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type of hitch

I have another question, but not solar. I just purchased (on order) a new gulfstream vintage cruiser 19ft ERD, single axel. Weights about 3000lb. I have been told that I shouldn't use a weight disbursement hitch (it could bend the frame) but I shou...

Jack1776 by Explorer
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Endurance Tires

New camper has Westlake ST205/75R15 tires on it.Going to replace them with Endurance. While checking prices I came across ST225/75R15 Endurance for $15.00 each more tire. Would you use 225 vs. 205? Grand Junction Transcend 240MLUVW 6285Hitch 598

A/C locking up in 1984 class c

I recently inherited a 1984 Kingston Midas camper, My great-grandparents were the previous owners and they take such good care of everything that the majority of the vehicle is effectively brand new. A couple of other relatives were taking care of it...

Roaches ugh!

We spent 3 months in Miami Florida this past winter, arriving back home in Michigan in mid May. Since then we have found at least 2 large cockroaches in our camper. We managed to catch/kill the first and thought/hoped we were done. Now a month lat...

Recliner Modification

I'm just a single, retired female camper that camps mostly alone. I try to do everything I can to make it easy on myself to do so. I recently did a small but (for me) significant mod to my recliner. I have to move the recliner when I close my slid...

Ktsmom by Explorer
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A cautionary tale... Pack a "Go Bag"

We learned the hard way {so I share this with you now} to always be prepared for unexpected delays out on the road by keeping a "Go Bag" packed in each of your vehicles. We drove 90 miles down to Phoenix for what we expected to be a 4 hour round trip...

Jeep Grand Cherokee W/Towing Package IV

Hey everyone,My wife and I are looking into buying our first travel trailer. Just looking for some advice as we have a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the stock IV towing package. It includes Road Leveling Suspension, HD Cooling and has a maximum towin...

Umbilical cord markers/reminders

I've been RVing for about 35 years now, and like most of us, I have a routine for packing up. Usually it works well, but as most of you can relate to, if something happens that disrupts that routine, things can get overlooked. Last year, I was near...

4x4van by Explorer III
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Alternators - what are your thoughts?

Using power generated by an alternator seems to be pretty common while in transit. How do you equip your truck - a single high output, dual alternators, or stock?Basic needs are pre-heating, or pre-cooling the living space and the fridge while drivi...

cptqueeg by Explorer II
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220 volt capable PSW inverter

Was just researching a 220-240 volt system as battery backup at home for running a well, and came across this Inverter/amazon which seems a real bargain. no charger, but 3000 watts continuous per leg. Thought some in here could find it interesting fo...

older a/c smelly issue

I have a 2002 Thor 18DT with a Dometic 57915C a/c unit, which I believe is the original. Recently, there has been a musty smell when I turn on the a/c. The interior filter seems OK. Is there a filter that needs to be changed from the roof?

Big black bugs crawling across road

I was recently on highway 50 near Austin Nevada and thousands of large black insects were crawling across the road; none were flying This was during dusk and early evening. There weren't enough to make the road slick. Anyone know what they are? J...

Durb by Explorer
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