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Half bath

What is the fascination with a camper with a bath and a half and only 2 people to use it....???

Shelf Life of Butane Lighters? ("Prepper" Question?)

(Assuming a butane lighter would be "best")What brand & model lighter will retain virtually all its fuel and stay immediately-useable for years & years?About 5-6 years ago, no longer able to get what I consider decent strike-anywhere kitchen matches,...

dcmac214 by Explorer
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Potential mouse problem

We are looking at a new 5th wheel, a Grand Design Reflections 337RLS. This is the first one we will own with a heated "docking station". I noticed that the fresh water hose comes in through the floor. How do those of you with these "docking stations"...

Toad behind a class B?

About to down size from our 30 foot trailer to a class B. I THINK we need a toad. Rig is "rated" to tow 5,000 pounds, but that doesn't mean you want to tow anything that heavy.I don't want to have to tow a Smart or anything that tiny. Maybe a Ford...

Updating our status

Last spring my DW retired (age 58) and I took a 3 month leave of absence and we embarked on our dream vacation of an extended road trip. We were having a great time and enjoying sharing our experiences and adventures here with the group. Unfortunatel...

Anmacc2 by Explorer
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Difficult but serious question

A close friend of mine is a recent widower after 38 years together with the last 18 years being home bound care taking. It has been a long and difficult journey. Today he said that he would love to go on a camping trip with us as it has long been his...

Anmacc2 by Explorer
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2017 Cherokee Trailhawk Experience ?

Anyone out there with a 2017 Trailhawk for a TOAD ?I just purchased one and would like advice on prep for towing and installation of the eyelets forattaching the tow bar. Would appreciate a private message.Thanks.

USMC46 by Explorer
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Amazon echo dot

Perhaps this should be in ATC. And to those of you, that already have one, this is old news.But for us. this thing is really great, kind of like the old star treks. Money well spent in my opinion. Very much enjoying it.

Any Country Western Fans in Medford Oregon?

Medford is having the 4 day "Country Crossing Music Festival" at the end Of July 2017.I was intersted in a RV spot, but sold out.Price was $300 Dry Camping for the 4 days.Then I ask about the package deal.Which includes tickets, RV spot with hookups....

stevekk by Explorer
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I need an education on LED lighting

We have a new trailer and all the lighting is LED. The one over our sofa where we sit and read is too bright and I would like to change it out for one not as bright.When I take the lens off there is an electronic card with a bunch of LED's. It appea...

NanciL by Explorer II
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Ford Fusion

I had a Ford Fusion 2.7 ecoboost Platinum last week for a rental and it was a really nice car and got 30+mpg on the freeway and was fun in the sport mode but mileage did suffer. The big thing is it can be towed 4 down. Just mentioned it because fewer...

Tire Pressue Monitors - Onboard vs Hand Held

My 2013 Ram 1500 has the built in tire pressure monitoring and I received a low pressure warning this week so I finally got around to airing them up. I had just purchased a digital inflator/gauge and was curious about using it. Gauge/inflatorI pump...

Is installing a hitch receiver a reasonable DIY job?

We just bought a new toy hauler, and we're pushing up against the limits on tongue weight for our current hitch receiver, so we're planning to upgrade it. I found one that says no drilling required; bolts should match up with the holes that are alrea...

kokotg by Explorer
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2014 EVERGREEN AMPED 28F TOWABLE WIRING

i am looking for some help. i bought an evergreen amped 28f and it has the red wire coming off of the battery, on the tongue, that has got hot and melted. evergreen went out of business back in june. i am looking for the main wiring harness diagra...

cnaas by Explorer
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Kansas City RV Show

OOPS!! Went to the RV show today, looking at a Grand Design Reflections 337RLS. It's a nice looking unit, anybody got any experience with this unit?