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FK2100 Weekend Warrior Electrical questions

Hello,I have 2010 FS2100 Weekend Warrior toy hauler. Got it last year and everything seems to be in good shape, however I suspect the 12V system is weak or could be improved.Two questions.1. I have a new single cell 12V Deep Cycle RV battery. When ...

Garbage storage?

What do people uses for undercounter garbage bin?

Tires.... Keep for awhile or get them off???

So my 2006 Cardinal dry weight 11,500 came with 16 inch load G Chinese tire and after about three years with no issues changed to the load G Goodyear G-614's. This new 5er comes with load E, and if I'm not mistaken, Tow Max ST tires. I really feel mo...

Need opinions on lifting my 5er this way...

UPDATE!!!From everyone's opinions, personal experiences, and my own research, I will be having a SUBFRAME installed this week. This seems the only was that would be deemed safe and put my nerves at ease when towing thousands of miles. I would like to...

Crank handle vs spring arm awnings

We have a 10-year-old awning that is ready for replacement. We do know we want acrylic fabric, but are debating the type of awning mechanism. Does anyone have the type of awning that goes up-and-down using a crank handle? We currently have the type w...

50 amp to 30 amp

Do I have this right? We have 50 amp in our fifth wheel and we are assuming some CG will only have 30 amp. Which adapter to go from 50 amp to 30 amp twist lock? Will be using in a generator as well. Any rec's? Anything to stay away from and any a...

Help with furnace

Need to know if any of you might take a guess on my furnace. It comes on for about 30 seconds, then goes off like it threw a breaker or something. It has propane. Not sure what to look for. The fuse is okay or it wouldn't come on in the first pla...

Trailer Saver TS3 info wanted

For those of you that have a TS3 mounted on a set of standard rails, I'm trying to find out where the pin placement on the hitch head (Binkley) is relative to the space between the rails.Also, for anyone using the Curt X5 adapter, could you tell me w...

deciding on a new 5ver

hey ya'll. would like opinions on which 5th wheel to buy. we have a travel trailer and are ready to make the jump to a 5ver. wife and I are getting info overloaded so I figured I asked those who own. we are considering the following: grand design re...

Full body paint....worth it?

After searching and looking for the better part of a year, it is time to order our rig (2015 XLR Thunderbolt 340x12hp toy hauler). The rig will be outside 365 days of the year,unless I can stumble upon a covered storage center for the winter (have no...

questions on costs

How would you compare the costs of ownership between a motor home and a fifth wheel/pick up combo? I'm interested in maintenance. Barring the driveline differences are equally equipped coach and trailer costs the same? Considering driveline maintenan...

Heartland TQ 270 HG cool new concept!

This may have been posted before, but I haven't seen it. Have you guys seen the new toy hauler idea heartland came out with? The garage area of the trailer converts to the master by simply lowering it down from the ceiling. The entire fifth wheel liv...

Slow shower drain

All of a sudden I've got a slow shower drain. Tanks are empty, I pulled the drain/strainer and cleaned it. There was a little buildup of soap scum, but not enough that it should have slowed it down. Any rv safe chemicals I could pour down to clean it...

XLR Factory tour

Went through the XLR factory last week...was a real eye opener! Spitting those things out at 7-10 a day! Not much care given there in my opinion, seen 3-4 guys almost literally running around the frame installing tanks, wiring, insul and all the thin...

Car Trailer Towing

Well I am looking to buy and dodge daytona turbo car and drag race it this coming summer. But I have yet to find one!! I got a car trailer and weight distribution setup for my 04 ram 2500. However, My trailer without car on it is sitting high at the ...

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