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Awning on new TT.

Was looking at a TT we thought we might like. but when we came back out it not only had a TINY awning, it was electric. Which is pretty much a deal breaker for me. Salesman said. but it is so much stronger than a manual awning. I said HUH??????. I to...

Ordered New Rubber Today

I've been researching tire options for the trailer the past few weeks and pulled the trigger tonight. I'd decided on the new Goodyear Endurance because it's American made and will allow me to drive highway speeds. Stopped at the Goodyear store on the...

What insurance do you like for your RV/Travel Trailer

I apologize if this has been asked before but I did a search and couldn't find a specific thread with suggestions. At least not without going pretty far into the search.The ins company I had been using, Blue Sky, is no more. Went belly up or decided ...

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Road Master Quiet Hitch question.

Hello I use an Equalizer WD hitch. This winter I painted the hitch head and noticed some wear on the shank that was rubbing on the receiver. I also notice that when installed in the receiver there's some play side to side and up and down. The Road M...

brebar by Explorer
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1"rise ball safe on equalizer???

We brought our new trailer home Saturday morning. First tow went great!!! But I noticed that the bottom of the trailer frame will contact the square leveler "cups" on the hitch if I put it in a tight turn. The frame is also within 1/8" of the hitch...

four22 by Explorer
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Mud Flaps vs Brush Systems

I hope this is in the right forum. If not, please let me know. I just bought a new 5th wheel and am looking at a mud flap or brush system to minimize rock damage before I tow it. Does anyone have suggestions of mud flaps vs brush systems? They're exp...

jstaffon by Explorer
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What else do I need

We are getting a blue in tow bar and base plate setup and Stay n play braking system. Now we are wondering what extras we need, and is there a cheaper route. We looked at the tow bar cover and hitch pin locks. Both were very expensive through dealer,...

Auto leveling legs help

I just got a new camper with the 6 point auto leveling legs. I have two questions how does the auto memory work and does it really go back to the exact position from when you unhooked. Also can you use the legs to raise the tires during storage or ...

power of electricity

Hello,Can someone tell me why when I plug my electric candle warmer in, in my RV it does not work properly? I bring it home and it works fine.Thank youJody

jgeary by Explorer
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Towing in the Snow - like riding a bicycle - NOT!

We made plans to spend the first full week of March at Andrew Jackson State Park in South Carolina. We've been making last minute preparations and though everything was ready to go. Weather in Indiana has been all over the charts, but did not expect ...

Backing Up A Flat Tow

Got caught tween a rock and a hard spot today. Had to back up my flat tow about 100 feet.I refused to disconnect, so, started the engine so power steering would work, then stretch strapped the steering wheel to center, and backed it up, no pain no st...

So confused about towing

Hi, everyone. My husband and I have some questions about towing. We are getting conflicting reports as to what we are able to tow and we are so confused. We once wound up in a situation where we purchased a trailer that we found out was too much for ...

Protect a Tow DIY

I have been doing some research on protecting my TOAD. I see that some people have made their own Protect a tow. I can't seem to find a current post that allows me to see pictures, etc.Any one do this and knows where to get instructions?