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Buying a CR-V for a Toad

We have a class c Winnebago and are looking at buying a used Honda CR-V to pull behind. We would like to use this car as a 2nd vehicle when not RVing. My question is: Does a car get some damage when being pulled behind a motorhome? Also, any recommen...

electrical issue

I am not very good at electrical so I will try to explain this as best I know howthe electrical sockets in the front of my camper are not working when I plug something into thembut when I check the socket with a tester I have powerhere is how I am ch...

Trailer light issue

I drive a 2013 Outback, and have a 1996 Jayco Eagle 8. My car only has a 4 way trailer harness, and the trailer has a 7 way plug. The owner before me only had a 4 way vehicle, so he added a 4 way plug to the trailer, and literately zip tied brake lig...

Towing travel trailer with an Xterra

Hi (new member here),I got here by searching around on google about towing a travel trailer with my xterra. Got here, read the one post I found about someone towing with an xterra but, it seemed they were interested in towing a 25' trailer.I'm intere...

dhatcher by Explorer
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Tow Dolly Tires D vs. R what's the difference?

OK so I went and bought new tires at chinamart. good year 205 75D 14, at least that's what I thought I bought. Turns out when I unload them from the truck they were 205 75R 14, Question is can I run these on my dolly, it's a master Tow and we tow a s...

Refer Temps

Could someone let me know what the nominal temps should be for the freezer and refer of an Dometic 5er?I just had it in again for service and they said all was "just fine". And the cheapie refer thermometers I had in the freezer and refer were no go...

Lauren by Explorer
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Slideout general maintenance

I searched that, but got no results. I have a new 5th wheel with a large kitchen slide. My TT did not have slides. What are some general maintenance tips, lessons learned?Thanks

jamnw by Explorer
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roof cleaner

...need to clean the roof on our tt...2 yrs old. ..used tilex on the awning and it was great...how bout mixin some up and mopping on roof...very cautious of the sidewalls. ..thx...bo

boingram by Explorer
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Have factory tow package or after market?

This may be too broad a question, but I'll try. I'm considering getting a new Chevy Colorado. I don't know if I should take the easy way out and have the dealer/factory install everything, or have an RV place do this. I've not priced this with any...

From 1-10 how difficult to install hookups on toad?

I have a 2000 Winnebago Minnie Winnie with factory hitch rated at 3500 lbs. We are wanting to tow a 2008 Nissan Versa and I am currently creating a short list of tow bar/base plate/etc. If you have installed your own, what do I need to pay close atte...

Tow Dolly

I'm about to buy my first MH and looking for a tow dolly. I really like the Demco Kar Kaddy SS but its a bit more than I wanted to spend. I've also looked at American Car Dolly and Eze Tow Dolly which is closer to my budget. I like the Eze tow doll...

AGC by Explorer
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can i tow a 1986 oldsmobile delta 88 fwd

i have a 1986 Oldsmobile delta 88 royale brougham 2 two door. And i would like to tow it behind my 2015 newmar essex 4553. if i can tow it what equipment do i need.heres a vidoe of the car https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO8i5Q14MzB3YcpEvElvOsA/vide...