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2007 Desert Fox 24AS Ramp Hinge

I have a broken hinge on the ramp door of my 2007 Desert Fox 24AS which I bought new in 2009. I've contacted Northwood and they were of no help identifying the parts I need. I've contacted Lippert and they say that they need information from the labe...

Tires again.

Getting ready for replacement tires for the fiver. Michelintires sidewalls prematurely failed according to Americas tires. Due to health issues could not get 3 back to them for replacements. Theyreplaced one under their warranty. Now looking for new ...

jjj by Explorer
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Replacement axle question.

Hey guys, I have a question some of you might be able to answer. I had a bent axle replaced by a local company. The trailer tows fine and braking is good. I had them replace the springs and brakes all around. So the only thing original is the fro...

shadows4 by Explorer III
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It's that time again

It's that time of the year to get my own, personal "honey do" list done ~Front cap, rear cap done..... curb side top half is done, street side bottom half is done... I work against the sun, mornings I do street side as that faces west, and evenings I...

Hitch questions

So we just got our new truck, a Ford F350 with the 6'9" box and 5th wheel hitch prep package. Our reason for upgrading trucks was to upgrade campers to a 5th wheel. I've done some google searching and see a plethora of answers but my question on hitc...

troy_t by Explorer II
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5th wheel suggestions

Hello,I am in the process of moving from a truck camper to a 5th wheel. I've had 3 truck campers over the last decade or so and the family has outgrown them. Two of the truck campers were Lance (825 and 915), and there weren't that many brands and/...

Tire Pressure Monitoring System for FW

So, the $800 option that I purchased from Ford for the new integrated TPMS and camera, doesn't work for my fifth wheel (at least the TPMS doesn't; haven't tried the camera). Apparently, the wheels that I have, Hi-Spec Series 03 17.5 HD, have a hole ...

Tires on a 5th wheel and aggravation

This is not a request for help, rather an experience to share. Tenth year in our 3rd 5th Wheel. We had 2 blowouts in the first due to old tires, my fault. This 5th wheel is less than 5 years old and we had 3 blowouts, explosions on the way from Maine...

Schnizzy by Explorer
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Truck 12VDC to Trailer Battery - Really Needed?

So, this is kind of an interesting question. I have three peripherals in my coach (a rear windows mounted dashcam, a TPMS repeater and a Garmin rear mounted camera) that require 12 volts. Now, the Garmin is "technically" supposed to be powered off ...

Torklift Glowstep Revolution Review

A while back, I was gifted a set of Torklift Glowstep Revolution steps to replace the factory under-frame folding steps. I finally had time a couple weekends back to do the swap. Thank goodness that I have a great, and strong, son-in-law to help me o...

laknox by Nomad
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Any ideas for a light while grilling?

I did a quick search for a suction light that I can direct onto my grill at night. I would suction it to the side of my rig, and angle it properly.Anyone have a link for a light for night grilling?

blaczero by Explorer
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2003 Komfort 29 Schematic

Trying to sort a few issues and could use a schematic. Stereo section have 4 sets of speaker wires, and I can find only 2 in the unit. In main bedroom. There is A/AB/B switch but it has no affect on the speakers. It is wired up.There is solar tha...

stech99 by Explorer
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