Forum: Freeways & Byways
01-07-2024, 06:36 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,095
Hoping to take some time
We are planning on taking 5 days out. Right now we are planning our routes, finding places to stay on the way
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Forum: Freeways & Byways
01-07-2024, 01:21 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,095
Thanks for info
Yeah we never go near Chicago on any of our travels. My wife wants to see the Sandhills in Nebraska as we were going to do that on the trip back. But we are considering taking that route on our way...
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Forum: Freeways & Byways
01-06-2024, 09:38 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,095
Lack of info
Our home is east central Indiana. My trailer is a 2017 Passort Elite 19rb. 24’ long tandem axle. My tow vehicle 2016 Silverado 1500 Z71 2lt 5.3 liter with tow package including brake controller,...
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Forum: Freeways & Byways
01-06-2024, 07:46 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,095
Best route for inexperience
We will be leaving our home around May 28 for a first time trip to Yellowstone/Tetons. So far our route plan has us hooking up with I90 in Sioux Falls SD.From Sioux Falls to Buffalo,from Buffalo take...
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Forum: General RV Issues
08-23-2023, 09:56 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,012
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Forum: General RV Issues
08-21-2023, 03:38 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,012
Removing window
On the inside door around my window are numerous screws. Just take them out, my wife assisted one inside and one outside. Take window out clean old sealant off.Apply new sealant reinstall
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Forum: General RV Issues
08-20-2023, 01:20 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,012
Soft floor at entry
I had same issue with floor in my trailer. Where my problem was water was coming in around window in the door running down the door. We never saw water on the floor, just noticed soft spots. After...
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Forum: Lite Weight Trailers
04-21-2023, 04:57 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,654
Brake noise
Getting trailer ready for the season. Hooked up to truck and as I headed slowly down the driveway my wife walking along side said she heard a rubbing noise. So she drove I followed and I could hear...
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Forum: Travel Trailers
10-24-2022, 11:00 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,677
Kinked hose in underbelly
Never used the black tank flush on my 2017 Passport and probably a good idea I haven’t. Doing some maintenance dropped the underbelly and the hose for the flush was way to long and kinked completely...
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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance
07-07-2022, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 9,156
Been there done that
Several years ago while camping I was awakened by a critter crawling in my ceiling. Like you thought it was on the outside but as I lay in bed I could hear it crawling around in the cap of my...
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Forum: Lite Weight Trailers
09-18-2020, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 6,512
Waste tank drain issue
Recently when I go to drain my tanks and take the cap off I get about a half gallon of wastewater come out. Both levers are pushed in all the way still happens. We have never put solid waste in the...
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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance
07-08-2020, 12:50 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,819
Protecting my investment
I spend some time during the camping season working on upgrades, washing cleaning and preventative maintance. And most every time my wife replies, I didn't know owning a camper could be so much...
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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance
07-07-2020, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,819
It's never ending
Took a long trip in June to the beautiful UP of Michigan. Made two stops for the night on the way up and one on the way back. Seems like every stop setting up camp we would find a bolt, screws parts...
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Forum: Modifications and Upgrades
06-08-2020, 02:32 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 12,919
Strut placement
I have a king bed in my trailer with a topper. Ordered my lift kit from Hatchlift and they told me I needed the stiffest cylinder they had. After installing per their directions (at the foot of the...
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Forum: Travel Trailers
04-30-2020, 10:46 AM
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Replies: 62
Views: 9,655
First trip cancelled 2nd trip still on
Our fist trip to Hocking Hills in Ohio for mid April got cancelled as expected but still was a big let down as it was our first trip of the season, Scheduled our second trip to Porcupine Mt....
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
08-10-2019, 06:54 AM
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Replies: 67
Views: 12,889
This why we do our research
Payload is the issue here. The salesman told them this truck was rated to tow 9600 lbs and that's all they needed to hear. So the truck was purchased and owners were happy with their purchase....
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
07-31-2019, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 67
Views: 12,889
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
07-31-2019, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 67
Views: 12,889
Will this truck be steady and dependable
A family member has a Keystone Summerland bunkhouse trailer. Don't know model but I do know it is 30' and about 7800 lbs dry. Last weekend they went truck shopping and while at the dealership called...
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Forum: Towing
06-04-2019, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,318
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Forum: Towing
06-04-2019, 07:38 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 4,318
Towing with newer truck
Purchased a 2016 Silverado 1500 Z71, 6speed auto 3.42 rear gear. My trailer is 25' and weighs 5200+ when loaded. My question has to do with the transmission. In about 2weeks we will be heading to...
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Forum: Lite Weight Trailers
03-31-2019, 03:17 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 6,513
We talked about it
While in Gander outdoors the wife and I looked at solar panels. We have a Passport Elite 19rb so getting on the roof just to inspect is a pain in itself, I wouldn't want to be up there mounting...
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Forum: Lite Weight Trailers
03-21-2019, 12:32 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,549
Battery charging reply
Thanks to everyone who has replied to my question so far. The generator Inverter I have is a Ryobi 2200/1800 . My plans are only to keep batteries charged with this. We will only use light when...
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Forum: Lite Weight Trailers
03-21-2019, 06:48 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 3,549
Battery charger
Going to do some dry camping soon and will need to charge batteries. I will be using a inverter generator to do this. After some investigating I have found it is faster to charge with battery charger...
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Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations
03-13-2019, 03:55 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,279
No electric
There are no electric sites at Cades Cove only a few with 5 amp for medical devices no water only at restroom but they do have dumpstation. Hope it works out for us
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Forum: Campgrounds & Destinations
03-13-2019, 01:58 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,279
Cade's Cove Smoky Mts
Have reservations at Cades Cove campground in the Smokys for mid June. Looking forward to being set up in the park and not having to drive every day to visit. We will be in loop b and plan on...
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