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Sailun Tire Question

I'm in the market for new tires, and looking at the S637 Sailun G rated tire for my Fuzion Toy Hauler. Simple Tire (and pretty much everywhere else) indicates that the only thing you can get anymore is the ST637-235/85R16. I've seen some threads an...

sptddog by Explorer
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E350 with Dual Cam

Hi all, was setting up my new 2011 E350 with my dual cam setup from my suburban. 26' keystone loaded 6500lbs This is what I have Unloaded front height D 35 7/8 P 35 7/16Loaded front height D 36 1/8 P 35 13/16Loaded w wdh ...

NCMODELA by Explorer
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RVQ question

We have and use our original RVQ, (yes, we use it, no, it doesn't burn the side of the rig, and it isn't under the awning) BUT, it has never really had a lot of "power" either. I know that there is a regulator on the grill itself, and the onboard li...

suprz by Explorer
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Leak at city water hookup

I noticed a small leak at my city water hookup after getting back from camping this weekend. I first noticed it when I hooked up to water at the campsite and assumed I needed to put in a new rubber washer, but I saw some leakage at the same location...

mtnbbud by Explorer II
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My over 13' rv went under a 13' clearance bridge

Can someone explain how they come up with the clearance signs. The last one I went through showed 13'0" on one of those yellow signs. Im in Ny and have a 38' rv. Now, I know for a fact to the top of my air conditioner is over 13'. Its more like 13 a...

Ford Flex adaptive cruise control

Hello all. We recently purchased a 2014 Ford Flex and had a Blue Ox baseplate installed along with the extra vehicle Even Brake wiring kit. Since the install the adaptive cruise control has fluctuated between non- functional and barely functional. Th...

tennille by Explorer
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Winter RV storage near Portland Oregon

HiWe are "Full time summer RVers" (from June till October) , at the end of each summer trip we store the rig and fly home for the winter , in the following summer we pick the rig from where we left it to discover new to us destinations.Need help to f...

danoren by Explorer
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Ride-Rite Air Bags

I have a 26ft Coachman TT that comes in at 6000lbs loaded. The over all length is 30ft. My tow vehicle is a 2014 F150 supercrew with a 145 inch WB. It has 355 gears with the 5.0 eng and LT toyo tires (50 psi). I have the reese duel cam WD system. I a...

cobra98 by Explorer
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Disable Steering wheel lock 05 Liberty

I have a 2005 Liberty 4x4 that will be towed behind an RV coach. Today we discovered, during a test, while being towed behind the RV and with the ignition off, a sharp turn will engage the steering wheel lock causing the front wheels to bind and no...

timotb by Explorer
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USA Sticker Maps - Settle an argument!

Ok, here's the deal. Some family thinks that in order for you to add a new sticker to the map, one must CAMP in that state with the camper/rv.And other family members think that you can add a sticker to the map once the camper/rv PASSES through the ...

Sifter by Explorer
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High and Low settings for TST Tire Monitoring system

I just installed a TST-507 system on my TV and 5th wheel. Put sensors on all tires...including both spares. Wondering what others recommend or have done for setting the high/low pressure and temperature thresholds. I aired all of my tires to 80psi...

How tall is too tall?

We've got a class A with a height of 12 feet three inches. Putting 12 feet six into the GPS, we've never had a problem getting where we wanted. I've only had the rig for a year, but already I'm looking into upgrades. A lot of the MHs I like are ...

Darn little Rascals, made a new hole!

I keep a pretty close eye on my RV, and earlier this summer we had a visitor in the floor boards of our trailer. This one didn't make it to the interior, but I could hear it at night when all was quiet. So I crawled underneath and found the spot it h...

HJGyswyt by Explorer
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Tow brackets 2014 Honda CRV

Hi, We had an accident with our Ford Focus that was totaled out that we use to tow behind the RV. Just bought a 2014 CRV and I'm getting ready to set it up to tow 4 down. I have a Roadmaster sterling tow bar. I looked at Roadmaster and they show 3 di...

JFreitas by Explorer
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