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Last fall we had to have the axle on our 183 replaced due to damage related to a bearing problem. Waited 3 weeks mid-trip for a new one to be manufactured and shipped cross country because there was no inventory anywhere in the US. The damaged axle had been realigned because of excessive tire...

Last fall we noticed a soft area under the vinyl near the entry door and decided to have it looked at when we did the spring spruce up. Shouldn't have waited. We've just learned that it's just the tip of the iceberg. There is water damage to a large section of the floor. There's also a wet...

We have the MPG 183 with bunks on one end and a dinette/bed on the other end. We use the bunks for storage of things we use every day. On another RV site I see lots of talk about taking out the dinette and replacing with chairs, tables and other furniture arrangements. Just curious if any MPG...

The vinyl on the seat back cushions of our dinette just disintegrated after 3 years of occasional use. Any advice about getting them recovered - type of vinyl or other durable fabric or any other tips? The actual seat cushions are also getting worn, so will soon need to do something there as...

Last fall we made a long loop from our home in GA to the west coast and were on the return leg through the southwest when we had a problem that kept us grounded in Deming, NM for 3 weeks. Maybe our experience will help someone else avoid a similar issue. When we were visiting in Phoenix we...

We have the 183 model - bunks on one end, dinette/bed on the other. We're getting tired of changing the dining area into a sleeping area every night. gets tiresome on the multi-week trips we take. I'm wondering if it's possible to replace the dining booth seating and table with a foldout sofa...

It's been a couple of years since we took a long road trip with our MPG183 but we're planning one in October. Yosemite is a main stop for a first time visit. Hoping someone can tell us a little about the entrance road on the west side, coming in from the Reno area. We hope to camp in the...

Thought I'd post about our experience last year with a broken axle mount. It happened as we were heading northward on I-85 in South Carolina. We had heard some clanking noises as we left our home in GA but couldn't see anything obvious when we did a walk around inspection. The trailer handled...

We're on the road with our MPG 183 and have a 12 v electrical problem that baffles us. When not on shore power we can't get power from the batteries to the refrigerator or interior lights. When we started the trip everything was OK. Then the fridge wouldn't restart after a fuel stop (we turn...

In Oct. we'll be traveling around New Mexico for the first time and want to get off the interstates. We'd like to know what US Hwy. 64 is like going west to east from Farmington to Taos. We can see that it goes over some mountain areas (or high plateaus) but don't know what kind of grade to...

We'll be traveling throughout NM in October with our MPG in tow and with a couple towing an rPod. We know we'll spend several days in the Taos/Santa Fe area, already have a place in Albuquerque for the balloon fest, and then will move south to Carlsbad and then west to Tucson. Would like to...

In July we'll be traveling with a couple of RPodders somewhere in the northern part of NY state. Have visited part of the Adirondacks before we had our MPG. Just wondering if some of you have recommendations for places to stay, sights to see, etc. in that general area. We'd also like to go to...

We upgraded the fan (Fantastic Fan with more bells and whistles) in our bathroom and had a cover installed over it at the same time. For awhile it ran pretty quietly, but on our long summer trip it got very noisy after a short time, even when set on a slow speed. It actually sounds like a...

I hope this query will stay in the MPG forum because I really want to hear from MPG owners who travel with a dog. Answers from folks with larger rigs might not be so useful. We'd like to get a dog and are focusing on smaller breeds, but managing the space and other logistics issues while...

We've been home almost a month after our 6 week summer trip and with the cooler weather are getting an itchy foot again (itchy hitch?). We'd appreciate any recommendations for interesting places to camp in eastern TN, southern VA, western or southern W VA or southern KY, preferably where there...

We're back home in GA after 6 weeks and nearly 7,500 miles across 19 states. Unlike our first trip that ended with a wreck that totalled our first MPG, the only mishap this time was when we picked up some nails in a tire. Good Sam bailed us out quickly and the rest of the trip went smoothly...

Have read some earlier discussions about slide problems and didn't find ours in the mix. Part way through our just-ended 6 week ramble the slide started balking partway through the process of pulling it in. It slides out smoothly, but when coming back in it will slide smoothly part of the way...

I've seen posts in other forums or campground reviews indicating some folks don't bother to unhitch when they only stop for 1 night and leave again the next morning. Is this OK to do as long as you can level the trailer to keep propane flowing? Any other issues/problems to consider?

Thinking about the added convenience of AC when there's no shore power. Any experiences on size, installation problems, or good/best location in MPG [partic 183]?

Earlier this month we had our newish 183 out for a long weekend and found that the water volume from the hot side of the kitchen faucet was very low. Volume from the cold side seems just fine - it increases or decreases as expected as the cold control position is changed. With the hot flow, it...

Early in Aug. we'll travel from Cody, WY into Yellowstone via the east entrance. Google Maps says it takes about 1 hr. but I'm skeptical due to elevation, mountains and the reality of towing the MPG. If you've traveled this route, please give us some clues about what to expect. Thanks!

With our loong trip looming, thought it wise to explore emergency road service as recommended by several on this forum. We have been members for decades of Allstate Motor Club, which reimbursed us a little when we wrecked our first MPG earlier this year. They found a tow service with a flatbed...

We're planning a very long trip later this summer - from Georgia to far northern Calif. and back again. Along the way we'll visit Elk Point, ND, the Black Hills and Grand Teton Natl. Park and visiting with friends and family in Salt Lake City and other places en route. It will take us over a...

We're getting our new (to us) 183 ready for the road - a cross-country ramble in the summer. As space is precious in our little MPGs, we'd like to hear how others are using the entertainment center for more than a TV. For now, we don't have a TV, so there's a lot of space we might use for...

After totaling our MPG 181 at the end of our first big trip, we needed a little time to consider whether or not to "get back on the horse." This past weekend we took the leap and bought ourselves another 2011 MPG for a very reasonable price.. This time it's a 183 with bunks and a dinette/bed...

Now that we know our 181 is totalled, we're starting the search for a replacement. We like some of the features of the 183 and would like to hear from any of you who owns one. Upsides? Downsides? How do you use the bunks? Do you actually store a bike inside as the floorplan suggests? Do...

We have 3 issues with the dinette seats in our 2012 181. Maybe some of you have been down this road already and have suggestions for dealing with them. 1. We find that the foam cushions that came with our TT really compress down when we sit on them (and neither of us is overweight), making it...

We're looking for ways to add clothing storage space and thought about putting a shelf above the fixed window on the long side of the queen bed in our 181. Can't decide how to accomplish it since there aren't any studs in the walls. Any ideas? Has anyone added shelving in the bed area?

Looks like our accident damaged 181 might be repairable, so we're considering some changes. We like the size of the fixed bed, but when not sleeping or en route, it's kind of wasted space. Has anyone modified the fixed bed in a 181? We're wondering if it could be converted into bunks or...

When we bought our used MPG we had a new Contour microwave/convection oven installed. No matter what we did and how carefully we followed the instructions, the convection function never came close to the temperature selected - usually 75-100 low. The distributor agreed to exchange it for a new...

We spent a little over 2 weeks in FL, traveling with friends who have just bought an r-Pod. Lots of fun paddling and biking in different parts of the state. Then we headed to their home in NC so the friend, an accomplished woodworker, could make a countertop extension for our 181. Since we...

Has anyone installed barrier nets on the inside of their unit? We want to use the top of a pantry unit and the area on top of the microwave for storage, but need to contain items up there during transit. The nets would need to follow the contours of the pantry/microwave top and cover 5-6 1/2...