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HELP! Tow Bar

I am shopping for Tow Bar and want to make sure I am buying the correct thing. There are some that look like they attach to a hitch but what I need to attach to MH is NOT that. Is this correct? Here are some I found on Craigslist. Could anyone te...

littlemo by Explorer
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Ready brake, ready brute

Hello, we are new to rv lifestyle and have used our class c BT cruiser twice already. We are now ready to start trying to set it up for towing. We are going to have to change our class 2 hitch to a class 3 then will need a system. The prior owner gav...

Zigpep by Explorer
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Amazon Closure

They announced on the news that the Coffeyville Kansas Amazon location will close after this season. I know there are a lot that work there and will be sad to hear this. Its sad for that area, because there are not a lot of jobs.clicky

ngreen by Explorer
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Mexican train rules

We have just started playing Mexican Train and started with a couple of hotly contested rules. It will be a fun discussion no doubt.Rule 1: We start with double twelves, and if no one has it then we move on to double 11's etc until someone starts t...

wiring chevy silverado for towed

Those of you that are using a Silverado for a towed what did you do for lights? I was planning to add a separate bulb but after removing the stock tail lights I am afraid the bulb won't hit the reflector and will be too dim. I spoke with Hopkins to...

Making the bed easier

Here is a picture or our bed. As you can see, it is nicely tucked away in a nook in the slide out. Unfortunately, this makes it hard to make the bed. I've got to reach over and pull on the sheets to get them all straightened out. Because of the c...

Work Camping Opportunity - Baptist Church

So, I've never offered a Work Camping opportunity before and really am not all that familiar with it, although I do understand the general concept. However, I think we have an opportunity that might interest someone, so I'm "putting it out there".My...

Travel trailer and 5ers wheel bearings

I'm just confused as to why trailers have a problem with wheel bearings. Why are they different than the front wheel bearings on the older rear wheel drive cars? Perhaps they weigh a lot more??? That would be the only answer I can come up with.

hershey by Explorer
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Dingy battery power wire

I am a bit concerned about connecting up a battery charge wire on our CR-V.I have installed a battery line from a 2001 Chev 23 foot Class C to my 2007 Honda CR-V.The 10 gauge line from the coach (+) battery terminal, connected via a 20 amp circuit br...

AL65 by Explorer
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old school observation.... tire whacker

Observed this weekend...18 wheeler operator using a metal rod, strolled around his rig... whacked each tire. No TPMS, no digitaltire pressure gauge. The man makes a living driving big rigs. Hmmm... haven't seen that technique used for a bit. Hands on...

cdlaine by Explorer
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Great Service from RV World of Georgia

I just waned all of my fellow RV'ers to know of the great service I received from RV World Of Georgia in Buford, Ga. We picked up our new fiver last Saturday and it was an absolute great experience. We puchased our new FR Sierra 360 PDEK sight uns...

2014 Travel

With the camping season about over looks like we traveled 5000 mi.And $1800 for gas. Had a good year lots of camping and fun.7 camping trips,74 days total.

hilldude by Explorer
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