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2016 Subaru Forester

I have a 2016 Forester with manual trans. Because the car power steering is now electric, the factory stipulates that the car cannot be towed behind a motor home. Is there any way to apply power to the power steering mechanism to enable the car to be...

Normph by Explorer
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Trailer Aid Plus bolts?

Just received my Trailer Aid Plus in the mail today. Anyone have any idea why there are 4 bolts sticking out of the bottom? I can't imagine they are doing anything and want to remove them. Just want to make sure they aren't actually there for a re...

Glowrdr by Explorer
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To drain or not to drain? Another ice chest question.

So do you drain or not? I do not. It seems to me the ice lasts longer in ice water than exposed to air. I have not tested it tho as I don't have 2 identical ice chests and doing one way at a time would not be accurate due to temperature changes. ...

_DJ_1 by Explorer II
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Weights

Have a 2010 Ford F250 crew cab 4x4 super duty diesel. Ford data shows 15300 pounds maximum towing weight. We tow a 2008 Montana 3485SA fifth wheel trailer. The shipping weight listed in the trailer is 12,000 lbs. The GVWR is 15250. We stopped at a C...

JohnG3 by Explorer II
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Yeti coolers?

Are they worth the high price? I have a 20 year old Coleman Extreme that holds ice for 5+ days in high 80s and 90s.

_DJ_1 by Explorer II
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Factory Installed Brake Controllers

Anyone experienced factory installed brake controllers? I heardthey are weak and don't provide enough juice to strongly activatethe trailer brakes but others say they do work OK. Trailer Lifesays you need to follow the factory instructions in setti...

Heng's Roof Coating

I've read about several members using Heng's with good results.I had been looking online at the Orange Can of Heng's a couple weeks ago. Now I can't find it in gallons.Only the Blue Can.Is it the same product or, is the Blue Can for seams & joints on...

gbopp by Explorer
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Beach Trip

Im going to be spending labor day weekend on the Texas coast sand camping starting at Mustang Island and working my way onto Padre. Outside of the usual "5 things to do camping on the beach" anyone have any tips for actually driving my trailer onto ...

Golfcart by Explorer
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Hail damage

Short story, went to Sturgis and got my toyhauler hailed on. Not bad dings but on side is covered. Have not got on roof, but I can see a dimple or two where roof meets side. Hail was sideway hail due to wind. I thought it was goin to blow over. I...

argghhh. Moldy linoleum hiding wet wood underneath?

Yep. Just as the title suggests. I have never had any leaking issues......till now I guess. The linoleum in the rear corners looks splotchy and discolored. Brown and without a pattern. No softness feel to the floor, but I fear that underneath the ...

propane leak magic chef

2008 X- aire belongs to our travel buddies. I lit the magic chef oven pilot light for them, It leaked propane in the rv over night. The pilot stayed lit, and I checked with the soap solution all connections. They endured the smell until they decid...

dobbr by Explorer
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Sway bar bracket bolts

Yesterday I did what is called the "cheap handling fix" for a Ford 53 chassis. There is extensive discussion on another forum. While I was at it I checked the bracket bolts that hold the sway bar on. Out of 8 bolts (front and back SB) only two were t...