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Closet door mirrors

We have a 2001 sportsman with the mirrored closet doors. We don’t have access to our trailer till May but are planning on covering the mirrors. I’m just wondering if anyone has any idea what size those mirrors would be. I tried to add a photo but it ...

Vanleigh Power issue bedroom nose sockets

Socket and power issues I have lost power to certain power sockets in the bedroom, washer dryer, next to the bed and on the bedside cabinet.The others in the bedroom the ceiling tv and other side of the bed works fine Any ideas I’ve checked each sock...

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Slider for BD3 trailer saver

BLUF - not a for sale ad. I couldn’t find a classifieds section here.Years ago I purchased a used BD3 trailer saver hitch and could not be happier. The hitch came with a Hensley Slider assembly and I have never used it. The slider has been in m...

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2014 puma 356qlb

I apologize if this has been covered before. I am new new new to the 5th wheel community.l and over 20 years since having a camper in general. My slide out does not work on my csmper and i am looki g for ideas to search out. Ive replaced the switch ...

Towing 5th with an Andersen Hitch in Short Bed Truck

We will soon upgrade from a TT to a 5th Wheel, haven't purchased the 5th yet but know what make and model we will be buying, a Montana High Country, pic below of the front cap of that model. Our truck is a Ram Crew Cab with a 6'4" bed. I have an An...

crcr by Explorer
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Tag mounting

The plastic tag mount broke off my 5th wheel. I fabricated a new aluminum mount but cannot figure out a way to attach it to the fiberglass on on the rear of my fiver. Screws through the very thin fiberglass? I don't that would last long. Any suggest...

rv7plt by Explorer
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Forest River RV XLR Boost 37TSX13? Any owners on here?

I am looking for a toy hauler with an enclosed garage, and a nearby dealer has a Forest River XLR Boost 37TSX13 for a decent price. Does anyone own one, or have an opinion on this RV? I like the floor plan and it is a triple axle with 5000 lb cargo...

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Exterior Stairs

I have a 2012 Carriage Cameo F37RSQ and there are several areas of the entry steps that are compromised. I am holding them together with "band-aids". Has anyone replaced their stairs and what make and model did you use. I am leaning toward a sim...

joelc by Explorer III
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Question about double towing

Question after upgrading house instead of buying the 5 th wheel we are now starting to think about a fifth wheel again apologizes if this has been asked before but what are the rules so to speak about towing a Jeep Wrangler behind the 5 th wheel ? I...

Axle and tire?

I have a 2006 Montana Mountaineer that has GVWR of 12275lbs but has 6lug 5200lb axles. This doesn't seem right to me but I guess they deduct some for pin weight. It came with Load E tires but I've had blowouts and thinking of going up to load F or G....

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Tire Mileage

The saying is “Fifth wheel tires don’t wear out, they age out.”With that said I have Sailuns that are only 3yrs old that I’m about to replace because of wear; they only have ~37k miles on them I initially noticed a wear issue at less than 10k miles o...

MNRon by Explorer
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GVWR versus GAWR

I have a Grand Design fifth wheel.Getting ready to replace tires.While looking at ratings, I noticed I have a GVWR of 13,995#.My GAWR shows to be 6,000# each.The UVW shows t be 10,828# - not relevant to this question.Wouldn't I be limited in Gross Ve...

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Bicycles

I'm a long time truck camper, and am now considering adding a fifth wheel to the mix. I was thinking toy hauler, but only because my wife and I each have bicycles. I know a toy hauler might be overkill for that, but when the grandkids stay, they co...