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TT is SOLD!

Went with the original selling dealer on their consignment lot1st offer that came in 8 hours after the listing was posted was a ridiculous low ball offer. 12 hours later, full asking price. 1st couple called back and wanted to make another over ask...

philh by Explorer II
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1/2 ton cement mixer.......

I'll leave at this.Only real issue towing is was the 5000 or so lbs of moving mass on trailer. Otherwise at 7-8000 lbs total it was not a big deal...My son took a picture jack knifed in back of my daughter, his younger sisters yard....I'll if I can g...

blt2ski by Moderator
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Truck Shopping for Fiver

It's been awhile since I have been on the boards. Looking to move from the current lashup ('02 Suburban 2500 LT, 8.1l / '05 Jayco Eagle 29 BHS TT) to a Fiver and Truck.Settled on a Jayco Eagle Fiver 336FBOKUnloaded Vehicle Weight (lbs) 11,745Dry Pin...

parking on hill

Up until today I’ve always stored my puma travel trailer at my in-laws because I never thought it was possible to keep it at the house due to the extreme slope. Well I managed to park the thing in the backyard and I’m curious if this looks to be acce...

Fridge won't fit

We took out the old fridge last night, only to find out that it won't fit out through the door of the camper :EThis is a 5 cu ft one-door Domnetic RM 2554. I finally had to remove the cooling unit and basically break the fridge into two pieces to ge...

BurbMan by Explorer II
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2012 F-150 tow rating

Should I trust the published towing ratings of my 2012 ecoboost at 11,500 pounds. I may buy a larger trailer from 4500 gross to 8000 gross weight. Thanks

DOT & State Nuances of a 4500-5500?.

I don’t see Class A’s having to pull into the scales, but have noticed a few heavier than 14k GVWR ‘pickups’ with a DOT number posted on front doors... Oregon is even considering smog checks on visiting diesels over 14k GVWR, to include Class A pushe...

3_tons by Explorer III
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Which of these two trailers tows better

I understand there are many parameters but I am posting to see if something significant jumps out. I have one of these trailers and the opportunity to trade for the other one. We love both flooplans for their own merit.I am towing with a 2021 F150 Po...

speediq99 by Explorer II
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Need advice on my first camper truck

Hi. I'm a long time camper and sometime van dweller, but now I've repurposed and am looking for a vehicle to carry an 8-ft Alaskan camper (which I'm also searching for). I do a lot of travel in remote areas with awful roads so I'm looking for a fairl...

Toyota Tundra SR5 Power Tow Mirrors width

Hi everyone, we are starting to look into differant ideas for our next RV, this question concerns one direction we might go.I have an issue where my garage opening is only 94" Toyota lists the SR5 width without the mirrors at 79.9"The total width on ...

Towing Capacity Question

Please forgive as I am a complete newbie to all of this. I have a 2018 Dodge Durango SRT with a towing capacity of 8700 lbs. We are looking at a camper that is 5,900 lbs dry weight.Obviously that falls within the 8,700 but I know there is a lot mor...

kbucky by Explorer
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okanagan manual

I just purchased an 811sl okanagan 2006 without a manual. Checking to see if anyone knows where to purchase one or has one to sell. Thanks Archie. Also, any useful info about the camper will help!,

beebite by Explorer
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