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Where's the floodlight switch?

Anybody got a Coachmen Captiva 281RBS? That's what my TT is, and for the life of me I can't figure out where the switch is for the rear floodlight. I don't ever really need to use it, but I would like to know how to turn it on or off. I've had thi...

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Travel Trailer creaks and cracks when moving?

Hello everyone. We are new to the RV world and just purchased a 2013 AR-ONE 25' travel trailer. We are a little concerned on how much noise the trailer makes when in tow. Lot's of cracking, squeaking, etc. Is this normal? Is this just a break-in...

Wpk109 by Explorer
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Water Heater Issue

My in-laws have a DSI water heater. First trip of the season last weekend. The water heater will light for about three seconds and then the flame goes out. Relight again and same thing happens. If I hold a stick lighter at the burner for about a ...

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Thank goodness for insurance

Our son had his awning extended out on a sunny day here in WI and never expected to come home after work to a mangled mess. The gusts of wind tore the arms off. When he called a dealer, they told him to contact his insurance. Sure enough, it turns ou...

Stabalizers

I have a 26' TT which of course has stabalizers on all 4 corners. I have 2 others which I would like to add. Behind the rear tires there are brackets on the frame which look like points to bolt up the new ones but they are far back of the center of t...

wkrp by Explorer
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center of gravity question

I just mounted my AF1150 on my new 4500 today and learned that the bed is a foot longer than my 3500. My camper cannot reach the rear wall where the bump stops would touch. It's about 6 inches away, so I'll be making some blocks to take up the space....

Different Route/Same Results:Where are all the TC's

Back from my daughters graduation in Columbus,OH. So proud of her,magna cum-lade Masters.Now she wants a PHD, thought I was done. Well here's the score; Class A's-10, C's-12, 5er's-2, surprising, TT's-6, B's-1, pop-ups-1. Guess I'll have to get to th...

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Leaking outdoor kitchen door

I have noticed that I have water stains in the plastic channel on the outdoor kitchen door. The stains are in the left hand lower corner and the metal latches in the frame are rusty. It looks like water builds up enough and rolls over the channel and...

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New Ranchos for Calvin!

I just purchased 4 Rancho 9000XL shocks for my truck. I got them through AutoAnything at $104.50 each, and Rancho is having a sales promotion where you get a prepaid $100 Visa card if you buy 4 shocks! I did, so the total with tax for the 4 shocks ...

New to me TV! YAY!! Should I name her?

Ok folks - Sorry if this is a frivolous post... I'm sooooooooo excited I had to share. Most of my friends and coworkers just kind of look at me odd when I get into RVs and Trucks. Getting ready to head out in a couple of hours to pick up my new to...

WDH/equalizer and hitch receiver advice for newbie

We're about to purchase our first TT, an Outback 230rs. It' a toy hauler, however we're not planning on taking any motorized toys. The heaviest thing in the front "garage" will be clothes/food and occasionally, five bicycles. Our TV is a 2004 Subu...

anthem76 by Explorer
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Touch up paint

Does anyone know about paint on aluminum sided trailers?I ordered some aerosol touch up paint from automotivetouchup.com using the paint code provided by Crossroads.I received an acrylic urethane basecoat paint which did match the color but since it ...

daystrom by Explorer
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Folding Caravans / Pennine Artemis?

I just came across this on youtube. Anyone heard of it before?It's a hard side folding camper. It seems to work like an a-frame, but has a full roof like a popup. It opens up - not out like a popup or trailmanor.It's not the most attractive thing ...

jdr999 by Explorer
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Average Fuel Mileage

We are updating our tt from less than 5000'. We are looking at a Wind River GVWR of 8300'. Our TV is a 2003 Dodge 2500 quad cab diesel. If your rig is similar what kind of fuel mileage could I expect overall (flat/mountainous).

Slide I.D.

I have a new to me 2005 Terry 290rls Quantrum.Have all the manualsexcept the one for the slide.After 13 years with Prowler with acable oper. slide I have no idea what this one is.It has a bar withteath at each end.Another bar to make adjustments and ...