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95 Dutchmen floor rebuild

Finally got tired of old carpet in camper and ripped out last week. Previous owner had slightly repaired a wet spot next to cargo door but didn't fix properly. Will update as project goes forward.

Lance 855/855S Battery Compartment Safety Issues

The following is from a paper I sent to the President of Lance Camper on January 15th of 2014. I have received no response of any kind from Lance and now feel it is appropriate to post this to the various Camper forums so that the consumers of their...

Airbags or Sumo Springs

I just got an AF 811 to put on my 2012 F350 SRW. Even without it being fully loaded with water and stuff, it causes the rear of my truck to sag about 4 to 5 inches. I already have lower stable loads installed and am wanting to add something else to...

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Is a higher TT GVWR better?

If a travel trailer's load (all my cargo, liquids, batts, LP, etc.)PLUS dry trailer weights were hypothetically say 8,200lbs for two TTs I'm considering, but the GVWR on one was 9800 and the other 11,000, wouldn't the higher GVWR be the safest? Ignor...

Hydro flame 8525-ll

need help with the wiring. Replaced the motor and labeled the wires and where they go but some of the labels came off and the new motor came with wires attached. Could someone send me a pic or drawing of the wires/colors and where they go even the on...

Fuel filter 2013 Ram 3500

For those that do their own maintenance, is there a trick to get the filter lid off? I spent an hour trying to get it off today with no luck. 1-1/8" socket going counter clockwise. This is the first change so hopefully the next time it comes off a li...

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SLIDE OR NOT?

I'm looking to upgrade from our Lance 880 to a 08 1055 Lance. We want more headroom over cab, a bigger bath & a basement model for less distance from the floor to the bed, (to make it easier to get into). I "think" we can live without a slide, we ten...

First Tow with the 6.4 Hemi 2500

For a little background I'm coming out of a 2006 Duramax "LBZ" which moved my 8500lb TT very well.So, finally after getting through the 500 mile break-in it was time to hook up the trailer and see what I've got.Overall, it's more than adequate to do ...

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Anyone TC with a new RAM 3500 6.4 hemi yet?

I am wondering if anyone hauling a TC has got a new RAM 3500 dually with the new Hemi 6.4 gas engine?How is it for power/ economy? What kind of hauling payload can you get out of this combination?Is this available with the factory air bag suspension...

water line

I need to replace one of the shut off valves on the plasitic tubing going to the hot water tank. I was going to cut it off and replace it with a sharkbite valve from home depot or a seatech valve. What size do I need? I have a 2012 Jayco.thanks,Cr...

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Cooling your brakes

Being from the east coast I've yet to encounter my brakes heating up enough to require pulling over to let them cool down, at least not that I know of. This summer/fall we're doing our first trip out west and may well encounter such. The questions ar...

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Convertible queen sofa bed

Does anyone know where I can get the bifold queen bed sofa combo that keystone Zeppelin 241's had in 05 and the Lance 2185 has in this years model? I have the 05 Zepp. And need to replace my bifold mattress it's a 60x75 and I need a 60x80. It's 6" t...

Tongue weight with WD? ChevyTahoe

So on the rear of the hitch it says 600 lb max . But then it says 1000/ 10,000 with weight distributor. Does that mean I can tow a Trailer with a tonque weight of 700 and it will be ok with a WD?