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returnee needs advice

I have been away from truck campers for about three years, I have found the truck it is a 2007 G M C dually duramax 4x4 leather seats it has every thing I thought I was missing , seems the 5.9 dodge dually 4x4 with a six speed manual is su...

8800 mile trip to Yellowstone, et al.

We got back last Sunday, July 29th from a near 2 month 8800 mile trip to Yellowstone NP, Grand Teton NP, plus 5 other national parks, monuments or battlefields. We also visited museums in two different cities, and the Black Hills.All in all a very g...

Atlee by Explorer II
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Engine light on day after filling DEF tank

I want to say something like this happened on my '15 6.7, and I hope it's the same thing.Filled up DEF tank w/ 5 gallons (gauge read just above 1/4). Drove it home ( several miles) after a couple errands. No problem. Drive it to work (12 miles), no p...

ACZL by Explorer
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Age old 1500 vs 2500 debate

Been debating about upgrading trucks for awhile but now the wife went out and bought a 2012 grey wolf 28bhks. Told her if she got a camper it's time for a new truck. I believe it comes in around 7800 loaded. Right now my '11 1500 does pretty well wi...

Reit38 by Explorer
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Lower Stableloads Review

I have had 4 different TC’’s over the years on 3 different trucks. I have added upper stableloads to to 2, 2 trucks had air bags, Rancho 9k’s on 1, bilsteins now, 19.5’s on my last srw and now I just added lower stableloads to my current setup.By far...

Area13 by Explorer
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Blackwater disposal problem

I have a travel trailer and bought the external large capacity portable tank. Problem is I went to drain the black water and was unable to tell how full the tank was. Ended up filling it all the way including the disposal hose. Anyone have any ide...

Pulled the Trigger on a new one

Pulled the trigger on a new one. 2018 F550 Super Duty LariatDiesel 4 X 4 Now time to switch the body, hold downs and hitch, hope this one lasts longer than the 2008, way too much trouble with the 6.4.They say 6 to 8 week delivery, i can’t wait.

I thought RHD Conversions were easy

The Company TWR that was the performance arm of GM Holden is now doing Silverado and RAM conversions. This requires a basic remanufacturing the vehicle, including many new partsThey used to build this Holden Maloo Ute amongst a range of other perform...

Trailer on incline

Total newbie here, so sorry if the question is super dumb and thanks in advance for your patience!What happens with a TT if you have to park it on an incline? I take it proper campgrounds are level but what if you're just overnighting in someone's dr...

AnneM by Explorer
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Fridge operation while boomdocking

I have a question. While Boondocking does the fridge need a battery to operate properly when running on propane. My battery went dead and it appears the fridge stopped working. Probably a dumb question but I’ve never had the batteries go dead before ...

Clogged black tank vent stack?

Hey All,We recently bought a new (used) trailer, 2014 Jayco. I noticed we are having a black tank odor issue, as soon as we flush the toilet we get a strong odor, which quickly goes away after the flush valve shuts and the bathroom airs out. Doesn't ...

DaCamper by Explorer
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TT Roof Strength

I need to repair my AC unit on a Coleman Travel Trailer. I was told at the dealer not to get on the roof because it isn't designed to be walked on. But how am I to repair the unit without getting to it. I can't reach the cap cover screws from a ladde...

Tear in Roof Membrane on Persepective TT

Older family looking to join me in the TT experience. Looking at a used 2018 TT from local dealer. I did a walk-through with them after they found what they like, and all looks great; however, upon climbing on the roof, I noticed an 8 inch tear in ...