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Scale numbers and distribution setup

I am looking for some help/advice on my WDH setup and adjustment.I went to the scale and these are my numbers:W/ WDHSteer:3380Drive: 3900Trailer: 6580W/O WDHSteer: 3180Drive : 4200trailer: 6500TruckSteer:3500Drive: 3140This was loaded for a 9 day tri...

toilet seal replacement

how hard to replace the little sliding toilet seal ,in the bottom of the toilet? does not hold water anymore. Thank you

1Longbow by Explorer
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Dinghy towing a 2017 Ford Focus SE Hybrid

Just got this car and trying to get it ready to tow behind my motor home. The instructions from Ford are so vague, that I am afraid to drive off and do major damage to my transmission. This is what I think the correct procedure is:The parking brake...

benneu by Explorer
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MOPAR lifetime warranty

I had my Jeep Wrangler (toad) in the shop and the service manager asked me if I’d be interested in buying a lifetime warranty for it. I almost never buy warranties anymore and I was a huge skeptic as I’m sure there must be some catch to this. Ther...

Electric heater remote stat highly recommended

I have found the thermostats in portable electric heaters to be sorely lacking in quality. I did some research and purchased this stat three months ago. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000E7NYY8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I am ver...

Another can my truck pull this thread...

I will keep this simple. Truck is on 3 year lease so not going anywhere for another 2.5 years so no uprade comments for this discussion. Currently upgrading from 3,900lb travel trailer. Truck is brand new 2018 Ford F150: - 3.5 EcoBoost - 375hp/475t...

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Extended fuel tank on a Champion 3100 generator?

I need to figure out a way to hook up a external fuel tank to extend the hours I get out of my generator. I know the Champion 3100 is a gravity fed system and also know of a company that makes a kit which would cost me $300 to install but is there a ...

ulvik by Explorer
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Can you buy a non-China bomb tire for a trailer?

I want to get new tires for a trailer with 13" tires. Is there a 13" trailer tire not made in China? I've read too many stories of Chinese trailer tires blowing out to want any on my trailer. It doesn't save any money when you keep having to repla...

belfert by Explorer
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RV Storage in Arizona

Google is not my friend when it comes to finding storage. I get all kinds of self-store facilities and its hard to sort. Open lots are not a problem but I'm looking for at least covered, I'd consider enclosed. Its for a 40 footer. I'm centering on Tu...

greg121 by Explorer
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Jeep Wrangler JKU and Blue Ox Alpha

I have been towing our Jeep Wrangler JK 2 door for several months now with a Blue Ox Alpha tow bar. My wife has a Jeep JKU 4 door and I recently had a base plate installed on it. This way, we can take either Jeep depending on the trip. I towed the...

Perfect Camping Coffee

We've been searching high and low for the best method to brew a perfect cup of camping coffee while boondocking, without using any electricity whatsoever, and we've finally found it! No generator, no battery/inverter use, and cleanup is a breeze usin...

Camphost in Beautiful Appalachian Mountains

Our locality, located in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains of Virginia is looking for an EXPERIENCED camphost (couple or single) for the upcoming camping season. This will be the first year of having an official camphost, so some of the duties wil...

Simonsen Generators in Tucson...

If you ever need generator work done and are anywhere near Tucson give Simonsen Generators a call {520 889-9581}. They are located on the south side of Tucson just north of I-10 {3851 South Country Club, Tucson}.I had them service my Generac 4KW in ...