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Two things we notice

about running a campground here in central Saskatchewan, Canada.One, people around here know how to back up. From boat trailers to fifth wheels, they can squeeze into and around anything, going backwards with a trailer. There are no pull through site...

karead7 by Explorer
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Part Time Insurance?

As seniors, my husband and I are getting exhausted trying to keep up with increases in our costs. We have a 30' 1994 RV that we use just TWICE a year - getting back and forth from Michigan to FL with our dogs. The rest of the year, it just sits in ...

TCJayne by Explorer
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Ready Brake install on 2011 Jeep Liberty

We had this system on our Jeep Wrangler and loved it. Looking to install it on our 2011 Jeep Liberty, but can't figure out where to run the cable for the brake. On the Wrangler we just drilled a hole through the base plate and mounted it there. We...

Safely tow with a lifted tundra?

OK, here's a question for the experts...I have a buddy that wants to buy a travel trailer. He's single, so initially he was looking at travel trailers in the 19-22' range. After spending some time at a dealership this weekend, he has, of course, fa...

GHinson by Explorer
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Workampers needed at Sturgis, South Dakota

We are currently workamping at Rush-No-More Campground which is located 5 miles from Sturgis. The owner just had a workamper quitand really wants another quick. It's a great place to work, and if you want to see the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally crazines...

DC_MC by Explorer III
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securing an external RV cable

I am installing an external cell antenna at the back of my travel trailer. The cable will run down the back and enter in a hole near my power cable entrance.The cable is black. My RV is white. I was thinking about securing it with a long piece of ...

Water Pump Low Pressure in Kitchen

Hello All,Hoping somebody else has had this problem so that I know what to do first. The problem I'm having is that the bathroom faucet runs great, shower runs good, toilet flushes normally. Kitchen water pressure however is a trickle. Comes out very...

Looking to tow an '11 GMC Sierra 1500 4x4, advice?

Ladies and Gents, Since Ford F-150s are out (our primary choice), unless you spring for a '12 or newer, then the GMC Sierra 1500 SLE 4x4 looks to be our next top choice. Now, as usual, the Dinghy Towing Guide lists the wrong weight for the trucks, I...

FIRE_UP by Explorer
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Beware of Michelin tires

I started a thread about this in the Class C forum, but figured it would be good info for the entire RV community. I have always been a fan of Michelin tires, until we picked up an immaculate, low mile Class C two days ago. The rig is a 25ft 2010 F...

How do we keep 2 yr old from opening screen door?

We have just started taking our 2 year old granddaughter camping with us in our Laredo 5th wheel. She is a smart little cookie and it did not take her long to figure out how push the lever and to open the screen door. We are afraid she will tumble ou...

Candice by Explorer
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budgeting on the road

budgeting question for those who have been travelling or are currently travelling. Looking at buying a 5th wheeler and wud like to know roughly money spent living this way. Planning on a 12 month trip and seeing as much of USA as poss (couple coming ...

ddfoster by Explorer
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Is my Ready Brake Always on going downhill?

We went to Yosemite last week going up 120 through Groveland and our little Tracker pulled like a charm. On the way back down the (New) Old Priest Grade I was able to have the Motor Home in 2nd and it held very well, but I noticed that the notificati...

Just_Lee by Explorer
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