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National RV Brokers

Does anyone here have any experience with selling an RV with this group? I will be selling my Toy Hauler and wondering if this is legitimate way. Thanks,

Portable Compressor for Air Bags

Im having the Firestone variety installed tomorrow.The installer told me its best to get hitched up then air the bags. So we're going to be on the road for 2 weeks starting friday early afternoon, am i to think that everytime we get to our site, im...

need your info on bike rack

Anyone out there using a stromberg ladder bike rack? it will be mounted to a 5er ladder. I feel like I have blind faith in those rubber straps that hold the bikes. Especially if the rubber gets old and sun rot. Of course I'd rather have the receiv...

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Dual cam saddles

Does Reese not sell the add on saddles anymore? My brother just towed his toy hauler the first time and it was a handful! I want to get him into a dual cam but his bars are straight without the saddles. Mine were like that and I was able to bolt the ...

PT Cruiser and BrakeBuddy ??

Need some advise on where to drill hole in firewall for running the BrakeBuddy Brake Away System cable? It looks quite crowded under the hood so I'm hoping someone has installed the cable or had it done and can give some advise on a location for the...

TwoPines by Explorer
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Wiring a Jeep Liberty to Tow

The last step in the owner's manual (2011 Jeep Liberty) says to disconnect the negative battery terminal prior to towing. That poses some questions.1. Instead of using a Battery Maintainer, (with the battery disconnected, it's not needed) should I ju...

Cmore12 by Explorer
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Marcus came to town.

Marcus came to town for the Richmond Indiana Camping World grand opening. All I really need to say is Marcus is one heck of a nice guy. There was supposed to be door prizes and everyone was signing up for them.Marcus pulled a name out of the bucket...

Rocky start to 2 week vacation - crash and more

i have been planning a 2 week vacation all year, eagerly looking forward to the first time ever I have planned an RV trip for pleasure only. All my other trips have always been work related.Yesterday was the big day. Got the TT all loaded up and read...

Leatherman Bracelet

I like these but a little out of my price range. Kind of cool how it has tools in it.http://www.cabelas.com/product/Leatherman174-Tread8482-Black-Bracelet/1981731.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.cmd%3Fform_state%3DsearchForm%26N%3D...

Ponderosa Travel Trailer Park

Has anyone stayed at Ponderosa Travel Trailer Park in Anaheim? Our house closes escrow on August 15th. We have some things to wrap up till mid November so we are looking for an fair priced place to park till then. My wife found this place but not sur...

Ropdoc by Explorer
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Campsite Liability - insurance issues

My RV insurer (National Interstate) tells me that when we rent an RV site we become liable for any mishaps on the site similar to at our homes, e.g. If a visitor trips on the fire pit and cracks his skull. They have coverage called "vacation liabilit...

MAGELLAN ROADMATE RV9145 GLITCH

Plug it in and fully charge battery--green light. Keep it plugged in while using and, after 15 minutes or so, it wants to shut down because battery is getting depleted, even though not running on battery. I cancel the shutdown if I notice the message...

TOMMY47 by Explorer
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Weight distribution

Having a little discussion on another forum. This is what I'm arguing against; Airbags lift the rear end thereby transferring weight back to the front axle. WD hitches also do this but in a different way. Many trailers are not WD hitch equipped. Thus...

Do I need a charge line.

I'm pulling a 2015 Equinox. I'll be using the NSA Ready Brake, so no electrical needed there. I already installed the wiring to the tail lights and have a plug mounted on the base plate to connect it to the MH. Do I need to install a charge line? ...

rcarpe06 by Explorer
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