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Exterior Coax Connection Not Working

Football season! Camping over Labor Day weekend and with the weather not going to cooperate thought we'd get some use from our outdoor TV set up. First, with TV set up inside and connected to TT we were able to pull in more than 40 channels. There's ...

Msu50000 by Explorer
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Boondocking and Phantom loads.

I am curious what the serious boondocker does about the phantom loads in there TT.The few time I needed a non electric campsite I turned off the antenna booster, switched the Frig and water heater to LP, pulled the fuse to the radio/DVD player (that...

rbpru by Explorer II
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first blowout

middle of a cool day (this past sunday, central NY state) and raining, only going about 40-45mph. Checked tire pressure before we left (about 125miles into the drive). Felt quite the rumble, and could see smoke in the passenger mirror. Wow was that...

Why Truck Camper need a air bag? Do I really need it?

I have a 2016 RAM 3500. According to the sticker its payload is 5600 lbs. I am getting a truck camper tomorrow, the dealer told me I need to pay $2200 extra for the stuff hook the camper on the pickup, including the airbags.The camper is Lance 1172, ...

xingtek by Explorer
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Battery question,opinions?

In a nutshell, havent used the TC this season recently. I have 2 AGM batteries installed at the start of the 2009 season. Also a 128 watt solar panel. Looks like I might need to make an emergency trip to Florida after Irma passes and am thinking the ...

nycsteve by Explorer
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Traveling to Acadia National Park

Looking to do a color tour near Acadia National Park after October 9th. Ive noticed a lot of the campgrounds close after Columbus Day. Any recommendations for parks that would be open in the area?

Best way to clean awning to get rid of mildew smell?

The roll-up awning on my 2011 Zinger Camper is in very good shape, but at one point the previous owner must have rolled it up wet…..and stored it for a long time. Every time the family and I take the camper somewhere and put the awning out….it reeks...

imq707s by Explorer
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2003 duramax vs 2015 dmax

My 2003 duramax 4x4. One ton crew, is a very nice truck. But iI am having trouble pulling my Eagle lite in the Rockey mountains. Last year motor tried to get hot. This year I installed an EGT gauge, had trouble keeping below 1300. Finely my transmi...

need help on how to fix my front left corner

I'm a new member and here is my first post and it's a doosy lol. I have an older 1977 bendix aristocrat she's an oldie but goodie. I'm out camping going home tomorrow, but I noticed that it looks like someone at my storage place hit my front corner o...

towing with an automatic

So I just got back from my first long trip towing with my new set-up. I am towing a 26' travel trailer with my 2008 suburban. My set-up tracked good with no sway, and was stable in all conditions, we had wind from every direction, passed people, wer...

Towing a TT with 5.7 Tundra??

Hi, Im new to the forum and am looking for some advice. We are considering a new trailer and want to ensure our tow vehicle can handle it, the specifications for both follow:Tow Vehicle - 2008 Toyota Tundra 4x4 CrewMax 5.7 v8 Specifications:· Maxim...

Gillianw by Explorer
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How to wire an inverter?

With my new AGM batteries on the way, I'm looking into getting an inverter or a charger/inverter. Ultimately I'd like to be able to run the microwave every now and then from the inverter/battery. I'm seriously considering the Xantrex Freedom HFS inve...

Freep by Explorer
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