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Dometic mod. 915 power awning

I need to replace the fabric on my Dometic awning. I can find all types of how to's for manual awnings, mine is a power awning. I intend to do this myself, anybody done this yet? Am I asking for trouble? I would appreciate a link where I can get some...

Courtcop by Explorer
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Reese Goosebox and Lippert Frame Failure Report

After hitting an unavoidable (single construction lane) very large pothole in lonely west TX on I-10 west of Van Horn TX, (about 31,400 towed miles) last month, my truck’s transmission was partially disabled (Throttle Control actuator) – went into a ...

2016 Jayco

Does anyone have any insider info on the new Eagle Premier, now called North Point for 2016?I found a list of their standards/option changes. They also replaced a model. But that's it. I hate manufacturers not posting info on their sites about the ne...

klassic by Explorer
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fifth wheel battery

The 12 volt battery in our fifth wheel has been leaking water from the cells. The battery cell water is coming from the cell water cover. The fifth wheel has been parked for the past six months and is connected to our 110v house electrical outlet t...

md4142 by Explorer
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Starting Over

Our shortbox Ram and small Jayco 5vr are no more so we are starting over.I purchased a 2014 2500 Ram with the 6.4L HEMI gas engine and am now searching for our next 5vr. Given that we have a lot more power, torque and capacity on hand we'll have an o...

Yamaki by Explorer
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Manufacturers offering king beds in older 5ers

My wife and I are retired and would like to look at purchasing an older 5er. I would like to have a king bed as in our travel trailer we had a queen and we all know that a queen camper is nothing like a queen bed at home. In many of the ads they li...

JW651949 by Explorer
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Installing Dryer Vent in Fifth Wheel wall ??

I have a 2002 Challenger 32TIB and I want to replace the HAIER Washer-Dryer .... which is a real joke .. with a SPLENDIDE 2000 ( vented ) .My question is .. does anyone know if there is a spot in the outer wall that was designed with this in mind .. ...

Yosemite to Napa area.

I pull a 35 5th wheel and want to go to the wine country around Napa. I do not know best route around Frisco or north of it. Any help

bazdad by Explorer
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SRW v. DRW

So I do now own a Ram 3500 Longhorn Mega cab diesel. I'm currently using it to tow my travel trailer. Want to move to a Heartland Gateway 3650bh which grosses at 15500, dry at 13025 and pin weight at 2020. I know the truck can both handle towing w...

Ducky69 by Explorer
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Hitch rail rubber gasket .....

A couple or more years ago I bought 4 rubber anti clatter rubber mounts/gaskets that go between the bed rail and the hitch. I can't recall where I got them or the name. I believe they were talked about on this forum but nothing shows in a search.Do...

Paul_G_ by Explorer
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Generator Prep

I am going to order a new rig soon. So I was wondering if I should order Generator prep I do not boon dock but some day I might buy a portable Gen.

mike24 by Explorer
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Keystone Cougar road side propane pigtail

I replaced a leaking propane pigtail on my Cougar on the curb side that connected to one side of the regulator.( 1/4 in. inverted flair) No problem. The road side pigtail is rock hard so I tried to replace it. Bought the same pigtail and the fitting ...