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Where are all the folding trailer Fans?

Through the years I've had tent trailers, truck campers and travel trailers. As you can see from my profile I've been a forum member since 2003. When I started on RV.net this Folding Trailer section was very active. Perhaps never as busy as Travel Tr...

jmcgsd by Explorer
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Meguiar's Ultimate Paste Wax or Turtle Wax Ice??

Hey guys, long story short, my detail guy has given me the option of which wax I want to use on my 2015 Forest River Evo2700 and I have spent a few hours researching and the 2 in the title are both contenders that I've narrowed it down to. I know I w...

DRW and engine opinions

Hello,I currently have a 2003 Ram 3/4T CTD. I have supersprings and 3750# tires. It handles the load decently but now with kid #2 around, I find we're hauling more stuff (stroller, pack-n-play, bikes, sand toys, etc) I'd eventually like to get a b...

gbw by Explorer
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08 F450 6.4L Wrench Light on?

HelloI bought a 08 F450 Stake Bed from a local company that claimed coolant in the oil and it was deemed too old to fix. It was one owner with 88K miles. I took it to mechanic/friend 180 miles away who replaced the front engine cover that had signs o...

rowekmr by Explorer
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backup camera

Does anyone know of a after market camera harness and camera that is compatible with a ford system so that I could could extend it approximately 4' feet to acomadate my 12' camper

Rear-Ended

Hey Guys,Last week my 2014 Expedition EL was rear-ended. Good news no one was seriously hurt. About $3000 in damage. The repair shop looked at the hitch and said it doesn't need to be replaced. It was hit more on the right-hand side the on the hit...

Deano_1 by Explorer
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Timbrens or Airbags

This is my first post in some time on this forum. I'm looking to assist the payload and was wondering what you guys are using? I have had airbags on a previous unit and loved them until I disconnected the camper. With 10 psi made the ride a bit rough...

upsfella by Explorer
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Trip report truck camping on the ragged edge.

Some may still be interested in truck camping on the ragged edge.Original post:my truckThis picture was taken at the end of my first real camping trip.800 some miles traveled and averaging 25 miles per gallon!Am I ever pleased with my new truck.Campi...

Using my PUP for the 1st time

Hi all! So I'm finally getting to use my PUP for the first time. I'm excited to make the transition from tents.We're going to be on the shores of Lake Ontario in mid-October. I'm in Canada so it's cold then. Days are usually around 10 to 15 Celsius (...

Calculating how an extension de-rates your receiver.

How would you go about calculating how much a receiver should be de-rated with a 14" extension?Secondarily, does anybody know what a Curt 24" receiver tube is rated for?http://www.curtmfg.com/part/49240That's what I used to make my extension. It is c...

mkirsch by Nomad II
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I might get me a new truck this weekend

If everything goes as planned and all the numbers work I may be driving a new TV Tomorrow. IF they get to where I want it is a 2015 GMC SLE 6.0. This is a little ahead of my schedule if they get me what I want. Wish me luck.Majja

Majja13 by Explorer
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