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Stuck black water gage, or really full?

I'm perplexed! I either have a gage stuck on 3/4 full or I've got build up that won't drain. We don't leave the gate valve open for draining while camping as I know that's a big no-no. We only open to drain. I've filed it up with water and drained. D...

Pogo stick Chevy

Just picked up a new 5th wheel. Pulling it with a '09, 2500 HD Chevy. Using a Curt 20K hitch. I have Rancho 5000 adjustable shocks all around. I cranked the shocks all the way up. I noticed quite a bit of bouncing in the rear on the bridge overp...

Hitch question?

I have a EZ lift elite hitch setup, it has an adjustment to tilt the Ball. when I look at the Ball it does not sit level it leans down towards the trailer slightly.It was installed when I bought the 23ft Keystone last fall. They set it up for me, we ...

Water pump wont shut off

The waterpump in my daughters pulltype camper wont shut down. It seems to build pressure then quites down and there is pressure at all lines but the kitchen sink cold water is just a trickle. Traced all the lines and there isn't a leak. Should say it...

Firestone tires

Anyone running Firestone Transforce tires on their tow vehicles. My sons new truck came with them and they seem like a pretty nice tire

How much power do I have...if any?

This is the tag that's on the solar panels (2) on my roof. Are they worth any thing ... not to sell but to use if we want to try boondocking once.They are UNI-SOLAR panelsElectrical Ratings at 1000 W/m, AM1.5, Cell Temp. 25'CMax Power: ...

Buyer beware

I went to Mike Thompson's RV in Colton, Ca. to buy a new Travel Trailer. I had spoken with a person that I was told was a manager two weeks ago, and explained my complete sitution, money, trade-in, downpayment, credit score, everything. We had to w...

roof thickness

What's the general roof support thickness under an aluminum roof. I can easily walk my fat butt over the entire roof without any problems. I want to put some screws in the roof to hold solar panels.

10th time across USA need ideas

On June 1st we will head out of Santa Cruz California to the East Coast for our 10th time. Our primary destination will be Middletown New York to visit Eve's Mother for a week then up to Nova Scotia for a few fresh Lobsters but then what do we do??We...

Saw Marcus

on TV at the Camping World sponsored truck race. A division dedicated to get new drivers started.Wanted to say thanks for helping young people learn to race, and in the process. Allowing us to watch some great racing. In truth. It is all of you who s...

Water Hester leaks at times

I have noticed that my water heater will leak from the pressure relief outlet. Is is normal for this to happen on occasion. It is not a constant leak. For example. I opened one at a time a hot waters spigot in the camper and nothing leaked on the ex...

Would Like Some Opinions on This Ad for Hi-Lo?

2000 Hi-LoI would have to drive 4 hours to see this one. Man said when he bought it the roof leaked (previous owner lied to him) and he had to replace the roof and upper walls. The fridge is a dorm-type fridge. Everything else works but the water pum...

Water System

Still trying to get the valve settings right. There are no instructions on mine as there are on the 13s. My valves read: FW IN @ 12 o'clock & pump @ 3 o'clock then FW OUT @12 o'clock & pump @ 3 o'clock "knob turns right & down". I think that up wou...

gray tank and black tank leaking

Our gray tank started leaking, then the black tank had a small drip leak. Husband took both tanks off and took them to a Plastic Welder and had them plastic welded. So far, no leaks. Cost about $130 dollars to get them fixed.

Happy Mother's day!!!

Happy Mother's day to all!!!! Thank you for all you do!!! Mine was called home 3 years ago and although she is gone....She'll never be forgotten.

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