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What the departing snowbirds are missing

Most of our snowbird guests are heading home from Arizona by now. May and especially June tend to be hot and very dry. Our weather got a huge change from normal with the premature arrival of large influx of tropical moisture, a veritable early Mons...

Razar antenna

Has anyone have a Razar antenna made by Weingard? If so how well does it work?

F450 by Explorer
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mice!

Good thing I checked on the camper every couple days, found a bunch of papers torn up and mouse nuggets all over the main cabinet. Set a trap, now I wait. Where would it have gotten in? Are water piping and wiring in great danger of being chewed?

bandit86 by Explorer
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Opinions on air bag suspension

Hi all, just got a new 2015 Keystone Montana 3100RL Fifth Wheel. Its 1200 pounds heavier than our 2002 29TS Cardinal Fifth Wheel. The front stabilizers seem to sit to close to the ground when were pulling. I am just concerned that they could botto...

TCI by Explorer
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Bearing Question

I asked this in the travel trailer forum in a thread about seals and decided that asking here might be more appropriate:I repacked the bearings on one side of my trailer that had the factory lube job. The Lippert factory bearing packing job seemed to...

mrekim by Explorer
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13 torque 301 worth 30k

We are trying to get it for a little less. There is no generator or tv. Thankshttp://ballardscampingcenter.com/Home/Hidden/InventoryDetails/tabid/15329/invid/721980/Default.aspx

Good find on E-Bay

I thought this was funny. I was searching for some RV items on ebay and came across a 2003 Trailer Life RV Campground Finder! Comes with CD too! And for only $13.48 you too can have 12 year old information on campgrounds!

Which GPS

I bought a Magellan RV9145 in June 2013. It worked until just past the warranty. I paid 250.00 from Amazon. Magellan offered me a replacement for 300.00 I guess they thought I just fell off the turnip truck. I travel about 4 to 5 thousand a summ...

bgant4 by Explorer
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Inspecting your tow vehicle

Plan to head So from NH in Jan and not back in state til Oct. My inspection date for Tow Vehicle is June. I can do the registration on line/mail but the inspection has me flummoxed. We will be in WA, OR at that time of year. Anyone out there with ...

pexford by Explorer
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2015 Cadillac SRX, Lincoln MKX or MKZ

I am considering buying a new toad. I am looking at the Cadillac SRX, the Lincoln MKX and Lincoln MKZ. I would appreciate your comments, especially with regard to ride comfort, towing setup ease and reliability.Thanks

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Stool seal leaks

My new camper the seal in the stool doesn't hold water. What I mean is that the water will drain out slowly over time and it seems that the black tank fumes are getting into camper. It isn't real strong smell but still an aroma. On my old camper ther...

Turbo Maxx no more?

Did I wait too long, did Airxcel discontinue the Tubro/maxx vent cover and fan?I'm real leary about "breaking the seal" so to speak on my roof, I don't want to rip out my standard vents for a Maxxair or Fan-tastic.I don't see the Turbo on the Airxcel...

Diesel price ~same as Gas: Why?

Diesel is now within a nickle of the price of Regular. ~1%A year ago there was about dollar difference. ~25-33%Other than seasonality, What has changed and will it persist?************************************************************A thread a ...

break away switch failure

2010 31ft Flagstaff Classic Superlite - I know the switch worked at one time as it was accidentally pulled backing too sharp. It pulled out last year while towing during a severe storm. The wind and rain caused the cable to wrap around the hitch and...

skrizan by Explorer
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