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Getting 5th wheel front cap clean without access to a hose

Hello,While we love our new 5th wheel a unforeseen problem has come up. It is the same size as our previous 5th wheel BUT the new one with auto leveling has made it almost impossible to unhitch and hitch easily in my driveway.I had it detailed (wash ...

dpgllg by Explorer
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Tote question

"Blue" tote question from someone who has never used one. Lets say your rv black tank holds 50 gallons and your blue tote holds 42 gallons. Is there anyway to know ahead of time before the tote is full of poo so that you can close your RV's valve bef...

garysol by Explorer
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Mexico Caravan Wagon Masters

Caravanas de Mexico is looking for Wagon Masters. We are planning a free training caravan on November 1st, 2019 of 25 days. RV parks will be included. We run several caravans a year in Mainland Mexico of 30 days to 90 days. The addition of airstream ...

Tequila by Explorer
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WDH

We currently have a Fastway E2 hitch. We typically travel with a small amount of water in the fresh water tank but when we are boondocking, we fill the tank full. The tank is forward of the axles so tongue weight is greatly increased with a full tank...

dugwms by Explorer
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Texas?!? I'm shocked.

"...An annual safety inspection is required as a prerequisite to registering a vehicle. Valid out-of-state safety inspection certificates will not be honored on vehicles that are required to be registered. Every motor vehicle, trailer, pole trailer, ...

Cooper et al Tire Recall

This may affect some tow vehicles:NHTSA Recall ID Number : 19T005Synopsis : Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. (Cooper Tire) is recalling certain size 235/65R18 Cooper Discoverer SRX, Evolution H/T, Discoverer HTP, Adventurer H/T CUV, Big O Big Foot A/S, Les S...

phillyg by Explorer II
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Rv Ceiling vinyl /fabric bubble

Good Day everyone Has anyone tried to inject or Iron a ceiling bubble on a rv before and if so what product did you use or suggest to use . Any ideas would be greatful , I just have a dry bubble in the ceiling of the cupboard . I re caulked the roof ...

Kfry by Explorer
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mild rant, contractors and repair folks

Having run. what I feel is a successful business, for 40 plus years.We have always called folks back. And showed up when we said we would.On occasion, where something came up, we always call or e-mail.Perhaps I am just an old out of date, curmudgeon...

Dinette Bed

We have an 8ft camper and are looking to go bigger. One of our main concerns is the size (primarily width) of the dinette bed. We have two boys, 6 and 4, that share the bed. I can’t seem to find any info on width of dinette beds, all I ever find is l...

Survey-- City Water vs pump

Just curious how people supply their water.... fist a little background story. Several years ago we were walking back to our RV and I saw water pouring out of the door of another RV. As I was running up to the camper, someone else was also headin...

JoeH by Explorer III
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Another bad RV wreck, driver dead. Montreal.

Not sure how this guy managed to drive over a ferry ramp being lifted, but the result was deadly. Article makes reference to a mechanical problem. Not sure what it was.RV destroyed so bad I can't even make out what it was.My heart goes out to the fam...