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RAM 2500 Mirrors

Looking at a RAM 2500 to replace my F250 and all the 2500s I looked at did not have mirrors that extended, are the existing mirrors OK for seeing behind the RV?

Galena by Explorer
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Recommendation for Tow Vehicle Bed Cover

Just got a new Ram 3500 mega cab for my tow vehicle. Looking for thoughts/recommendations for a new bed cover. Roll up or fold up. Type material, Waterproof. Probably looking for something under $1,000. Fifth wheel is a 2009 Jayco Designer.

REMINDER!!! Check new fuel stations before using!!!

Luckily I remembered a bad experience I had when purchased a new Weekend Warrior a long time ago when purchased my new Fuzion thius month. Back then the fuel station filled two of my quads with metal shaving and other junk from the manufacturing/asse...

twvette by Explorer
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New Unit Equipment Insurance?

So I signed for a new 5ver, and then came the sales pitch for insurance above and beyond warranty. Sounds like every bump will wreck the refridge and everything is waiting to break. Didn't realize I just bought a piece of junkWhat sort of equipment...

Bill001 by Explorer
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Per cent off

Looking at a new grand design wondering how much off of retail should I expect?

Busdriver by Explorer II
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Used 5th wheel &Truck purchase advice needed.

I am looking for advice. Would like to travel off and on 2 to 3-1/2 months per year; thinking of July through mid-October, when I retire in 2018 and do more camping now. Been researching and looking hard.We had a used 1992 lance 24 ft. 5th wheel for...

Chuck___ by Explorer
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Can I just upgrade to 5200 pound axles ?

OK...example; I have a trailer frame with dual axles rated at 4400 each. The frame design is well built with a tubular frame. So lets say the axles are rated for 4400 each now and I have 15 inch E rated tires rated at 2470 each. Could I safely upgrad...

A/C seal???

I need to re-seal the a/c in my rig. Any tips to a perfect job?Thanks.p.s. It's a Coleman Mach.

Utah in early May?

Planning a trip to Utah in early May end of April. What kind of weather conditions and crowds would we have in the southern part around Cedar City area. Our plans are to find a base camp for the 5th wheel and hit all the major National Parks in the...

Pin box 5th Airborne 5th. wheel

I need information about my Pin Box 5th. Airborne 5th wheel hitch. How many (psi) of air should I use with my hitch? What psi is too low and what psi is too high?thanks

camper styling in america 2017

I dont get it, why does everyone want a 5th that looks like a typical american home? Quite honestly most of your campers "look" nicer than my modest 1986 condo. Ive searched high and low for a 5th that has a rugged cabin like feel because I want to...

Replacement water heater door

My fiver (in sig) got side swiped over a month ago. Been working through insurance (mine of course, because the offending driver was uninsured...), and working with a local RV dealership in repairing the over $3,000 in damage has been....well...as e...

Looking to install inside handrail

Couldn't really find a thread on this so....Want to install a wood decorative handrail on the outside wall going up to the bedroom. Anyone have experience or info on this like where to purchase etc...?Thanks in advance.

new member in search of advice

hello everyone, new member here posting for the first time. I am getting ready to purchase my first toy hauler and I was hoping for some feedback from the community on my choices. so here is what I have going on: I am getting a camper for trap shooti...

Fiberglass repair

I recently had a tire blow, and lost (among other things) a chunk of the fiberglass on the exterior wall of a slideout.The construction of the slide wall is a vacuum pressed sandwich of a fiberglass outer skin, about 2" of styrofoam insulation, and a...