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low water temp from water heater.

Suburban SW12DEL. New to us FW, and I fired the WH up and im only getting luke warm water. I thought I may have left the winterizing bypass valve open causing cold water to mix with the hot, but its closed. Looked in the manual, but no help there. Wa...

mowin by Explorer
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Best sway control & Yukon towing

Hello All,I have 2 separate but related questions. Before I jump in, I am within my weight limits and fully understand a heavier truck would tow better than our Yukon. With that said, I have 2 questions.1- Sway control. What is the absolute best ...

kfp673 by Explorer II
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Cold Weather Challenge

We have been on the road over a month traveling in warmer areas of the USA but now we are heading north to MI and through the UP. Temps at night are predicted to get down to 28/29 degrees at night. As I look at the predicted rate of drop, the temps...

usaclark by Explorer
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Rear Cargo Tray bag

I'm thinking of putting a cargo tray on the hitch behind my Class C. Like this. . I'm looking at a cargo bag like this.My concern is security. Anyone have experience here?Thanks!

Flat Towing a Chev Pickup

Just purchased a 2015 Thor Palazzo 35.1 and I would like to flat tow my 2013 Chev 4X4 LT pickup instead of having to buy something else. I have read instructions on mounting a Blue Ox baseplate and think maybe I can install myself. Am I fooling mysel...

Ideal vehicle for a newbie?

Ok, I already realize now I made my first big RV mistake. Without understanding the towing capacity considerations I purchased a travel trailer that is just under 3000lbs (dry), for a 2003 Ford Escape with a 3500lb TC. Never mind that a quick trip th...

Eggs left in refrigrator

We went camping in January 2015 and another trip was planned April 2015. When the refrigerator was opened about 5 rotten eggs were found. Also, there were larvae and small white worms. The smell is awful. We've tried charcoal, baking soda, and Kn...

Bears by Explorer
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W/D tow setup

First let me say I'm new to the forums and new to USING a W/D hitch. I have a 29' toy hauler and my tow vehicle is a 2002 GMC 2500hd. I got the trailer recently and I came with the WD hitch and coincidentally the previous trailer owner had the same t...

Any of you guys have the Endless Breeze 12VDC Fan?

I'm thinking about picking up an Endless Breeze 12VDC portable fan; it's made by Fantastic Fan, so it should be good.It's a little more costly than a small 120VAC fan, but the blade looks like it can really push some air, and it can be used when boon...

marc515 by Explorer
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Searching: Protective Cover For Toad While Towing

Am towing a 2008 Nissan Versa and looking for a flexible protective cover for the front end and windshield to be in place while towing: similar to the wrap around canvas type that is put on the front windshield of a Class C for night privacy. Thanks...

Rv Park Admission Fee

I am at a Rv park that I have stayed at many times in the past, but now they have just began to require family visitors & our friends to pay an admission fee daily to visit us...is this something that other parks are also doing?...this is my first ti...

1200 or 1500 lb spring bars

After doing the beam and bathroom scale tongue weight measurement I came up with a tongue weight of just under 1200 lbs. Trailer is a Cougar 33RES with GVRW of 9500 lbs.. Little yellow sticker on door says trailer weighted in at 8250 lbs at the fa...

MStat by Explorer
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I've learned my lesson!

I've just finished scrubbing the camper refrigerator from top to bottom after I found it covered with the most disgusting mold. What happened is this: We spent most of February in Florida enjoying several state parks in our little fifth wheel. We ...

Do you RV without your significant other?

I'd like to hear from couples who don't always RV together. Why do you do it? Do you take any additional steps due to being on the road alone, like checking in? My story: DH an I have been hoping to snowbird someday. He is gone for work for a co...