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Any feedback on the Eccotemp L10?

Truth be told im not preparing a mobile home. I am preparing a food truck. Ive been doing my research all this week and I've been researching into the water system. Ive found what looks like a decent set up with a shurflo 3gpm pump and heating the wa...

Mr_Wuzoo by Explorer
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Why do RV dealers take forever to fix things

Just read a post about someone needing repairs, and it was going to be several weeks before he could drop it off, and then another couple weeks before work would be done. I don't understand how dealers can be so swamped and not accommodate the deman...

A&E Awning adjustment help needed

I have a A&E awning it's model 8500. The problem is it has got to wide at the top and when I go to close it, the top support will no longer go inside the lower support. It looks like the front arm has moved away from the roller about a half inch to f...

Wheel covers

For my camper. My tire size is 225/75r15. What size wheel covers do I need?Thank you.

t-train by Explorer
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Lasik back surgery

Does anyone have experience or knowledge about the success of Lasik back surgery which is supposed to use only a 1" incession and be up and around the same day? The wife and I both have two ruptured (bulging) discs in our lower back but haven't hea...

Multiple Tow Vehicles

I looked to see if this question had been asked/answered before and couldn't find anything so here goes.Currently we tow a 6000 GVWR 24' trailer with a perfectly set up F-150 using a Husky weight distribution hitch and integrated sway control. Have u...

mjmaddox by Explorer
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How to get rid of birds?

We have pair of Dove that insist on building a nest in or around our fiver. I keep it under a metal cover, and I first noticed they were building it in the pin box. I pulled all the twigs out and rolled up a bath towel and put there. So, they dec...

Fumoto valve install

I read somewhere that you can change to a Fumoto valve when your oil pan is full by applying suction to the oil filler tube and then remove the normal drain plug and replace it with the Fumoto valve.I have a new fumoto valve and need to change my oil...

busyguy by Explorer
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Getting Serious About Weight.....

I've got a 2013 Ram 1500 rated for 10,500 towing and a payload of 1,290. For the past 4+ years I've been towing a 2013 Jayco 26RLS with a sticker weight of 6,767 and a dry hitch weight of 820. The bed of the truck usually has the BBQ, a dog cage and...

When to take out of storage, IL/WI border area?

Mine is in my barn out of the weather, but is also blocking some things needed for ground care, like our garden tractor, which will soon be needed to pull the roller to smooth the ground while still soft. When would be a good time to take it out and ...

Acdii by Explorer
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Amazon Prime Now

Boy, the world sure has changed. It is amazing what you can order, and have delivered to your door in an hour or two. From Amazon Prime NowRight now the DW and I, are pretty sick cold/flu. Decided it may be time to go for the Irish cure. As in good I...

Add one to enhance towing experience

I have a stock 2002 F150 with 4.6 engine. I am looking at using this as a towing vehicle for an ultra Lite ( targeting 3-4K dry wt camper). What add on would be recommended to enhance the towing experience? I obviously have none(experience). My thoug...

Brake buddy

I have an older Brake Buddy classic. I am going on a long trip and I just tested the unit. Everything works as it should but I noticed that the center button on the cigar lighter plug was very hot to the touch after I disconnected it. I don't remembe...

yaya by Explorer
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