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Hello Ram 1500 Diesel!

Have been driving/testing these for a while now, but couldn't say anything, until today!And yes it'll have plenty of towing capacity...Chrysler wrote:Ram to Build Industry's Only Light-duty Diesel Pickup3.0-liter V-6 EcoDiesel to deliver best-in-clas...

sch911 by Explorer
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Charging camper battery with truck alternator?

We're in the process of buying a pickup truck and truck camper for off-the-normal-path explorations. I understand that it's common to have the rig set up so that the truck engine/alternator will keep the deep cycle battery in the camper charged while...

tdhoch by Explorer
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Axle spacing on new TT ?

I see several manufactures have started spacing the axles further apart on their TT's. My questions are; does this seem to give the TT more stability while towing, and how are tires and axles holding up under the stresses when backing this unit int...

2stepn by Explorer
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?Gear? ratio for 2010 GMC Sierra crew cab

In looking at a previous post, on the amount of weight a TV can tow, there was talk of the 5.3 L engine and ?? Gear ratio. We have a 2010 GMS Sierra crew cab, 5.3 L, but where do I look to see this "ratio"? Our trailer weighs 5400 dry. The truck's...

Jayco water pump problem

Hi, helping a guy with an 08 jayco jay flight, water system seams to work good when hooked up to city outlet but when fresh water tank is full it will not build pressure with the pump. Pump runs but only air and a little bit of water will come out of...

Lost vent flap for exhuast shroud

Anyone know where I can order a replacement flap online? I didn't put the tabs over top of the flap when I left, and when I got home - the flap was no longer in the shroud.Thanks.

t-smith by Explorer
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New to all this...

I’m new to all this trailer stuff, so work with me. I’m going to get a newer but used 25-30 foot travel trailer to leave permanently at a hunting camp. There is no electricity… its way out in the woods. My questions - it appears many of the newer...

Cluck by Explorer
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Cabinet removal

I have an 83 16' Scottie and would like to remove the cabinet above the sink/stove to relace it. I cannot see how it is attached to the wall. No holes, not brackets, no nothing. Does anyone know how it is done? Thanks in advance from a newbie. Ed

brake controller unit

In following up to determining our "gear ratio", I found another code in the glove box, the JL4. After having our truck VIN run, I see on the list, JL4 CONTROL ACTIVE BRAKE ACTIVE BRAKE CONTROL(JL4) A. When we first got the truck, we had a mechanic...

Ford F250 -- 5.4 vs. V-10

Trying to decide on a newer F250 to tow either a small 5th wheel or a 32ft. tow behind camper. Not sure if the 5.4 engine has enough power, or if I should go with the V-10. I di NOT want a diesel. Also not sure what kind of fuel mileage to expect wit...

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ez pass ny

I have been using throgs neck Bridge towing tt (Tv 13 chevy suburban gvwr 8600 and tt 14 outback 250rs gvwr 7600) and there is two different amount being charged each other times. Few times it charged me $11.33 (5.33 would be tv only plus $3 each axl...

Palomino Puma Stained shower help

Hoping someone can help.I have a 2011 Palomino Puma that we purchased last summer as a leftover and the last few weeks I have helped out a down on his luck friend who needed a place to stay. He stayed in our travel trailer for 3 weeks. I noticed on...

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