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Where can I get these

I have a 2011 keystone cougar 324rlb and I notice the dinette cushions have rips on the fabric and i would like to get replacements. I know I can call the dealer and probably find them but I'm afraid of the inflated price, is there any other place to...

How cold is to cold

We have a 2006 keystone couger 32rls and are heading to the Reno area. The temps are ranging from the mid 20s at night to the mid 30s at night. Our rig has an enclosed underbelly but no heat there. I am worried that my tanks and or lines will free...

prier5 by Explorer
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Anyone tow a 1500?

Ok... might be a dumb question here. We have a 2004 1500 Silverado RWD. Is it possible to tow this with a gas Class A? No we don't have the RV yet. We have only the truck and are just asking questions. IF it can be towed... would we need some ki...

Tow bar systems

We are buying a 2014 CVR Honda and plan on pulling 4 down at times. Any advice I should now about buying a tow system? We have 2007 Discovery coach and am quite ignorant about tow bar systems. I suppose like a lot of things there are a lot of differe...

tinkerer by Explorer
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Battery help

I have been camping for years but I have never really boon docked. So I have noticed that on my 2011 camper that as soon as I unplug it from shore power the battery does not stay charge long at all. Is there anything I can do or does the battery need...

Dometic Refrigerators

We have a top of the line side by side Dometic refrigerator in our 2007 $200,000 motorhome. This unit has ALWAYS been a problem!! First it wouldn't make ice. Once that was fixed it only ran for 2-3 days then quit. It was found that the refrigerat...

Atwood gas hot water heater question

Our Atwood has been working fine for the past five years and still is but about a week ago developed a weird noise when we run hot water. There is a loud gushing noise. It is hard to describe the noise, but it almost like it is sucking air or somethi...

NanciL by Explorer II
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Sidewinder Clearance with Hitch

I purchased a sidewinder hitch to use with my cougar but have a problem when trying to level the trailer because I have a 3/4 ton Silverado which sits pretty high. When I raise the SW up high in the trailer attachment bracket, the SW turret doesn't c...

Good Sam or Coach-Net ??

Road assistance policy is coming up and I'm wondering about Good Sam & Coach-Net insurance.Which one is the biggest bang for the buck?happy trails,

New truck, need help with weights

I just purchased a new truck yesterday. 2014 F350 6.7, 4x2 longbed, SRW, 3:31 gears. So I would like some assistance with weights so that I'm armed with knowledge as we go shopping! What 5th TH/BH weights should I look for?GVWR: 115005th towing cap:...

WD Hitch; 2" vs. 2.5" receiver; Ford 250 issue

Greetings from a newbie. My plan is to full time out west/ mountains. I'm evaluating a purchase of a new truck and travel trailer. My question relates to maximizing a new truck's tow rating capacity by the proper application of hitching methodology, ...

Home dump station

Having some sewer work done on the house, so I'm thinking why not add a RV dump point? Thinking 3-4 inches high in the flower bed.Any thoughts? Yay or nay? Where would I look for fittings, caps, lids etc.Norm

F1bNorm by Explorer
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Power from MH or from TOAD?

I tow a 95 Escort wagon and had it set up at the RV dealership. I lost power at the plug on the RV and towed it using the toad battery as a power source for the transmission pump until I could get it fixed. That was a couple years ago, and it is st...

tstryk by Explorer
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When is a Geo-cache not a Geo-cache?

When it's not a 'traditional' cache, apparently. I have an abundance of Diamond Willow Walking/Hiking sticks and was stuck for what to do with them. A bud suggested leaving one in places that I camp...and I thought..what a great idea! So..I expanded ...