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Getting things fixed, now for the furnace

I recently purchased a '94 StarCraft Leisure Star 27FB. When I checked out the TT everything worked properly. After I towed it the less than 10 mile trip to where I store/use it, the A/C and furnace would no longer work.I posted on this forum a few...

North Dakota oil boom traffic.

We were coming up from Theodore Roosevelt National Park to Williston ND to see Fort Union and catch route 2 west. I was told that the oil boom traffic was bad in the northwest corner and there would be no RV campgrounds open in the area.:(That was an...

rbpru by Explorer II
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Setting up Equalizer Hitch

I am redoing the setup on my tv and trailer because I purchased a different set of tires for my tv. I went from 245 to 265s. When I towed with it I had a lot of sway when I towed with the new tires. When doing the new setup I realized I cannot adjust...

elm3420 by Explorer
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Ordered a 2015 F150 Lariat — almost

I ordered a 2015 F150 Lariat with 3.5 eco-boost and 3.73 locking rear axle for maximum payload and towing capacity. On a 2014, that would be 1,790 pounds and 11,300 pounds. Going to a 3.55 locking rear axle with eco-boost engine, the maximum payload ...

2012 2500HD CC SB with 6.0L and 3.73 ratio

Hi all,Took our first long trip with my newer tow vehicle. I went from a 2006 chevy Duramax to a 2012 6.0L gas with the 3.73 ratio. Now I fully understood there would be a difference due to it being a gas so that is not my issue here. But with a 5...

Tire Inflation Specs 2004-2007 Silverado 3500HD

I just finished putting 6 new sneakers on my '02 Silverado 3500 DRW.The door sticker specs out Load Range D tires with a max inflation of 65PSI. My selection of D-rated tires was poor to nonexistent. New tires are Load Range E with a max inflation of...

mkirsch by Nomad II
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Gear for towing

I am just starting to tow a small car with our motorhome. It has a triton v10 I was towing in overdrive with no problem should I be towing in overdrive with the tow haul on or off and when should a person use the gears 3,2, ,1. I realize maybe I soun...

Kennyj by Explorer
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Just completed the torture test - PASS!

Well, the big vacation of the year was a success. Heaped some major abuse on the Suburban, but she came through without a single hiccup. Highlights:Trip duration: 18 daysTotal miles: 5,300 (MI-AZ-UT-CO-MI)Towing miles: 4,900Most miles towing in one ...

Found cabover rot!

Noticed a musty odor in my footlocker today and found puffy wallpaper, Peeled it all back to find major rot on walls about 6 inches from the floor up. Not sure what to do, Has anyone else experienced this issue? It is a 2002 shadow cruiser. Cannot se...

bakstrap by Explorer
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Northstar coming to Boise!!!

Nelson's RV of Boise is expecting their first shipment of Northstars in Oct!!! This is just great. Just when I figured I could make the old Sun Lite last the rest of my TC days!!!

_DJ_1 by Explorer II
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Bringing dog to Yosemite with the family/where to go?

Hi, we are going to Yosemite on Thursday for the first time and we are bringing our dog. The campground said we cannot leave the dog anywhere and must take it everywhere. Has anyone ever brought their dog to Yosemite and is there any place we cannot ...

Poohper by Explorer
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Is a 50amp service worth the upgrade?

We are starting to do research for a new trailer for next year, I am debating getting a 50 amp service. It is an option for most TT 's and not easy to find them on the lot (seems most fivers have them, but not looking at those, yet!) so, I would have...