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Gulf Stream

I'm thinking about looking at a 2008 Gulf Stream Prairie Schooner 34 FBR but don't seem to be able to find much information on them other than a couple for sale at RV dealers and I don't trust their information ( it's different at the two I found). C...

Cable slides

I have seen many trailers with cable slides now. How reliable are these and is there maintenance to them, also can they be manually retracted

Fresh water tank keeps filling

Another question--We have a two valve water system on a new 2017 Jayco 5th wheel. The fresh water tank keeps filling to 1/3 full while we are parked and connected to city water. We've looked at all the valves and can't figure out how to stop it. A...

ipeltier by Explorer
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Min. distance

Is there a recommended minimum distance between the top of truck box and the bottom of the over hang of the trailer.

Palindat by Explorer
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Montana model 2611 TV Amplifier button

Just bought a 2015 Montana model 3611, can't find the antenna amplifier button. I looked in the closet and around the bedroom but the little green light white casing with the black button to turn the amplifier off and on is hiding somewhere that I ca...

JT Strong Arm Stab. vs. 2 Addit. Front 30” Scissor Jacks

I have a 2017 Jayco Eagle HT 29.5FBDS. I want to reduce the shake when people move around when parked with the landing gear and rear stabilizer jacks down. I was planning on JT Strong Arm stabilizers based on forum research.I went to get the JT Stron...

fugawi by Explorer II
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Help me compare Coleman 250TQ to Palomino 27SBC

This would be my 4th trailer so I have a little bit of experience. Just not the best at finding the perfect one for our family.Quick links in case you want to check them out:Coleman 25OTQ - Coleman 250TQ - Local Camping WorldLocal Camping World. He...

npaden by Explorer
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Water damage and restoring my Forest River Sandpiper

My wife and I plan on living as full time fivers within the next two years and recently bought a 2002 Forest River Sandpiper 26' fifth wheel. We bought it knowing that it has water damage and believe it can be repaired. I have decided to replace all ...

Looking for Tonneau for 8' bed on my Dually

Just purchased a 2016 GMC 3500HD Dually. I have never used a cover and was looking for pro's or con's with the hard panels versus soft roll ups. I find a lot of folks with short beds but am interested if it rules change with a 8' bed. Any advise will...

rgh30 by Explorer
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Installing window unit a\c in slideout window ?

...........I plan on installing a window unit a\c in a slide out window ! My greatest concern is coming up with a temporary , water proof cover to prevent any water infiltration while I'm cutting the plywood covers for both inside and outside the sli...

Has anyone been stopped by D.O.T.

Concerned about being weighed. I'm 240 lbs. over gross on truck. Rear tires and axle are just under. Front axle only gained 60 lbs. Fiver axles and tires are fine.

dawzie by Explorer
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New Furniture

Picked up my new furniture today that I looked at last weekend at the RV Expo in Edmonton. Got the theater seating recliner combo made by Lippert. It's gonna be a big improvement over the jackknife sofa I'm replacing.

Mfg order of quality

My wife and I recently went to the Minneapolis Convention Center to see the 2017 MSP RV and Camping Show. I was specifically interested in looking at 5th wheel rigs. One day I see ourselves moving from a truck camper to a 5th wheel to spend winters s...

MN_Ben by Explorer
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