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Alternative to 14db or 16 deb livin lite?

Like livin lite because of perceived high quality construction. Many smaller rv looked like pure junk.We want: fixed bed, dry bath, small but quality more than 1x1" stick wood stapled together. Stove, refridg, a/c, etc.Backpacking background so bi...

Reese Straightline disappointment

Went to install my new Reese Straightline WD hitch today. I was very disappointed to find it was made in China. The quality is very poor with casting so rough I had to use a grinder on the shank to get it to fit my reciever. Next I had to use a die g...

Truck camper extraction!

Dug a canyon through the 5 ft high snowbank in front of our TC last evening. Phase 2 will be move it out "on the frost" which should be easy with -18C (O F) in the overnight forecast late this week.

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Spring Cleaning

I'm wanting to get thing together so when it gets warm I can clean up my TT after being stored inside all winter for this summer. Here is my game plan, first wash rubber roof and sides with car wash soap and water, then protect the rubber roof with ...

Ranch Hand Sport replacement bumper

I think we have been on a mission lately to help the US economy. iPad mini, iPod, MacBook Pro and a Ranch Hand Sport replacement bumper. Ouch. At least the Ranch Hand is made in the USA. We have been wanting to get something more solid for the front ...

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New member with new camper and old question

Hi to all, just purchased a 2014 Coachman 215rbk with fiberglass cap and sides. I would like to remove a few of the decals before they become to weathered. Not sure how to go about it but figured if anyone knows, you folks do.Thanks

New Tow Mirrors

So New Years Eve day my son and I were heading to the Anderson's to get fuel and about a mile from the store this moron woman crosses the center line and takes out may mirror. I had moved over as far as I could crowding a tanker. As she's come at me ...

Long Term Stay Camper on or Off

If you were staying at a site such as a National Park camp site for an extended period of time, do you guys leave your camper on your truck or unload so you can travel and see the sites without your camper?Another example. Say you planned to work for...

load and towing capacity

I have a 2011 dodge diesel crew cab truck 4x4. I would like to get a truck camper that weighs about 1200 lbs fully loaded and a tow a trailer with a jeep on it with total weight of 5000-6000lbs. My question is can the truck handle this? Thanks-Don

overload shocks or helper springs??

Hello, 1999 GMC 1500 Sierra 8400lb towing capacity. Towing 2010 Jayflight 6500lbs. The truck is a 2wh drive so sits a bit low, currently stock shocks on it. I'd like to give just a smidge of lift and get a little more stability for the truck. So...

Sprinter TT

My wife and I are looking at purchasing of a Keystone Sprinter travel trailer. How are they for overall quality?Anything we should be watching out for?Thank you

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Moraine Campground in Colorado

Setting reservations for Summer of 2015. Can someone let me know the best campsite that will accommodate a 31' trailer. I know they're all probably great, but there's always that one site that you wish you had versus the one your currently in.Thank...

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How to handle a tricky driveway

We have a U-shaped driveway with the part by the house about 8' below street level. When we bring our 35' travel trailer down the hill (load leveling arms detached), the hitch and the trailer attachments for the Reese hitch want to drag the driveway...