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2007 Vintage Jeep Liberty Towing 4 Down

When towing a 07 Jeep Liberty Automatic Transmission (in Park) and Transfer Case in Neutral does the rear drive shaft rotate and there for add unregistered miles to the rear drive shaft universals?

Harvard by Explorer
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Sway

Okay, I'm swallowing my pride and beggieng for mercy from you guys. We have an F250 long bed towing a Dutchmen 25F. We have an Equalizer hitch and brand new heavy duty tires. I haven't weighed the rig but I'm guessing the TT is under 7500. Lbs. It's...

Injector cleaning general question

I have used injector cleaners on gas engines and it seems to improve things a little bit but not a whole lot.Specifically, should I use a cleaner on my diesel engine and do they actually make such a thing. If not, what could I expect if I used a sta...

Gonzo42 by Explorer
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Canada / Snow Goose Deterrence

Some years ago, my cousin and her husband were full-timing and workamping. She forwarded a post to me of an RV Park that was looking for help with an overpopulation of Canada geese. Carol knew I had started a business in goose deterrence with my Bord...

Flagstaff 831FKBSS bounce when towing

I have a 2009 Flagstaff 831FKBSS that I tow with a 2007 Chevy 3500 dually using an Equalizer hitch. Because the dually sits high in the rear, when I hitch the trailer, it does not set down the truck much. As a consequence, I cannot put significant ...

2Macs by Explorer
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How/What to clean Aluminum exteriors with

I am dead set on making sure I take great care of my RV, so here is my next question, which BTW my first post was great with all the feed back. My Wilderness RV has what I think is an aluminum exterior, what a recommended cleaner. I am being told nev...

Euro van Bs

Was just looking at the 'new' Ford Transit van & the Dodge van using the Fiat van body & was thinking what nice Bs they would make. They would give the Sprinter van some competition.I think I saw that the Ford is front wheel drive. The Fiat is probab...

Veebyes by Explorer II
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Another damn tire question

i was informed by a knowledgeable longtime rver that most class c tires are made and labeled as LT (light truck i guess) even tho they may have a load range of D or E and that there is a better tire made for RVs that is not marked LT. it has somethin...

jk31668 by Explorer
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Help my Refrig. not working

Hi, I have just purchased a used Wilderness Camper, it is in OUTSTANDING condition I think except. It was not used for over 2 years, and when I plugged in the Elect./GAS Refig. And I set it too Elect. it does not get cold. I hear sounds that seem lik...

Break away safety switch

If say you're using the Blue Ox Brakesafe system for MH's with air brake systems, what/how is a break away safety system for applying TOAD brakes set up?

I've finally convinced my wife

After 40 degrees on Tuesday we woke to 7" of more snow overnight. We've gone back and forth about warmer climates during retirement. She's finally had enough. I still have a 8' drift at the end of my drive.Thank you winter! Now go away!!

et2 by Explorer
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Oregon Coast Trip Questions...

Well, DW & I are planning to see the Oregon coast this summer. Leaving Calgary, AB with our 5th wheel the last week of June and have three weeks to get back. Plan is to 'overnight' in Spokane and then head to Canon Beach for a few days. Do some day t...

raston by Explorer
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Solar Panel Add-on

have a 100w Solar Panel on our new Winnebago. Can't find info on website but, does anyone know if additional panels can be added? Looks like there is room on roof for at least one and probably two more. Looking for something more or less plug and pla...

Tow dolly weight question

let's say a tow dolly has a max carry weight of 3000 lbs. Is that weight of the TOTAL vehicle being towed or of that part which is ON the dolly itself. Always wondered about this.. just curious. Thanks and happy camping.

alogo4u by Explorer
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Air compressor

Long time lurker, decided to register and post today. I bought a 1998 Georgie Boy Cruise Master from the original owner April 2013. They left a lot of things in it because they were ending RVing due to health issues.Anyways I'm slowly adding things I...

MattINW by Explorer
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