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Propane tank explodes inside car!

Well, we always are discussing about whether we should ever transport propane tanks INSIDE a vehicle. Well here is what happens.BUT........wait for it.......wait for it.........The propane tank that was inside this car was attached to a grill and tur...

Connections, dumping, and disabilities

I've read through lots of posts having to do with modifications to RVs to provide access for those with a disability, but no one has discussed the issues that concern us. Hubby is a hemi-plegic (paralyzed on one side) with no use of his arm or hand ...

When Andersen Levelers aren't enough....

We stayed in one CG, where I was full up on the very end of the Andersens, and just got it side-to-side level. But it got me thinking whether I need to bring something for "just in case" if we get a site that is even worse. We do have two full sets...

Flapper by Explorer
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Friction sway control for 30'er?

I bought a 29'(35 overall) trailer, and can get a bit of sway, especially around big rigs. I still need to buy a wdh, but am wondering if I will be happy with a cheaper setup that uses the separate friction sway controllers, or if I should just save ...

dmopar74 by Explorer
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30 amp cord extension cover?

I'm having to run an extension 30 amp cord and I'm worried about the elements on the exposed parts of the plugs where the extension and power cord connect. I feel like a while back I saw a cover that went around both plugs but can't find it now. An...

Wasp repellent

I just unwrapped a cat flea collar and put it in the outside refer compartment. I was just finishing turning the second attachment clip when an angry wasp crawled out thru the lower vent. I guess they work.

One lane, two-way?

What's everyone's opinion for etiquette on a single lane road with two way traffic?State Park I'm hoping to stay at soon has a small "modern" section and a three large "rustic" sections. The rustic section is at the end of several miles of winding tw...

Does anyone drain the HOT water heater . . . .

. . . . when not using the trailer? The Shop Foreman at the dealership suggested that I drain the water heater whenever the trailer was going to set unused for more than a couple of days. His reasoning was that the "crud" build up from hard water dep...

IHnutz by Explorer
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National Senior Pass prices rising

I just left the Ulysses S. Grant Nation Park in St. Louis County were I found out the Senior Pass cost is going up August 28th to Eighty Dollars. The fact of the rise in price is not news to me, just the actual date is. I also found out that you can ...

scdiver by Explorer II
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HELP Security Camera Ideas suggestions?

Greetings, First of all let me briefly explain my situation. Where I camp there is no cellular service at all in the mountains. Several years ago I was burglarized and the thief got away with one of my handguns as well as many other items from my 5th...

ncognet0 by Explorer
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Tandem towing with 65' Max - anybody enforcing this?

I see that almost all states west of the Mississippi allow tandem towing. I am planning to upgrade to a 5er in a couple of years and I like the option of pulling a small utility trailer in tandem. Looks like 65" is pretty standard. I am thinking t...

Txsurfer by Explorer
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