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Ford Expedition - upgrade standard to heavy duty tow package

I have a '06 Expedition XLT 5.4 4x4 with a 3.73 gear ratio and a 4-speed transmission but it has the standard tow package (rated to tow up to 6000 lbs). I'm currently towing a 23 Trail Lite camper and it pulls it very easily. I'm looking to upgrade t...

Best Practice to tie up dog?

New to camping. I have a super friendly Lab that wouldn't leave our side for all the tea in china...LOL. With that said, however I know it would be inappropriate to allow her to roam the campsite freely. What are the best practices? I was just go...

Down size from a MH to a TT for full timing.

I know this will bring out the "Popcorn" but we are thinking about down sizing.Early stages of shopping. Getting to the stages of staying longer at one location.Not traveling that far at one time. Wanting to stay with a gas TV. Residential fridge.Re...

Weight Distriibution Brackets on Equalizer Hitch

While having warranty work done on my TT I asked if they could also lower the ball height on my hitch, as I was having to raise the height of my trailer so high (had to put blocks underneath) just to get it hitched/unhitched. It was at 25", so two yo...

Air bag recall for some popular toads upgraded to "Critical"

I'm posting this in "General..." since some of these vehicles are popular tows behind multiple classes of RV's.Reposted from "The Emergency Email & Wireless Network":RECALL: Takata Air Bags, Critical WarningCritical Warning Regarding Certain 2001-200...

elbow pain driving the Class A

I have some elbow pain while driving the motor home. Has anyone had this same problem and found an elbow brace helpful. If so what type? THX

Metal Valve Stems

I'm putting on new tires and wanted to also install metal valve stems. I'm looking for advice/opinions on metal tire stem brands and vendors. The wheels are standard 15 inch steel. Thanks in advance.

Trailer Brakes - How hot is TOO hot?

Hi everyone, I have a new rig (see sig). It weighs 12,130 lbs unloaded and we may have 400lbs loaded in it so we're not close to overloaded. I've been worried because I have the gain set to 10 (max) on heavy electric (RAM has 4 settings: light elec...

Looking for a new tow vehicle, need some opinions.

I'm looking at two trucks and I'm having a hard time deciding. One is a modestly equipped '16 Ram 2500 CTD Tradesman and the other is a loaded '16 F-150 XLT 3.5L EcoBoost. I assume they will both tow a decent sized travel trailer, but I'm not sure ...

Identifying my supplemental braking system?

Hi all,I purchased a 2005 Dolphin Class A with the Chevy 8.1 / Workhorse Chassis. I would like to tow my 2009 Saturn Vue. It is all ready to tow except the braking system. I am 99.9% sure the Dolphin has the Roadmaster / Brakemaster air system alr...

In general, when do schools start classes?

I visit the webcams at Yellowstone several times everyday. DH is freaking out over the crowds in the park. Classes have started here ( believe Louisiana starts early). Well they had started before the floods.Our visit will be in mid September . Th...

AC leaking like a sieve

I have been up on the roof and cleaned out drains. I opened the panel inside the cabin and cleaned the condenser. The pan is filling up quickly and leaking like crazy into the cabin. Standing water, just about, on the carpet. No way to catch the ...

Enough is Enough - Out with the Norcold 1210

I am the second owner of a 2006 Montego Bay 36'5th wheel by KZ and I am only the second owner. The first owners barely used this unit and it was like buying a new RV when we found it. For the most part it is an A+ unit - exceptfor the Norcold 1210 re...

Will this work?

We tow our 2012 Flex behind 30 ft Four Winds Chateau. We use a ready brute tow bar with the ready brake. We have a Blue Ox baseplate and hooks. We bought a real slick 1992 jeep today that is ready to tow. The tow bar with it is a Demco Kwik Tow wi...

USA RV maps

I see all Rvs with the US map on them and the states that have been visited. We are having a family debate about our RV map and are seeking ideas from more experienced travelers.The wife says we have to see most of a state before we can place the sta...

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