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Microfiber Towels, Worth Considering?

We're thinking about trying Microfiber Bath Towels for use in the Lance. Anyone use or have used them? Worth considering? Have read of folks using them & really liking them. Any type better than another?Thanks!

changing from 5'er to motorhome

We have been full timing in a 5th wheel for about 3 years now and were wanting to change to class A but it seems to be more complicated then just finding 1 we like, here's a couple of issues, any thoughts on on them would be appreciated. 1. We are f...

JAY-LEN by Explorer
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Direct TV and a MotoSat satellite dish

HI,Here's a tough one. . .We have an older round MotoSat dish on our roof and it used an RCA Direct TV receiver to raise the dish. As many of you know, MotoSat is out of business and Direct TV phased out the old RCA receivers, but I got some helpful ...

getting some waggle

Our set up prior to our upgrade was a 4777 lb. trailer towed with an '03 Avalanche. It towed it very nicely. New rig and truck is '14 Silverado CC short box w/towpackage. I get a little waggle in the rear end when towing now with the new set up. I ha...

ken56 by Explorer
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Motion sensing porch lights notice

Some of you that have the StarLight motion sensing porch light might be interested in the following notice from the manufacturer."Dear friends. Recently we have experienced an abnormally high rate of failure with respect to the small lenses that cove...

Clay_L by Explorer
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Cheap RV camp ground in Southern CA

Hi There,I am new to RVing . I live in Southern CA and I am planning to take the kids out more often this summer. I will only travel locally in Southern CA on the weekend. Is there a membership club (like Costco of RV parks?) where we can become a me...

RV Parking alert Los Angeles County

In today's San Gabriel Valley Tribune, a 1991 ordinance not enforced before is now being enforced in at least the city of Covina CA.Supposed to be effective in unicorporated areas of the county, no travel trailers or motorhomes can park in their driv...

Gonzo42 by Explorer
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Wheels and Tires

I have a 2014 year model 27.5 ULSBS WORK & PLAY that came stock with 15 inch wheels and "E" rated Westlake tires. I asked for and got the E upgrade at time of purchase. I get the feeling that after close to 5000 miles on original tires they are rea...

JHblack by Explorer
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Repair completed....wrong repair.

Just driving along on Wednesday, up the Fraser Canyon and *bingo*..a weird shudder in the steering and when I stopped to check..pop pop pop out the tailpipe. A misfire. Made some calls to the shop that would normally wrench on the 1999 Ford, V10 and ...

Service Oriented Workcamping Organizations

I just became aware of NOMADS and after doing some reading am very interested in getting involved. I've also seen a SOWERS group, as well as Habitat for Humanity CARE-a-vaners. Do any of you have experience with these groups? Are there other simil...

MNRon by Explorer
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Burnt Motorhome

If you think you have an electrical problem unplug it and call an electrician. This lady was having some electrical issues, so she was staying next door with her sister. Chris

Me_Again by Explorer II
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Too many keys ???

I have recently acquired a new Viking TT. With it came a set of four keys, one for the door, one for the pop-out, one for the outdoor storage and one for who knows what ?? My question is, Why can't they just key everything the same and use just one k...

Coolers

I have a 07 2500 Ram with a 5.9 Cummins. There appears to be 4 coolers in front. Coolent radiator closest to engine, then the condensor for the AC, but what are the other two. I was going to put a trans coolere on but if one of these is already a t...

RonNN by Explorer
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Expectations at RV Parks - Do you adapt?

I was reading the bad reviews on rvparkreviews.com today and was struck by how some people apparently are unwilling or unable to adjust their expectations based on special circumstances. On person gave a park the lowest possible score because of gue...

bigdogger by Explorer II
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