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Comforters

Why do rv mfg. put those bulky comforters into the bed rooms of rv's. Altho they look nice they are a PITA to stow when going to bed. Bed spreads are a lot less bulky and take up less room in the closet....

PVC roofs?

I'm looking at a '15 Open Range 310bhs. A PVC roof apparently is standard on their units. I didn't even know they used PVC for roofs. Does anybody have any input on these roofs? Pros/Cons. Thanks in advance.

LT_E5 by Explorer
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Payment info needed before price negotiation?

I ran into an unusual situation while trying to buy my second motor home and was wondering if anyone else has encountered this. The dealership that has the particular model motor home I want to buy is requiring my credit card information before price...

Record Low Temps in the Keys

We're having record low temps here in the Keys---your heart bleeds---I know.But, don't worry about us---it's record high lows. We have a new record high low of 75 for this date.Come on down!

Propane tank cover, ADCO or CAMCO?

The 5 year old el-cheapo OEM vinyl propane tank cover is ready for retirement. I would like one of the polyethylene hard plastic covers, but it looks like it wouldn't fit. I'm shopping from on-line photos, so I can't tell much about the covers. Is th...

First cold weather trip... Any advice?

So here next weekend I am heading up to Red River NM. Looks like it could possibly be in the teens at night. I have the northwest edition fleetwood Prowler so it has tank heaters and all that good stuff. Is there anything else you guys suggest to sav...

Jdereu by Explorer
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Sales tax on purchases internet verses shop

HiBeing a European we are not used to having the tax added at the end and not on the as seen price of an article. Coming to the states this year to buy an RV and looking at all the extras we will need on line at the moment!On line shops (Amazon etc) ...

Hitch advice

I am looking at a 2015 Solaire 20rbs. Dry 5000 and hitch 650. I currently have a E2 hitch that has 600 pound bars with. I have talked to Equalizer and they recommended just upgraded to 1000 pound bars for about $260. Considering this hitch only has t...

Lock for a Shelby 5104 coupler

What I can't find is what are the preferred coupler locks to use that fits through the latch holes on a Shelby 5104 coupler, something that doubles as both a snapper pin and a security device when not hooked to the tow vehicle.I found this old thread...

SlowBro by Explorer III
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Balking Brake Buddy

I set up my Brake Buddy as I always have, and today after installing it...I had to touch the test button several times for the TEST to take place, and when it did....it would not reset itself, unless I unplugged from cigarette liter socket and reinst...

Service manual for 5th wheel hitch

I have a Reese 16K slider 5th wheel hitch. It looks like it could use some lubrication, but I have not been able to find a service manual or lube manual for it online. Does any one have any suggestions for lubricating a hitch? I guess you would wa...