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Fading Colour on Front

I have a 2 year old Sunnybrook Raven and have UV like fading at the top of the front "nose". Regularly waxed, cleaned and sealed roof and gelcoat. What to do ?

DerekT by Explorer
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Black Roof Fallout

My daughter has a 28ft. travel trailor and recently had the rubber roof replaced by a professional mobile repair person. Sometime during the tear off that day black dust covered the inside of the trailor. It was on the carpet, upholstery, the bathr...

mapker by Explorer
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Reese R16 Noise

I have read several posts about the noise from Reese hitches and am now experiencing it first hand. We are new full timers and will begin our full time adventures in early July. In anticipation of our travels, I replaced my five year old Reese 16K ...

jamjrks by Explorer
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Utah

Just returned form two weeks in Utah- Another incredible Utah trip!The weather, riding, white water rafting, fishing, mountain biking, scenery and people couldn't have been better.Did a week in Marysvale and a week at Panguitch Lake/Brian Head. The r...

fly-boy by Explorer
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New found appreciation for 5th wheels

Like everyone else, I get to thinking about a new RV from time to time. We've had two 5th wheels and 4 truck campers through the years. I will admit to thinking about a new Class A motor home. However I just had an experience with driving one and...

Lock recall

In Feb. I received a letter from Winnebago and Wesco stating that the locks on my RV have been recalled. My locks were part of the recall and I immediately contacted Wesco Fastec. So far I have not received the replacement locks. Has anyone else been...

robrose1 by Explorer II
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Lights dimming, fridge clicking off and on.

My 2007 Mountaineer is my full time home. Bought it used last year. Just recently bedroom and bathroom lights will dim, which triggers the lights above the fridge to click off and on. I am new to this....rented RV's in the past but decided to make li...

Diesel Truck MPG

Do you guys know what would be the best MPG Diesel Truck to pull my 2012 26 Foot Fifth Wheel (7,580 lbs). Thanks for your help.

rear axle weight

If I am 200# over on my rawr is this a big deal truck steers fine ,rides well, does not bottom out rear axel rubber bumper ,and stops well.Please no lectures just need good opinions, thanks in advance.

larryn by Explorer
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Fifth wheel hitch no bed rails

We have a 2012 F250 6.2L 8' tray no factory instal we wish to leave bed without rails as we often carry al sorts of things in back, can We install the puck stile like factory, what brands and prices have got no knead for ball mount. Thanks Frank

Slownsy by Explorer
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2015 Cougar 29RLI Maiden Voyage

The fam and I are taking our maiden voyage tomorrow in our new 5th wheel. I have been driveway camping for a week and so far I haven't seen any issues with the rv. For our 1st trip we will be driving to La Pine OR, this is just south of Bend OR and 4...

Source for Slip Plate graphite spray?

Anybody know a good source for slip plate? I ordered a case on line at a great price a few years ago but forgot where I got it and I'm out. Now I'm in a hurry to get some coming before my next trip! YIKES!Any Superglide hitch owners out there that ha...

OK to tow TH with slides open?

Just finished the 4th of July parade in Hillsboro, Oregon. Lots of fun. Kids were on a farm trailer tossing candy. Idea struck me that I could brace the garage ramp of my 5th wheel TH as a platform and let several kids stand on it and toss candy. I s...

RedJeep by Explorer
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Walkers

Spent the week in Watkins Glen koa. How do you keep people from cutting thru your camp site without being rude. Has to be a better way. Sorry had to vent.