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Battery disconnect on a 5'er

I have a friend who recently purchased a new FW from CW. We were discussing the battery disconnect & he indicated that there was one inside the coach, but when used, the slides still function. Is that common with any unit having slides & should he in...

Dakota98 by Explorer
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Truck Dually Wheels

After looking at one ton trucks with dually wheels, I prefer the one ton trucks with single rear wheels. What would I be giving up not getting the dually wheels?

Galena by Explorer
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Truck bed height

I currently have a 04 GMC 2500 2wheel drive that tows a Newmar 5er. I want to replace my tow vehicle with later year and less miles. Upon looking and measuring a 2014 Dodge, I found the bed too high. I do not want to do a lot or raising the front of ...

bazdad by Explorer
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What Size RV can I tow? Please Help!

I known someone out there knows the actual method to figure out how much legally a person can tow with; the vehicle they have now and or the truck their looking to purchase to tow with. I am talking about a simple guide of the meanings of like GCWR a...

Chuck___ by Explorer
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Siping?

Why is tire siping bad for trailer tire applications?

sidney by Explorer
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Advice in buying a used fifth wheel requested

Greetings everyone,I have decided to go with a used Bighorn or Big Country for full-timing in Northern Virginia and have found a few on the lot within a reasonable distance of my home. On average, if a dealer is close to NADA guide values, can you e...

DaveInVA by Explorer
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Norcold fridge "cycling"

Have a 2006 Norcold double door fridge with ice maker in new to us Escalade that I can hear constant "cycling" every 30 seconds or so. Everything seems to be cooling well. Is this normal?

Air brakes

The more I use my 5er air brakes during a long windy, downhill run, the more touchy my air brakes become. In other words, when I use my air brakes often they engage with a little more force. Before I leave on the original trip, I always test my air...

Jeff couch rv nation

Has any body used these guys? they seem very friendly and have a great great price on the fifth wheel that I want, cedar creek 38rd, the only problem is the distance I live in long island, is it worth the trip??

Not Your Typical Tire Thread

As noted in the thread title this isn’t your typical tire thread. I would like input from others on whether or not to replace my tires. I have a 2010 Jayco 5th wheel with just under 6500 miles on it, 3000 of those miles are one round trip to the Cali...

Heritage Glenn

Has anyone had any experiences with Heritage Glenn fivers by Forest River? I bought a 2014 model for a good price but reading this forum I haven't heard anyone mention their thought or opinions on this line. Ours has done us pretty good for the 3 tri...

BusaGuy by Explorer
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Which axles do I have?

Bought a used 2012 Montana 3750FL this past year. We've only camped in it a couple of times. Including a four day pass for Thanksgiving. (The last time I have that many people in the trailer at one time)So, during the off season I'm making plans t...

Failedcv Slide

Has anyone ever had Crain RV do any service in Little Rock. One of my slides went belly-up and that is the Nearest Jayco Dealer.

2013 Ram 2500 6.7- pull a Montana High Country 293RK?

Hello all! Im hoping I didn't make the mistake of purchasing a truck too small. I purchased new a 2013 Ram 2500 MegaCab Laramie 4x4 6.7 diesel with all the options and looking at ordering a 2015 Montana High Country 293RK. I really don't want to take...

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