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Let's talk about grounding

As far as I can discern grounding on a camper (or car) is primarily a way to use the frame as a convenient way to reduce wiring back to the battery. My camper came with a battery ground wire which I assume is fastened to the campers aluminum framing ...

tires

I store my 2015 TT most of the year except for 2/3 month trips each year. I worry about the tires while it is sitting. Is there anything I can do to prevent the tires from rotting away during period of non use? Would it help if I pulled it every mon...

Question for 6.7 CTD owners RE: Adding Oil

At what point on the dipstick's "Safe Zone" do you add oil? I've got about 5,500 miles on my 2016 and the the oil level is a little below half way down in the "Safe Zone" on the stick. Should I add a little oil, and about how much would you add at ...

Ron3rd by Explorer III
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My F 250 and tires?

My F 250 is not over loaded concerning tire capacity in the rear. The trucks come with the General Grabbers, which because of bad experience (blow out and ply separation) I will not run them on the back.When i ordered the truck, by oversight or mayb...

Dave_H_M by Explorer II
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Aftermarket wheels on Tow vehicles

I ruined an OEM polished 17x6.5 aluminium front wheel on my Ford F350 dually a couple month's ago and have been running the rusty steel spare and I am wanting to get it replaced.It is next to impossible to find a used OEM wheel and new ones from Ford...

gitane59 by Explorer III
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Bunk rooms....for storage?

Anyone turn a bunk room into a closet? I just don't know if we would have enough room in TT for clothes, storage, etc. I wondered if getting one with bunk beds in it may help with the storage situation..From what I have seen, storage for clothes ar...

AF 990/996 wire loom issue

While adding carpet runner to my dinette step, I found the wire loom underneath the slide had come loose. The 10 ga. wire had pulled loose from the main loom with the main loom also rubbing against the slide drive teeth . The loom needs to be allowed...

CAJW by Explorer
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New Mexico Springtime Camping

Has anybody been down in New Mexico in the Springtime, March, April, early May? We are going this spring and are considering purchasing the yearly camping permit. We are wondering how crowded the campgrounds are in the spring. We were in Utah last sp...

GM pickups, no 2500HD or 3500 Markings????

Am I missing something???? How does one tell if a new GM pickup is a 2500HD or a 3500 SRW??Or is it that so many people towed over the limits with 2500HD they just removed the badges?Am I not looking at the right place on these vehicles?Chris

Me_Again by Explorer II
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Body Shifted Slightly Off Frame

I am looking at a 2016 Cruiser Viewfinder 28BHSS and was told by the dealer that the tow vehicle was in an accident and there is a slight .25 inch shift on the body from frame. He states it tows fine and everything is in working order. It includes a ...

20" wheels vs 18" wheels for XTC

Looking at upgrading to a 3500 Ram and notice they offer a 20" wheel/tire option.Curious what opinions are on how well these wheels and tires would handle offroad with of course our 3k lb camper, protruding boulders, washboard roads and heavy sand ar...

anutami by Explorer III
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1st Travel Trailer

We just purchased our 1st camper and wanted to get a little advice from the experienced campers. What are some must have to stock the camper with before our first trip? And some necessities to make the trip more enjoyable for two small kids? Thank...

blipka12 by Explorer
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