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Ford Expedition 2012 EL Limited 31 foot Trailer

Hello all, new to the forums and new to RVing. Have a small dimemna. We purchased Ford Expedition 2012 EL (131" Wheel) with Tow Package allow for 8900# towing. We are looking at Cougar 31SQB at 7200#.Do you think it is a good marriage? Any thoughts? ...

linchat by Explorer
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Help on a 30 amp RV plug

The ground and neutral are together in the box that I'm hooking up my 30 amp rv plug.Do I need to get a new box that has a separate ground or is it a way to hook the RV plug up? 120v with 30 amp braker !!!Thanks

Can a Rock do this to a camper?

I found this hole in the front corner of my camper. It looks like a bullet hole to me as I don't think a rock can do this, but I'm not sure. I would have to tear into the camper to determine if a bullet is there, and I don't want to do that.I don't...

TCcamper by Explorer
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2008 F250 V10 question

To start this off, I just bought the 2008 F250 with the V10, and I dont care much for the idiot gauges. So what would be a good after market setup that I could plug into the obdii port to monitor the temps and pressures, for sure the tranny temp.Than...

RR24 by Explorer
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Posting Pictures, made easier, by using a shortcut

Often times, one struggles to get photos of our Truck Campers uploaded onto this Forum. Couldn't there be a simpler way of accomplishing this? Well, there is and a Moderator scored in creating just the tool we can use. That way the pic we load is d...

bka0721 by Explorer II
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Jensen CD/DVD Replacement?

Setting up our SA rig and looking to put a cd/dvd player system in. We currently have a Kenwood radio cd with looks like the standard ceiling mount Jensen speakers. I would like to go to something like the Jensen 12v cd/dvd with a flatscreen. I ha...

No RV parking signs

Having a truck camper I am a bit confused about signs, rules and regulations that specify no RV parking. Are we RV's for the purpose of those signs or are we just trucks? At 25 feet in length I'm not exactly small.Does anyone have any actual experi...

brholt by Explorer II
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Why injectors fail

Here is an iteresting article. When mine failed for the 3rd time, a diesel shop finally alerted me to this. Myabe I cna save soembody else here. The stems you need are FASS or Airdog or similar."The Black, White and Greys of the Duramax Fuel Filter"G...

Tequila by Explorer
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Anybody have a wind deflector?

I have about 5 to 7 inches of clearence between the roof of my f150 and the camper's over cab part. I had to sit it that high to clear my 2010f150 side rails(thanks ford). After only getting 14mpg into a stiff wind and 19.5 on the way home with the...

MPohio by Explorer
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Replace kitchen faucet with a household pull down?

We have a typical sized sink and I would like to replace the faucet with a pull down spray. Has anyone done this, and what did you use? It seems like the faucets at the big box stores are all large and will look big and bulky? Any suggestions and pho...

HeyJude by Explorer
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Water heaters

Hello to all!We are brand new travel trailer owners and just came upon our very first problem. We were getting the camper ready to go out this weekend and as soon as we turned the water on, it started leaking behind the water heater and the carpet in...

Affordable Tie Downs!

I am looking for a truck camper and tie downs. I have found a few good campers, but tie downs are way overpriced! Does anyone have good ideas on sourcing affordable tie downs? If it makes a difference, the upcoming camper is going onto my 2005, GMC, ...

Cymru by Explorer
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Thinking HARD about this trailer?

2009 KeystoneIt's at Demontrand RV in Conroe. Owner says I can have it for $7200. Nothing needs replacing except the curtain in front of the back bed. No rust, no soft spots in floor, walls, and ceiling. I stomped, pushed, knocked, opened every cabin...

This rig is not braking

Hi all. Bought this TH 3 years ago. When I got it, I found the brake to be really really weak. So to be on the safe side, I did replace the 6 brake assembly ( backing plate, pads, magnet, it come as a kit) But I did not see a real improvement. Af...

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DC Power to Fridge ... But not lights.

Getting ready to take the first trip of the season. I purchased and installed a brand new rv/marine battery. None of the 12V lights on the trailer work. However, the refridgerator lights up when turned on and will switch between gas and DC. Checked t...