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Question about Equalizer hitch

We brought home our new tt today. TV pulled well with typical gas mileage. When we tried unhitch we couldn't swing the one bar out to drop it, had to keep wiggling it and sliding it straight back until it came out of front connection. Noticed sign on...

How would you go about cleaning this roof?

I know the obvious answer is "at another location". I used to crawl around on the roof of my last trailer, but it wasn't quite as tall. I know all about potential electrical arcs, so it is a little concerning.

New life, new questions.

Laid off, cashin ret, $15\20K Jan.2014~Research dictates 2 dr fridge-elec & prop, stove, oven, ba TUB, min 25-30 gal black\grey, nitro tires, heatd encl under, 24-26ft, BH w\sep Qu, 30 & 50 amp?, 1 piece roof (fiberglass? rubber?), reflec pnt, min 13...

Furnace stopped working

Was in Yellowstone last week and night temps got down into the 20s. Turned the furnace on--thermosthat clicked--fan ran-- no ignition and no heat. I don't think a signal was sent to the igniter. Furnace is 22 years old proobably. It worked a couple o...

Found R.V. air roof vent

Have roof air vent cover found on side of road south of Duncan.B.C. Found on the side of highway heading north If you read this let me know if you are missing one or if you see or hear of someone missing their's let them know I have it.....Mike

Do washers made for an RV differ from home models.

Here is the reason why I ask. All the models made for home use have braces to protect it from damage due to bumps during shipping. That seems to indicate to me that units that aren't made for boat & RV use are more likely to be damaged from bouncing ...

Truck with auto anti-sway

Hello to all! New here and full of questions. Anyhow, new truck and new trailer, new trailer has Anderson anti sway/wd installed. New truck has some sort of antisway built in. Antisway on truck is automatically operational when trailer is hooked up b...

Power plug keeps tripping GFI at the post

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Brake Assist

Had a Brake Buddy on our first CRV.. And first. MH ,flattened 6 tires.We have now a 2013 journey with a EVEN brake.Not sure about this one either, or maybe I am doing something wrong.Have this one set on the lowest pressure at lower speeds it feels l...

'05 Honda Element & Ready Brute Elite

Before I start drilling holes can anyone show a picture of the exact location for the brake cable to come through the firewall? Everything is packed in so tight in the engine compartment that it is really hard to figure just where it could safely com...

I did the same dumb thing for the 4th or 5th time

This time was the worst. My front A/C is not working and I have a new part waiting for me in PA to be installed on my trip back home to SC.The front and rear A/Cs both control an A/C, heat pump and furnace.I still able to use the front furnace to tak...

CAmpground reviews

For some time I have been trying to come up with a way to review campgrounds that we visit. I know there are sites that have reviews, which I visit frequently, but there are things that I like to look for. When you look at a campground, what are some...

Steps too tight

Before posting this, I tried searching for this. I probably put in the wrong criteria.Our 5th wheel is only a few months old, 5 times out so far. The fold up steps to the door are so tight we can't hardly pull them out or put them away. We assumed th...

I need new tires!

I am in need of new tires. A little back story. I have a 2008 keystone outback. I purchased it new in 08. It came from the factory with Mission st trailer tires. After two years they became dry rot and I replaced with Kuhmo 857 205r14. Well last week...

Rant - $200 to fix faucet under warranty... NOT!

Bought a TT last summer to boondock in the back country of Colorado where wouldn't dare take the MH. When I dewinterized I had a leak in the cold water side of the outside kitchen faucet.Thought maybe is was a loose fitting. Found out that the yahoo ...

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