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You're on your own.

I don't understand how the RV manufacturers get away with basically ignoring warranty issuesand such poor customer service. It's a wonder that they can ever sell one at all. We purchased a new Forrest river Stealth in 2010 and had a problem with a le...

Tire blowouts

I have a 27' 5th wheel. Over the years I have had (5) blowouts. I have 15", E rated tires from Les Schwabb for trailers. I have two 5200 # axles with the 5th wheel being rated at GVWR of 12,000 #. A few questions, (1) I have had in storage for twelve...

Hamnet by Explorer
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5er values???

Went to the RV show in Hershey , PA over the w/e and spoke w/ a dealer who had a 5er we were interested in. He took our info and called us today w/ numbers. He says that our rig which will be 8 models years old had lost or worth about $20k less than ...

ACZL by Explorer
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Lighting issues with Garage area

We went out for our FIRST trip in our new Toy Hauler! It was great but we have an issue with lighting in the garage area. We have the two Happijac bunks. When we leave the top bunk up so we can setup the dinette we realized there isn't any light. ...

fifth wheel rollover video

Has this Carriage Carri-lite fifthwheel rollover been discussed on here. I do not recall it being discussed and I could not find it mentioned during a search of the archives.Fifthwheel rollover recoveryThe reason I show it is curiosity as to what the...

gitane59 by Explorer III
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B & W Hitches - which one

I'm thinking of buying a new B & W hitch and have looked at both the Patriot and Companion. I don't have a problem with rails in the bed and my truck is rated to tow under 16,000 lbs so considering that and I will probably never haul a goose neck, sh...

homefor2 by Explorer
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AC without pre-wire?

we have a toyhauler and the garage has 2 air vents but is still hotter back there. this will be daughters room.We have 2 AC units. master and center ac. but we have a fantastic fan in the garage. It is not pre-wired to accept an ac unit BUT can ...

slide toppers

To top or not to top, that is the question.We have a 2013 Voltage 5er, we mainly stay a few months a time per place but will travel cross country between stays.Also what brand is preferred?

gscudder by Explorer
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2007-2009 Triple E Topaz 324 any one have ....

We are looking to purchase a Triple E topaz 5th wheel 324 bunk model with 3 slides.Just wondering if anyone on here owns one, what are your likes, dislikes if any.Would you be able to post some pictures, interior ones would be nice as I can not see a...

exp_II by Explorer
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Any preferances ??

Since we are new to RVing, we have looking at used 5th wheels. 2007 Wildcat, 2010 265 Lux Lite, 2006 Palomino Puma, 2007 Crossroads Cruiser, 2004 Jayco Eagle Super Lite. Does anyone know if one of these is better quality or is there any we should s...

Maryetta by Explorer
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New decals

I called Forest River the other day to check on some replacement decals for my 2006 Cardinal. In 2007 Forest River changed the decals on the Cardinal and mine can no longer be gotten.

Ice build-up in freezer compartment

We have a Norcold 4 door fridge model 21171M in our 2005 Seville Crossroad 38ft. Our problem is when the freezer goes through its defrost cycle, the water runs into a trough then to a tube that then drains down into a trough in the lower fridge unit...

Front Living Opinions and Manufacturer Opinions

Wife has been bugging me to upgrade our 5th to one of the larger, front living room, fifth wheel models. Have looked online at Redwood, Infinity, Montana, Cardinal, etc..., and would like some opinions before we actually try to find some dealers and...