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Mud dauber/wasp screens

While reading my current edition of Motorhome magazine an advertisement in a article concerning these screen protectors states to remove the furnace screen before use?? Seriously? Misprint??

Fridge roof vent has hole in it

I just noticed today that there is a good sized hole on the top of my refrigerator roof vent. I don't know how long it has been like that and obviously I need to replace it soon. Question is what happens when moisture gets down in there? We've had so...

question for the experts UPDATED 04/29/15

Just last night when i went out to move the camper back in storage I went to lower the electric tongue jack it would raise but not lower. Now my battery was very low and needs a good charge. Anyway at first i was thinking it was a switch or jack prob...

dspencer by Explorer
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7-pole to 7-pole or 6-pole??

Hi all! Getting the final goodies together for the Jeep Liberty...I'm trying to go with a 7 pin system so I can have battery charge on the Jeep, plus other functions if I decide to pull a trailer later (brakes, etc). Having a hard time finding a c...

Will the Andersen hitch work well for my rig?

TV:2015 GMC Sierra Denali HD Duramax/Allison 3/4 ton, 13,000 lbs. towing capacity, 2294 lbs. payload, 7383 lbs. curb weightTT:Airstream 30' International with an empty weight of 6700 lbs and GVWR of about 8880 lbs. I think the tongue weight will be ...

DHart by Explorer
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2 months on site

We are going to be leaving our TT on a site in Arcadia FL this summer for two months.I'm wondering what to leave on or off. We will be going up on weekends.I know I should leave the water off, and electric on for the fridge.Any pro's or cons to leavi...

Can I lift my Camper with a jack ? (pictures inside)

Hello, my camper, which is actually a toy hauler ( if that makes a difference) has been sitting in the same spot for about 2 years now.Its starting to lean to one side.. Can I jack up one side, by the frame, just enough to slide a 4ft 12x2 board unde...

RVI 2

We have upgraded to the RVI 2 and added the tire sensors for the toad, a Jeep Wrangler. Normally on a motorhome , the sensors would go on metal valve stems but the Wrangler has rubber stems. Has anyone used the RVI 2 sensors on rubber stems and had a...

hpdrver by Explorer
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Flat Towing

Looking for recommendations for flat towing 2012 or 2013 vehicle.Appreciate all answers.

Dentist in Naples/Bonita Springs/Fort Myers

My wife cracked a crown which needs to be replaced. Can anyone recommend a good dentist in that area? We Have Blue Cross Blue Shield dental so someone in Netwrok would be better. We will be there in a week. We are in Miami but it takes about two week...

245/75/16 E tires to 265/75/16 E tires

Is there any reason not to change from 245/75/16 E tires to 265/75/16 E tires? I'm considering doing so due to the increase in load capacity from 3042 pounds @80PSI for the 245 tire to 3415 pounds @80PSI for the 265 tire.I realize that the speedomet...

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Towing Problem - Steering Pulling

I have a Jayco Melbourne with a Falcon 2 tow bar and tow a Chevy HHR. I've been using the Falcon 2 for 6 years and towing the HHR for the past 5 years without any issues. Today, after not towing for the past year (due to spinal surgery) I hooked up...

jday1952 by Explorer
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Dumb question about batteries

Help a dumb country boy who knows nothing about batteries or electricity. :h We just bought a new travel trailer last year and should have added a second battery at the time but didn't. Anyway i'm getting ready to get a second battery next week. Do ...

dspencer by Explorer
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Installing Fantastic Fan And Others

Was watching the RV flip show (the one with the young couple up in Oregon) the other night and they were totally redoing a Bambi trailer.When they went to install the fan the guy just squirted a bead of what looked like clear silicone then set the fa...

OFDPOS by Explorer
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