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Our new Dodge is higher & we need a new "doo-hicky"

Our new Dodge is higher and we need a longer "thing-a-ma-bob"Okay...I'm not too sure what to call it? A drop tow hitch? We don't need the whole assembly...just that "L" piece that will drop the height of the ball. The question is ....what is that "L"...

Confused at Camping World

I went in today to camping world in colfax, NC and was completely confused when I left. I have a Yukon XL 1500, 8400lb max tow. The person told me I could tow anything 8400lbs-1600lbs = 6800lbs(approx 20%). They showed me trailers from 5200lbs to ...

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Spike in illnesses--Yellowstone and Grand Teton Parks

Not sure where to post this....just read this on CNN and if I were going there I would want to know and take precautions:CNN) -- Those vacationing at Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks this summer should make extra efforts to stay sanitary, t...

dinghy towing

Does anyone know if you can tow a 2013 an automatic 2.0 L Ford Escape 4X4 with four wheels down?

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hitch instalation

So I'm getting ready to install my hitch, and after careful measuring and marking, I put the rails in place without bolting them down just to see where the center of the hitch would be according to the directions for my year and make of truck, it loo...

wirenutz by Explorer
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Can I use this on my roof ?

I just bought my first trailer a 5er 1997 Prowler 21foot. Its like new with no leaks from the roof it is just dirty. A buddy gave me a gallon of this mobile home sealer and I wanted to know if it would be ok to roll a coat on my trailer to clean it...

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Unsafe at any speed....

Here's some background. Bought the RV new in 2006. It's a 294RLS Cougar tow behind 30'. The factory tires were TOWMAX ST, 225/75R15. The factory tires lasted for three years, then I changed out the four road tires for four Hercules tires of the sam...

What wax do u use for ur front cap

I know this has been asked and answered a 100 times but I can't find it. I want to wax my front cap on my fiver! What do u use and do u use a orbital buffer! Thanks for any advice and help! Bruce.

Will adjusting B&W pivot arms forward help ride?

I have a B&W with a Companion Fifth Wheel hitch and am trying to improve the ride. Our fiver has about 3800 pounds of pin weight and the trailer is just over 17K. When we hit those bridge and overpass transitions in the pavement, the bounce gets pr...

Can I flat tow a 2003 Hyundai Elantra Auto???

We went on our first trip and the wife insists on having a second vehicle. She did not like being "stranded" at the camp site. I have not been able to find any information on whether or not I can flat tow a 2003 Hyundai Elantra automatic. Anyone k...

Cell Phones.. did you know??

For those that live in areas where you have cell phone service all the time that are going to travel to areas with little or no service like where we live did you know.. Many times your phone will show no service but repeater stations for fire, polic...

Motivating the DW

Had a question about hitting the trail this season.I was wondering if anyone had a partner that seemed to have lost the spark. Since retiring the wife is happy on the couch with her notebook gaming with the Farmville etc... thing.I seem to be having ...

S2000?

We're looking at buying our first motorhome. We need a toad. Prefer 4-wheels-down.Current vehicles are: 2011 Honda Accord, 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 2wd, and 2002 Honda S2000. None can be towed 4-wheels-down as-is. I hesitate to convert the Accord or...