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New tires today

Put new shoes on the trailer today. I took along a neighbor friend who is familiar with towing but has never experienced how my truck pulls my unit. Old tires were Akuret brand load C rated. New are Carlisle Radial Trail HD, load D rated. Trailer is ...

AZ 3 axles or less fuel pumps

I was fueling my 2 axle tow vehicle at a diesel pump that has a threat of $1000 fine for fueling a more than 3 axle vehicle. So when I hook up my rv trailer now I am 4 axles do I go to different fuel pump? Or does the threat apply to only the vehicle...

Weight Distributing Hitch has anyone not used one

I USE a WDH for my trailer when it is towed with my 1/2 ton (payload 1803, GAWR reduces it to 1440). HOWEVER, it looks like I will be ordering a 2017 F350 Diesel Lariat 4x4 (3094 payload) for reasons not solely related to towing our small TT. Trailer...

Carlisle or Maxxis

Going to replace my tires soon but I am trying to decide between Carlisle Radial Trail HD or the Maxxis 8008. 205/75R15, both D1 load rating. The trailer is maybe 6800-7000 lbs. loaded so I figure I don't need E rated. There is only $11 per tire dif...

Just curious

I'm just curious how many on here are towing an Aliner or Chalet?I know there's an Aliner forum but I'm wondering about those on this forum.Thanks.

awning mold

Any secret in keeping mold from forming on the under side of the awning when it's rolled up and not going to be used for sometime? I think on this forum I read that you could spray bleach water on the underside and then roll it up. I'm thinking thi...

GEL Coating

Are all fiberglass RV's Gel Coated?? If not what year did they stop using the Gel Coating? Tired of the Gel Cracks.

Ford Focus

Is anyone towing a Focus front wheel drive, manual transmission? I have been towing a manual transmission rear drive Focus for 10 years and really like but time to upgrade.

ACME vs American/Stehl - turning explanations needed

Hello all--In a previous post I asked for input on a few different dollies.Now I need assistance in understanding the differences in how they turn.The ACME is rigid and uses the towed vehicles steering to make right and left hand turns. Steering whee...

Good reason for roadside assistance / good insurance

This rig was hit by lightning about 10 days ago in our Keys CG. Guess they could not get it going at all. Someone said the lightning went through a slide top and fried all the electrial. Also hit a tree beside it. No one injured except a slight injur...

Interesting tidbits from RVTravel

A proposed campground along the California/Mexico border has stirred up interest and controversy. At least one San Diego county official is pushing for a campground in the 1,800 acre Tijuana River Valley Regional Park. Pressured by a mandate to devel...

Michigan - you can never leave - I 75 closer - 2 years

For those planning to use I75 south of downtown Detroit, between Springwell and Northline Rd ( very long stretch ) - starting 2/3/17 scheduled to close for 2 years. Better off taking I94 west to I275 south to hook back to I75 south. It's going to be ...

Brake Buddy Experiences??

I am close to purchasing a BrakeBuddy Classic or Vantage for use with my 2011 Silverado. Before I buy this I was wondering if anyone with experience would share their pros and cons. I am a "bang for the buck" shopper and from my online research thi...

Nissan Frontier

Any one towing a Nissan Frontier with standard transmission?

Generator Question

Newb here with a generator question. I received the following Champion generator as a gift. 1. Is this sufficient enough to run power on a 24' trailer (lights, accessories, ac, etc)? 2. Will this unit be too loud for campgrounds? I don't want to be "...

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