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Log Cabin RV??

Ever wanted a log cabin? How about a log cabin RV? Check these out. (forgive me if this has been posted before. I could not find it.)Log cabin look RVs

BB_TX by Nomad
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RV with a purpose

Traveling is a blast, but how about traveling with a purpose? Volunteer Mobile Missionaries (VMM) is comprised of retired or semi-retired Christians who have access to an RV. We are all self supporting and have our own medical insurance. We are non-d...

Generator will not stay running

I have a Kohler Confidant 4 Generator in a 1997 (Ford V10) Damon Hornet Class C. The gen will not stay running. I have plenty of gas. Oil is full (could probably be changed). Spark plug is fine. It will start, but wont stay running. If I hold the swi...

chefdc1 by Explorer
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What TPMS do you use?

My truck has its own system, but I am thinking about getting one for the toy hauler. Which system do you use and do you like it?

bigarm by Explorer
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Onan 5500 problem, won't start

HelloJust picked up a new 2018 Miramar motorhome last week. The generator will not start from inside the coach. There is a switch on the dashboard, a switch in the bedroom and a switch in the middle of the coach to start the gen. When you take the...

Getting too OLD here - I reckon

Well - Its about time I slow down here on the populous Forums Threads and start just reading things and remember the good ole days... I like most others on here always follow NEWEST POSTs which lists all of the forums. Since all of my experience h...

RoyB by Explorer II
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Got to be a better way.

Having RV'ed for nearly forty years, I've never been totally satisfied with the propane tank procedure. As I get older, those darn tanks seem to get heavier and heavier. The lock down system (wing nuts on all thread) is just not efficient. Has som...

Nv_Blu by Explorer
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Musty smell after sitting a long time

Despite one of my earlier posts about using Sunpacs, due to health reasons, my 5th wheel has set idle for the past 2 - 3 years, and has developed a bad musty/mildew smell. We took the couch out and put it into the house and the smell was enough to dr...

Bob_Shaw by Explorer
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trailer not braking when I hit the brakes

My son bought a new Ford F-250 with the tow package. He says when he brakes the truck, it doesn't feel like the trailer is braking. But he can feel the trailer brake if he uses the manual switch. The dealer says that if the manual is working, the foo...

RRTom by Explorer
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CHP doing their best!! THANK YOU!

KNIGHTS FERRY:A family from Colorado had the unfortunate experience of breaking down this morning. Although their truck was able to be towed from the scene, the trailer had to left behind, exposing itself to possible theft. Officer Disch summoned a n...

jake2250 by Explorer
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Can a higher receiver cause sway?

Question for you engineers and/or physics minded persons. Can a higher receiver position cause unwanted sway issues. Just got a 2013 Suburban 1500 with 8100lb tow package and I now have sway issues. Previous TVs include 04 Tahoe & 05 Suburban 1500...

CW Folding Electric Bicycle

Hi, Purchased a 2012 Adventurer Folding Electric bicycle from an add online. It has six speeds and is in really good shape, but they did not have the charger. I am hitting dead ends trying to find one. Camping world is no help. Does anyone know who m...

colatech by Explorer
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Bird nest problems

I'm having issues with birds building nests under my slideout toppers while in storage.Has anyone else had this problem and if so did you find a solution?Thanks, Larry

kopy_kat by Explorer
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