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LED rectangular lights

I got 19x6 florescent light in my FW .I try to replace them with LED fixture but I can't find that size.Anybody know where can I find them? I need that size because the light I got is in the ceiling hole and I need to cover that hole .

buc1980 by Explorer
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Smoke detector goes off in middle of night

We have a brand new 2017 Montana High Country 5th Wheel- several times our hallway smoke alarm went off for no reason. Yes its been humid this summer here on Long Island, but what would cause this? Does It need to be replaced? New batteries? Bugs?

TT TH with Azdel

Hello there. I’m a newbie researching my first toy Hauler.Although there is a lot to consider, I have made the decision to buy a trailer constructed with Azdel instead of Luan.I have found 3 models so far: Winnebago Spyder, Coachmen Adrenaline, ATC.I...

R_J by Explorer
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Fifth Wheel Towing Weight

Just bought new to me 2006 Dodge Ram Laramie diesel truck, 6 foot box, quad cab,11.50 rear axel, 3.73 rear axel ratio. Have been searching web sites to find towing weight. Please help if you know a good web site to get the specs. Truck has 96000 ac...

Can't find location of frame crack/issue. Now what?

The trailer is a 2008 33ft 5th wheel toy hauler. A driver side aluminum panel bows out when I connect my truck and raise the legs. Originally, the panel was cracked and the crack would expand when the legs were lowered and contract when the legs were...

Help with torn roof

Anyone have a contact or source for eternabond tape and/or dicor caulking in Woodstock NB. My roof membrane has pulled out of the front cap and I have gorilla taped it, but need something more permanent to continue our trip. We are headed to Nova Sco...

neil57 by Explorer
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Water pump

My fresh water tank was filling up when on city water hookup so installed new water pump but its still doing the same thing. I have a 2013 Heartland Landmark fifth wheel.

Electric Awing won't close

I have a 2014 Forest River V-Cross VTSB365 my problem is the awning will open up with no problems. When I got to close it, it stops intermittently. If I wait a second and hit the close button it starts again but stops within a few seconds. Is there...

Pulling a toyhauler behind your truck camper?

So, the wife and I were talking retirement the other day, and we started discussing our ultimate getaway setup. After a bit of discussion, I sort of settled on a 30 ish ft toyhauler and a 9 or 10 ft truck camper....at the same time. Seems it would gi...

Poliglow Prep for oxidation

Thinking of using Poliglow Prep to remove oxidation and old wax from the front of the 5th wheel. After using Poliglow Prep I am planning on applying new wax. Has anyone used Poliglow Prep to remove oxidation and old wax? Has anyone applied Poliglo...

dpam by Explorer
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13FT 8IN FW height with second AC

Checking the brochure for a 2018 Keystone Avalanche 321RS, lists the height as 13 ft 2 in, and states to add 6 inches for the second AC. That puts the height at 13 ft 8 in.US Federal regulations for bridge heights are between 14-16 ft: https://safet...

Fuel economy with 1 vs 2 trailers

I see a few rigs with a fiver and a toy trailer. Just curious if there is a difference in fuel economy when towing the second, vs just towing the fiver. Seems like you would lose some economy, but maybe the toy trailer disrupts the vortex enough to c...

Garage without beds or couch

I currently full time in an ‘06 Raptor and I would like to consider a new toyhauler. But every new one I’ve looked at comes with those beds/couch in the garage that raise up to the ceiling. Nice for a crowd but I’m recently divorced and want the sp...

duggram by Explorer
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Heating hub on my fifth wheel

I have neverlube axles. Towing this week one wheel heated up noticeably and (monitored) tire pressure jumped up too high. I figured a bearing or stuck caliper. When jacked up the wheel in question shows no wiggle,either left-right or top bottom which...

Jbird by Explorer
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