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New to 5th wheels - hitch Qs

Ive got a 2014 Dodge Ram 3500 Mega Cab pulling a 2016 Montana 5er. I believe my bed is 6’4” - do i need a slider hitch? Also - can get a few recommendations on hitches. The company only sells their own hitch and Ive forgot the name of their hitch. ...

gimpsta by Explorer
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Winterizing Residential refrigerators

For the ones of you that have the residential refrigerator and have to winterize for the winter, how do you winterize the ice maker? I have the 4 door Norcold with ice maker, and before we went full time I always took the ice make out and put it in t...

rving4us by Explorer
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Bugg Banner

Just read the April edition of TL and on page 56 there is an ad for a item called "Bugg Banner" that attaches to cap of 5er. I didn't go to the company's web site yet, but just wonder how well it attaches and tight so as to not mar the finish on cap....

ACZL by Explorer
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Kayaks and RV'ing

I love traveling and love to get out on lakes and enjoy the piece and quiet. Problem for me is that, well, I don't own a kayak "yet" and haven't figured out how to carry them on my 5th wheel. That was until my friend showed me this site for a foldabl...

lukeking by Explorer
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5500 Onan quits after 1-2 hrs use, then starts back up

Was out dry camping this weekend with the ATV club and had a new issue with the generator pop up...gen was running smooth and steady for at least 1 1/2 hours then quits like I turned it off...No fuel stumble, just like it was turned off..Would not re...

Park Sewer Connection Unusual

I don't know if anyone has seen a park sewer connection that isn't at a 90 degree angle. The park PVC sewer connection is laying at about 22 degrees, pointed towards the front of the lot. I've been looking for a straight bayonet connector rather than...

kangetx by Explorer
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Anyone own a Everest and replaced the Tail lights with LED

They are 4" flange mount and Im having a dickens of a time picking out the myraid of 4" options. Some say 5in with 4 lens etc etc. I just want to find a set that would fit the stock and change me over to LED stop turn tail. Going to replace the wh...

W7PSK by Explorer
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Making Reservations

OK so we pick up our Toy Hauler Travel trailer in 2 weeks and started making reservations and noticed when doing so they ask if you have a fifth wheel or TT. Well dumb question maybe but our TT is 35' long and 13' 4" high. I am wondering if should st...

dkeller by Explorer
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Trips with 40' toyhauler

I am buying a 40' toy hauler and will be traveling the southwest area and northern California. I have owned a 34' motorhome for years and can maneuver it ok in most tight situations. My question is, considering the length of toy hauler and truck, a...

flex tape on leaking water tank

has anyone tried this stuff? i have a 2007 attitude fsakg 33, it is a real piece of **** but i keep it going. i have 2 water tanks, i think aztec brand, they are black, both have leaks in them as does the black water tank but that crack is ...

rockwind1 by Explorer II
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replaced water pump

New pump will not shut off! Runs then slows down to on off pulse. Not sure what make it is, but is there a setting? Had my nephew install it!

Understanding Weight Capcity

I posted this question on a different forum and have not received understanding....so I'll try here.I trying to understand the relationship between weight ratios so I can make sure I know what capacities are and to ensure I don't exceed them. I woul...