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Dometic RM3862 models

Hi,These refirgerator models are becoming obsolete and parts are a little tough to find. I replaced the bottom handle once and the top just broke. Luckily I was able to find one on amazon.The bottom appears to be a unicorn nowadays and unless you wan...

Greenbal Tires

I am in need of new tires for my rig. Presently I have Carlisle HD tires on it and they have been very good. Tires are 8 years old and have sat for the past 2 years. They look good but I dont trust them. My local Sams Club is selling Greenball and th...

Maiden Voyage with Scale Stop

Well, the weather wasn't much better than 2 weeks ago but we went anyway. Had a nice weekend at Eby's Pines in Bristol, IN, and got to do some shopping at the RV salvage outlets for some new parts to freshen up the RV. Scored some deals and had a g...

Impact of fuel prices on travel

We have now decided to cancel any plans on long range RV travel for the foreseeable future! Still have some plans for trips within 200 miles but the rest is now on hold. Looks like fuel costs and availability has caused me to lose confidence in be...

Trailer caddies

I have a tight drive way. Any ideas as to what kind of trailer caddy to get? These are my parameters; 3 degree slope, concrete, 15,000 gross weight. Where do you find a used one?

Can you jump your 5’er with your truck?

Hi guys, If I’ve seen this before I don’t remember it. Can you jump your 5’er batteries from the truck?

How to increase payload?

I have a 2015 Coachmen 324 TSRK, it has a dismal 1284 lbs of payload. It has 5200 lb axles. It was one of only two models produced by Coachmen that year that 7000 lb axles were not an available option. I know I cannot change the rating on the yellow...

Best RV Extended Warranty

We have just purchased a 5th wheel after being without one for quite a few years. Question is, what, in YOUR opinion, is the best Extended Warranty company?

Demco Auto-Slide 5th wheel Hitch

I have a 18k Demco auto-slide 5th wheel hitch and a Trail-Air Tri-Glide King pin. I have been told I need a locking plate (Demco 6095) to properly lock King Pin into Auto-slide hitch. Is there anyone that has this system and issue. Is there a video o...

Replacement Fridge

We have a 2012 Carriage Cameo and out Norcold Fridge (Model N1095 RT) decided so go "south" with ammonia leak. So now the unit is dead and must be replaced. I was told by Norcold that a Model NA10LXR would replace the existing unit. Dometic only m...

Water leak, we cannot find.

Today water started leaking out from between the membrane on the very bottom of the 5er and the metal frame the screws that hold it on are attached to. Upon inspection, the membrane was full of water all the way across the trailer and the entire area...

Fifth Wheel or TT?

We are planning retirement. Want to hit the road for 2-3 months and go somewhere warmer. We want to be able to bring a two seat golf cart or two seat UTV with us. Assume weight is no more than 1500#.We have never owned a toy hauler and are interes...

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Dometic Freezer working, fridge Not cooling

Just bought a 2016 Keystone Avalanche. The previous owner put in a Dometic RM1350. This frig has an Electric and LP mode. The Electric mode did not work but the LP mode was fine. So the fridge was fine on LP onlyThe owner gave me a new control module...

New to 5th wheel, have questions !!

I've been RVing for 20 years all in Class A's, mostly diesel pushers. I'm planning on selling my current 38 ft diesel pusher and downsizing to a smaller 5th wheel. I'm thinking something in the 25 foot range or so. Planning on pulling it with a...

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