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Towing Ford Fiesta

Presently we tow a Chevy Sonic behind a 30 ft. Class C and it's great although the 4 in. drop hitch I have to use drags easily. I'm thinking of a Ford Fiesta(hatchback non-turbo). Looks fun to drive, even a little lighter. How is the height of the to...

O2 sensor stuck lean

Hi!I own a 2008 Ford V-10 that trips the check engine light at idle - bank 1 sensor 1 stuck lean.Two possible causes, vacuum leak or mass air flow sensor. I think.Anyone had the same problem? Thanks,Mike

I'm a newbie. HELP ME.

Back story: This is our 5th trailer. We have been Rving for over 25 years.Oregon Coast, pouring rain. Backed into our site, leveled side to side, chocked wheels, un-hitched from the truck, leveled front to back, put down stabilizers, plugged in elec...

Overflow In Fresh Water Tank

In both my latest Class A's I have had what I think is a faulty fill valve. When connected to city water, this slowly causes the fresh water tank to fill and overflow. My dealer finds no problem although he says they have had a number of similar co...

Help with mold odor in S&B after winters away?

I am very sad to find that my S&B now smells like mold. I thought it would dissipate, airing it out all last summer, but it never did. This year I was only gone two months, but it's much worse.I need advice!I'm aware that mold odor is usually cause...

Ford Focus and braking system

With out playing the blame game or crying of spilt milk. We now have a Stay n Play brake system in our vehicle, which now, we realize cannot be used.In order to power the braking system we have to have a battery. To tow our 2016 Ford Focus 4 down, ...

Sedona from Flagstaff the BEST & SAFEST way with a big rig.

Hey RV pals. I just endured this trip and want to share my route with my Class A big rig and tow behind. I read that 89A is no good for big rigs and fifth wheelers. So I took 17 South, then 179 North into Sedona, from flagstaff, this only add about 3...

Inflatable Boat and 5th wheel

We have plans to purchase a 10-11 ft. inflatable boat (80-100 lbs.; most fold down to 50x24x14) and a 8-10 HP outboard motor (80-85 lbs.) to take with us on on our travels with our 33 ft. 5th wheel. Curious how others deal with inflating, deflating,...

Towing a Coleman Popup with 2013 Grand Caravan

Good Afternoon,I'm posting this question because I'm having trouble sorting out a decision to buy. In my area, someone is selling a gorgeous 2000 Coleman Fairview with just about every option for a very good price. The spec sheet they showed my lis...

ISR Series PullRite Super Lite

Is anyone using one of these yet for their fifth wheel of Toy Hauler? I'm trying to find out if they cut down on or eliminate chucking and banging.Thanks

Anti sway

I have used load leveling hitches in the past, and will continue to. But I am curious just what the "anti sway" controls are that all truck manufacturers seem to be claiming they have built in on their products. I asked a salesman and just got a shou...

Bent coupler pin

I have a travel trailer that weighs over 9000 lbs being towed by a 2500 hd Silverado. I noticed that the pin in the hitch coupler on the trailer is getting bent. It's a Master Lock locking pin. How and why would it bend?

Volunteer Camp Host needed in North Carolina for May

Hi all, My wife and I are now hosting at Lake James State Park in Nebo, NC. We'll be leaving at the end of April and the host that was scheduled for May has backed out. This is a one month commitment in a beautiful state park on a huge lake. We are ...

Self feeding CG fire log holder??

What do you think? Pro or Con?I think it would start all the logs on fire.

Permanent campsite in the woods

I have six acres of wooded land in Tn.that I am considering clearing a spot and putting hook-ups for a travel trailer. My concerns are animals getting into the camper, squirrels and such. I will only be staying in the camper about a week each month...

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