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  1. ST

    The "Boondocker"-23 gallon "piggy back" tank for NOBO trailers 30 gallon factory tank

    The "Boondocker"-23 gallon "piggy back" tank for NOBO trailers 30 gallon factory tank I added this 23 gallon tank to our 2020 NOBO 19.1, the Toy Hauler model. This tank is directly over the 30 gallon belly tank and feeds directly into it. The trick is to keep both vent tubes higher than the top...
  2. ST

    Trailer hitch ball size

    Hey All. I purchased a 2016 Flagstaff Classic T12RB (17') from a private party. I asked them to confirm what size ball I need to tow it with before I do the 100 mile drive to pick it up. She said there was nothing printed on the coupler to confirm the size. Does anyone know what size ball...
  3. MI

    Real life experiences about trailer length with a 1/2ton

    Since another thread has gotten plenty of responses, I'm curious about your actual experiences not just "parroting" another's thoughts. I pull a 28' trailer 7700GVWR with a F150 been in some stiff crosswinds (straight out flags so 25ish MPH) and have no issues. Over 15,000 miles so far. (I was...
  4. TE

    Storing Travel Trailer and turning off battery power

    I have a Forest River Salem 28RLSS 2018 Travel Trailer. I just removed the Shore Power and the Travel trailer still has power from the batteries. I have a Xantrex Freedom X 1200 Inverter that appears to be off but I still have power. Does anyone here have the same set up? Do I have to...
  5. PA

    Wolf Pup durability for full-timing

    Purchasing a trailer for near full time use boondocking down rough Forest Service and BLM roads. Not off-roading but uneven terrain of dispersed camping. Will the Wolf Pup's (16fq no slide) construction and material quality hold up long term for use by a single average sized adult? The Geo Pro...
  6. SK

    Fifth wheel or travel trailer

    My wife and I are retired. We tow a fifth wheel. We are going to look for a new RV. Thinking of travel trailer (one floor) due to health. I am looking at light in Flagstaff line. My wife likes front kitchen plans. I tow with a Chev Silverado HD 2500. It has payload of 3,115 from door sticker...
  7. TR

    Travel Trailer Windshield Cover

    We have had 2 rock chips and finally a broken windshield on our trailer in less then 2 years..Whats out there to protect the windshield?
  8. LU

    Trailer hitch on aframe

    We just purchased our first AFrame! So excited! My husband wants to put a hitch on the back frame so our bike rack can be used. Is this even possible? The tech at RV store told him NOT to put it on the bumper. Any feedback would be great, would like to avoid damaging my home away from home...
  9. 2K

    Recommendations on towing a enclosed car trailer

    I have a 40 ft Motorhome Georgetown 36K7 and I am thinking about towing a car trailer from Manassas, Va to Charlotte, NC. the car trailer will have a 2022 Mustang Mach 1 in it. this is how I towed it before the Motorhome can it be done? the trailer is 25 ft long and the RV is 40 ft, any...
  10. SP

    21 FBRS trailer harness junction box location

    Hi all, I've found some 'creative' 12v wiring changes on our new to us camper. Somewhere along the line, the previous owner has disconnected the 12 hot wire (black, pin #4) that goes from the truck plug in to the trailer. I'm not getting any charging voltage from the truck to the camper battery...
  11. JP

    Trailer Wiring Fault msg w. brake loss

    Just thought I'd add my story with this issue in case it helps someone searching for answers. Had a 250 mile trip to the campground this weekend which kicked off with an air loss alarm on my Guta tire pressure monitoring system for the trailer. Found a nail in the tire, got the spare on and got...
  12. MA

    Jacking trailer up on cinderblocks

    Hey everyone, I'm sure this topic has been talked about. I'm new here. I have a 21 ft trailer that I want to jack up and place on level on cinderblocks and leave it in one place for a long time. I have the jacks, its up and almost leveled now using smaller wood. One side is off the wheels, the...
  13. TR

    New Travel Trailer

    Hi All, Hope your are enjoying Fall weather. We are new owner of Forest River Wildwood fsx 179dbkx Any tips and suggestions? TIA
  14. JR

    Electric hitch

    Brand new 2022 travel trailer. Second time taking it out. Electric hitch will only go down. Will not go up. Had to use manual crank to take it up. Has power as it goes down by pressing button and light turns on. Plugged into truck for power.
  15. DE

    Trailer lights

    I have a 2014 Georgetown 328ts with a ford v10. Seven blade connector. Hooking up a utility trailer that i know has working lights. The hazard lights work but the running lights do not. I have checked underneath wiring and it looks good….i guess. I have also checked the following...
  16. ME

    Backing up trailer tip

    It amazes me to see people having such a hard time backing up. I get it, it can be stressfull and confusing A quick tip for backing up a trailer is to take one hand (dominant) and grip the bottom center of the steering wheel: The back of the trailer will go into the direction you move YOUR...
  17. ND

    What I learned today: New to trailering, re-read the tv manual

    Or read it for the first time. It's my wife's truck but I get to chauffer with the tt. Being new to trailering, I've been all over youtube, on-line forums, you name it. I've learned a lot. Reading the Chevy Colorado Z71 manual, I've gained more confidence in this new adventure. I learned 1. The...
  18. SO

    Using power outlets in Wolf Pup trailer when boondocking?

    Hi guys still learning the ins and outs of using my Wolf Pup 16BHS travel trailer. The dealer told me that the power outlets in the trailer cannot be used when boondocking. However, what about if I set up a solar system using a power inverter, or what about when plugged into a generator? Is...
  19. KE

    Addressing Cracks in My Travel Trailer Frame?

    Hello I have a 2017 Forest River Cherokee Wolf Pup 16FQ. I discovered horizontal cracks in the I-beam near the axle on both sides of my trailer frame. Is that something that would still be covered under the Lippert chassis warranty? Otherwise I was thinking to take it to a trailer welding shop...
  20. Tirebuilder

    Best ST Tire for Travel Trailers...

    Hello...I need some opinions. I own a 2015 Flagstaff 832ikbs that weighs just at 8500 lbs. dry. I am needing a new set of tires and can either replace the 5 year old Goodyear Endurance tires, made in Alabama, with the same...although they all seem to be back ordered everywhere due to lack of...
  21. CF

    Is there a under trailer diagram/map for the HW277?

    Is there a diagram, or map of some sort, that shows the locations of the various tanks, wires & mechanisms; underneath the 2022 HW277?
  22. GA

    Best driving route from NY to FLA.

    I have a Class a 36’ pulling an 8’ trailer what’s best route to go from Long Island NY to Ocala Florida on 9/2/22 I’m not sure If I should go through the tunnel in MD. I we would appreciate anything you guys could provide. Thanks Gracie
  23. TA

    Trailer plug night lights don’t work

    On my 2014 DS30, My tow trailer night lights don’t work through my plug. All the other lights through the plug work and when I plug my trailer into my truck all the lights work including the night lights. I opened the plug and checked the connections, they were all good but I’m not getting power...
  24. 38

    Trailer Brake Controller Question

    I bought a 2015 DX3 a few months ago. I want to tow my enclosed tandem axle utility trailer and need a brake controller. I would like the controller to be activated by my air brakes. Which make and model of controller should I buy??
  25. RV

    Under trailer waterproof fabric damage

    I had a tire blow out and when it did it tore some insulation and a section of the black fabric out as well. I am assuming (see enclosed photos) that the black fabric is supposed to be a protecting layer, the middle layer feels like a very thin garbage bag (assuming it is supposed to be a...

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