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truck overloaded?

I have a 1995 Ford F-350 crew cab DRW with the 7.3 powerstroke. it is two wheel drive with the 4:10 rear axle. on all my previous campers I have never had any issues with squating. we recently purchased a larger fifth wheel (1998 Carriage Carri-Lite ...

lspencer by Explorer
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Best Tires for Towing?

What are your tire recommendations for best towing for a Silverado 3500HD.I want quiet, but will need some tread for some winter driving.Make and model will be great, and why you like them (or what to stay away from). Presently have Nitro Dura Grabbe...

RTrider by Explorer
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General Grabber HTS vs Firestone Transforce HT

Last night coming home for "up north" we picked up a lag bolt 5 miles from home. It must be at least a 1/2" bolt and talking to a couple of shop it sounds like the tire itself may not be able to be patched. I did a quick search and didn't find much...

ktosv by Explorer
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thoughts on 2008 Chev 2500HD

Been looking for awhile and found an '08 2500HD Siverado. LT trim, Gas 6.0L, 6 spd trans, 4.10 rear end. Tow package. It has 88,000kms (54,000 miles) and they are asking $23,900 Canadian.Basically this truck ticks most of the boxes for what I am look...

a-d-s by Explorer
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Repairs

I have a 2006 Keystone Outback that I need to do some minor (or so I hope)repairs on. First, my awning will not stay down, I believe it is something to do with the latch and/or spring. Next, my T.V. antenna will not go up. Finally the LP Gas cover to...

Lippert sofa slide

I just bought a 2008 Cirrus trailer and the sofa slide out is the Lippert single rack type with two teflon blocks at the corners of the wall opening instead of rollers. The slide has gotten out of adjustment and is bearing very heavily on the blocks,...

Borderline ok tow vehicule

Hi! I would like to buy a pop-up that weights 1500pounds and my tow vehicule is a 2010 Dodge Grand Caravan with the 3.3. I know the capacity of the van is 1800 pounds but I know that it is Under ideal conditions while the van is practicaly empty. We ...

cmp001 by Explorer
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New tires for my TT

I currently have ST205/75R14 Trail America ST Radials 6 ply Load Range C tires on My Lance model 1985 Travel Trailer. Looking to replace all four tires, any recommendations for good quality tires ?

4aSong by Explorer
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Looking for battery disconnect switch recommendation

I currently have one 12 volt battery, but may add another in the future. So I am looking for a battery disconnect switch that I can mount on the battery box that can handle one to three batteries and maybe even has a locking switch.Recommendations ar...

wrvond by Explorer II
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Travel Lite vs Camplite

Would like suggestions or recomeendations forCamplite vs Travel lite. I have looked @ the CL13qbb and would like to compareto a TL idea modelMany Thanks

PAB4 by Explorer
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When a Ford and A Chevy could still last 10 years...

With respects to the great Mr. Haggard....Celebrating my first 10 years with the big block (this month)...may have just been lucky but it has been a great truck ! I hopeto get 10 more years from this one... built to tow.Well done GM .woohoo ! (easily...

cdlaine by Explorer
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Fridge question

The wife and I are headed out tomorrow for our maiden voyage so I'm trying to get as much pre-prep done as I can. Pretty much the only thing I'm unsure of is when to turn on the fridge to be sure it's cold when we load up the food tomorrow. Also, if ...

rooney77 by Explorer
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Replacing old CO alarm in AF990

My CO alarm started beeping and I found that it had reached the end of its recommended life and needed to be replaced. The existing alarm is a CCI and that company is no longer in business. I bought a Safe T Alert to replace it with. The existing ala...