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Another free topo map site

This National Geographic site may be of interest to hikers and boondockers: NG MapsYou can print out standard topo maps on letter sized paper for free.

On Board Water Pump Question?

I've read posts about this before, but when searching can't land on any of them now. I'm looking for answers, if anyone else experienced this, what was YOUR cause. Ever since we've owned our Outback (3 years now), the water pump turns on for a split ...

Equal-i-zer, keep as is or remove washer?

Finally got the truck and camper to CAT scale today, Equal-i-zer 14K hitch. Truck was filled with fuel, generator and bikes in back, hitch on, tools in cab with me, trailer loaded with most stuff and full tank of fresh water.Truck alone:Steer axle 47...

Washer and Dryer installation

We have an Itasca Solei 34T Pusher which has a closed with the Washer and Dryer Prep. Anybody out there has done this installation?What difficulties did you encounter and how does it work once installed. I am handy and have all the tools necessary f...

Concealed Carry Permit for SD Nomads?

I plan to become a full-timer in a few years and domicile in SD. Has anyone had any problem getting a concealed carry permit in SD? It has or will shortly have reciprocity with 30-36 other states, depending on the permit you get. For other states, I ...

mileena by Explorer
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Brake indicator transmitter...

When I bought this RV, (see sig) it came with a Blue Ox setup...tow bar, toad braking box, books and cables. Then there was the BX88180 'Brake Indicator' system. Problem is that I have the receiver, but the transmitter never made it, so it's with the...

Jim by Explorer
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golf cart rentals

I was at a rv park on lake chatuagua NY. and to walk from my boat slip to the full hookup site was 15 min. up hill so I asked about a golf cart rental. rental was 65.00 a day which had to be from 6pm to 5pm next day so fri evening to sun morning 130....

Flat towing 2011 Honda Pilot 4WD

Has anyone had any experience towing the Pilot? Some posts have indicated you can do so, and they make base plates for them, however the manual says you can't tow 4 wheels down.Thanks for any input.

RonLav by Explorer
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Silence is Deafening

We had a big thunderstorm blow through a couple of hours ago. That didn't wake me up at all, but the silence when the power went off did. I got up and turned off both a/c's and laid back down. Approx an hour and a half later I heard my transfer sw...

Camping with 10 month old grandson - dining solution?

Looking for advice. Will be camping with my 10 month old grandson...along with 2 other adults and 4 yr. old granddaughter in a 27ft travel trailer (with slide-out).We are thinking we have figured out the sleeping arrangements (I've been kicked out in...

VAfan by Explorer
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Brake issue

Just bought a 2005 Nat. Dolphin 38' Class A MH and now looking at braking issue.MH stats:GVWR 24,000GCWR 30,000UNLOADED WR 20,000MAXCC 3,160CCC 1,782TOW CAR 3,880THE WAY I READ THESE FIGURES IS I CAN BRAKE USING MY ...

brodon by Explorer
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Random switches questions

I attached a picture can someone possibly help me identify these switches? I'm curious if possibly they could turn on my vacuum that is built in, and then I also have 1 big light on the front side and back side of my trailer is that what they could b...