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Chicago RV show- 1/2 tons can tow 8500lb 5th wheels.

I visit this show yearly. I hate that it's hard to find anything, but enjoy looking at the campers nonetheless.Lot of 5th wheels there this year, seemed quite a bit more than previous years. Walked by the General RV section and all their 5th wheels...

RoyBell by Explorer
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2017 f250 lariat crewcab 4x4

Before I purchased the truck I took it to Lance and adventure campers to match it too the 855s and 86SBS campers the payload for the truck is 3470 both wet weight is 3200 I also put overload springs from torklift and airbags. I also towing a 16 foot ...

SHELLMAN by Explorer
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experience in replacing recliners?

Went to the local RV show this weekend and both of us got in the mood (again) to replace the chairs in the back of our trailer. Currently have cloth swivel/rocking chairs, and would like to replace with rocking recliners, preferably a "wall hugger"...

Houston, we have a weight problem

So looking at a new trailer and I'm thinking there might be a problem, need some feedback from the weight police please! My 15 Ram 1500 has payload capacity of 1260 lbs. You put me, my wife and our tiny chihuahuas in there and we have 400 gone, if ...

WarPhil by Explorer
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2017 F 350 Trailer Sway Control

I am picking up my new 2017 F-350 SRW, SB, CC, 6.7 tomorrow and was reading some literature and the hitch is a Class V with trailer sway control. I was towing with my 2009 F250, SRW, SB, CC and used an equalizer 1400 4 point sway control/WDH. Towin...

Cecilt by Explorer
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Stabilizing Truck Camper

Hello! I am new here and to Truck Camping. We bought a Bigfoot camper that will be loaded on a GMC 2500 8' bed. My awesome hubby made an overbuilt wooden stabilizer for when the truck is not in use which is great but do we need something under it wh...

turtles by Explorer
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Radio

Every time I plug in the trailer, the Jensen radio comes on. I have checked to make sure it is in the off mode, but it still comes on. Not a big deal as it shows that the trailer is powered, but still would like to have it stay in the off mode. An...

5.5 Foot Bed Options/Who's running one?

After looking around a bit, it seems that the only truck campers that have a bathroom and are compatible with a half-ton "ultra short"/5'5" bed truck are the Lance 650 and the the Northstar Liberty. Any others? Anyone have that kind of set up and wou...

ct1500 by Explorer
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My refrigerator extinguishes while driving, . . .

Hi Folks, Long time no post. We just get busy. I have sold my business, and have 51 days of work left.I have a Lance 835, which has a Norcold N402.3 refrigerator. In my driveway, it will run flawlessly on LP. If I take it for a drive, the refrigerat...

Prober22 by Explorer
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Which hitch setup will work the best?

We are looking at the following travel trailer:2017 Mesa Ridge MR340FLRGVWR - 13,350Hitch weight - 1,350Unloaded weight - 8,885Length - 36'We currently have a 2008 Rockwood 8313GVWR - 8883Hitc weight - 890We currently use an Equal-i-zer weight distri...

Heki Skylight Parts -FOUND

FYI, I just received from Leisureshopdirect a complete set of hatch releases for my Heki 2. They were starting to get loose so better safe than sorry.Details:1 218957 Lift handles (pair) for Dometic Heki rooflight £21.22Shipping Cost: £12.99Total Or...

egarant by Explorer III
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New to RV world, I have a few questions

Hello,First of all I am very new to the RV world. I am planning to live in a RV for a few years as I am moving from Boston to L.A.I am very much between a TT and Motorhome.I currently own a car.My budget: ~40K loan (will finance everything)Option 1:S...

Check engine

I started my 2003 F250 Ford V10 eng with 105K miles. One owner, looks new. The check eng light came on and stayed on. I took it into the Ford place here in Yuma and 3 hrs later they said I need a new computer. Cost will be $700.00 WOW. At 100K mi...

Our first TV, we've come a long way..

We were kids (is what I'm telling) when we started pulling a travel trailer. Our first TV was a 1977 F-150. We towed without fear where ever we wanted to go, coast or mountains. I added an extra leaf to the rear springs and a new AM/FM/Cassette pl...

uncomfortable travel trailer couch

we have a forest river flagstaff micro lite with a queen murphy bed.the bed is fine, it's the couch that is uncomfortable. any suggestions. all cushions are sewn into couch, no zippers etc, can not be filled or removed. couch folds flat and bed com...

ziastars by Explorer
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