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New trailer

Hey guys, We are trading in our 2009 Surveyor on a 2022 Open Range 26BH.It is 29 feet, Gross weight 6500, with a dry weight of 4700 Lbs. My truck (2013 f150 5.0) has a tow limit of 7700. The weight shouldn't be a problem. I know I will have fun going...

Wood holding tank?

Interesting, I stumbled across the article on TCM and am not sure what to think. First of course to each their own and kudos on his ingenuity but a wooden holding tank in my humble opinion is not going to last very long. Treated lumber is not supp...

Chevy 2500 drivers, trailer tmps

Do any of you use the sensors you can buy from Chevrolet that lets you see the tire pressures of the trailer tires in the DIC? Do they work good? Wanting to get a tpms system and would prefer to not have an extra monitor.

Truck Fire Ford SD 6.7

My truck caught on fire for no obvious reason. 2012 F350 6.7L 4WD. Has about 170K on it. Parked, engine off, no electrical gear on. Right side of the engine compartment caught on fire. I had a wheel off to check the brakes, went inside for a minute, ...

agesilaus by Explorer III
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Air Bags

I leveled my 2005 GMC 2500 with a 2" lift kit. I have a 6000lb unloaded trailer. I'm getting some reared sag when hitched up. I raised my L bracket but it did not take all the sag away. I'm looking at airlift or Firestone air bags. Should I be c...

bob213 by Explorer
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buying tip

I have a 2010 coachmen freedom express which we like but we are looking to buy a new one been doing a lot of looking and i really like 2022 forest river vibe 28RL does anyone have any good info on it dont care if its good or bad just want to see what...

owners manual

I am a newly retired 2003 Bonair hard body camper owner. I have one that has an awning, furnace, 3 piece bathroom, sleeps 4, single axle, and AC. It's beautiful to me...I'm not rich but this camper makes me feel that way. I've been camping since I wa...

Drivetrain slipping?

So yesterday I was headed out to a job pulling my equipment trailer which is pretty heavy and the route includes some hills with up to 7% grades. Going up one of those hills at medium RPM but near full boost the truck bumped like I had hit a small p...

Groover by Explorer II
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Rear View Camera - So Many Choices

Consensus on best aftermarket rear view camera system? With 2 cameras: one on rear of truck and one on back of trailer and a switch on the monitor to view either one. Lots of choices feeling overwhelmed

Douglass Truck Bodies

Hello friends. I have ordered a new Northern Lite 10-2LEDB and will order a new RAM 5500 with a 60" CA this week. In between I am looking for a truck body, possibly the Douglass Truck Body. Any thoughts or concerns here? It appears the build qual...

Old RV's

I have a 1985 truck camper in excellent condition. I have since changed RV mode to a travel trailer and contemplating what to do with the camper.It will not fit any newer model pickups since they have raised the rail heights so blocking would be need...

Bluedog by Explorer
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Chassis Cab Ride Quality

Hi, Currently exploring getting a chassis cab to put a custom utility bed on then my TC.Looks like most are buying a 550 or 5500.I have two questions.1. Why not a 450 or 4500 chassis cab? They seem to have the CCC.2. What is the ride quality like. ...

egarant by Explorer III
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