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New battery time

We never boondock with our TT, and since we now live in a place where it can be stored on property, it will always be plugged in. Do I really need a deep-cycle battery? Probably the only time it will ever be disconnected is winter storage, and then ...

Hemling by Explorer
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HOST , LANCE , slide-outs fiberglass skin fatigue.

There is no way around it, camper slide-outs compromise structural integrity.Being said,I offer two factors that can attribute to stress cracks on slide opening corners.First possible is, over-tightened rear turnbuckles(tork-lift,etc.). Second, My ex...

todsme by Explorer
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2015 Rockwood Roo 21DK

Picked up a 2015 Rockwood Roo 21DK trailer with some mildew on the bunks. Vinyl/softshell material everywhere except the two zipper sides are canvas materials.Brought out the Miracle Mist and cleaned it all nicely. Sprayed it down with Scotchgard to ...

Rockwood Ultralite vs Outback Ultralite

Hello! We are looking at purchasing a travel trailer. We previously owned a 40' Forest River Sierra Fifth wheel which we loved but was quirky. We are a military family looking for a trailer to last and be able to be used in any season. Does anyone ha...

Schwintek slide out system failure - brand new TT

I'm not really asking a question; more like blowing off steam.After years of big TT's, one slide in truck camper, and a new Class C that we had for 5 years, we moved to a smaller TT for wife and I that would allow our grown daughters to come with, as...

mleekamp by Explorer
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Goodbye CH751 key!

Last night I replaced the CH751 lock on the water fill hatch with a lock that matches my entry door and other compartment locks, which were replaced in previous upgrades. One less key to mess with!WOOHOO!!!There's also a thumb turn style lock availa...

Share your favorite

My husband and I are the original owners of a 2004 Travel Trailer.We have decided it is time to upgrade to a newer rig. We want to purchase a TT that is 4-5 years old.Can you share the floor plans/manufacture/model number you like with our desired sp...

2halfs by Explorer
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Slideouts on household current

I currently have my TT parked at my house, but have no way to hook it up to 30/50 amp service, so I'm doing the whole necked-down adapter to a 100 ft. heavy-duty extension cord. This works fine for using the lights and stuff as I do some work, but t...

Hemling by Explorer
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1997 Columbia River 8.5' by bigfoot

Hey all we are the proud new owners of a 1997 Columbia River 8.5 by bigfoot.We are needing to replace some wood around the camper under the fiber glass. What is the best way to go about doing this?It seems like the back is a fiber glass shell that sl...

cgi2099 by Explorer
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2016 Springdale (Keystone) SG330 questions

Hey guys, a friend of mine owns this camper and I am helping her out fixing it up. Wasn't winterized in CT, so you can imagine.Anyway, where is the converter? Looked all over, can't find it anywhere. Nothing on google saying where it is.The screen do...