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Bushings

Just got some bad news. I took our motorhome in because the tires are wearing on the edges. The tire pressure is correct and the front end is OK. It turns out the all the rear axle bushings are wore out causing the vehicle to dog walk. So now the...

Weight capacity for roof?

I need to get on the roof of my '95 Catalina 5th wheel to inspect the sealant and do some sweeping. Do RV roofs have a weight capacity? I'm an easy 325 and the last thing I want to do is fall through the roof, lol! I don't even want to use the ladder...

chops1sc by Explorer II
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Thetford Aquamagic V Leaking

Good day all! I'm new here. I have been reading alot of stuff here, but never made an account. I particularly like reading about peoples DIY mods and such. For the most part, any questions I have had, I could find a thread here somewhere where the...

Suggestions to Use Sherline Scale

How do you get the tongue coupler on the scale? I'm thinking of having the coupler positioned so it easily can lift off the ball. Then lower it, raise the jack, lay a small length of 2x on the scale, place the scale under the jack shoe and raise it...

cekkk by Explorer
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Dolly Towing a 04 Chevy Tracker

Hello all. I know you can tow a chevy tracker 4 wheel down but I am not able to do that currently. My question is in the tracker manual it states it is best dolly tow the vehicle from the rear wheels. If I was towing 4 down I would simply place the t...

Carrying a Motorcycle on a DP

I am interested in getting a Harley Davidson motorcycle to haul behind my DP. Do they make a carrier that mounts above the towbar so you can flat tow your car and a bike. Not going to be a big bike, probably 5-6 hundred #'s.

lj2654 by Explorer
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Security Camera Solution

While I have a security system at home, I often worry about my rig and my site when I'm fishing or cruising the twisties on my bike. And who hasn't had firewood or lanterns lifted while you're away? Well I've been researching this in the context of ...

Campgrounds near Point Lookout Md

I was checking the reviews for the campgrounds near Point Lookout Md. and was very disappointed to say the least. Does any one have any ideas of any decent ones in near there. Any help would be appreaciated.

Suggestions for roomiest floorplan for 8

Hello all,We are searching for an rv floorplan that will best suit our family. We plan to leave it at a seasonal campground. We have a family of 8 and are searching for the roomiest floorplan and are unsure if a travel trailer or fifth wheel would ...

tlemon by Explorer
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Dude is hauling a$$

We're on 81 northbound in West Virginia in the wife's car doing 80. Guy towing a travel trailer flew past us like we were standing still! Hate to be him when those tires blow!

road condition

Has anyone traveled across Kansas using Hyw US400, and in Colorado US 50, and State Road 10? I'm interested in pulling our 30'fifth wheel on these hyways.Thank you,Happy travels

3ares by Explorer
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Mixing Load Range D and E on TT

i have a ~35 foot TT with spread axles. I recently had the TT weighed and each tire has about 2,000 lbs on it. The current tires are ST225/75R15 D load rating. I've purchased 2 Maxxis ST225/75R15 E tires. They will go one one axle (Rear - only becaus...

mrekim by Explorer
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RV Parking in LA

I'm looking for a place to park our 32' fifth wheel in LA for a month - early Dec 2016 to early Jan 2017. Does anyone know of a reasonable place for storage? Convenient to LAX would be good but not required.Ray

Great Cross-Country Trip!

No complaints about this one compared to the last one where we found 3 of 4 tires on the 5vr just before they blew out.Decided to take my oldest on a "High School Grad Victory Tour" to see family in South Carolina During June. Drove the 5vr from Min...