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Repair 4 diesel

We are stuck in Eugene, OR with our 2006 F-350 diesel and 5er. We are at a cg, but need a good mech a nic. Truck died coming off highway .

joelc by Explorer III
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Towing 2016 Buick Enclave 4 wheels down

What fuses do you have to remove to tow the 2016 Enclave AWD? Is there a disconnect switch that can be installed? I know the manual is wrong and I want to get the correct info so thanks.Stu

MrRules by Explorer
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Tailgate to jack clearance

I have an F150 and a Rockwood Mimi Lite 2109S. Currently I have a manual jack and the tailgate does not clear the jack. My question is what are the issues involved in using a longer hitch shank? I have a Husky Round Bar WD hitch. I am seeing 10", 12"...

iagary by Explorer
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Grand Cherokee Owners - Help & Advice Please

Getting ready to go full time next year and have pretty much decided the perfect toad for us is a new 2016/2017 Grand Cherokee. Read several reviews that highly rate them in every category important to us except "Reliability", which is rated as "belo...

brake controller output

I have a 2012 Ford F250 with the integrated brake controller.It does not seem to work as well as it did when new. Cannot lock the brakes anymore. (same trailer)Ford says controller checks out fine. Trailer place adjusted my brakes to the point that t...

kaninyeg by Explorer
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Climbing in the Rockies

Have a question.I have a 3500 GMC diesel. My question I when in the mountain areas should I leave it in drive and use the exhaust brake, or put it in manual and shift gears when climbing and descending.Never been in the Rockies.

Toolguy5 by Explorer II
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IKEA Mattresses

Does anyone here have experience with an IKEA mattress in your RV? If so, what did you get and how do you like it? How thick did you get, and was that thick enough? Memory foam or latex foam, I assume that is personal preference anyway. We will g...

Moving from SC to MA in the winter towing TT

I will be moving to MA from SC early to mid December. Even though I'm lusting after a Winnebego Minnie, I have a 16' 2013 Starcraft AR-one and am pulling it with a Chevy Silverado. I'm not very experienced in driving in the snow (being from southern ...

Positive experience

Running errands w/grand boys, headed to lunch and a movie, stopped for gas, no diesel right after I put a gallon of gas in my diesel. Called bob Moore ford 405-616-3673 talked to Jeff, service advisor, this was around 10:40. Told me to bring it on...

Tiger8r by Explorer
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elastomeric covering on TPO roof?

My 2006 Greyhawk came with a TPO roof from the factory, I'm the third owner so I'm not sure about the warranty, and luckily I have no leaks. But, when anything happens, can elastomeric coating be put on the TPO membrane?

suprz by Explorer
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Fastest RV

Sorry if this has been posted- http://www.gmclsr.com/"Worlds Fastest motorhome"- a bit of the specs:Dyno Tested 700 HP @ 6,000 RPM1977 GMC Kingsley Motorhome (26ft)Fuel Injected Chevy 502 Ram Jet MotorNX Wet Nitrous System (125 Shot)Also raising mone...

Voltage drop measured at Brakes

I am having poor braking on my fifth wheeler. I have installed all new drums and brake mechanisms and I have new batteries in the tow vehicle.My Tekonsha P2 sends out 11.8 volts when manually activated. However, at the wheels I am noticing a max of 9...

Letting Logging Trucks Pass

I spent the day driving on Highway 101 South on the Olympic Peninsula in WA state. I'm driving the speed limit (60 mph) and have logging trucks trying to goose me forward. There are no or few turnouts, and I want them to pass me. When I see an ope...

good tire covers

Just bought a 2006 Phoenix Cruise and went looking at wheel covers. Can't tell if one brand is thicker or better than any other. What all do you use? There's a site called National Discount Covers. Plus Walmart and Camping World. Also I need a w...