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Fire place grate in fire pit

Has anyone used a fireplace grate in a fire pit? Thinking about doing that so the air can better circulate up through the wood providing a better fire.Good/bad idea?

facory by Explorer
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5x5 Vinyl Fence Posts on Closeoutl

I was just at my local Home Depot. They have 8 foot 5x5 vinyl fence posts on sale/closeout for $9.06. These are the ones that are used for making the storage container the stinky slinky and regularly sell for over $25.These are a light tan color ca...

gaflick by Explorer
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4 Down Towing

Can I really tow my 2000 Dodge Durango 4WD "automatic" with all four wheels on the ground ? My owners manual indicates that my 4WD shifter lever must be in "N" neutral position.

New to site / New to RV'ing - Could use some guidance

First post. I'll begin by saying what a great site! I have to thank you guys already because the information here may have just saved me from making a first timers mistake. We're looking to get into RV'ing and recently went to a show. The wife an...

camco weight distribution hitch

fixed linkhttp://www.amazon.com/Camco-48058-Elite-Weight-Distributing/dp/B005SB6S3Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1390281366&sr=8-1&keywords=weight+distributing+hitch+with+sway+controlI found this on Amazon. Looks like a great deal, I was wondering if anyo...

sick in Yuma

Just got off the phone with a friend of mine who is in Yuma and he said a lot of people are sick with valley fever , the hospital is full and they won't let you visit for fear you will get sick too.

old_guy by Explorer
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New truck, verify my setup please

Hope I don't upset anyone...I posted this on one of my threads, but thought I would get more feedback here.Here's the only shot I have right now with the trailer. I haven't towed, still 400 miles left in break in period. I did bring it 2 miles at a...

tragusa3 by Explorer
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Safety issue 9 volt Batteries

I wanted to post this as a safety heads up for those of us tend to throw batteries in drawer or trash with out store 9 volt batteries in our RV's.We had an insurance claims adjuster come to Rotary Club and he talked to us about the 9 volt battery saf...

Quartzsite

Many have been concerned that attendance might be down at the Q. Our experience this week says that people are every where. The mornings are more than busy at the show. After noon is a little lighter. Pretty good show.

revump by Explorer
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12' silverado 1500 and 3065w windjammer towing ?

I currently have a 2012 1500 silverado rates to tow 9500lbs. It's has the 5.3 with 3.42 gears. My camper is 36' bumper to tongue heights 7k dry with a hitch weight of 900lbs and is the 2013 model year. I am consisting going into a 2014 silverado crew...

Laona by Explorer
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Excessive propane usage

I had one of my propane tanks go empty. There was a faint smell of propane when I opened the door to take it out for refill. I turned the knob to the other tank and made sure I had propane flowing. After two weeks without using the propane except for...

Trlrboy by Explorer
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Outside kitchen mini fridge

Does anyone know if the mini fridges that are on most outside kitchens just a regular mini fridge that you can buy at an appliance store using regular 110 power or are they specific to RV's? Thanks.

911golf by Explorer
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TT Camping Cot Recommendation

Good Afternoon,My wife and I will be taking our nephew on a trip with us. Normally, my wife and I sleep on the queen and my two daughters sleep on the converted dinette. Since my nephew is only 10 and not yet 5ft tall, I was thinking of getting a c...

JohnnyE_ by Explorer
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FMCA site down?

The FMCA site appears to be down. Is anyone else having a problem with the site?

Clay_L by Explorer
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Converting a rock guard

I just upgraded my tow vehicle and I had a roadmaster baseplate, tow bar, and rock guard. My new to me tow vehicle came with a blue ox base plate. I bought the adapters to use my roadmaster tow bar but I can't figure out how to make my old roadmast...