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dingy induced sway

I recently set up our 2019 Ford Fusion Energi to flat tow.Setup is as follows:baseplate: Roadmastertowbar: Roadmaster Stowmaster 5000 (car mounted)hitch on motorhome: 10" drop hitch with 2" balllights: magnetic lights inside on the package traybrakes...

traction tracks

I have been thinking of getting a set of traction tracks made of hard plastic. my question is do they works at unstucking a rv and do they last.(sand , not snow)

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Covered Storage of RV In Driveway

got a new truck camper and planning to build/buy a sun and snow cover for it. 13 foot tall clearance (haul canoes on top) 13-14 feet width clearance, 26 feet long. live in Mtns of Colorado with lots of sun and snow and wind. Have Fab skills and tools...

New camper without 12 volt fridge

We are considering downsizing our camper. We have a 28 foot fifth wheel now. Wife really wants a smaller travel trailer. Problem we are having is that everything we see has a 12 volt fridge. We do a fair amount of dry camping. 2 way fridge would work...

Wire kit fir tow

I have a 2011 chevy Silverado can anyone recommend a wiring kit to install to tow 4 down?

Cargo trailers to tow behind an RV

I'm wondering about factors that one might consider in the purchase of an enclosed cargo trailer to haul all that bulky, dirty sports equipment and nice stuff that we can't fit in the RV. (I think Reality Check built the model for this type of trail...

brake buddy use

Hello again, Just sold our tow dolly after damaging both front doors by turning too sharp.Will be using blue ox tow bar & brake buddy (proportional) with wireless magnetic lights now, does anyone know if i will drain the dinghy battery ? I will be st...

Help needed. moving a 5th wheel with badly cracked frame

We have some friends with a 38’ FR Cardinal 5wheel. The frame is cracked above the wheels and has shifted such that the tires rubbed the frame and blue out on the curb side. If anyone knows of someone that can dolly tow it or lowboy tow in the greate...

Calling Buck2520

Hey bud, maybe re-post your experience or issue and heed Dedmistons warning. That way you can still share it.

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New B & W WD trailer hitch

My son is at the SEMA show today and sent me a pic of the new B & W weight distributing hitch. This is very new, B & W must be debuting it at the show. Not a lot of info on it yet, but is appears it might become availably in Dec 22.From what little w...

Mice smell from furnace vents

I have 2004 Jamboree GT (class C) with basement. There were signs of mice so eradicated them; however, upon using my furnace the smell is unbearable. I waited a few minutes to see if it would subside and couldn’t stand it anymore. When I’m done campi...

Strong winds and water heater problems?

Could strong winds cause a overheating problem with the propane water heater?Winds blowing at 20 to 30 mph directly into heater vent this morning. Water got hot enough to vent out pressure valve. Figured out it was venting because I could hear pump c...

Pulled to the left when being passed by Big Rigs

I'm towing 10,000 bumper pull Toy Hauler. I'm under my Gross weight in both the truck and Toy Hauler.. My TW is 1440 pounds including the hitch.My trailer sits level when being towed. But everytime I'm passed by a big rig or a big box truck I get...

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