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window screens

my window screens are on the inside of my RV. When I wash the RV the screens don't get washed. Anyone have a n easy way to clean these. Also cleaning the inside windows is a pain. they are the painless flat type windows that open just a few inches at...

Rhigley by Explorer
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OhBoyOhBoyOhBoy! We're Leaving Soon!

Getting really excited about a trip we'll be setting out on soon. We plan most of our travels these days around Appalachian Mountain music (bluegrass and old time mostly). We've seen the Crooked Road in Virginia. We did the Mountain Music Trail in We...

The Most Useful and Least Useful Gadget Bought

I'll confess I've bought several useless ones. The one that comes to mind: Table cloth weights that blew away with the cloth - both never to be seen again.Most useful: Surge protector for dodgy electrical ports at campgrounds. It's saved my electrica...

Looking for a table

Last years I had a folding resin table that basically fell apart. All the screws fell out and can't be put back in because the plastic opened up. Don't know how, why or care at this point.I have been looking for a folding metal table that is at least...

Acdii by Explorer
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Dyson DC59 battery powered vacuum

After less than 10 uses the battery on my DC59 will not hold a charge. Of course it is out of warranty and a new battery is about 100 bucks. I wonder if I got a defective unit or this is just a fluke.....I have contacted Dyson and they keep telling...

New Trailer - F150 Ecoboost Towable?

We just made a verbal confirmation to buy a new Sunset Trail, Grand Reserve, SS26SI trailer. I want to get some feedback on our truck / camper combo.Our tow vehicle.We have a 2012 Ford F150, XLT, Super-Crew, Ecoboost and the Max Tow package. The door...

Just getting started

Newbie here, not just to the forums but all the way around. I wasn't sure where this post best fit or the best title for it so I hope it is fine here.Quick background: I live in the Dallas, TX area. Aside from towing 20' and less boats, cars on the b...

fmjnax by Explorer
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tire valve-who knew?

anyone with dually tires ever have problems putting air in the outer rear tires? valve stem faces in and is impossible to access without a 2 ended air chuck or taking the wheel cover off. my rv dealer just told me about and installed a 135* valve ext...

jk31668 by Explorer
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Rough 24 hours for RV

On my way back from Florida yesterday, had my first (and hopefully have last) blow out. Yes, I have the china-bombs (Tow Max). TT is about 15 months old. I was hoping to get a second year out of the tires before replacing them, but obviously not g...

Walaby by Explorer II
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2 bads and a good.

I had 3 bad things happen this last week end. No one got hurt but the potential was there.1. While looking for holes mice could get in I touched the trailer frame and felt some electric current. I reached up and touched another piece of metal and...

grizz272 by Explorer
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CG picnic table size

Hey everyone it's been a while since I've been here last.Getting ready for the camping season trip.Can you help me? Need to know what"s the size of CG pinic table? Need size of the including the seating o.d.Thanks

icanon by Explorer
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Trailer axle capacity

Is there any positive way to identify the capacity of the axles on an old camper? I looked all over the axle tubes and can't find any sort of tags or stampings. They are kind of rusty though so I may have missed them. They are drop axles and have 6-...

Bob_E_ by Explorer
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