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Any Norcold experts?

I have a brand new Grand Design fiver with the double door Norcold. I fired it up yesterday in prep for maiden trip tomorrow. Checked it this morn and temp in reefer was 62! Freezer 45. How long should it take for this thing to cool down? In my old F...

How long is your rig...really?

Hello Folks,I have heard and seen various comments out there that some folks choose to fudge a bit on the size of their rig when making reservations. Generally, I understand the fudging has something to do with shortening the size of the rig when mak...

tomthyme by Explorer
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Smaller High Quality Fifth Bunkhouse

Hello all. I would like to draw on the knowledge of the group and see if anyone has any recommendations for fifth wheels that I have not seen. For the last two years our family has owned a Crusader 298BHD bunkhouse. This is our second rig. The first ...

fordtch8 by Explorer
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Titan disc brakes / 2017 GM duramax

Does anybody have real life knowledge if the integrated brake controller in a 2017 GM is compatible with Titan brakes electric over hydraulic setup? I have read that im good to go but did see a youtube video of 2016 needing the added module to commun...

Recommendations

We are looking for a 5th wheeler toy hauler (35-42 feet). Any recommendations on manufacturer/style, etc.? And anything to stay away from??

Question 4 those with Auto Leveling System

Folks,We are purchasing a new 5ver that has 6 point auto-leveling system. When this system is deployed how stable is the trailer? Is most of the shaking (in all directions) taken out? Would I still need something like JT strong arms or something simi...

Ramp patio

I'd like to use my ramp as a patio. Is it safe to just put some jacks under the rubber bumpers? I load 980lbs bikes with that ramp so it should hold 3 or 4 adults, no?

Kober by Explorer
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Westlake Tires ??

Planning a purchase of a 16k 5er that comes with Westlake G tires. Anyway me have experience with these? I’m trying to decide if I should run with them, or immediately replace with Sailuns. I’ve had Sailuns for the last few years on a 14k 5er and ...

MNRon by Explorer
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Using The B&W Companion Slider

Brought my new GD Reflection 303RLS home yesterday - towing with RAM short bed and a B&W Companion manual slider. Needed to slide the the trailer back to get into driveway, so I moved the lever and eased on the gas, but not a lot of sliding.So I app...

Navigating low clearances/city roads

We recently completed our annual Spring Break camping trip, this year however with a much larger RV in tow. We bought our 5er before Christmas and this was the first tow to somewhere we have never driven before. We didn't have any issues towing in ...

Will I be disbarred?

Well we did it. Just ordered a new fifth wheel NON TOY HAULER!With the kids all getting their own rigs (two of my three sons have RV's) and us wanting more comforts and room (slides). We opted for a conventional fifth wheel. It has a rack on the back...

nayther by Explorer
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Bigfoot hydraulic leveling

I'm thinking of putting a Bigfoot hydraulic leveling system on my old RV. I hate paying new price for something I don't need ... Especially to put on a 10 year old trailer. Any thoughts on where is a good place to buy? Can you find them used?

4x4ord by Explorer III
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