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Roadside Slide Failed

We bought a new 2015 fiver in February and love everything about it except the apparent negligence that went into building it. Its almost as if the factory told the engineers and craftsmen that after they built my unit they were going to be fired and...

dual pane windows

If you have dual pane windows have you had issues with moisture getting between them?If you had single pane in your previous RV and dual pane now are they worth it?Thanks

theft deterrent

Just a question on theft deterrent. Is there some type of lock that can go on the pin to keep someone from hooking up and going off with it? I know , a dumb question, but we are putting our baby away for winter storage and won`t be able to watch it a...

dennyida by Explorer
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Failure of slideout

We have a 1997 Skyline Nomad. We are English and this is our first RV, we were used to tent camping in UK. We have had the Nomad since about 2004. While returning from Texas last month the slide out stopped working on the electric/hydraulic control...

Clunking noise

I'm new to the fifth wheel thing.What is the fifth wheel hitch clunking noise? I here it when braking and starting from a slow-down or stop.

ORbiker by Explorer
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davis air dryer 1000

has anyone ever used one. it is not a de-humidifier but it is as good.seems it would be good to run this when stored,also for a 30 ft 5er, would the 1000 be enough

Need help choosing a pure sine wave inverter

I am planning to replace my current modified sine wave inverter (Xantrex PRO XM1000 MSW). Xantrex has quit making the PROsine 1000 that I was considering. I am now looking at a COTEK ST1000-112 or a WFCO WF-5110H. Do you have any experience with the...

Install fresh water tank

I am contemplating installing a new fresh water tank in my trailer. Its a long story, but the short version is I've apparently got a couple hairline cracks in mine as a result of how the vent is installed (it goes under water and the tank expands unt...

d-mac1 by Explorer
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5th wheel length

Someone please explain the difference between the model listing and the actual length of a 5th wheel. For instance I own a Jayco 36 reqs which is a 36 foot model BUT my overall length is something like 40 feet 8 inches. Is my trailer 36 feet or 41 fe...

Slide out troubles

I have a GD Solitude model 320X, and the front slide will not retract or extend, it is about half way. It seems to pivot on the lower front slide, which does not move on it's own, but the rear moves a couple of inches in or out. is not a "lippert " ...

Keystone Cougar

Looking for some one with a 2011 Cougar 326 MKS, have some questions on how your cable TV is wired. We got this 5er used and can't get cable to work. Thanks, Dan

Bemota by Explorer
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Happy Thanksgiving

I have so much to be thankfulcount your blessing name them one by oneGodfamilyfriendsthis forum:)not meant to offend anyone

Winter without winterizing

I recently bought a 2016 380TH. I had a pickup camper before the toyhauler. I live in Oregon, in the Willamette Valley. It gets down to the 30's sometimes or colder during a cold snap. In the camper, it was pretty easy to keep the plumbing and tanks ...

ORbiker by Explorer
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Generac will not start / smell of gas

Over the weekend I ran the Generator for about 2 hours all of a sudden it just quiet like it ran out of fuel has 1/4 tank in it. Tried to restart over and over and started to get a strong gas smell (seems like the carb is flooded). I let it set over ...

Dexter goes above and beyond

I had an out of alignment axle with the Lippert adjustable washers, so moved it, and made an appointment with them as I couldn't quite get it far enough, plus the tire was worn badly on the inside. Lippert did their part, then discovered my Alko axl...

Lar_s by Explorer
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