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Towing a 2007 Lincoln Mark LT 4 Flat HELP!

I will be towing a 2007 Lincoln Mark LT 4 flat. It has on the fly 4wd. No neutral position on the 4wd switch. Just 2WD 4H 4L. Has anyone had an experience towing one of these trucks? Thanx! Ken

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Towing with Ford Expedition

My husband and I have owned many campers over the years, and we're considering buying one of these campers, or one of similar size, and towing it with a 2012 Ford Expedition with a heavy duty tow package and a 3.31 rear axle. We've towed similar siz...

xteacher by Explorer
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Gooseneck Vs. Fifth Wheel

Just starting out full time RV living. I have a 2015 Ram turbo diesel 6.7 with a Gooseneck hitch built in. I'm purchasing a toy hauler under 15,000lbs dry. I'd like to use the Gooseneck,pros/cons/ suggestions?

Doc_Rose by Explorer
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Tow/Haul Mode and manual shifting

Ok, newbie here. Looking for input on those of you using a 1/2 ton truck to tow. Gas engine with tow/haul mode and manual shift option. When you are hooked up and towing your travel trailer, what are you going for tow/haul mode and shifting?I have...

Eric91Z by Explorer
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Searching for the best RV GPS also with good volume

Purchased a new powered by Rand McNally RVND 7735 LM RV 7" GPS but not happy with the volume control. Our MH is a new Newmar with V10 Ford and is rather loud..Is the Megallen or the Garmin Rv GPS's any better. Appreciate your comments as I am ready ...

Hitch drop too much?

I bought a used Pontiac Vibe GT to tow. I'm new to this stuff. I talked with a RV place and it seems like my hitch drop should be like 10 or 12 inches. Is this thing going to be too close to the ground. It really concerns me about ground out on d...

Roadside Assistance

I see alot of posts about the different roadside assistance plans but never very much about how much benefit they really provide versus just looking up a towing service or repair service on your phone and calling them yourself. Not to say the plans a...

MWOwner by Explorer
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lug nut torque

I hope I am posting in the right place. I need the torque on a 8 lug,aluminum wheel.It originally had st23580r16 tires, but have been replaced with 85G16 Goodyear tires which take 110 Lbs pressure. I have verified that the rim will accept the bigger ...

peaeye1 by Explorer
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Rural PA roads may be a Crock

On Friday, driving on a rural PA road, I came upon a disabled Honey Wagon. He had just crossed a rough spot, caused by a sunken culvert pipe, and the result was a frame completely broken in half. I asked, and he said the truck was empty, but his un...

Lynnmor by Explorer
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It was a good day - NOT!

Had a low tire on the camper. Used my compressor and tried to fill. The valve stem blew out! Checking the spare tire and took off the cover. Wasp nest and stung once. Found out bees made a nest in the wall where the frig cover is outside. Found t...

Rare Short Queen sheet set sale

Amazon for Prime members Starting in about 5 hours Amazon has 650-Thread-Count Sateen RV Short Queen Sheet Set 6 PCs, Taupe Stripe100% Egyptian cottonfor $49.95 shipped

Anyone going to Sturgis

This will be my 8th time, usually I ride there but this time taking the 5th wheel. I had 3 nights booked in deadwood at the Hilton but decided I could stay at Glencoe Campground for two weeks for the same price. Leaving in the morning.

In Cental Washington?

If anyone is in central Washington and just kinda wandering about? Consider going up to Molson for a look-see. Very cool old mining and ranching town. Open yard to kick the iron. You can boondock along either of the two lakes..2nd one has a couple re...