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Nitro fill tires on fifth wheel

Just purchased a new Grand Design Reflection that has nitro filled tires. We didn't have nitro in our previous FW so we're wondering if anyone has had experience using nitro in theirs. Does the pressure stay consistent enough that you don't have to...

Anderson Ultimate fifth wheel hitch

For those of you that own an Anderson fifth wheel hitch that adapts to your king pin a word of warning. Recently I purchased an Anderson hitch and on return from my last outing, I dropped my fifth wheel off for winter service with the service provid...

jbeliera by Explorer
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Refurbishing a 5th wheel reese hitch

I have a 16k Reese 5th wheel hitch that needs refurbishing.Would it be better to repowdercoat everything, or rattle can the hitch with Rust-Oleum primer and paint?I just want it not only to work good and look good too rather than having a rusted hitc...

Mickey_G by Explorer
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New Grand Design solitude vs used DRV

We are newbies at this. We have triplet 6 y.o. boys. Being in California I've read that we can't get most trailers more than about 30 feet long won't fit into our state parks. We are going to be spending Summers in British Columbia,Alberta, and the n...

Lexx by Explorer
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Safeco Insurance - towing coverage?

I've been reading on other forums that the regular towing coverage on a policy will not really cover towing a FW. I have Safeco and pay $18 per year for Roadside Assistance. I just called to see if that covered a tow truck for both the TV and the F...

Graycat by Explorer
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Anyone towing 17k GVWR 5er with 2004 GMC Sierra 3500?

Dually, crew cab, 4x4, LLY Duramax engine, Alison trans.Very difficult to determine what tow capacity is and permissible pin weight for this model.Can anyone comment on specs and if this generation TV is up to the task of pulling a 16.7k GVWR 5er?Tha...

ToddD by Explorer
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Work shop in teh garage

It looks like our RV needs are changing. Looking at the toy hauler garage are. How hard would it be to bolt a work bench, desk and recliner to the floor of a toy hauler? Think a man cave. It would also need a TV hookup. Basically some place fo...

grizz272 by Explorer
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Lead Landing Leg not working

The lead (one with the motor attached) quit working yesterday. It won't go up or down. The motor works fine (in fact replaced it last year) and the bar that goes to the other side turns and that leg works fine. I know etrailer sells rebuild kits for ...

Why Gooseneck?

Why is it horse trailers are almost always Goosenecks vs 5th wheels?& what are the advantages to each?

Blanco1 by Explorer
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Scare light

Anybody replace the exterior scare round light with LED fixture?What brand do you use?If yes they are brighter than original one?I appreciate all the info.

buc1980 by Explorer
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Quick trip to Hungry valley

The RZR has been sitting for awhile and it needed to be ran. I have been bringing up the idea of a quick day trip to Hungry valley for the past few days. (Work and everyday life have been keeping us from a desert weekend trip) So after dinner last ...

eDUBz by Explorer
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Tire Pressure Monitors

Hi everyone, I need some info/input on Tire Pressure / Temp. monitors. I am looking to buy one, and it seems every company claims to have the best etc. So I am looking for some input from people who have them and there likes/dislikes and opinions, on...

Brand new owner

Hello everyone, I just bought my first camper!! It is a 2006 Holiday Rambler Savoy 28RLS. I wanted to asked about this "waviness" in the exterior walls:Is this something I should be worried about?