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which caulk

Just behind the front top edge of my 04 class c minnie is a joint on the roof. It is a crease that goes all the way across. Since it is sort of a indented crease ( joint) I am thinking to continue using the same proflex I used in areas below. Am I ri...

Mouse in the house

For the first time in 30 years of RV ownership I have a rodent in the belly of my 5th wheel. Ate through a pex line. I have an couple that lost their home in the NoCal Caldor fire living in the trailer. He heard the hissing this morning. Of course, i...

jdc1 by Explorer II
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Sailun Recall

Found this at NHTSA site, looks like Sailun has recognized its problem:NHTSA Recall No. 21T018"Sailun Tire Americas, Inc. (Sailun) is recalling certain Sailun, RoadX, Blacklion, Blackhawk, and Ironhead brand tires, sizes ST235/80R16 and ST235/85R16 w...

phillyg by Explorer II
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Advice on Toy Hauler Selection

We are upgrading to a Toy Hauler and trying to decide between the Forest River XLR and the Jayco Seismic. Anyone have knowledge on durability and quality of these. We are looking to live in it fulltime. 2 adults and 1 15yr old (he's there 2 weeks a m...

kpsoey by Explorer
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House Battery

I am looking for a battery for my fifth wheel. I guess it is called a "house battery". For the purpose of running my 12V system in the event power fails or for not being connected to a post. My primary question is what battery group do you have, a...

joelc by Explorer III
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winter camping advice

Hello, We need to use a camper in northern Michigan over this winter while we build our home. We are trying to buy an "artic" version and likely wont use the water lines (I'll have jugs of water for flushing the toilet).Will the onboard furnace be en...

The RV market December 2021

How is the market shaping up for used and new RV's this winter?Has anyone noticed any increase in availability or willingness to sell for less than top dollar? I recently started shopping for a Class B and there seem to be some that have sat unsold f...

cptqueeg by Explorer II
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Camco Ven Geri GENERATOR EXHAUST EXTENSION KIT

$133.00 for this kit.I need to know what happens when it rains hard using the generator?Has anyone owned one of these that would know?Does the water settle in the elbow of the main exaust pipe?Drilling a hole to let rain drain seems to defeat the pur...

werni9 by Explorer
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National Park Reservations

So, the other day, I booked reservations for Lassen NP online for spring. I noticed a new notification stating that you could not modify your reservation for 15 days. This was not there earlier this year when I booked the same campground for this p...

toedtoes by Explorer III
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Champion Duel Fuel Generator external tank idea

Hi Everyone. Why can't a tee be put in the fuel line with a shut off valve going to the gas tank on the first part of the tee, the second part of the tee would go to the selector switch, and the third part of the tee would go to the external tank wit...

Trouble finding alcohol free RV antifreeze this season?

Is everybody having trouble finding alcohol free RV antifreeze this season?Walmart has always had it in past seasons. This year, three different brands, but all alcohol based.Checked on line, Home Depot had it at a store 15 miles away (plus at other ...