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Roof Vent Sealant Goop

Getting ready to install a 2nd Air Conditioner in the front/bedroom of the 5th wheel. I scrubbed the roof & removed the Maxx Air vent cover. The existing vent that gets removed looks like Keystone must have dumped 5 gallon of sealer/goop to seal it ...

Ram Tow button question

I am a new TT owner and I am about to head to our first trip. I had a question with regards to drive. In my old vehicle, the tow button was synonymous with not going into overdrive. Now on my new pick up (2011 Dodge Ram 1500, new for me, but used), h...

perigaut by Explorer
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Replacement Control Panel?

My 2016 Forest River Georgetown comes with a pretty basic control center for water/waste management. I have to press a button to see the level of each (black/gray/fresh/battery/lpg).Of course this means that I have to remember to do it, which in my o...

IBC settings for 360IBL behind '16 Ram 2500 6.7l

This is my first fiver setup ever. I have a 2016 Ram Megacab 2500 with the Cummins, pulling a 2016 Coachmen Chaparral 360IBL. Trailer is 14k max wet I have no data (that I could locate in any manual) to help me select the brake controller settings. L...

jorn by Explorer
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Ford Explorer transmission problems

The last few times after towing my Explorer it has been stuck in 4 wheel low. It remains in that position for about 5 minutes and then switches to normal drive. This is a recent problem, I have always followed the appropriate steps to place the trann...

RV Tire Loading/Inflation Safety Software

I just want to let others know about a new PC software known as "RV Weight & Tire Safety Factors" ( RVWTSF ). It uses the RV vehicle manufactures weight/loading and tire information to determine loading effects on tires, based on recommended tire in...

Extend a stay fitting o ring and gasket

Hi guys, My extend a stay fitting has lost the O ring and little plastic bushing/seal that holds it in. Can anyone tell me where I could find these parts and what they are called to try source them online. I've attached a picture. The part I need is...

scootsk by Explorer III
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Dual tire inflation from standard compressor?

So I'm looking for an attachment to a standard car/truck portable compressor that will allow me to fill the dual tires. Ideally something like this but with a standard 1/4 connector for a pump, not a connection for an air compressor. Does that exis...

Country Fill Tank???

Hi,Our situation is that we're about to head off to "almost boondocking". There will be water but it will be out of reach of the hose.My thought was to fill a 5 gallon jug and then just use the Country Fill switch on our Jayco Greyhawk 31FK to pull ...

Got very lucky this week (Tire/Wheel Related)

We were camping about an hour from the house this weekend. Uneventful trip both to and from the campground. Parked the 5ver at the house and put the truck in the garage. Come Tuesday the left rear tire on the truck is flat. I'm thinking slow leak, pr...

wow...TPMS getting cheap!

Don't know how good they are, but I actually like the display. I already have a TireTracker that I paid a LOT more for!http://www.ebay.com/itm/Solar-Power-Wireless-TPMS-Tire-Pressure-With-LCD-Monitoring-System-4-Sensors-/201462339646

2009 F250 Superduty factory receiver hitch weight rating

I am trying to make sure I am towing safely with my truck and trailer combination, and thought this would be the best place to find help.I have a 2009 F250 extended cab 4wd. I have equipped it with a camper shell and bed slide. The truck stickers s...

mitw44 by Explorer
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Batwing tester

First, I have the original TV that came in my '07 Forester,(non digital, non HD) like many folks, I ran out and grabbed a digital converter box (RCA) have never had a problem, (other than having to Re-Scan every once in a while), now suddenly, I am ...

bukhrn by Explorer III
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Weird question re: emergency procedures while driving

Out of my entire family, I am the only one that drives. DW and, for now, DD do not have driver's licenses, nor do they have any desire to obtain.DW finds it strange that, every once in a while, I want to go through what they would need to do in the ...

Dum de dum dum Wanted Alive

I want a wall clock crystal lens, with day and date but not numeric, like grand father clocks, sorta, Atomic timed and if there is such a critter one that changes time whne you enter a different time zone.I want it for the MH.So far, all mostly I hav...

down_home by Explorer II
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