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I forgot to back off the brake controller setting before sending my truck and fiver down the road with an inexperienced driver at the wheel. I was following along behind and noticed some very black long skid marks on the road just before turning int...

4x4ord by Explorer III
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87 to 85 octane-what altitude?

Hi all: taking a trip out West for the first time since 2005. That was done with a 2004 truck and we swapped over to 85 octane at Colorado Springs before taking 70 through Denver and beyond. We are taking a more southern route this time with a 2018 t...

QCMan by Nomad III
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Stupid TPMS!!

The new GM 1500s must have a lower threshold now! Just rotated the tires on my 2020 1500 Chebbie and set the rears (which are still reading front position and may be the issue but requires a re-learn tool to change) to 32psi cold. Truck is a paveme...

Grit_dog by Navigator
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ATI gasoline aux tank test pressure

In the right kind of meeting I would say: "Hi, my name is Arnold and I am an engineer", but this isn't that type of meeting. Before I buy a new gas pickup, can someone tell me the test pressure on the side of an ATI gasoline auxiliary gasoline tank...

Just Curious

There is a new generation of very small travel trailers apparently intended for towing by SUV's. I have watched some YT videos and have some questions:1. Do you need to install accessory wide view mirrors on your SUV?2. Looks like most don't come wit...

agm charging capability in 2016 Af 811SB?

My batteries are dead and I cant move the slide to check what charging system I have. I want to replace the lead acid with AGM but need to be sure I can charge them before buying. I almost positive this year/model uses a progressive dynamics PD92...

Bad smell when running heat

Hello All,My fiancée and I just moved into our travel trailer for full time use. It is a 2016 forest river Cherokee limited 33’. When running the heat we are experiencing an awful smell. The best way my fiancée has found to describe it is “old farts”...

16 years with no blowouts, now two in a month.

I figure anyone pulling a trailer will probably have a blowout at some point. I dodged the bullet for 16 years, but now I'm up to TWO blowouts. Hmmmph.Picked up some wire on the road a month ago for the first blowout. The wire wrapped around the axel...

Stabilizer blocks alternatives

Hello folks,We have scissor stabilizers on our TT. Usually we put a number of blocks under each stabilizer (probably up to 10-15”).I am looking to save weight (and space) of all the blocks we are carrying around.I see there are a lot of different typ...

alexey75 by Explorer
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Do you believe this? 2022 Chevy 3500 HD dually

https://www.chevrolet.com/trucks/silverado/3500hd/build-and-price/features/capabilities/table?bodyTypeOne=5&bodyTypeTwo=7&driveTypeOne=4WD&driveTypeTwo=4WD&engineOne=L8T&engineTwo=L5P&section=Highlights&section=Powertrain&section=Brakes&section=Trail...

Wo_ody by Explorer
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Which battery for small travel trailer

My wife and I have a FR Palonini 132FD. 16' LOA.We use it for two three-week trips every fall and spring - and occasional camping in between.We tow it with a Toyota Tacoma, and have a 100W solar panel on the roof, plus a spare 80W 'briefcase' solar p...

Eagle Cap 1200 Weight on Ford F350

I know this general topic has been discussed a lot.According to Truck Camper Magazine an EagleCap 1200 can be expected to weight roughly 6,600 pound wet that includes 500 lbs of stuff (which I think is projected on the light side personally).My new 2...

egarant by Explorer III
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Towing with 2004 Lincoln Aviator

I have recently purchased a new old Gulf Aero Light 19 ft bumper pull camper. The camper weigh 4005 LBs dry and about 4500 loaded with gear but not fresh water. I have a 2004 Lincoln Aviator with a 4.6 L 281 V8 dohc with 110,000 miles. The tow rating...

rg3 by Explorer
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Best Quality Travel Trailers

Is there such a thing? Is the RV industry capable of delivering such a product with the same construction practices, materials, and appliances?If the answer is “No”, is it reasonable to find what one considers the best for their needs, and one that...