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California DL towing an Exactly 10,000 lb GVWR trailer

Can I tow an Exactly 10,000 lb GVWR trailer ?The DMV Handbook says No, as it has to be "under 10,000".The Vehicle Code says Yes, as it is "Not exceeding 10,000".Why would they be different ?DMV Handbook, Page 9 https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/uploads/2...

jthrv by Explorer
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Do most parks check/copy your ID? (Victims of ID theft)

Well long story short, my wife was a huge victim of identity theft about 5 years ago. It was terrible. We haven't traveled too much in RV's (many many years ago) and were curious.We are very paranoid about RV parks in general copying and getting o...

Water valve

my son just bought a coleman tt 2021. When trying to get water from water heater found out the valves only work when part way open. Weird. If you turn valve all the way either direction you get no water flow. Anyone else come across this type of valv...

njtony by Explorer
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blackwater waste valve seal question

My blackwater valve is leaking around the shaft. Replacing it seems relatively straightforward but I've never done this before and have a question about the valve seals.The seals have an inner lip, does that inner lip face inwards toward the valve (w...

rlw999 by Explorer
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Finding a Mechanic for Suspension Issues: Southern Wisconsin

Hello everyone. Very first post as a new owner of a very old 1986 Toyota Escaper with 72,000 miles. I've been trying to figure out where to find a mechanic to take a look at (and perhaps do some significant maintence) on my brakes and suspension syst...

JustJosh by Explorer
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Camping in cold temps, bad idea?

Hi all, I realize there's a recent post about camping in the winter, but it talks about a better insulated fifth wheeler camping in NM subfreezing temps, my situation is different.My travel trailer (Prime Tracer 24DBS) comes with what the manufactur...

NErunner by Explorer
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lug nut socket

So likely a basic/noob question, but I want to carry the correct sized socket for my lug nuts on my trailer and tow vehicle tires...will shallow sockets work or do I need deep sockets?Thank you.

Raife by Explorer
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% bleach to sanitize fresh water tanks

First time doing this chore.Most sources say to use household bleach 1/4 cup for every 15 gallons of fresh water capacity. Mix required bleach amount in some fresh water, pour into your tanks, fill with potable water, let sit, drain, rinse.However ot...

Child/baby seat confusion

Hi thereWe will be travelling to the US, and we are planning our first RV trip with a 2 year old. I would like more information about how to use a baby/child seat (I'm not sure of the exact US term) in a Class-B type RV.As far as I can see, most of t...

How often and how to clean black tank

We have sani flushed the tank only once in 3 years. Recently I read I should be doing this more often. On the other hand some places say not to empty black too often because then there is an inadequate amount to drive biodecomposition. It does smell ...

Windows on drivers side?

Hey everyone, was hoping you folks could help us find our needle in a haystack.We are in the process of looking for a new trailer after a drunk driver hit and destroyed our old trailer. What we would like to find is a Destination or Park trailer that...

JSnell by Explorer
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Losing home & need to immediately relocate to truck camper

I don't have the luxury of years researching everything I need to know to get started. Since I don't have roots and can work remotely, I want to hit the road ASAP. I can't seen to find a source that gives a concise and exhaustive how-to guide. I'm al...

CMKelin by Explorer
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Selecting portable compressor

Looking for help regarding which Viair compressor to get as I don't know enough about how they work. I read several threads on the site, but it didn't help as generally the PSIs they referenced where much higher than mine. I have an Grand Design Ima...

Raife by Explorer
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