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Newbie - Leveling on Driveway

Hello,New to this site and travel trailers. Purchased our first camping trailer this spring =).I will be parking it on my driveway while it isn't in use but wanted to get it as level as possible. My understanding is that it is needed to be level if I...

Shani by Explorer
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Rear spring modification

There is lots of talk on here about rear suspension, and lot's of ways to skin this cat. Here is my experience, maybe you want to try it maybe not. I am extremely happy with the results. With the deplorable state of our highways, I was tired of get...

Jayco replacing Skylight in bathroom.

Does anyone have experience replacing skylights on Jayco's, or in general.I'm getting ready to order my replacement skylight.Are the inner and outer domes the same size normally? I'm asking because it is easier measure the inner dome. To me they se...

rwynkoop by Explorer
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2017 F450 with Fifth Wheel

I'm NOT buying anything, I promise. The 2015 is doing just fine. But I wouldn't be surprised if I don't make the leap in a year or two on a 2018 or so.But does anyone have a picture of a new F350 or F450 hooked up to a fifth wheel camper? All the pic...

Host Mammoth Privacy Door

How is everyone keeping the bathroom privacy door latched during travel?I find that the velcro strap will come loose nearly every time and allows the door to move and cause damage to the door or woodwork. I was thinking of some type of positive latch...

brinson by Explorer
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Coachmen 261 bh Mine finally arrived 2018

Well I finally got my custom order coachmen sbx 261 bh with custom wall..Coachmen started building non slides a few weeks ago.I got to tell you this thing is beautiful..These coachman's tow great. There is no denying that.picked it up in PA. Was 4 ho...

lawrosa by Explorer
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Readying TT for 11th season

Been fortunate with this rig for past 11 years. Never had so much as a flat tire. Same tow vehicle for all that time as well. Nice to have no monthly payments paid under 16k out the door at the time for TT. Everyone has their own process of getting r...

Suggestions for wireless back up &hitch camera for TT

We would like to purchase a back up camera system for our TT that is wireless. We are looking for 2 camera set up that includes one camera for the rear of the TT and then one for license plate to help with hitching.Analog versus Digital - the price ...

elsique by Explorer
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How to seal these corners? Eternabond tape?

Hello all. I'm slowly resealing up the the roof on my 2001 Lance. It has an aluminum roof, so I'm just doing the perimeter and the vent openings. How would you reseal these corners? Proflex only seems to work a few years. Dicor lap sealant will run d...

pcoplin by Explorer II
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Ford F 250 6.2 Gas

Does anyone have experience with the Ford F 250 6.2 gas engine. I am interested in buying a 2011 with fairly low mileage to tow my 12000 Lb fifth wheel.Never have had a Ford pick up always GM so any help as to reliability,fuel mileage, etc would be a...

SARGUY by Explorer
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TT with Wood Rot on Slide - Need Fix!!

Hi,My wife and I just bought a 2005 Fleetwood 23-foot Travel trailer with a rear slide out for the bed. We noticed it has a little bit of wet/soft wood on the farthest end of the bed slide. It's dry and solid throughout the rest of the wood and nothi...

behing19 by Explorer
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AC working but shutting off

So a friend has an airsteam trailer. He put on a brand new AC unit. Sorry, I don't know the brand. When he turns on the AC it will run for a short amount of time and then shut down without coming back on. He has the thermostat on the wall that can be...

truck camper crossroad

45 plus years enjoying truck campers of varying sizes we (wife and I) are at a crossroad now as what to do. Our present unit '99 ford super duty and a K-99 Kodiak camper we have enjoyed last 12 years. Our truck with 252K miles on it needs a new tra...

jimbow2 by Explorer
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Refrigerator Questions

My neighbor just bought a 2014 Flagstaff T12TST A-Frame folding trailer.The previous owner said that the Fridge will run on propane, electric and/or Battery. She also said that if you run it on the battery it will drain the battery in 1 hour or less....

idtrout1 by Explorer
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