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need new motor for AC/HP

Have a 2010 HH with a 48014-876 Coleman AC/HP with a 1468-309. I am going to replace the motor but do I need a capacitor? If so anyone know the #. Thanks Red

reddwar by Explorer
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2008 Mobile Suites vs 2014 Big Country?

I know....they are not in the same weight class. I just wonder if a 2014 Big Country may have by-passed an older Mobile Suites? I would guess that technology-wise, it would have, but I do not know about fit and finish or durability.I know for certa...

Should I worry about freezing?

Our trailer is already winterized, however our plans have changed. We have reservations in Crystal River Florida starting early Jan. for three months. We now plan to take it down there and set it up on site next week. I know it doesn't freeze often t...

MARKW8 by Explorer
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Easy battery question

I am trying to figure out how much current is required to maintain the charge of my single group 27? RV battery over the winter. I want to buy a solar panel of the proper amperage.There is a 5 watt panel that I have that is 350 milliamps at 24 volts...

New Axles in, now new question

2001 Jayco Quest 28ftChanged both bent axles, new bushings, new hanger kit, wet bolts.I finished everything yesterday evening but I don't have that "W" at the equalizer like I was expecting. I put 3 photo links below so maybe on will work. What I di...

Should be on the six o'clock news !!

.If not on a six o'clock Human Interest news story - at minimum it belongs linked here on the Fifth Wheel Forum - as there's a 5th involved.Join the non-believers and skeptics for their real-life "conversion"..:CNot just "cool" - it's double cool!!.:...

trailer shake

How do you stop your 5er from shaking when people walk.I block the wheels and put a tripod in the front and lower thejacks. It bad enough that when our 15lb. dog walks you can feeleach step. Please advise. 2003 34'montana.

gary_r1 by Explorer
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Sneaky Leak

The 5er in my signature was parked in the yard with the slides out last week when we had 6+ inches of rain in 36 hours. When I checked yesterday, the carpet in the left rear corner was damp. I THINK the water got in around the seal on the back of th...

bobcouch by Explorer
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Truck Airfoil

Does the cost of installing a airfoil on the cab roof of my truck offset any increase in gas mileage because of the aerodynamics? Does the airfoil effect handling of the truck while hauling a 35 foot 5th wheel? Thanks for your thoughts and input.

Laminated Fibreglass vs Hung Fibreglass

Want to move to a bigger 5er including upgrade of the overall construction quality from our current XLite. For the most part trailer walls seem to be made from laminated fibreglass with either wood or aluminum framing and block foam insulation. Appa...

Charli by Explorer
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Two fifth wheel towing scenarios...

I wonder how the numbers and practicalities would work out in these two scenarios, pros and cons, MPG, etc....loaded weight of fifth wheel close to the same length + type of truck. I know that the MPG varies from engine to engine, but just average b...

B&W Hitch - Top Bolt

Has anyone ever taken off their B&W hitch and found that you can take out the top bolt or broken it off while removing it? What would cause that to happen?

Need Quick Answer to Battery Question! HELP!

Hi. I noticed that one of the two 12V batteries in my fiver was getting hot. Obviously defective. I removed the wires going to the negative terminal and secured them together with a screw and nut. So, the battery is effectively out of the circuit. It...

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Boat in toyhauler

I am thinking of placing a small flat bottom boat in the back of the TH. My issue is figuring out a set of dollys of some sort to load it and launch it. Anyone have any experience with something like this?Thanks

nmhuntr by Explorer
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