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Reese Straight Line Weight Distribution Hitch Question

I have a Reese Straight Line Weight Distribution Hitch product number 66072 rated for #600. My new trailer requires #900 tongue weight. Can I Just buy the Trunnion Spring bar rated for #1200 and replace the #600 ones? Thanks ,Harold

12v coolers

Hello everyone, our last camping trip into the Eastern Sierras where the temp stayed near 92 for a week and a half has caused my to look into buying a 12v freezer/fridge cooler. Such as: Dometic CFX75DZW 12v Electric Powered Cooler, Fridge Freezer. W...

Air conditioning performed admirably.

These unheard of high temps presented me with an opportunity to test out the A/C in my old trailer. The ducted Coleman Mach III is 17 years old, as is the 24' stick and tin trailer it's installed in. With temps hovering around 108 inside and out, I...

Towing Honda CR-V with Pride scooter on the back

We tow a CR-V with a Pride scooter on the back with a platform that adds another 200 lbs. cantalevered off the 2" receiver hitch. It has to be taking a toll on the rear suspension and I have read about other people who have had issues, after using a ...

open, screen emergency exit window for ventilation?

Has anyone tried to build a screen of some kind, and use it so you can open the 'emergency exit' window in their RV for ventilation?We are trying to find a way to be able to open the back emergency exit window in back bedroom of our RV for more venti...

Towing 2018 Jeep JL Unlimited with dolly?

We're not new to the dinghy world having towed several JK Jeeps four down. Have 2018 Rubicon that I would like to tow two down because I found a really good deal on a dolly with brakes, lights and correct capacity. Would cost much less that base plat...

You never know when it might happen

I went to move my equipment trailer. If it's just a short move, I just hook the safety chains to the bucket on the tractor and pull it along with the chains (unloaded of course). When I got it to the location, I noticed that one of the chains was u...

Running generator all night - Cpap

Last night around 10pm I heard a generator fire up. Took a stroll and found it about 300 feet away. No problem for me as I could barely hear anything in bed. Got up during the night and opened the door and could hear it still running. My guess w...

Wen 2000w Inverter Gen on woot for $380 today

If anyone is looking.

How old is too old?

I am in my 70s and in good health, but I am thinking ahead to when I will no longer be able to safely handle my40 foot diesel pusher.Is there any consensus as to how old is too old to be doing this?

slide topper bracket-aluminum siding

We have a 2010 Dutchmen28B-GS travel trailer. Bought it used seven years ago. We love it.We bought a LCI Solera slide topper a couple of years ago, its still sitting in my basement.We have aluminum siding on our RV. Normally the brackets would be put...

Roadside Assistance

Pulled into a COE park and as we lowered our levelers the rear wheels began to come off the ground, so stopped immediately to retract the jacks. They wouldn't retract all the way. Called FMCA Roadside assistance, for which I pay dearly, and was told ...

WD/Sway Control

We've decided on a Grand Design 297RSTS travel trailer. Can't wait to get it, so much more room compared to our TC! I'm gonna pull it with a 15 F350 PSD CCSB SWR. The tongue weight will probably be about 950-1000lbs fully loaded. That's over our hitc...

11 days in southern California...

We just returned from an interesting trip to southern California. Sadly the passing of our SIL's mother necessitated attending her Celebration of Life on June 27th. We had planned on spending the 4th of July weekend in San Diego so rather than make...

Oregon rules for pumping gasoline & covid-19

What are the current rules in Oregon??? I have traveled extensively throughout the state and enjoyed their quick and friendly service in pumping my gas for me. It creates jobs especially for the young and in the rural areas I was allowed to pump my...

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