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Incline and dips - determining clearance

Hello. We're about to purchase a 5th wheel. We have some property where we'll stay for a while. There's a short incline on the gravel road then it levels off. I'm concerned that as we go up, the front end of the trailer might touch the bed rails ...

PWRmx24 by Explorer
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Asking for a friend

He is trying to winterize his 5th wheel. Antifreeze flows through the cold water side but not the hot water side. System is set to bypass and winterize. He tried blowing air through it and no air passing either. If winterize mode is switched back...

Etiquette and Courtesy for Tourists & Visitors

Thought I'd start this because of a conversation with a friend. Their main complaint is when tourists and visitors come up to them and start asking nosy questions about how they dress, etc. They live near a tourist town. They have a farm so they wear...

Curious: difference between a WD hitch and Hensley Arrow

Not owning a TT, but curious to know what the differences are (if any) between a WD hitch and a Hensley Arrow? Are they same thing? Have always read where a HA is super in keeping TT sway down, but I always was under the impression a WD does the same...

ACZL by Explorer
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Tire Pressure

What's the consensus on Max tire pressure when towing 10K. Generally I run max tire pressure as rated on the tire for both the trailer and tow vehicle, with the exception of the front tires on the tow vehicle I run about 5 lbs under max tire rated...

1L243 by Explorer II
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Do propane fire pits put out any heat?

I like the heat and ambiance of a good wood fire when camping. But after more than 35 years of camping I'm finding that I'm starting to not enjoy constantly moving around the fire pit to stay out of the smoke. So I've been considering a propane fire ...

opnspaces by Navigator II
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Bent Axle, or spindle welded on crooked?

Cross posting this to get more answers...Tire_Wear_PicI just returned from a 2600 mile trip out west towing our Venture Sonic 170VBH. The camper has about 5000 miles on the OEM*Trailer King ST205/75/R14 tires on it. I installed a TPMS right before le...

Breakaway cable replacement

I have to replace a cut breakaway cable and need suggestions on best way to run it. The key is mounted inside the hitch and the wire has to run under the hitch to get to the truck.. I have several photos. Suggestions?PM me at pjoz98@yahoo.com and...

pjoz98 by Explorer
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Long term storage

Hi Folks,Here's the context to my question:We have a 39' fiver, with all the options, 4 slides, and commercial fridge. Every spring we head to Myrtle Beach for a couple months, then a week or two closer to home (I'm in Ontario, Canada). We have ind...

IH_Fan by Explorer
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truck/trailer sway

This spring we purchased our first trailer. It is a 28 foot Grey Wolf toy hauler. It weighs about 5000 lbs and we usually carry about another 1000 lbs. I've towed boats but never anything with a higher profile like a camper trailer. When we puruchase...

allkidd by Explorer
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Pigtail not fitting....

We just purchased a new tow vehicle (same make/model as our former TV, just younger) and the trailer's pigtail won't seat firmly into the socket on the truck. It's a 'blade' set of pins and the amount of pins and location of them are all matching an...

TheBeans by Explorer
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Water left in Suburban water heater - UPDATE!

Do you leave water in your Suburban water heater? I did and I paid.For years I have left the water in my Atwood WH (which is in our trailer) all season. I would drain the FW tank between trips, but left the WH alone.This summer we haven't done a lot ...

pasusan by Explorer
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Jump starters

As a general rule how often do jump starters need to be recharged especially the small ones that just jump start?

Remco to discontinue it's vehicle towing kits

This announcement was shared in another thread, but I wanted to share it for everyone on this forum. Remco Towing StoreDear Remco Industries Towing Customer:After careful consideration, Remco Industries has decided to discontinue the manufacture and ...

Y-Guy by Moderator
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