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Trailer rental

Hopefully I chose the right category to ask this question. My husband and I are going to travel from Winnemacca NV to Port Angeles WA to pick some things from his parents. We need to rent a utility trailer.The question is whether to rent it in NV and...

TreeDee by Explorer
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Who makes the shocks?

I have a 2023 Jayco 31MB, it comes with a four-star handling package, which includes shock absorber mounts.The distance between the mounds is 10 1/2 inches.The only shocks I found that might fit, have a 7 1/2 inch compressed lengthWhich would only g...

Tree Fell onto My Fifth Wheel

So, last week we had a very bad thunderstorm with hail and lots of wind. A large pine tree fell onto our trailer. I am going to get a professional company to crane lift this off. Trailer is insured and I have gap insurance from 2008 when we purchased...

SweetLou by Explorer
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Norcold N611v shuts off on it's own

Our Norcold N611v has always worked great on 120v. The last 3 days it will run on electric for 6 hours or so then automaticly shuts off and does not change over to gas, just shuts off. Any ideas?

ksbowman by Explorer II
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Broken Leaf Spring

I just got this used 5th wheel, it is a 2004 forest river cardinal 31 bunk model. It has been sitting at my folks place until I finished the hitch install, this was the first tow. It is a big awkward parking it at my house, but it seems while I was...

ScottMT by Explorer
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Mopar M20 Hitch 5th wheel pin loose and clunks

I purchased a 2023 Ram 3500 Diesel 4x4 Crew Cab 8 Ft bed truck new from the factory and added a 20k M20 Mopar 5th wheel hitch on the build sheet. I received the truck on March 7, 2023. Before utilizing the hitch, I went over it to check all bolts for...

easy operation of extension handle for washing rig

I use one of the 13' yellow extension handles for washing my rig. I thought it was just me that had a hard time with the twist locks, dry and wet. I've had 8 trigger finger surgeries and my grip isn't so great anymore. One fellow RV'er said he carrie...

Peg_Leg by Explorer
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Heard of a Coachman Brookstone 365BH?

Hello rv.net!!My family size has increased from 3 to 6 recently and were looking to upsize our 11 year old Zinger 26BH travel trailer. Recently came across and a 2015 Coachman Brookstone M-36BH for sale in the campground we seasonal at. Going to lo...

SyFer by Explorer
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New to 5th wheeling

Good day. I am new to 5th wheel ownership and I am picking up my 2015 327RES Keystone Cougar this weekend after I switch the king pin with a Reese Goosebox. I am going to tow it with a 2020 Dodge 3500 Megacab. Our first trip will be to Brookings O...

Goodyear Endurance is 5 years too old?

My Goodyear Endurance tires just turned 5 years old. Some sources say tires age out at 5 and others say 6. The price of these tires has gone up 50% since I bought them. I’d love to squeeze another year out of them but not if it’s too risky. Thoughts...

Njmurvin by Explorer
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Reese Goose box spacers

Good morning from California. I recently received a Reese Goose Box for my 2015 Keystone Cougar 327RES and am switching the kingpin out as soon as my spacers arrive (they are late). I measured the Reese and it appears it may not even need spacers. ...

2009 Weekend Warrior pin box/ frame question.

I apologize up front if this has been answered somewhere before.I have a 2009 CR3705 5th wheel toy hauler. I am converting it from 5th wheel to gooseneck.I really like the gen y hitches, as well as the shocker.My current pin box is a Fabex 765, BUT, ...

keystone Sprinter quality??

We are in the process of shopping for a used 5th wheel. We are going to look at a 2017 Keystone Sprinter 297FWRLS. I searched the forums but didn't find much information about the Sprinter model. How are Keystones as far as quality holding up out the...

troy_t by Explorer II
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