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Toilet repair

Tried to fix a broken cable on my Thetford Aqua Magic IV toilet. Our local RV shop ahd a cable repair kit in stock so I didn't even have to go to Boise (70 mile round trip. Took it apart and spent an hourt cleaning it. Yuck! 15 years of gunk!!! ...

wfco 8945 power center

Hey there,I have a 2008 Cougar TT with a WFCO 8945 power center.Can someone tell me what gauge wire hot wire runs from the power center to the battery?. My trailer is 200 miles away & I think the cable may have shorted on the frame.I'm not too sure i...

2013 Shadow cruiser axels

I have the 2013 Shadow Cruiser S195WBS TT.I tire is half way gone after only about 1000 miles.The sticker on each axel says 2800 lbs GVAW.Is this the right size axles.I have two axels..

mtntop1 by Explorer
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Air Conditioner

Why do manufacturer's put 13,500 btu air conditioners in small 19ft travel trailers.Isn't this overkill.

mtntop1 by Explorer
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Follow up to two problems

I presented two problems in previous posts - water heater & city water pressure. Here are the fixes to both. Water heater not heating on electric: Replaced burned out heating element and replaced anode rod. Works perfectly now.Low pressure on cit...

facory by Explorer
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Kodiak 2014 279RBSL Looks like a lemon

My wife and I purchased our first TT about two weeks ago. Since my signature went on the dotted line the problems grow worse. First of all, I have never done any RV'ing; my wife has done some before we met. To assure that we have a good experience, I...

Camper Platform

Hi All,Relatively new to truck camping, bought an Ascent and have it on a 2011 F350. Dealer sold me a thick (1/2 inch) rubber mat for between bed and camper, plus I had to add 1/2 plywood pieces to raise it high enough to not hit the Ford bumper.I'd...

franktc by Explorer
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Battery problem

I am looking for feedback on a strange battery problem I experienced on the weekend.Trailer suddenly stopped accepting power from my deep cycle batteries after water pump was used for a 5 min shower run. Was running fully normal up to this point.I h...

Loaded the new to us Lance 1030 on the truck

Put the new to us camper on the truck for the first time. It compressed the rear end down 3 inches. I don't have air bags just the factory camper package that has the overloads and rear sway bar. We took it for a short 15 miles drive to the local far...

Mote by Explorer
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Battery operation question

I have 2ea 6volt batteries but when the 120ac power drops out, like a power failure, the 12 volt system does not automatically kick on. I must go out side and open and close the battery disconnect switch. As soon as I do this the 12DC power turns o...

BBdawg by Explorer
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Fun experience today...

Like many families, we started off tenting, then owned 4 different tent-trailers over the years (3 Jaycos and a Dutchman), then bought our first TT (a K-Z Jag) and finally our current TT (listed below in my sig).Our kids, who are mostly grown and mar...

LeBout by Explorer
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Using an electric impact wrench to raise jacks?

I heard somewhere that an electric impact wrench works well for raising and lowering trailer jacks. I used an electric drill until it gave up and now I'm using the crank that came with the trailer. Sears has the impact wrench on sale for $119 and I...

Leak detection in holding tank

Hi,I just recently took my travel trailer (Kit Companion) on a camping trip and I found my fresh water holding tank has a leak. I looked at the tank which is right below my main bed and I can see water on the floor but I cannot tell where the leak s...

End of trip newbie question

We are on our way home from first trip out. It was really great and we love the new TT. Stayed at full service campgrounds that had nice washrooms so didn't use the black tank except for liquid emergencies so to speak. Drained tank before leaving cam...

kt0819 by Explorer
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Best tires for chevy 1500 van used to tow

I plan to pull a 22' tandum trailer that weighs 3500 -4000lbs with a chevy 5.7 1500 van with tow package and equalizer hitch. What would be the best tire to put on the van? Brand as well as size. Thanks for suggestions.

jimbaze by Explorer
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