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total newb looking for advice

Just thought i would do a quick intro and ask for some advice or a push in the right direction. I am in the market for a camper. i have a 03 f250 diesel I am leaning towards a 5th wheel. It will be my wife and and two kids 10 and 8 using it. i don't ...

glendale by Explorer
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SRW 3500 2WD vs 4WD

Deciding if I should purchase a 2WD or 4WD SWR 3500 but need a little advice from those of you who have a 2WD or have had both. Total 5th wheel weight loaded is around 13,500 so do not need a dually and the SWR fits in my garage The other factor is ...

pjberny5 by Explorer
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front jacks

Does anyone know what brand to replace a broken jack with on a keystone montana 3475rl. thank you

RV selling-pricing questions

I have a new Kropf Park Model on order. I have not yet been given a firm delivery date.The dealer I bought the Park Model from sells mostly Park Models and he was not interested in taking my unit for a trade. So I plan to sell my unit outright. I wan...

Moving from Short bed to Long be tow vwhicle.

After 10 years of very successful towing our 5th wheel with a short bed truck with a Pullrite slider hitch we are getting a full bed and staying with Pullrite but not their slider it will be a Super 5th 20K.Couple questions will my backing up be diff...

rkassl by Explorer
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Winter weather concerns

I currently live in Idaho where winters can be harsh. This will be my first trip this winter with my 2008 Heartland Sundance 5th wheel. I have some concerns about frozen water lines.My 5th wheel is currently winterized and stored in St George Utah. A...

jstaffon by Explorer
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four seasons 5th wheel recomendations

Looking to replace our Sunnybrook because it is getting older and it isn't four seasons. We boondock almost exclusively in the southwest and would like one that we didn't have to worry so much about water lines/tanks freezing up. The Fox Mountain 235...

KrisinCO by Explorer
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Louisville,KY

Hey all, I am taking a travel assignment in Louisville,KY. Any recommendations on Rv parks to stay or stay away from? Also maybe someone who would rent me a spot on their land?Tia, Brooks

Break away switch cable

Just curious where everyone hooks their breakaway cable while towing. I usually hook mine to the release lever on my hitch but it does seem like enough. If the trailer ever becomes disconnected, it won't pull the cable far enough to engage the traile...

mach8274 by Explorer
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Faulty floor covering in a Heartland RV

10 months in our heartland and the floor covering is coming apart. The vinyl is separating from the backing around the dining room table. Is ready to tear as it has already blistered. Has anyone else had this kind of problem. Have reported it to He...

bkick by Explorer
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Small car for carrying in a WW FK1900?

I am considering hauling a small car in my 2006 Weekend Warrior FK1900 which has a GVWR of 7,600 pounds. I weighed it empty years ago and don't remember exactly but I think it had 4,000 pounds on the axles.I think I will be okay if the car weighs 2,...

New Aluminum Battery Box for Forest River 19RR

December 12th and 62 degrees up here in New England...I'm loving this Global Warming!The wooden battery box I made was temporary. It started to delaminate after only a few months. I wanted to make one out of diamond plate aluminum to match the splash...

Moving spare tire to rear

What would be the approx. shift of weight if I move a 40 lbs spare from the front of a fiver to the rear bumper. Would the pin weight go down by approx 80 lbs? I know there could be a lot of variables but would 80 lbs a good guestimate.

meesda by Explorer
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direct tv

As of now I have dish, pay as you go, My son has Direct TV in his house. He does not have an RV but I do, So the million dollar question, If I buy another receiver can I get Direct TV about 200 miles from his house without interrupting his services. ...