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Fresh Water Hose

Remember, I'm new to campers!Went to Camping World for the first time last weekend. Holy cow. Lots of stuff that I desperately needed and I didn't even know it! LolAnyways, in my new found quest to maximize valuable storage space-Has anyone tried ...

New member

Hello everyone, I thought I would become a member after all the knowledge I have gained from everyone the past few years googling questions and usually finding the answers here. I am a second time truck camper owner and recently purchased a very low ...

Any problem with 2006 Aliner?

I would like to check with you before I buy a used Aliner from the private owner. I remember few years ago someone mentioned about the problem with the floor that tends to warp? Problem is I am not sure if 2006 is part of the group or not. I would ap...

Rock2 by Explorer
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How Much Safety Margin to Allow...If Any?

Hi Everyone,We have a 2011 Ford Expedition 4x4 with the Heavy Duty Trailer Tow package. A few relevant specs:Axle = 3.31Max Loaded Trailer Wt = 8,900lbsGCWR = 15,000lbsGAWR Front = 3,700lbsGAWR Rear = 4,250lbsGVWR = 7,135lbs (5,515 curb wt + 1,620 c...

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How to upgrade brakes on 2000 Chevy K3500 DRW.

I am just starting to explore the options for upgrading brakes on my 2000 Chevy K3500 DRW truck. The hydro boost brakes have never impressed me, but they have always stopped the truck. The bad thing is that I chew through brakes in this thing and the...

Will my 2014 F250 need overloads?

I have a 2014 F250. I just bought a 1999 Northstar Laredo hard sided 8' slide in camper. I am still working on the camper so I have not been able to mount it on the truck yet. Therefore I do not know the combined weight of both for sure. I also h...

Picked up the 2015 Roo 21SS today..

Looks like a winner, will be taking it out next week. I do have a question though.... When you fold up the beds, is there a special way you pack the mattress on the ends? I just don't like the force you have to use to secure them. Has anyone run int...

Jim102 by Explorer
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Torklift super receiver extension length

Hi all,We installed a Torklift Superhitch Magnum 20k on our 2008 Ford F450 when we bought our Lance 992. We're ready to add the receiver extension but I'm not sure about the length. I measured from the back of the truck bumper to the front of the c...

cjtinkle by Explorer
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What Brand for a working mans camper

First post here and I’m sure it’s been discussed many times however were new to TC but not new to camping we have has several TT… We have 2008 Dodge 2500 4x4 6.7L quad cab long bed, we are in search of a used camper something along the lines of a la...

scott936 by Explorer
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F150 3.5l w\EcoBoost, MaxTow package

You were all very helpful with my last question about towing with a Suburban. It sounds like I need a little more towing capacity, though nothing huge. I'm looking at the F150 3.5l w\EcoBoost and the MaxTow package. Does anyone out there have any ...

RTB by Explorer
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Backup Light Addition

Now that winter is starting to set in I was interested in improving the lighting when backing up. Since my camper plugs into a seven pin jack mid truck my rear seven pin connector is free I found this:Backup lightAnd for the price I thought what cou...

brholt by Explorer II
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