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Suburban water heater

I have a Suburban Propane/Electric water heater in my fifth wheel. I notice that on extreme weather, the propane side will not fire up. The electric pilot activates, but it seems that no propane is there to light up. I have a neighbor that has the sa...

cargo bay weather strip

where can i find weather stripping for my cargo bay doors? I looking for something like the original which I believe is vinyl. I don' want the foam tape you buy at Walmart, want something that will help keep ouut moisture and water.

jlscjs by Explorer
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ROOF REPLACEMENT

Have some roofing questions. We are in a 96 Travel Supreme 5er. this is still has the original roof on it. I have a couple of places that is allowing water in. I have slowed it down for now, but am planning on pulling the rubber roof off and replacin...

Protecting Power Cord from Theft

The expensive power cord of our 2017 Jayco 5th wheel is detachable and we're concerned that it could be stolen. How should we secure it to protect it from theft?

ipeltier by Explorer
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KZ vs. Open Range

I will be upgrading within the next year to a fifth wheel. We've been looking for a while to find campers that fit most of our wish list. We recently found two campers that fit the bill. I found a dealer within a hour (everything is an hour from w...

Was my thread removed?

I posted a question yesterday asking opinions as to which would result in a better way to sell an RV. Got a few replies that I saw, now there is no record of that thread. Not even moved to another area.I understand we cannot sell or post things for s...

ACZL by Explorer
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Alternate locations for flagpoles

I want to add a flagpole to our new (ish) fifth wheel. Our old WW had a nice flat surface beside the ramp, but this one has a different shaped ramp. I’m looking for an alternative anyway so I don’t have to climb up onto the roof every time. Does a...

Looking at a Cardinal 5th wheel

I'm looking at a 2000 32LX. It seems to be in great shape and has been stored under cover. There is no carpet and the owner said they took it out and installed laminate. The refrigerator has been replaced with an electric only, larger unit. The couch...

Neal_B_ by Explorer II
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Is This Enough Truck for 5th Wheel??

Hey guys,Newbie here and would like any advice from all the vet's out there.The wife and I just (impulsively) purchased a 5th wheel a week ago and to let you know how impulsive it was...I don't own a truck nor do I have place to store it yet. So I'm...

Nabs17 by Explorer
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Help with Remote

I have a 2013 Cougar 331MKS. I have the inside control panel that works all the slides and a outside switch for the landing gear, and a remote that runs them also. My problem is the only way I can run any slides or landing gear is with the remote. Th...

sueray23 by Explorer
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Northwood/Arctic Fox prices vary so much. Any advice.

I finally figured out that my old 99 Dodge 2500 can't safety haul much. Safely 9500 lbs. That is why I think of moving up to a new/used 3500 one ton. Really don't want much over 30 foot 5th wheel in order to get into most state camp grounds. I he...

Chuck___ by Explorer
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2016/2017 Montana Insulation & A/C Question

Hello,Not sure if I should post this here or on full timers but I'm looking at getting a new or almost new Montana 5th wheel to live in full time while I'mLiving here in Yuma,AZ on a temporary basis. My question is for those recent Montana owners as ...

Storage Ideas

Hi everyone. I just purchased my first camper and its a toy hauler. The girlfriend and I ride ATV's and I have a motorcycle, and my son (3 months old at this point) will eventually be into this type of stuff i'm sure (If I have anything to say about...

toddm79 by Explorer
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Accumulator, silencing hoses, or both?

The noise from our fresh water pump seems to come and go based on how the Pex lines end up shifting after particularly rough road days. I've installed foam pipe insulation and tried to secure water lines away from walls and bulkheads, but things can ...