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question on XPS Ribs

Next year my wife and I intend to start full-timing. I plan on installing new tires on my 5th wheel at that time. As I read the posts on here I understand the value of good tires. Michelin XPS Ribs are highly recommended on here...but....as I look...

4x4FF by Explorer
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Back bumper rack

Has anyone ever built a rack to hold a fold up picnic table on the rear bumper of a fifth wheel.Table is the size of a standard picnic table except for it folds up flat. The weight of the table is 75 lbs.

Bighorns by Explorer
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Fuzion Black End-Cap

We have a 2012 Fuzion that has the black end-cap. Have any of you had issues with oxidation? I wax that thing at the beginning of the year and midway through the summer. When I wax it, I always do 2 coats....so can't understand why it is oxidizing...

AtvGal by Explorer
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4 step rv steps info

Looking for new rv steps with 4 steps instead of the OEM 3 step system. Looking for a good solid and sturdy set that are easy to install with very little modifications needed.Anybody here ever installed these and have input to guide me in my purchase...

Why only one bed in a fifth wheel and why sooo tall?

I see that everyone loves fifth wheels but I have some reservations about them compared to TT and Class C and A.Why is it that the majority of them only have one bed? It's huge, so why not put another bed in it somewhere? Also, have fifth wheels got...

Pulled the trigger - new truck

Again thank you all for the wealth of knowledge provided in this forum. I placed an order for a Ford F450 diesel dually last night. I haven't ordered a new vehicle in 20 years and felt like a kid in a candy store. I will post pics when it is delive...

360 Siphon Sewer Vent

Has anyone installed the 360 Siphon vent? Seen some reviews that sound great. Note: this is not the swivel type by Cyclone. This is a stationary cap that draws gasses out of holding tanks. Evidently new design. Can's seem to get them from RV stores.

Shower Sweep

I've pretty much exhausted all my resources and hate to post such a trivial thread. I have a 2012 Keystone Laredo and the bottom shower sweep needs replacing. Home depot has some that maybe I could make work, but I would have to order it to find out....

Jim4929 by Explorer
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New Fifth Wheel

On June 21, 2014 we purchased a 2015 Coachmen Chaparral Signature 343 RLTS. It is beautiful but in the 30 days that we have owned it, we have found numerous issues. Kitchen faucet spewed water everywhere, shower leaked into the floor, both sets of ...

wet bolt kits

Am thinking of replacing shackle bolts w/new wet bolt kit from tweetys-they list a 2 1/4 & a 3 1/8 kit how do you order proper one 5er is a 2008 durango 325 w3 slides. thanks for any help,Johnalso how about replacement shocks-just take off one & have...

Need to give a heads up to stay away from this place..

....RV Village Resort at The Preserves. Not 5th wheel friendly! They have a GS rating of 10-9-10 but their park is not complete and cater the nice side of the park to Class A motor homes, owners of the site or fully paid seasonal residents. 5th whe...

Justaguy by Explorer
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Tries to stay away from

So I have been reading the tire threads and I'm getting more lost then I was before... So If I'm not mistaken I should avoid. China tires.ST tires.Goodyear Marathon.I have a fairly light Jaco 5th wheel, so G and bigger tires are not needed. I only ha...

Pinnacle REQS Kitchen slide stuck

I have a friend that has a 2011 Pinnacle REQS and the slide in the kitchen is stuck. I can not find the release for the "Brake" so we can push it in. Anyone ever had this happen to them?????Thanks for the help....Burfman.

Burfman by Explorer
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Bike Carrier Blues

My family and I soon are heading out on a 6-7 week trip in our 5th wheel. We have purchased five really great folding bikes (37.7 pounds each)and want to take them along. After hours and hours of looking at some really great bike carriers, I finall...