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calculating trailer vs 5th wheel towing capacity question

Sorry to be a pest, but another question to check on methodology; not really interested in a Ford vs RAM truck dust up. I'm looking to buy a 1 ton to tow a 5th wheel. I want to know the math behind a manufacturers published tow ratings between conven...

Strange tire problem - can't find info

Howdy y'all! We've been on the road since last February or so and have been pretty happy with the Towmax STR tires came on the camper. However, I recently noticed while installing my X-chocks that one of my tires has changed. Where the treads are us...

Curious if my setup is correct

Well here goes. I decided today to get the camper out of storage, get the new campers tires installed and properly set up my weight distribution . Well the first 2 were not a problem but setting up the hitch was well......To start with I have a 26'...

Spell Check - a remedy

I read on another post that spell check doesn't work on this forum.As you know when you have a word spelled wrong, a red line appears under the word (this might be an option in settings). You can put your cursor in the word, and then RIGHT CLICK.......

Water Pump Sucking Air

My water pump is sucking air and I think Iknow the problem area.Last year I installed a winterize valve and had trouble connecting the water hose to the extended end of the water pimp intake. Like a good man, I pulled on the hose and forced fit the ...

Good sam roadside assistance

Just wondering if anyone has this service and is it worth it. What is the yearly membership. Thanks

Best equalizer anti sway hitch

My wife and I currently own a Ford Lariat F150 Ecoboost 3:31 gears, 4X4. My travel trailer is a 2014 Coachmen Catalina 303RLS dry weight approx. 6500lbs. I inherited a Reese Pro Series hitch with anti sway bar from a previous trailer we owned. Unfort...

Is it Just Me?? (Campground Websites... Or Lack Thereof)

For some reason, I just don't trust a campground that does not have a website. If I am here, on RVParkReviews, GoodSam, BigRigResorts, etc., and the website link leads me to RVParkList.com (which lists absolutely NO reviews) I'm left to wonder just ...

A unique camper spoted

I was looking for a place to dry camp for a few days in the Cottonwood, AZ area. I found a nice spot in a Forest Service dispersed area just off route 260, just a few miles east of town. After finding our spot, started looking around to see my nei...

rear axle on dinghy

the vehicle I want to tow has an automatic transmission which cannot turn while going down the highway. I know I can disconnect the drive shaft but that is a pain in the arse. My question is can I tow the vehicle facing backwards, with the rear axle...

Handicap Parking

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Installing Ready Brake in Ford C-Max Energi

Hi All,We have about decided to install the Ready Brake in our new toad. Definitely think it's a great option! We are not so excited about drilling a hole through our new motor home dashboard to install the monitor. When we talked to the Ready Brake ...

Looking to get rid of magnet lights

Hey y'all, I have a 2012 Jeep Unlimited and want to hardwire the tail lights and not use the magnet ones. I purchased a kit from Blue-Ox but the blubs will not fit into the houseing. If I wire into the harness on the Jeep will it back feed to the fro...

waxing

Has anyone ever used Zep to shine your R.V? I read someplace that it really works good.

Breakaway Switch - Before the fuse?

I recently had some work done on the trailer and the breakaway switch was connected to the blue brake wire on one side and ground on the other. That "ground" connection needs to be moved....It looks like the breakaway was originally connected to a 60...

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