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Pin Box Mirror -- Adjustable -- Magnet base ????

If I knew what to search for I may be able to find it on Google. So I will as my RV friends.I am looking for an adjustable mirror with a magnet base to attach to my pin box (so I can see the TV hitch in my rear view mirror) to help me when I hitch u...

TenOC by Nomad
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Gas or diesel

I am ready to purchase a fifth wheel. The one I'm really looking at is 15,500 gvwr. I'm also purchasing a ram 2500. But do I need a diesel or gas. I want to travel states. Mostly west. What are the pro and cons ? For right now, it is part time, but e...

Jasdms54 by Explorer
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Quality built 5th wheel/toy hauler

Hello, I'm new to this so please be kind...I would like opinions on a quality built 5th wheel... We have owned 2 toy haulers, our last was a Heartland Cyclone. I understand they are a house on wheels but I would like to purchase something that is wor...

mkturpin by Explorer
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gmc towing

I just was looking into the newer 17 2500hd. Why is that the towing capacity has gone down compared to my 13. My rating for 2500hd crewcab 4x4 says 15800 on the 2013. The newer 17 is now 13500. is it the light metals to build or what. sorry should pu...

removing pin box from DRV

I have a DRV 5th wheel that I am changing out the pin box to install a Flexair pin box. The top set of bolts in the current pin box are partially covered by the fiberglass shell. This looks like one massive piece that wraps the entire front of the RV...

DRVMN by Explorer
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Dexter E Z lube bearings

My Jayco has E Z lube bearings. The Dexter has a you tube video and shows that you pump grease in until the new grease comes out. I called a Jayco dealer and he says not to do it that way. Says that grease gets in to the brake drums. Witch way do I g...

snowpeke by Explorer
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8 ft v 6ft

I am getting a new tv and if I get a short bed will that limit my future towing of a large toy hauler? Planning on getting a 2017 Ram mega can diesel 6 foot bed

spatbhoy by Explorer
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Truck Stops Truck / Trailer Stops Trailer?

I didn't want to get off topic on the debate about the guy pulling the 5ver with a 1500, but the truck brakes being adequate was brought up, and I wanted to get some thought on this.Lets say there is 1500lb of pin weight as a nice round number. That...

wowens79 by Explorer III
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6 point auto level; Level-ish?

This is new for us. Not having an issues with its function, but after taking a shower, our FW is definitely nose down. I could notice it marginally just living in it, but the shower made it way more obvious.We're good left to right, is it customary...

2018 Arctic Wolf 265dbh8

Thought i would start a thread for owners of this rig to share the pros & cons they've found with this rig so far along with any tips/tricks/upgrades they have done to theirs.Please edit your existing post as you think of things to minimize the numbe...

webejpn by Explorer
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