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Trucks are too tall for fifth wheel

I'm presently towing a 1999 Jayco 23' fifth wheel. It's total weight is 6500 pounds loaded. My tow vehicle is a 2006 GMC 1500hd with a tow capacity of 7990 pounds with the 6 liter V8 and a 3.73 rear end.I love the trailer but it's time for a new truc...

Hitch it Safe

Seems like a great idea and do not see any downside. Videocompany

Two Toilets, Two Problems

I have broken both toilets on our camper. Insert joke here. At the Fort this past week, we learned of two problems with our toilets. Before I go trying to pull things apart, I'd like to know if anyone has experience with either issue. I'd rather fix ...

Excellent CoachNet experience

On my way back from a great 12 day Christmas break, truck broke down about 45 miles from home. Water pump froze up (I believe) and snapped serpentine belt. Called CoachNet, and the gal who assisted me was awesome. She got all my info, called a tow...

Dingy braking - do, did, or won't

How many tow a vehicle without supplemental brakes? Please, don't turn me into DOT and I know the State "requirements". Car weighs less than 4,000 lbs. I'm just asking how many do it or have done it. Thanks your replies; I do, I did, I won't.

Sweaty window frames

Any ideas dealing with sweaty cold window frames when camping in cold weather? I have double pane windows but the frames do not seem to have a thermal barrier.

Campground next to RV store on I75 in Ohio

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Andersen Ultimate Fifth Wheel Hitch

I recently upgraded my TV so thought I'd get a new hitch. The Andersen is incredibly easy to install with the Ford factory hitch. However, I'm spending an awful lot of time lining up the hitch ball with the ball receiver on the fifth wheel. With a st...

Changing out TV

I've had it with the hardwired 12 volt tv that came with our motorhome. It was great while it worked. The first issue has been that its in a bracket that allows you to swing it out with a lot of storage space behind it. The cable easily would get pin...

Waggle not sway....

I pull my Keystone Hideout 19FLB, 4200lbs dry with a 2014 F-150 , 5.0 litre, tow package. Most of the time it tows nice and straight, with no waggle but all it takes is a fair cross wind and almost always, a semi to blow by and I get enough waggle to...

New Jayco Build Timeline?

My brother just purchased a Jayco 32BHDS from a local dealer on December 15. They gave him an estimated timeline of 16 weeks which would put delivery around April 15. What have been your recent experiences with the Jayco build time?

slid hydraulic manifold

One of my slide vales would not open, When I forced it the plastic button broke off. I tried to remove the single valve but when I loosened the nut the valve started to leak. I quickly re-tightened it but it still leaked. My question is can I replace...

KOA disappoints.... again!

We wanted to surprise our best friends this Christmas with a special gift. While we have never been fans of KOA for a number of reasons {poor locations, exorbitant fees etc.}, our friends make an annual trip to Moss Landing where frankly, based upon...

Panel access ideas

To get to my water pump to winterize and dewinterize, I have to access the water pump behind a wooden panel. To remove the panel, I have to take out 2 screws. After doing this over the last few years, it's starting to mess up the wood behind it and n...

Fuel Discounts - The Flying J Question

I generally dont like to fuel at Flying J for many reasons most of them having to do with the fact that the lines are terrible, but I also find the staffs generally completely ill-informed about the Flying J CHARGE CARD.I reentered the US at Calexico...

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