jersey first, and then caravaning to our first stop in Fredericksburg, VA at a KOA with a full bathhouse.

I've winterized my travel trailer for the cold months up here, and I recently heard a podcast about travelers staying winterized and using RV antifreeze for quick bathroom needs during the trip. I'm wondering if anyone has experience with this approach.

I know I could de-winterize before leaving, but I'm worried about pipes freezing during the drive south since we'll be going through some cold states. On the other hand, traveling winterized means no water systems working during the trip. What's the smartest way to handle this? Should I keep it winterized for the whole drive and deal with no water, or is there a better strategy I'm missing? …more

Called every Ford dealer in Connecticut about my F53 chassis recalls and they're all giving me the runaround instead of actual repair appointments. One Ford heavy truck place told me they don't work on motorhomes after September 1st because of "weather" - but it's been like 70-80 degrees! Perfect working weather if you ask me.

Anyone else deal with this kind of pushback? What's my best bet for actually getting recall work done on an F53 around here - are there other types of shops I should be calling instead of just regular Ford dealers? …more