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TT to Alaska

We have driven our motorhome to Alaska and back in the past. In spring and early summer the road from Destruction Bay to Beaver Creek can be almost non existent. We had to drive 20 mph for the 80 or so miles to prevent damage to our rig. We had ma...

Broke a stabiload bump stop

Looks like I sheared off a bump stop/stabiload sometime during/after my trip up the Alcan last month. I noticed when I was loading the camper onto the truck for a quick trip to Anchorage last weekend. Just finished emailing documents and pictures to ...

Newbee Fiver Seeking Advice on Tow Vehicle

New to forums, hope my inquiry isn't a pain. My head is spinning from trying to calculate GCWR, GVW, GVWR, etc. Have been researching for weeks. Hoping someone could just answer my question. Have not bought rig yet. If I have a 04 GMC 2500HD Allison ...

Blank Tank Flush Leaking At The Tank (need some help)

Yesterday after our week vacation I was flushing the black tank when I noticed it dripping from the under belly. It was clear so I started at the easiest visible connections. I cut the underbelly back a bit and it was leaking only when the hose is on...

Skilight cover!!!!

Well- A branch in about 12" in diameter fell over the skylight cover in the shower of my 2010 Salem on Friday!!!:M Now I have to figure out where the heck to buy this cover before it starts raining. As for now I placed a plastic bag and taped it to...

EGR Failure on 6.7 Power Stroke

Here's a video on a EGR failure on a 6.7 PSD. I'm surprised of the idle hours this guy is reporting.Link

Over cab bed area external crack, Should I be concerned?

I noticed this crack the other day wonder if it something to be concerned about?I've been saying to myself that I should get those stabilizer that hold up the bed & now think it even more?What do you guys think?Its only on the drivers side.& its a 19...

Ford F250 2003 Truck Camper Choice

I have a Ford F250 that is paid off and would like to use with a truck camper. I have been using it with a TT. It's specifications are 4x2 Crew Cab Wheelbase 156.2" GVWR 8,800 Maximum Cargo 2,080I am looking for something that has a slide. Is that...

Dirty diesel islands revealed

I bought footies to wear when diesel fueling up. And this is why:That's the bottoms showing how much fuel crud I picked up at a local diesel station. Not one of your cleaner ones, I will admit.I also wear latex gloves. I look like a hospital order...

New 2015 3500HD Silverado trip report

We just pulled our new Chevy & 5th wheel from Kansas to South Dakota to Washington state, going through the Tetons & Yellowstone. This is our first diesel & our first truck. It has been flawless! The tow-haul mode and diesel exhaust brake were gre...

July sales are in

The Sewer Smell That Wasn't (Propane Leak)

So for the last few months after my leaf spring broke and caused a really rough ride for the TT on a trip, I was noticing a sewer like smell that I swore was from the black tank / toilet or grey tank.Poured some bleach/dishsoap coctails in and the tr...

Honda EU Series Inverter Generator

So this is along the lines of my boondocking question but specifically, about this generator. the question is I am looking into buying this generator> Honda EU Series Inverter Generator — 2000 Surge Watts, 1600 Rated Watts, it says Inverter G...

01 5.4 3/4 ton Ford F-250

Looking for a cheep Pickup to leave at my seasonal site. I found a 01 with 172,000 miles. It would only tow a spare TT a short distance and use to run around in. What problems with the 5.4 with those miles could I expect.

Lance camper pass through window manufacture

Does anyone know who currently manufactures the lance pass thru window?