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Black Tank Leak - questions

We have a 2003 Keystone Sprinter 5th wheel. The black holding tank had a repaired crack (8" long across bottom corner behind the valve). After approximately one year of use the repair began to drip and then pour. I plugged it with epoxy putty whic...

wmcreid by Explorer
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Cleaning Day/Nite Blinds

Hey... tried a search for info... unseccessful... can this style of blinds be cleaned? The blinds are 10+ yrs old... any suggestions appr...

Puddles by Explorer
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New Truck

I just bought a 2014 F350 Diesel with only 1150 mi. Are the 2014 more reliable than my 2005 Diesel. I know it's a different it's the 6.7 the 05 was the 6.0. Is there anything I should be aware off. Thanks.

Gray_Fox by Explorer
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Kib tank monitor

I have a Kib tank monitor inside kitchen of 5th wheel that works, but I want to install another tank Monitor outside to facilitate filling and flushing, is that possible???I'm not disappointed with Kib monitoring tank system it works good if I keep t...

fresh water holding tanks

Hey Anyone, I have a 2006 Ragen 26fs toyhauler. I experienced a "road-gator' on my way home from our last trip. It jump up and hit the under carriage of my trailer. It hit the release control valve (the valve I use to empty the tank) to my 120 gallon...

What battery tolerates winter storage best?

We are snowbirds, but are about one month away from becoming sunbirds.For several years I have had the original single deep cycle battery in our 36 foot fiver. No boondocking, just FHU RV parks. I flipped the battery switch off and that same old batt...

JRS___B by Explorer
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Which awning?

I have narrowed it down to either the Dometic 8500 or 9000. The 9000 is roughly $350 more, the only major diffence I can find is the fabric and vinyl vs metal for the weather shield. The 8500 has vinyl fabric while the 9000 has acrylic fabric. Is ...

Can my truck handle this rig?

Well, I found a 27' 5er that I want to purchase. Here are 5er specs:2003 Forest River F27RLSSGVWR: 11,010#UVW: 7180#Water: 381#LP: 58#CCC: 3830#With water, LP, and camping gear, I will be at around 8300#5er hitch is around 100#I am concerned about my...

Baja_Man by Explorer
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Surprised when I found this shackel bolt

I am getting ready for a trip this weekend and craweled under the trailer to install a new sewer cap. This trailer is only 5 monthes old so not sure when the nut may have backed out. Lucky to have found it now.

Generater Wont Turn Over

I have an onan 5500 with about 12 hours total time on it. Usually go to storage and run it for a while. Last time it wouldn't turn over. Batteries are fully charged. Is there a fuse for the power to it for starting? Would appreciate any help.

BD Power TapShifter

Posted this in TV and not getting much play, so thought I'd ask here. Anybody have any experience with the BD Power TapShifter? Thinking about one for my '02 Duramax.Lyle

laknox by Nomad
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X Chocks

My fifth seems to be pretty stable on it's front landing feet but I have the opportunity to buy a set of X-Chocks for a reasonable price.My question is, are these chocks used more for trailers than fifth wheels? I am unsure whether I should just get ...