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Time for tires for the TV

Ram 2500 4WD. Time for new tires. 285 60R 20 Load Range E current tires.Local shop (Tires Plus) recommended Bridgestone Dueler AT Revo 2. They offered 275/65R20 as a replacement (didn't have 285 60's). Size difference is ~1/2 inch in height.Review...

Walaby by Explorer II
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peel & stick 'wood plank' flooring

I recently saw a photo on Pinterest where someone has used peel-and-stick vinyl flooring (it looked like barnwood planks) on the wall behind their bed. Has anyone tried this kind of mod before and if so, where did you get your vinyl and what were th...

TheBeans by Explorer
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Bathroom fan

Just bought a 1999 Terry 725R, when the previous owner was demonstrating its features he said "It has a bathroom fan" as he clicked the button, the fan blade shattered. "I mean, it HAD a bathroom fan...". Anyone know what model or size fan blade I ne...

Tysidaho by Explorer
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Happijack 4150's stop?

Hi, hopefully not for some guidance please. My jack motors run slow for several seconds then stop. I have to unplug, replug and go again. I bought my 03' Northern Lite used and there's no instructions. I had to replace two motors from Happijack so I ...

guidry by Explorer
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Watch out for loose junk in your truck bed

You may have seen this story, but it is interesting -- someone left a ratchet strap in his truck bed. It eventually flew out and wrapped around his driveshaft, somehow, causing thousands of dollars in damage.Full story

Help with tire wear

I have an AF 1140 with a 48 inch Torklift Superhitch/truss system to pull a 7x12 tandem axle cargo trailer. Also use a wd hitch. The trailer sits just slightly nose high when parked on a level surface. Here is the best pic I could find:I am getting w...

Diy Camper Opinions

Hello forum members! I'm an aspiring DIY over-lander and I'm wondering if my current idea for a build is valid or not. I'm looking to build a DIY flatbed or chassis mounted RV on a super duty truck frame. I was thinking of using a diesel, standard tr...

RAM 2500

I'm currently towing with a RAM 1500/5.7, and considering trading for a 2500. My needs don't really require a diesel so I'm looking at one of the two gas engines available. I think either of these engines in a 2500 chassis would be an improvement ove...

Knifedge by Explorer
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2018 F-150 3.0L Diesel GCWR

I am still not a fan of small diesels in big trucks, but for those of you who are. 2018 FORD F150 DIESEL 3.0L “LION” V6 WEIGHT / TOWING SPECIFICATIONS PRINTED IN THE OWNER’S MANUALA 17,100 GCWR would put the tow rating over 10,000 lbs. If they put ...

Long and short of it

Can you please give me the pros and cons of short and long bed 1 tons? I am looking at new trucks and shorts seem to be more prevalent. I pull a bumper pull travel trailer and don't know that I would ever change to a 5. Thanks

Dukec by Explorer
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Goldline vs Adco vs Elements

Has anyone tried the Goldline rv cover? I had an Adco that lasted about 4yrs. The Elements cover barely made it one year. It's junk. The side facing the sun has thinned the material. We tossed the Adco because the zippers no longer worked and a few v...

wcjeep by Explorer
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3500/2500 srw or drw

I've been thinking of upgrading my 845 lance camper to one with a slide. Preferably a 971 or similar dry bath camper. How stable are the srw trucks with the additional weight?