Forum: Tow Vehicles
06-11-2023, 03:36 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 5,951
I found a back-up alarm for about 20 bucks. I...
I found a back-up alarm for about 20 bucks. I mounted it on the kingpin arm of our 5vr. I connected it to the back-up light circuit that goes to the truck on the trailer umbilical cable. The alarm...
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Forum: General RV Issues
04-15-2021, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 47
Views: 9,757
The GFCI only operates when it sees a ground...
The GFCI only operates when it sees a ground fault between line and neutral. It is very likely that you have a ground fault on you fridge heater element. It doesn't have to be a big fault. The...
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Forum: Technical Corner
09-03-2020, 03:24 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 26,653
I installed a set of JT Strongarms on our...
I installed a set of JT Strongarms on our previous 5vr. They worked well and made the trailer more stable. I did find that if the surface that you parked on for any length of time was a bit soft,...
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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance
08-09-2020, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,689
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
04-23-2020, 09:39 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 7,800
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
04-23-2020, 08:16 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,962
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
04-23-2020, 07:57 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,962
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
04-21-2020, 07:15 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 5,962
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Forum: Modifications and Upgrades
04-19-2020, 02:35 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 7,025
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Forum: Modifications and Upgrades
04-11-2020, 07:50 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 7,025
Replacement Steps
We replaced the existing fold-out steps with a set of steps from MORryde. It worked out very well. To ensure that I ordered the correct stairs, I took all the measurements that are shown on the...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
04-05-2020, 07:41 AM
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Replies: 25
Views: 14,811
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
03-26-2020, 07:10 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 14,811
Installed a fumehood vent.
In our 2014 Avalanche, Keystone didn't put in a vent to the outside on the cooktop fumehood. Instead we had to use a power vent in the ceiling to exhaust any cooking odors, which was essentially...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
03-12-2020, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 5,911
I don't think that you have failing batteries. ...
I don't think that you have failing batteries. There are parasitic loads in the trailer that are hooked directly the battery at all times. Key loads can be the LP Gas detector and the CO2 monitor. ...
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
03-03-2020, 07:08 AM
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Replies: 93
Views: 49,909
If I have a choice between a gas and diesel...
If I have a choice between a gas and diesel engine, I would opt for the diesel, because it is more robust, more powerful and more fuel efficient. To my mind, the cost differential is well worth it,...
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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance
10-28-2019, 05:12 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 19,008
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Forum: Travel Trailers
09-20-2019, 06:12 AM
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Replies: 79
Views: 18,244
We've owned three different 5vr's from three...
We've owned three different 5vr's from three different makers, and all of them have had senseless engineering issues, and that includes present our Keystone product. It's a common issue with all the...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
07-11-2019, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 58
Views: 8,413
I installed a battery disconnect switch inside...
I installed a battery disconnect switch inside the battery compartment, on the Positive lead to the battery. I always open the switch when the trailer is in storage. It protects the battery from...
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Forum: Modifications and Upgrades
06-23-2019, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 3,620
Installed a Cooktop Hood Vent.
Our Avalanche 295RL did not have an external vent for the Fume hood over the cooktop. Instead, we had to use a ceiling fan to exhaust cooking odors. That had little or no effect at all. Most of...
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
06-23-2019, 02:31 PM
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Replies: 165
Views: 29,533
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
06-23-2019, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 148
Views: 67,200
We have 2014 295RL that we bought new in April...
We have 2014 295RL that we bought new in April 2015. For our shakedown run, we towed it over 10,000 miles in about 10 weeks. The only real problem that plagued us was the manual water directional...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
05-20-2019, 07:15 AM
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Replies: 37
Views: 18,750
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Forum: Toy Haulers
05-20-2019, 07:11 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 7,242
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
08-25-2015, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 28,248
Our "Sat Prep" is useless.
After my first attempt at using the Satellite Prep, I gave up until I was able to talk to my dealer regarding the Satellite hook up. He gave me specific instructions as to how to hook up my dish,...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
06-16-2015, 10:06 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,810
Unvented Cooktop Hood
We've had our 2014 Avalanche 295RL 5vr for about 3 months. The trailer is working out great for us but we discovered one thing.
When my DW is cooking, she turns on the stove hood fan to vent...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
06-11-2015, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 2,053
Satellite Prep.
We have a 2014 Avalanche 295RL 5vr, and it has an exterior satellite connection point in the service compartment in the left side of the basement. I wanted to connect up our dish but when I did...
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