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Open diff or limited slip

Im changing the rear axle on my 99 4x4 2500 Dodge to a dually Dana 80 I can get an open differential or a factory limited slipIve had a 03 4x4 Dodge dually with open diff and my SRW truck now has an open diffAnyone like to have a limited slip posi ty...

Alpenlite Questions

Saw an Alpenlite Saratoga 935 today and have several questions. I realize it is an orphan. It has a slide that handles the dinette that goes out about a foot. The COG is 39 inches up, and the list weight is 3300lbs. It appears to me that it should...

2014 Ford Expedition Towing Capacity

I have ordered a 2014 4x4 Ford Expedition with the heavy duty towing package, 15000 lbs GCWR, towing capacity of 9000 lbs. and a rear axle ratio of 3.73. I don't have the vehicle yet so don't know what its curb weight or axle weights are, Ford list ...

Arctic Fox vs Lance

As my wife and I shop for a 4 season TT, we are narrowing down our choices to the Arctic Fox 22G or the Lance 1985. Both units have similar floor plans. We have good dealers for both brands close by and my truck has plenty of capacity for either t...

Replacing swelled cabinet pieces

I have some wooden cabinets that are swollen from leaks that have gotten into the camper. I am getting the roof repaired to prevent all future leaks, but I do want to try to fixed the wooden warping. Does anyone know of a place where I can get pieces...

bryris by Explorer
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Recommendations for solar setup

I have a Lance 825 truck camper that will be stored outside without electrical access starting this spring. I'd like to setup a solar system that will charge the batteries while in storage. I have all LED interior lights, no TV, no electric coffee ...

Shiltsy by Explorer
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Bolt post for bunk end broke off

Here's another one for all of you with more experience. The bolt post that the bunk end screw screws on to has broken off. One rivet is still partially stuck to the frame, and the other is a hole. It appears to have a wood frame backing. My question ...

segen77 by Explorer
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Drain Valve Lube

I used Silicone spray on the valves in the old trailer to keep the seals from sticking. They were readily accessible.The new trailer has them stuck way up in the covered "basement". IIRC somebody here has managed to stick tubes up to the valves and u...

brulaz by Explorer
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The elusive 10 mpg.

We just finished a 4 week 4500 mile trip to the Everglades and back. I have an F-150 with Eco-Boost pulling a 5000 lb. 26 ft. Dutchmen Lite. Even though we travel light the total TV and TT load was about 14,000 lb.The towing was fine, the occasional ...

rbpru by Explorer II
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New Truck?

Went from a 2010 Ford F150 XLT 6.5' box to a 2014 Chevy 2500HD Z71, 6.5' box Diesel. Do I need to have my weight distribution redone for my 31' TT. I'm assuming yes, but am not totally sure. Thanks

NON Lippert frame TT

Does anyone know who is making a NON Lippert frame Travel Trailer today. Or even a Lippert frame with a different make axle?

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Grand Canyon - Cold Weather?

I am headed to the Grand Canyon (Trailer Village Campground) on Sunday for a couple of days. The site has full hookups. It is supposed to be really cold (coldest overnight for the 3 days is 20). My question is - should I hook up the water and sewer c...

Slide Out Switch Replacement - SOLVED!

I have a 2005 Keystone Cougar with a slide. I am trying to replace the switch due to arcing/melting in the old switch. The old switch has 5 connections all in a single row. Wires coming out of the wall to the switch are 2 white (connected together...

Boband4 by Explorer
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