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Tin Pusher's Update - (LOL, Like You Care)

I was pretty quiet over most of the winter, didn't have much to post about. I have recently started posting again. Said I would do an update, here it is So, 2014 season was pretty good, would like to have camped more, but we took a couple of non-camp...

does hitch weight of bumper-pull TH reduce when loaded?

Bumper-pull toy haulers have a high hitch weight as compared against standard travel trailers...does the hitch weight 'lighten' when toys are loaded? It would seem that weight at the back of the unit would have to have the effect of reducing the weig...

oops

i bought a nice king ranch ford dually got it all set up gto pull 5er oops the 5er sits to low so check the axels to flip cant it has no springs it has torrsen bars system . so before you buy a new truck check everything now i have a nice tru...

Tri-axle tire drag photos

A number of people have asked about tire drag on tri-axle 5th wheels. I had to move my rig today to clean it to get ready for the season and I thought I'd post the photos of the skid marks on the pavement. The sideways scuffs on the tires are on the ...

R beer roof repair

We got a tear on side of rubber roof from tree. How can we patch. Someone said don't us silicone. We have a heartland fifth wheel

Trailer king Tires

Buying new fifth wheel. It has trailer king tires on it. Would I be better off to put my one year old Carlisle tires on this camper or leave the new trailer king tires on it?

NEWBIE QUESTION! What generator(s) to get???

So with the purchase of our new fifth wheel we are looking at including the generators. We have a 15k BTU AC unit so it is to my understanding that even 2 Hondas, Yamahas etc are going to be to small. This is somewhat disappointing though I know I am...

Hehr window alternatives

I have some double pane Hehr windows that have developed fogging between the panes. Priced out replacing them and almost had heart failure. Any realistic alternatives?

Book value for used fivers?

Anyone know where I can find info for this? I am in Canada but can't find much. I own a 2011 keystone Cougar SAB 27 xlite.Upgrading soon I hope!Thanks

Prime Time Spartan 1239

We are considering buying this toy hauler. Do any of you have any experience with this particular brand or know anyone with one? Any info would be appreciated good or bad. Thanks

Allowing my SO to take our unit for the weekend ?

Warning, thorny topic approaching. I'd like to hear opinions on how I should handle this.We have a 2008 LWB CC F350 and a 40 foot (42 foot with rack) long, 14,000 pound, 12' 8" high 5th wheel trailer.Our family wants to camp with another family this...

Roof Vent Repair

The roller that attaches the lift arm to the roof vent cover has broken on one of my vents. The roller appears to be riveted on. Do they make a replacement roller that would bolt on if I ground off the riveted one or do I need to buy a whole new cove...

half ton towable 5th wheel toy hauler

Anyone's I should look at first? Stay away from? Think I will need a 12 ft garage. Thanks

Hill Climbing on Dirt Road

Hi Everyone,I need help deciding to climb a hill or not. I have found a great location for dry camping but have concerns about getting there. The road is a dirt road which I don't mind when it is level and not steep inclines. This road has down hills...

Dometic AC zone issue

I have dual dometic roof ac units and a 5 button DuoTherm therm. I have not been able to get the thermo to recognize the front AC unit. I have spoken with Dometic, the dip switches are set correctly, I have replaced the control panel on the front u...

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