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A First!

Not sure where to post this so here goes. We are driving Interstate 10 just outside of Marianna Florida. As we start to pass another 5 er we see the cover on his dump pipe let loose and the sh...t starts to fly. Thank goodness it was pouring rain.Don...

portliz by Explorer
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Lippert Slide pump

I have an 03 Keystone Sprinter 305RK HPTired of the leaking pump and tech support and would like to change out the old HydraGear Standard (two slide unit) I am looking at a Lippert 643150 with 1.4 gpm cannot get that info on the old unit. Has anyone ...

cmt246 by Explorer
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New FW

Just picked up my new 37ss Big Horn Traveler Edition. PDI went very well. One door needed adjusted. The inside could of been cleaned a little better, but overall I was pleasantly surprised on the prep by the dealer. Very nice RV for the mid tier pric...

Winterizing new Jayco HT 5th wheel

We just took possession of a new 2017 Jayco HT 28.5 RSTS 5th wheel, and had a two hour inservice; unfortunately, the technician wasn't able to take us through the steps of dewinterizing/winterizing the trailer. We owned a 2008 Jayco Superlite for ma...

ipeltier by Explorer
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Dual Battery Box with single vent

We have occasions to dry camp in our 5th wheel. I'd like to add a second battery to increase our run time before needing to fire up the generator.I'd like suggestions for a dual battery box with a sealing lid and single vent connection. I've done a...

need rough guideline for what size TV for a fifth wheel

HiWe are considering a new fifth wheel and truck. We only have a small TT and SUV now. I am wondering if there is a rough estimate as to when you will need a 1 ton or 3/4 ton truck. For example, a 5th wheel with dry weight of 10,000 lbs and hitch ...

dnhx by Explorer
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Jt strong arm install

Just received my JT's(GREAT BUY AT CW $184 other than the box looking like a return)and was looking through the manual and it's showing mounting the rear to the pad and not the inner tube, doesn't sound right, how have you guys done it or do you just...

new toy hauler and new truck

Well we bought a new 2016 K-Z Venom 4013TK 43.5 ft. pulled it home with our 2012 Dodge 3500 SRW cummins 6.7,pulled just fine plenty of power just not heavy enough springs the pickup is only rated at 13500 pds. The Venom is 14500 empty 19000 loaded so...

James57 by Explorer
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Short high line fifth wheel?

Does anybody anymore make a relatively short (30-32')high line fifth wheel? Excel,Hitchhiker,Travel Supreme etc are all gone. The only thing Ive been able to find is a 32' Mobile Suite that's 34'

Jbird by Explorer
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Shower not working

HelloI have a 2015 Montana 3711fl I'm working in Minnesota right now it got to 25 below the other night. I have got everything working except the shower, I have running water at the toilet and the sink in the bathroom. I took the faucet off of the sh...

Ideas for battery box under 5th wheel

We have a small 5th wheel that has 1 battery installed outside (no basement compartment) right underneath the bedroom area on the front of the 5th wheel behind the hitch. I'd like to replace it and install some sort of a box for 2 batteries and an i...

Need help with electrical problem please

I've got an 06 Montana fifth wheel which is permanently setup that has recently developed a strange problem. In the living room slideout there is one 110v receptacle and 2 110v light fixtures. All of these have stopped working. I've checked all break...

So far, so good!!!

Wife and I went and checked on the 5th wheel at the storage lot yesterday. No mice!!!! And no sign of any intrusion. I spent a lot of time trying to stop them from getting in the 5er. We have had some every year for the last 4 years. I have sealed ev...

shadows4 by Explorer III
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