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mounting solar panel

I am planning out my solar system for my new Heartland Sundance XLT. I am leaning towards a kit from AM Solar or Northern Arizona Wind and Sun with approximately 300-400 Watts to recharge to trojan T-105 6v's. I think I have wrapped my head around ...

clotus by Explorer
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New to 5th wheels!

I just upgraded to a 5th wheel this weekend. Traded our TT we've had for 9 years for a 2014 Springdale 320FWFBGL, not this one but same. I was told to get a plastic disk to put around the pin to avoid having to grease the hitch plate. Do I need to ke...

jamnw by Explorer
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reliable components

wife and I are looking at being full-timers and we could use help in determining what components have given you long term full-timers least amount of problems and best service. Using your least we will make an effort to obtain a RV that has those ite...

Healthiest 5th Wheel?

My girl friend and I are in the market for a 5th wheel. She is very sensitive to enviromental toxins. Are there brands with reduced omissions? So far we found the Evergreen brand, though it is not clear if it emits less.

diver110 by Explorer
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D to E on stock wheel?

Hi AllLast season I had to buy a tire on the road. It is an E rated tire at 80 psi. My stock tires are D rated at 65 psi. Now I have 3 tires at 65# and 1 at 80#. I need to replace my spare and would like to buy a mate for the E tire and put it on t...

Upgrading tires - ( it never gets old )

I am looking to upgrade my tires this spring.. running the G-614's now , and possibly swapping to the G114 ( 17.5 ) .. I have had 1 couple of tire issues a few years back , but nothing that stands out.. My wheels are a bit scuffed in places , but de...

50 amp power to 30 amp pedestal

We have a 2013 jayco pinnacle 5th wheel and whenever we plug into a 50 amp park pedestal every thing works just fine. However whenever we go to a campground with only 30 amp power pedestal and use the "dogbone" 50 to 30 amp reducer we have no power t...

onions by Explorer
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Andersen leveler failure

Just happened today. Appears to have cracked at the 'belly button' point. I've contacted customer support at Andersen hitch.I've also broken many lego blocks.

2oldman by Explorer II
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Adding generator to Fifth Wheel

We are wanting to add a generator to our fifth wheel and want to know if it has to be put in a basket or something on the outside/back of the fifth wheel or can it be put in the basement while in use. I've noticed in motor coaches the are inside com...

15 inch tires

I am looking for new tires for are 5ver, have had blow out problems. We run TPMS and have had axles checked with laser allinment, keep pressures checked often,stored on blocks to keep weight off suspension. Calls for D rated tires and had blow outs, ...

ima24fan by Explorer
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5th wheel vs. motorhome

We currently have a 30ft. 5th wheel which we pull with a Chevy 3500 crew cab, long bed, Duramax PU. Lately I've noticed alot of MH/toad combinations at campgrounds and started wondering what are the pros and cons of each set-up. Some of you, I'm su...

Not a tire rant.....

Recent return from Nogales (Patagonia Lake) towing the 5ver in the sig.. Passenger side front tire (Goodyear Marathon... 235 80 R 16E) got us all the way back to Chandler, Az. ...morning after return found the tire flat. Whew ! lucky break. Pulled th...

cdlaine by Explorer
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Your Valued Opinion Please

Thinking about buying a new 2015 fifth wheel. The brand does not matter what matters is that the way they built this trailer it is impossible to add, either at the factory or dealer install, a slider awning on the curb side slide that houses the kit...

rkassl by Explorer
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camper to bed rail clearance

Hi everyone my first post here. I have a durango 1500 and was hauling with a F350 long bed with companion with great clearance. I just purchased a 15 silverado 2500hd 2wd. I dont have the recommended clearance between the bed and camper due to how h...