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Screens

New to us rig is missing some screens and the frames on some that we do have are wobbly.Where can you get new screens when you don't have a frame? I've seen some kits but they seem iffy. Thanks!

Belgique by Explorer
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Bird nest in heater

This is a new one for me. Neighbor next door said he saw a small bird going into the opening for my furnace. I took a look at it this morning and sure enough the intake port was plugged up with bird nest materials. I haven't put the mud dauber screen...

Towing 2012 Jeep GC

Found a nice 2012 JGC to replace my old JGC. I read on the forum a topic covering the "death wobble" in later model JGCs. What year did the steering issue start and how expensive is the cure? Thanks for info.

Whaler by Explorer
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The saga of my junk rig.....I need suggestions....

I have a 2009 Kodiak 192 hybrid. (Some people here might remember other post I've made about this) To say its a POS is a raging understatement. The bunk ends are of extremely poor design and borderline unusable. THe outside shower has never worked. T...

Rubber roof skin peeling back, need advice!

I noticed my rubber roof was starting to get air bubbles underneath just behind the front cap transition. I used a tube of Dicor on the screw heads and along the seam between the front cap and the roofing material. I thought that would seal any air...

How Much Calgon ?

We have a 45 gallon black tank. How much Calgon (Water Softner) do you use in yours to keep things running well?

How to stop neighboring campers from

This may sound silly, but I am currently camping and one neighbor cuts across my site while he is going and coming from his boat.It is not that he is cutting through BUT when he does, he is within 2 feet of my camper door and within 4 feet of us sitt...

cmcdar by Explorer
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Sitewatch hiring in South Texas

Sitewatch is hiring Gate Guards in South Texas. Singles or couples. 12 or 24 hour gates. Full or Part time. Long and short term gates available. Must be able to pass background check. Apply at www.swgateguards.com or call/text 903-520-0510 for ...

Install CB radio or not?

I have a nice CB radio from a few years back from our last RV. With cell phones, GPS with traffic/etc., and FRS radios, does CB still have a place under the dash?I don't just want to throw it away but it seems redundant. I will still have to get new ...

Another junk hitch lock

Ridiculous how weak the lock on this Master brand hitch lock is. Looks like a decent design if it had a better lock.ClickyMaster two-ferClicky

Safety

Hi All.. Maybe it is just me but I am getting concerned about our personal safety at camp grounds. Should a camper carry a weapon(gun)in the camper? Currently I do not. Jim2007

Jim2007 by Explorer
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Not been a good week for the motorhome

We needed to get repairs done on our motorhome that costs us $6,142!! Needed routine maintenance and a new roof. DH picked it up as as he was driving it home, it was shaking bad. Although he was only going about 35 mph (all backroads)he wasn't sure i...

Grease soaked brakes, Will Lippert reimburse me?

In preparation for an upcoming trip I pulled the drum brakes and found all seals leaking and two of the drum brake assemblies completely soaked with grease.Ive read up on Lippert axles and am aware of the issues people are having.Im not going to take...

73guna by Explorer
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