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How do you store your camper in Arizona summer

Hello,I have a 2008 Lance 825 and during the summer it gets to over 130F in the camper. It is crazy hot in there. What do you do to summerize your campers? Is there any tricks to keeping it cooler, Like should I leave a fan on blowing the hot air out...

a_c by Explorer
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Need tires on my Ram Tow Vehicle.

I have a 2016 Ram 1500 with Hemi that is 4X4. I love the truck and thus far I've towed my older trailer with the stock Wranglers. My new TT is a Rockport Ultralite at around 6500 LBS. The truck tire size is P275/60R20. I've been looking at Cooper...

Replacement running lights question

Clearing out the cobwebs from my 2012 Lance 850 to prep for a trip next month and today I tested the lights. Ran into a problem with the triple light bar above the door, with only the center one working. “No problem” says me! I’ll just get a replacem...

Camper to Trailer Distance

Hey all- I want to tow a 20' car hauler behind my Wolf Creek 840 on my 1-ton DWR. The hitch I have now puts the ball right at the edge of the camper's bumper, and all weights and capacities are well within spec. So, my question is: is there a genera...

Venture RV construction

Folks, we are getting closer to buying a new TT and I’ve been drawn to the VentUre RV Sport Trek 320VIK. It hit all the buttons and check marks for my wife and I but I’m questioning the use of wood framing in a higher end RV in a day and age where li...

Mattress Underlayment

I'm reading that you need something to put under the mattress to avoid condensation, mold, and mildew. From my efforts on Google so far, it seems like the Froli System gets high marks, but at $400 it's a little pricey.I'm seeing other options more i...

BurbMan by Explorer II
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increasing tongue weight

Hey everyone, not new to forum, but new to posting. Usually lurk in background and soak up knowledge. I tried a search but didnt find anything, but i would like to increase my tongue weight. According to cat scale numbers i`m right at 10%. Would ...

nasars by Explorer
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Replace flat tire with Torflex suspension

We purchased a new to us 19 Flagstaff 29RKWS TT in April with the Torflex axles. We are using it on and off in the driveway as we have some remodelling going on in the house. Have taken a couple close by trips but before we venture out, I have been t...

mhsmith by Explorer
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Ram Factory Brake Controller

Do the newer 2020 Rams have a better trailer brake controller? I can set up my factory brake controller to the max setting(heavy electric and 10 setting) and am still not able to lock up my 5th wheel wheels. Reading the blogs I know I am not the only...

Wayfarer by Explorer
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V10 4R100 lost power on a mountain

So I am cruising up the Blue Ridge Mountains pulling my 33 ft TT doing 65 mph, Suddenly the engine bogs down and I have no power. It felt like the torque converter locked in 1 to 1. The transmission would not down shift. I let off the accelerator and...

hdbroker by Explorer
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New (to me) travel trailer

so i just bought a 93 Scottsdale 30' travel trailer. The problem i have is the data plate is 30 years old and unreadable and Google has given me nothing. I'm trying to figure out is specs (weight, tank size etc.) but i can't find anything. Does an...

bullin82 by Explorer
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sneak peek

Got the call. Our new Grand Design Momentum 398M arrived at the dealer. We pick it up 8/6. I went down and got some preview pics. Can't get inside as there are no batteries. It is dirty from the long trip to the dealer.[IMG]https://i.imgur.com/1p6kK...

Is it safe to use truck camper on jack stands

Thinking about becoming a truck camper.Would it be feasible to separate the truck camper from the pickup truckand setting up the truck camper on it's jack stands and live in the camper at thecampground?I can see the advantage where you will be at ca...

32vld by Explorer
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Cheater Vent - Air Admittance Valve

The air admittance valve(AAV) also known as a cheater valve was not closing properly in my TC and was stinking up the place. I sealed it off since I already have a vent on the roof. Now I'm wondering, do I really need an AAV? I don't have one under t...

Freep by Explorer
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Inside storage/towing length

Freedom Express Ultra Lite 238BHSpecs hereA local dealer has two of these 238BH's on order. It has SO much I'm looking for. 8CF fridge, 80" murphy, u-shaped dinette and bunks for my boys that I *think* they will fit into, since they are doubles and...