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what's wrong with this picture? (think skid plate)

That's right -- no protection for the transmission pan or external filter. Been meaning to fix this for years - even before I creased my original pan years ago.Those creases on the corners are factory installed.Maybe this will work -- 1/4" diamond pl...

cewillis by Explorer
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BAL X wheels chocks

Anyone have a negative/positive experience with the BAL 28005 Deluxe Tire Chocks? I read a post on another selling site that one person blew out the belts of their radial tires, hmmm sounds like they over-tightened. I've been contemplating the purcha...

RogerJS by Explorer
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2005 Honda Element 2WD Automatic Transmission

We have a 2005 Honda Element that "looks" like it would be an ideal vehicle to be towed. We plan to use a tow dolly. The vehicle is 2WD (not the AWD version) and is an automatic.Is this vehicle OK to be used on a dolly and what are the special step...

gjtrafl by Explorer
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Max Truck Camper weight for a half ton 08 Sierra

Looking at buying an older truck camper. Not sure the weight but I think its about 1500 lbs. (The info plate on the camper is not readable) I want to haul it with a 08 GMC Sierra half ton. The rating in the glovebox for slide in truck campers says 77...

Solenoid valve for freshwater tank?

Has anyone tried one of these for a dump valve on the fresh water tank? My current valve is really hard to reach and these 12v solenoid operated valves can be had for about $25. It is a normally closed valve that would be turned on to empty the tank....

ezrydrs by Explorer
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Renewing myTT experience... repair work question

So, after many years (okay, maybe decades is a better choice of words), I am getting back into RV'ing. Planning on purchasing a new travel trailer. Plan on (or at least hoping to), pay cash. Have narrowed down to a couple of trailers, with the Jay...

Walaby by Explorer II
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5th wheel tow truck

I’m thinking about buying a new 2015 Dodge Ram 3500, currently have a 2003 Dodge 3500 Diesel crew cab long bed and tow a 2011 Open Range 345 5th wheel. My big concern about the new trucks it seems that they are all about 4-6 inches taller and 10 to 1...

Newbie needs help.

I have a stock 2001 Ford F350 Diesel 4x4 LWB SRW Crew Cab truck with E-Rated tires at 3415lbs and Ranch Hand bumpers front and rear. Last but not least 12,000lb winch. What is the heaviest dry weight camper I should look at without modifying my truck...

Lumber81 by Explorer
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Marshall A4 Propane connector

I have a 1999 Fleetwood Wilderness 26GL which as dual 30# propane tanks with the automatic switch-over regulator. One of the connectors (pigtails) leaks from underneath the Type 1 knob). It is a "Marshall Gas Controls, A-4 Flexible Hose Connector f...

Dryfly01 by Explorer
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High turbo noise

Just pulled a tough hill, towing my about 17k 5ver, pushing it hard to get past a wide load truck and the turbo went to about 20,000 or so... pretty loud wind up noise that is new to me. Wondered if it was normal.The turbo normally runs up to about ...

Lar_s by Explorer
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Buying first travel trailer...need advice

We are looking into getting our first travel trailer to upgrade from our popup trailer. I have two young kids and want to make sure I am being cautious. The trailer we are considering is a 2007 Fleetwood Mallard 26RLS. The GVWR of the trailer is 7...

Need any input/suggestions on my power awning

Hello all, I posted a few weeks or so ago on how my Carefree Power Awning would not work. I had mentioned at the time that I had used the jumper wire that came with it, and could get the awning to extend and then retract just fine....meaning the mot...

Real world weights for Sonnybrook 298BHS

I'm doing some homework for a friend who is looking at a 2012 Sunset Creek 298BHS. I'm not finding any REAL weights posted anywhere online. The website is saying tongue weight is 920, I just don't know how conservative they are. My Jayco wasn't ev...