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Winter

Can a pop up camper be covered with a tarp for the winter if all the canvas is removed

stuc by Explorer
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Yellowstone/Teton Spring 2016 Inquiry

Hello, I am looking for anyone who has visited the Yellowstone/Teton National Parks area in late April to early May in order to gain a better understanding of the typical weather found during this time of year. We will be camping in our TC so we have...

Towing mirrors

Looking for a good source for slide on CIPA towing mirrors mirrors. Trying to avoid the expense of permanent mounts. The strap on mirror shakes too much. The CIPA seems to be a good alternative but not much available for a 2015 F150XLT.

Why do people have such large trailers?

the simple answer is BECAUSE THEY CAN or WANT. I have a small 19' trailer that will sleep 5. You certainly aren't going to dance in there. My house is way more comfortable than my trailer so when i take it out i don't want to sit in the trailer. I...

Lance72 by Explorer
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Buy a 2016 or 2017 Duramax??

My wife and I are retiring next spring and want to buy a new truck and 5th wheel to kick off our retirement. I plan to buy a GMC Denali 3500 Duramax. The big dilemma for me is do we buy a 2016 or 2017? I’ve heard all the rumors about a new Duramax fo...

bertschb by Explorer
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Anyone towing conventional with 2013-15 Ram 2500

I've heard some talk on other forums about the factory hitches breaking on the 4th generation ram trucks when towing and I'm curious if yall have anything to report. I've had trouble located a definitive guide that tells the load rating of the factor...

Crambo by Explorer
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Nissan NV 3500 Passenger Van

We are seriously considering buying the 2015 NIssan NV 3500 12 Passenger Van to tow our TT. Does anyone own one or have first hand experience with them? I'd love to hear from you. I tend to keep my cars at least 15 yrs so it's a big decision for us. ...

Anmacc2 by Explorer
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Small TC on bigger truck

I've got a shadow cruiser popup TC that I have been hauling on a Dakota. Looking at upgrading the truck.Anyone run a smaller TC on a bigger truck? What mods did you need to do to haul?TC weighs in at 990lbs and still in great shape. Has 3 legs on ...

Flying your colors (Flag Poles)

We're looking at camping this weekend and are taking our new to us TT our for its first distance trip. I've seen ppl with flags attached to their rigs and would like to do the same thing. My BIL uses an extendable painters pole that he attaches to ...

triple tent hybrids

Ok, people...it's time.... I am a die hard fan of hybrids. Love the tent feel with the convenience of a TT. SO... will be looking into my 4th unit.... who out there has a hybrid with the third tent? I know Palomino, Jayco, Shamrock and Rockwood ma...

Wiring Question? 2000 Lance 1010

I bought a 2000 Lance 1010 last Tuesday I'm very happy with the camper as it's in great condition I'm having a problem with getting the campers running lights working, I bought the wiring harness from AdventureRV and it came Thursday afternoon so I h...

Picked up the new truck today.

We left the dealer in Greeley, Co at noon and drove 409 miles today. We are 3 miles short of Utah. Talk about long legs this thing really strenches them out. Fuel fill is not as good as the old 2001. Other than that it is really nice. Got a lot of th...

Me_Again by Explorer II
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Eternabond vs Dicor tape

Do any of you have any recommendations for which is better for sealing small leaks on a rubber membrane roof? I don't have a problem, I just want to get a roll and carry it with me for "just in case".Thanks

pawpaw47 by Explorer
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bed platform repair

248RBS Bed Frame Help please Was loading up at Roaring River State Park and happened to look up in the outside storage and seen the plywood bed bottom has the screws pulling thru it. I know I weigh between 290 and 310 but come on the trailer is exa...

BillMc by Explorer
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