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Four wheel towing accessories

I'm looking into four wheel towing, what all is needed?? I know the tow bar, base plate what about breaking system for the vehicle your towing? Any advise on best brand's??

Horrible Extended Warranty company

I'm new to forums but thought I should comment on this particular topic. We have an EW policy with American Guardian, have had it for 3 yrs, and to date have had no real problems except for the fact that always send an inspector when we have a claim....

backstop by Explorer
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Interstate Battery

Well, it did it again.My class C has been in storage since Oct first.Sat unattended through the coldest Canadian winterin many years.Went down yesterday and the unit, Ford 460,started right up as though it had only been sitting an hour.Why am I telli...

Sea_Dog by Explorer
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Window caulk is still dripping on 3 year old trailer

The window caulking is running down the side of the trailer, especially where it is exposed to sun. I am thinking that it can be cleaned off the side of trailer and then caulk with silicone caulking to seal everything up and stop the running caulk. A...

cdru by Explorer
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Hey Equalizer people, which one should I get?

I think I want to order an Equalizer WDH, and wonder which one...I tow with a 2013 F150 Ecoboost with payload of 1200#.My toy hauler weighs 5k to 6k depending with a GVWR of 7kTounge weight is around 800#.Do I get the one rated at 10k, 12,or 14k?Than...

Permanent camp site - outdoor rug edging options

We have a camper at a campground in Western NY that is permanently parked. Our 12 year old outdoor carpet needs replaced. We have it outlined in landscape timbers anchored with rebar. Likewise, the landscape timbers need replaced.Many in our campgrou...

Carlisle trailer tires

Visited my local Discount tire today. The salesman was pushing the New Carlisle tires they are selling. Speed rating is 87 mph on an ST tire. Claims they are a special build for Discount. He didn't seem to want to order the Maxxis tires, but would i...

stratcat by Explorer
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Awning fabric

My A&E awning fabric tore this weekend. Completely across. So where is a good place to get the fabric in a hurry? We are headed back up north on Thursday. Does camping world stores carry just the fabric? I have a CW 30 mins away, but can't find just ...

srt20 by Explorer
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Can I flat tow a golf cart?

Simple question. Can I flat tow a golf cart? Assume that the golf cart is tow-able, will it be able to stay behind on the highway?

map40 by Explorer
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Brake controller

I have a Reese brakeman controller in my truck now. It works, but I would like to replace it with a proportional controller like one of the Tekonsha products.Can I re-use the wiring that is there now or do I need to re-wire the whole setup? The Bra...

RV dealers rant and question

We've been to three lots, one of them twice and only one of them seemed to want to do business. One kind of screwed us over by shot gunning our credit app out costing us many hits so now were debating on just waiting so that'll clear. One straight ...

Gebrown by Explorer
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