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underbelly storage

2015 Mountaineer 356tbf. Underbelly side walls have a carpet like cover and the roof is nothing but exposed aluminum bracing. Looking for tips and pics for attachments for fishing pole and other accessory storage. Basically anything to put fishing po...

rsbabson by Explorer
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Modifications for long term travel

Since I didn't find anything on a search, I'll ask; has anyone with an older unit added features and ammenities of the newer rigs? I'm looking at adding a washer/dryer and full sized fridge to the garage, directly behind the living room wall. The rea...

norfla71 by Explorer
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Towing 5th wheel

Camper is a Gulfstream Innsbruck M-26FRBW 28’ 5th Wheel, dry weight 7297 lbs. Truck is a 2008 Ford F-250 XLT Super Duty 6.4L Diesel Crew Cab short bed with trailer towing package and Reese 15K hitch. I have towed with the hitch in tow and maneuver p...

washer/dryer

I bought a mountaineer 356TBF with washer dryer side by side prep. Any reccomendations on a washer dryer unit? Washer dryer combo non vented, side by side dryer non vented/vented? If I buy a vented dryer there will have to be a hole cut thru the side...

rsbabson by Explorer
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MCD Shades

We are thinking about replacing some of our pleated shades with MCD day/night shades. We have 2 large windows in our livingroom slide and a large one in the rear. Looking for something that will block the Texas sun a little better than the pleated sh...

new to us 2007 FR 295 WP

Hi,We have been on the forum for awhile, lurking for some time. Brought home a 2007 Forest River WP 295 TH yesterday. It is really clean and seems to have been treated nice. Tows good, but does force me out of overdrive and down a gear in the moun...

Add shocks to 5er

We have a 2004 Wilderness 255BHS. It has shock absorber mounts on the frame and on the axles. Are there shocks made especially for this or can I just add a set from the autoparts store that fit?

Auxiliary Fuel Tank for Generator

If this question has been answered somewhere before, please point me to the link. I've searched everywhere and can't seem to find an answer.I bought a used fiver that had a Onan 4000 watt genset that was mounted in this monstrosity of a cabinet that...

Wildcat Xlite vs. Rockwood Signature

I am considering these two brands, does anybody have any opinions on how they compare to each other? It seems the Wildcat is a little higher end, and priced about $5K more.Gman

Grodyman by Explorer
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You know what question is coming next, right?

Oh My Gosh. Can Christmas really be only 1 week away? We will be spending the holidays enjoying Flagler Beach, Florida. So will Christmas find you? Some place warm or will you be enjoying a snow filled day.Wherever you are, Dutch & I wish you a M...

Opinions on KZ Inferno?

Now that I have a toy to haul, I'm thinking of trading my Ever-Lite TT on an Inferno 3722T. Would appreciate any feedback on build quality of the Inferno and also opinions regarding a Ford F250 SRW 6.7L diesel handling it?

How to learn about enclosed car haulers

We have to consider the possibility of towing an enclosed trailer that would carry a Yukon-sized SUV behind our Newmar motor coach. The coach has 10,000 lb towing capacity, but I know nothing about what to look for in such a trailer. Is there a web...

Louisa by Explorer
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Bad Trip

My last trip in my fifth-wheel was pretty bad and it's been hard to get motivated to go again. The truck overheated and I took it to three different shops along my route. They charged over 300 dollars and never found the cause - it turned out to be...

mabynack by Explorer II
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