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Your experience with a Dually vs SRW hauling 5ver

I am contemplating selling my Crew Cab long bed dually and am looking at getting a crew cab short(er) bed single rear wheel. I would stay with a Ford 6.0L diesel 4x4 and prefer the 1 ton but am finding many 3/4. I have the dually because of a truck c...

MN_Ben by Explorer
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Dripping at back

I have a 2017 Jayco Eagle HT Series and had a drip coming out of a line that’s not the low point drain. I have a picture but not sure how to post it.

HDS1953 by Explorer
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Disc Brakes in along with 8k axles.

My 8k axle and disc conversion job complete. I am extremely happy with the axle upgrade as the rig just doesn't "lumber" around behind the truck anymore, it looks like it has an adequate suspension under it. One thing I started to do was just replace...

Tire Covers and X-Chocks

Does anyone use X-Chocks with their Tire Covers on when on an extended stay someplace? I want to use my X-Chocks when in Florida next winter for the stability but I've never used them with the covers on the tires. I've only used one or the other. I u...

RobWNY by Explorer
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2 Bathroom 5vr?

Have friends looking for a full bath, 1/2 bath, front living room 5vr.Have found a Montana and an Alpine. What others are there that offer this floor plan?

BugsRLB by Explorer
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EOH Brake Question

I recently converted my electric brakes to EOH disc brakes on my tandem axle fifth wheel. The brakes are a great improvement over the electric brakes, but may have an issue to be resolved. While testing the brakes, I drove to a gravel road to check ...

New member - toy hauler brand advice?

Hello all. I'm new to the forums, but not new to RVing - been camping since childhood, in all portable homes, from tents to pickups, to trailers. Wanted to say hey and ask for general advice for toy haulers. Wife and I are looking at toy haulers. ...

Andersen Hitch questions

Hello everyone. I decided to go with an Andersen UH. I have a couple questions for you with experience using them. I have a 2019 F250 standard bed. Do you have bed rail clearance issues?Can you make a 90 degree turn? Does your FW ride nose high?Are y...

Jkmrich by Explorer
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Slide-out Maintenance

Hello,I'm looking for recommendations for a lubricant for the slide-out gear on my 5th wheel. The main (and only) slide-out has 2 or 3 bars or posts mechanisms underneath that I'd like to service. There may be additional areas that I didn't see, but ...

Need trailer brake wiring help

I was starting a trip and noticed my trailer brakes, while there, didn’t seem “strong” enough. I turned up the sensitivity on my controller and it didn’t really help much. With a helper, I determined that only the rear axle brakes were buzzing when...

Auto level leg lift?

With a 6 point leveling system is it possible to lift just one leg? Sometimes when I'm all set up, I see one leg that looks like it could use another block. Seems like a real hassle to have to start from scratch again.

50 amp outlet

Going to my son's and he has had a 50 amp plug put in for us. I am a little concerned about whether he has attached it to a 220 line or 110. The breaker has two 50 switches. Can't afford to fry my 5th wheel.

Backup and Side View Cameras - Network IP Cam

Curious if anyone is using standard network ip cameras for backup, side view and even forward facing. I have a 43ft fifth wheel that I’d like to get a few really good camera angles. I hate to pay a $1000 for a system with another screen to manage. We...

rvexodus by Explorer
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