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Won't someone please make rugged small trailers??

Many manufacturers have stopped making small hard-sided trailers with full features (inside kitchen, bath with shower, decent tanks, decent headroom, good insulation). My current trailer, a Fun Finder X-139, fits the bill, but they have stopped maki...

Weight of bed ends

A number of years ago, I was active on the tent camping forum, here. We had to give up camping because my wife has some medical issues and setting up camp was getting to be a bit much. I was never a minimalist camper. I loved my toys. We've rented...

Plastic under TT

Previous owner must've had a blow out and damaged the plastic wrap under the TT. Wood floor is still good just where the damage is the duct taped is coming apart. (Previous owner used duct tape to reseal insulation wrap) I saw this when we purchased ...

How often do you clean or treat you roof.

I check my roof twice a year for cracks in the sealant around the various seams. Since I have a 2010 era "Lite" trailer I cannot walk on the roof without laying down plywood and must do my inspection from a ladder at the side.As a result, other than ...

rbpru by Explorer II
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Travel Trailer shopping

My wife and I are starting our search for a travel trailer. We had a couple of pop up campers when our kids were growing up, and made fabulous memories, things that the kids still talk about to this day.We have a small, no bedroom seasonal cabin in ...

macminn by Explorer
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Tire Chains Question

Heading out to Colorado (Vail, Breckenridge, and copper) for a snowboarding trip in about 2 weeks for 10 days and was wondering if I should pick up Tire Chains? Do I need them (2WD DRW truck - 4K camper)? are they legal there? as they are not legal i...

TCdude by Explorer
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Tow Vehicle Capacity

Good morning guys. I know this has been discussed a ton but just looking for some input. I am big on being safe and not pushing the limits on anything. Truck is a 98 K3500 crew cab dually with 454 and automatic transmission and 4:10 gear. With a ...

oldbrown by Explorer
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Question about awning lights

After 10 years of camping in my early 80's prowler I upgraded to an almost new '16 prowler 30lx. Lots more room for the family to move around and we are going to try it out at a campground in a week. Here's the question, my awning lights weren't work...

2017 Toyota Highlander towing

Anybody out there towing with a Toyota Highlander? Manual says it has a 5,000 lb tow rating. I will be towing a 3,700 lb GVRW Lance 1575. It looks OK on paper, but does anyone have any experience. Will also be installing a Prodigy 2 or 3 brake contro...

KirkJB by Explorer
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towing capacity

I am looking to buy a used truck and was looking for advice on towing capacity. I do not have a rig yet but am looking to get something around 15k gross weight. Are there any gas engines that can pull that safely, or do I need to get diesel? Any help...

Shaving new Tire for subaru AWD

Thought I would ask this question in this forum, as from what I read here, you guys seem pretty smart on mechanics.So here is the story. Wife picked up a large hole in the right rear on our 2015 Suby Forester ( with 15K on the clock). Tire is not rep...

Lance vs Jayco

Good morning everyone! I am looking to buy a travel trailer and begin enjoying some weekend trips away from home. I have a Toyota 4runner with GVW towing of 5000#. I have always pulled trailers (horse and cargo) with double axles so that is what I am...

Hankook 19.5 Tires on Your Pickup Tires?

I'm considering going to 19.5 wheels/tires on my Chevy 2500HD srw carrying a AF 811. Is anyone using Hankook tires on your PU truck. If so which model and size are you using? My first preference is Michelins but they are really pricey! I only use thi...

Troutguy by Explorer
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