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Repainting Front cap

Has anyone ever repainted their faded front cap themselves. Was it worth the effort verses having it professionally done at $ 2000.00 dollars ? also what did you use to accomplish this...

There's a reason to get rid of six-year-old tires.

I was going to replace that six-year-old tire right after one more little 900-mile trip. BAD MOVE. I hit a huge pothole on I-35 in northern Missouri. Three newer tires took the shock, but the fourth one (the six-year-old tire on the back axle of the ...

RoyF by Explorer
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External TPMS recommendations?

Be mounting new tires shortly and decided it would be worthwhile to upgrade to a TPMS system for monitoring. There seem to be hundreds of different types available. I'd prefer to have one that reads both pressure and temp if possible. Looking for r...

do you buy the replacement ins on your tires

I wrote about tires recently and asked a question, now I have another. Ready to buy the goodyear endurance at discount tire for the 5er. Of course they want to sell me at $78 this free replacement certificate if anything happens to a tire in ten yea...

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Roof

Bought 2014 Keystone Alpine 3600 RS new.Sat in lot for 3 years. Maintained and kept up. Wife retires. Tow rig to Arizona via Santa Fe NM. Bought cover for it. Upon covering, noticed separation of roof about 1/4 inch from molding. from front cap.Took ...

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Dometic Thermostat

Arrived at location. Rear AC came on at Zone 1. Zone two has disappeared. Thermostat is no picking it up. Zone one works fine. Any ideas why this is happening? Maybe lost power to that zone?Worked fine last time we used it.

morada by Explorer
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Mud Flaps

We seem to splash mud onto the front of the 5er even when we are only driving on pavement. What kind of mud flaps can all you experts recommend that will prevent this? Thanks.

Jacking up a Fifth Wheel

I posted this on another forum, but didn't get much of a response. I have a 2011 Open Range fifth wheel. I just purchased the Morryde wet bolt kit and will be replacing the original tires with GY Endurance as well. As I plan to do this in my driveway...

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Securing batteries in forward compartment (Security)

Hi,I just installed a bunch of expensive LIFePO4 batteries in my forward storage compartment. Other than the lock on the baggage door, has anyone come up with a way to lock their batteries down to prevent 'walk-aways'? I have the RV at a site at a pr...

phemens by Explorer
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Jayco Pinnacle Closet Doors Issue

Bed room in the rear, closet doors will not stay in bottom track. Anyone else having this issue? I have put the guides in after each trip. Retutned to the dealer, they made adjustments still the same issue.

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Wildcat 282rkx fifth wheel parts

Where is there a good site to get information on accessories for the Wildcat RV's. Like remotes, user manuals, accessories addons like solar suit case, entertainment center parts and TV bracketsthxMike

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Tongue weight issue on new toy hauler

Hi all, new to forums, first post. Just recently picked up a 2019 Wildwood FSX 280RT. Purchased the weight distribution hitch and had all installed from dealer. I am towing the unit with a 3/4 pickup. When I towed the unit home dry I had no problems...

Rubber roof repair

Opinion time. Shreaded my roof on my 2011 5er. Did not like 75 mph. Temp repair to keep going. Positioned the fabric and stapled doww. Stapled down big wrinkles. Taped with gorilla tape then stapled down the tape. Then covered with wide gorill...

Downsizing from 38 ft Diesel Pusher

I'm thinking of downsizing from my 38 ft diesel pusher. I'm a retired single male, and most of my RVing is just me and my dog. I want to be able to tow it behind a 1/2 ton truck, probably a F-150. I'm looking for something under a overall lengt...

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More tires again: Carlisle F and Sailun G

The Carlisle ST235/85R16 load range F has changed. There used to be five plies (plus three side plies) of which one was steel. Now there are seven plies (plus three side plies) of which two are steel. The maximum pressure has been increased from 80 t...

RoyF by Explorer
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