Forum: Full-timers & Snowbirds
06-03-2021, 07:22 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 22,046
I have a champion 100302. Its perfect!! Its...
I have a champion 100302. Its perfect!! Its easy move move, Its an inverter which makes it super quiet and it starts on the first pull every time. I got mine at home depot (special order) for...
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
12-27-2020, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 6,983
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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance
09-26-2019, 12:08 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 4,634
ac supply wires burnt behind water heater
Hot water heater works on gas but not on ac. After 2 hours of troubleshooting I finally found the AC power wires on the back of my hot water heater totally melted with the outer jacket burnt off. ...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
09-04-2018, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,445
added stabilizers
I just wanted to post something I tried that worked really well. We use our 5th wheel for family camping and to go to some races with friends. I notice the camper has more "shake" to it than I...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
07-11-2017, 07:09 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,758
leaking propane tank
Hey all, Just wanted to post about a small problem I had that everyone should look out for. I went to have an empty 30lb propane tank filled and immediately the attendant found it was leaking. ...
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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance
04-22-2017, 04:29 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,683
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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance
04-22-2017, 08:14 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,683
proper sealant/caulk product question
While getting my keystone hideout 298bhds ready for the season I noticed the plastic insert where the power cord stores was loose and needs some caulking. Also, while taking off the winter cover, it...
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Forum: Modifications and Upgrades
08-18-2016, 06:36 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,348
generator gasses
I plan to run my generator in the bed of my truck on the way to Disney next week. Just need to run the a/c in a truck stop for 5 hours or so. I put a 90 and small stack on the muffler to move the...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
07-09-2016, 08:15 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 12,151
I have a hideout 298bhds 5er. Got it at Hitch...
I have a hideout 298bhds 5er. Got it at Hitch RV in NJ. This is our 2nd summer with it and we love it! I have had no problems that are worth mentioning. I mean the canopy led lights gave me...
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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance
06-30-2016, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,460
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
06-30-2016, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,751
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
06-30-2016, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,751
rattling 5th wheel legs
I just wanted to post something that has helped me regain my sanity. I have a curt 5th wheel with the legs that go directly into my ram truck bed using the puck attachments from the factory. The...
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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance
06-29-2016, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,460
axle bearing replacement
Just curious what you guys think, I've heard of people having problems with cheap chinese bearings installed by the manufacturer. I'm doing 2 trips coming up and probably going to do about 4,000...
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Forum: Modifications and Upgrades
05-17-2016, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,864
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Forum: Modifications and Upgrades
05-17-2016, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,864
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Forum: Modifications and Upgrades
05-17-2016, 06:59 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,864
thats a nice genny, I guess I should plug my...
thats a nice genny, I guess I should plug my a/c in at the house and then measure starting and running amps, to determine my actual needs. Im concerned that unit is short on wattage needs for my...
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Forum: Modifications and Upgrades
05-17-2016, 04:44 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,864
Im no expert in this area but the manual says...
Im no expert in this area but the manual says "Avg. Fuel Consumption: 20 Hours on Propane & 8 Hours depending on load" Also, a 20lb bottle of propane is really just shy of 5 gallons of lp (4.7lbs)....
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Forum: Modifications and Upgrades
05-16-2016, 05:32 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,864
The inverter generator I have, 2200 ryobi is...
The inverter generator I have, 2200 ryobi is great, but it wont run the a/c. I would run some flat stock steel out from the frame to mount the generator so that I dont overload the, not so sturdy...
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Forum: Modifications and Upgrades
05-16-2016, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,864
rear bumper generator
Hello to all, I was looking for a little advice. I was thinking about utilizing the gas line for the outside kitchen to run a smaller duel fuel generator (3850 running watts)mounted to the rear...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
12-29-2015, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 7,787
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Forum: Technical Corner
07-20-2015, 06:03 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,045
LED Awning lighting mostly out
So I have a 2104 Hideout 5th wheel. The LED Lighting in the awning has failed for the 2nd time. Im sure I could take it in for service and have it replaced under warranty however Id like to do it...
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Forum: Towing
04-20-2015, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,353
2015 ram tow prep package
Wanted to get some advice from the pro's. I had a 5th wheel slider in my last dodge ram, short bed 2500 for my 2014 keystone hideout. I traded it for a new truck, 2015 ram short bed, and got the...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
11-15-2014, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,701
I have a hideout 2014 298bhds. A very similiar...
I have a hideout 2014 298bhds. A very similiar unit. the 298 has opposing slides in the living area with a center island where the 308 has both slides on the same side. I have had only a few minor...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
10-27-2014, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,079
winterizing mod on hideout
I just wanted to show a before and after pic of a quick fix I made today on my 2014 hideout 298bhds. Today when I opened the access panel on the inside of the camper I found that there was no way...
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Forum: Towing
10-04-2014, 08:58 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,343
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