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Tire size/gearing for Ram DRW

I’m getting closer to pulling the trigger on a new (2018) Ram DRW Cummins 4x4 Aisin. I want to go back to a TC in the 10’ range and flat tow my Jeep. I’m comparing a Tradesman model with 3:42 gears and a Laramie with 4:10. I think for my purpose of c...

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First Time RV Buyer Looking at Della Terra 25KRB

I will be buying my first RV soon and am leaning toward the Della Terra Model 25KRB. I have been searching online and find little info in the way of reviews by actual buyers of one. Everything I find is from sales people. Any input would be appreci...

Abbadox by Explorer
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Keyless vehicles

My DH wants to know how you get in your vehicle if it is locked when the battery dies when you have no key to open the door??

Replacement LED brake lights

One of the brake light housings on the trailer is no longer there, found that out when we got to the campground this weekend. Perfect time to replace with LED, I've done a quick search on eTrailer/Amazon with mixed results. I need something about 8.5...

single or dually

We will soon be investing in a fifth wheel, 11~12,000 ish lbs. or less and a 1ton truck.I would like to see what first hand experiences have to say as to a single TV. I realize the safety,driver comfort and security of a dually as we have towed a 36'...

Northwood Runaround Rant

We bought the Arctic Fox 25W and I think it is a great trailer. But, I have to say the attitude I got from the Northwood people regarding getting electrical schematics was very disappointing. At first Brent said "sure" and send me a plug and outlet ...

TBammer by Explorer
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Haul Gauge??

Anyone ever use one of these? It is suppose to measures tongue weight, pin weight, payload, and gross combined weight in real-time with an OBD-II connector. I am curious on how accurate it is for a gift for my old man. He always loves stuff like ...

TC in NYC

The boss had some business appointments in Washington DC, Trenton, NJ, Farmingdale, NY (on Long Island), and finally in Manhattan. I decided to chauffeur her in the TC rather than fly/hotel/cab/Uber etc. It was an adventure to say the least. Traffic,...

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Chevy Silverado V6

Looking for Tow vehicles. Came across a 2012 4D Chevy Silverado Extended Cab 4.3L 195 hp 6 Cyl. Both the manuf and a towing web page claim it can tow 9700 lbs! With 195 hp?? Anyway, calculated max capacity with loaded trailer, truck payload, wat...

Lifting and handling heavy generators

I posted this in the TT forum because 1) I have a TT (and sold the motorhome) and 2) I suspect that most portable gennys used by RV'ers are owned by TT owners.I am considering a 3400-3500-3600 watt INVERTER generator. Looking real hard at the Harbor ...

Buying another Vintage Camper

I decided I wanted to build another weekender type camper.We mostly prefer to camp a couple of days at a time.Since we are retired our camping will be during the week.Think no crowds...I located three old campers.I kept after an old guy (Younger than...

How much power does a 2019 CTD make at the wheels?

Lavon Miller(yes, the same Lavon Miller who posted a 7.88 1/4 mile at last years UCC in his Cummins) at Firepunk diesel just recently purchased a 2019 Ram 3500 with the high output 400 hp / 1,000 lb-ft Cummins, and put it on his dyno to see how much ...

Weight distribution hitch

Hi allI am thinking on putting my 5th wheel on a permanent summer site and getting a small TT to still be able to travel some.I’m thinking on a 18-21 foot rig. I will tow it with my 3/4tn Ram diesel. Do I want/need a weight distribution hitch?Also ot...

kohana by Explorer
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Is this a good deal?

Ok, Ive got an offer to buy a 2017 Gulf Stream Vintage Cruiser 23RSS used for $13,115 minus $2100 for my 2000 Terry 26H trade bringing it to $11,015. Then he says he's add's in $995 for dealer prep which I don't wanna pay. Another $500 for admin fees...