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complaints when using a hughes autoformer

I am looking at a used hughes autoformer. I know some parks rules say they are not allowed. Some parks we have been in, I have seen voltage at @ 102 to 104 with my a/c on. I would be using a PI 3o amp surge protector in front of a hughes autoformer t...

Demco Excali-bar advice

I have a chance to buy for a good price a used Demco Excali-bar. I think this is the original model, not the the Excali-bar II. Any advice regarding this model? It is to occasionally tow a 2003 Tracker. I am a little concerned about how to release th...

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Carriage Cameo

I have a 2009 carriage cameo 36fws. I have had three double pane windows replaced under warranty which have again failed. I had a couple replaced (resealed by a local window repair place) which have also failed. From everything I have read they ar...

Atwood water heater breaker tripping

Today breaker has tripped twice. Just now it stayed on for 2-3hours and then tripped. 50amp. Ac not running. Nothing in camper running expect lights. Could it be heating element? Thermostat? Can I just run it off of LP?

Which Air Bags Are Best???

Hi,I am considering getting air bags for my 2018 Ram 3500 for towing a 12.5k 5th wheel with 2500 pound pin weight. I have noticed that they offer several different weight levels--I don't know which i would need for the trailer I carry.Also, what bran...

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Newbie WorkKampers

As Newbie's wife and I are doing a workkamping stretch from May to September 2018. Any suggestions, concerns, things to look out for? We each will spend about 24-hours week working (total 48hr) for the convenience of getting a all electric, cable,wat...

solo tire pressure

Since I won't be towing my 5th wheel for a few months, I'd like to improve the ride of our daily driver. How low can I go. We have a 2014 Ram 2500 2x2 Big Horn with 18 inch wheels.

hitch capacity

Hey All, about to pull the trigger on a new camper for the family, the old one lasting 10 very good years.My problem is that i have lost the document indicating the capacity of my current hitch setup. The hitch is a Robin Industries model 20830, but...

Recessed lights

I have 6 recessed lights in the cabinets of my rv and I am in the process of changing every thing to LED. I assume that these are halogen . They have 2 thin pins on them and I wonder if there are LED's available that I could get to swap them out al...

DISH Winegard Trav’ler Satellite Questions?

So I have been a Direct TV customer for many years. I am tired of new customers being treated better than loyal ones like myself. So I have decided to switch to DISH Winegard Trav’ler Fixed Roof Satellite on my new Fiver. I have several questions for...

Cost to upgrade Garmin Nuvi 2597/LMT

Wondering what the cost would be to upgrade the Garmin Nuvi 2597/LMT.I travel with this all the time and am noticing that all way points are not being found.Would it be best to update this unit or bite the bullet and purchase a new one?If purchasing ...