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  1. AC

    Solar/Trailer and Battery Wiring

    I recently purchased a 2022 Flagstaff T21TBHW (A Frame) camper. I would like to add solar of some sort so I have been doing a lot of reading and trying to better educated myself on solar. In doing so I also looked at the wiring on the trailer to better understand how it is wired and this...
  2. KL

    waxing your trailer

    After a fun summer, I came home washed and waxed my trailer. When I first purchased it i compounded and waxed it using a RV polish.That was about a year ago. I use a foam cannon and top name wash products, never dish soap. It held up pretty well. This time i used Nu finish. I had two bottles...
  3. DA

    Trailer disconnecting

    I have a 2022 wolf pup 16BHS and having trailer disconnect issues. Here’s what Happening: When I’m towing my trailer I keep getting a “trailer disconnected” alert. It only happens when I have the refrigerator running when I’m towing. If I turn it off the problem goes away. I’ve tried it on...
  4. PO

    Accidently arcd a battery, did I fry my trailer?

    I am installing tank heater pads on my Salem FSX. It's got two batteries. I went the easiest way I know how, and simply ran a hot and ground wire from one of the batteries. Well, in doing so, I accidently arcd my wrench from positive to negative of the battery. It lasted a couple good seconds...
  5. NO

    Thoughts on Goldline Travel Trailer Covers

    Considering the Goldline Travel Trailer Cover for our 2019 2109S. https://www.nationalrvcovers.com/goldline-rv-covers/Travel--Trailer/26.html Thoughts or any experience with these? Thank you! Vu
  6. duneviper

    Kayak storage in enclosed trailer

    Has anyone installed kayak racks or hangers inside of their enclosed trailers? Looking for ideas or pictures, I found rhino racks on etrailer and was curious if anyone has had any success. TIA
  7. bubbalowe

    Goodyear start up time for trailer tires

    Planning on purchasing 4 Goodyear Endurance tires this off season and found tire shops have no inventory. Called the local Goodyear Tire Center in Cranberry PA and a kind gentleman explained. Post pandemic startup was aimed towards the popular automotive tire sizes and trailer tires were pushed...
  8. FU

    Calling all trailer brake mechanics!

    Almost have all of the bugs worked out of my new-to-me camper, one of the last items on my list were the camper brakes. I am a pretty good electrician, but have never owned a trailer with electric brakes. I read on Etrailer's website that the coils for the brake hubs should read around 4 ohms...
  9. Red Ryder-FRF

    Covering trailer

    Hey all, I live in Northern Michigan with a bit of snow and ice during many months of winter. I am new to travel trailers (not camping) and was courious what breathable, waterproof, travel trailer Covers everyone is using? Thanks in advance, James-
  10. GI

    GVWR Sticker Ratings Don't Match Trailer

    Wondering if anyone has ever come across this. I'm looking to buy a used 2014 Forest River Cherokee 284BF. Online I can find all the specs on the trailer which say it has a GVWR of 9985lb. But the sticker on the actual trailer says 6825lb with front and rear axle ratings of 3500lb. Is the...
  11. WI

    Trailer Bounce Echo

    I'm looking for suggestions or ideas on controlling bounce echo on my rig. I have a Flagstaff 26FKBS that I pull with a Toyota Tundra using a sway control weight distribution hitch. Normally the trailer pulls just fine but occasionally I'll hit a pavement dip and the bounce will echo back and...
  12. NU

    Trailer lighting question

    Just a general question: When I hook up my 2020 35’ Rockwood Ultra Lite to my truck (2020 Chevy Silverado 1500) and let it run through the connections check, I do not have any “back up lights” on the trailer itself. All other lights are fine, and I DO have backup lights on the truck itself...
  13. TR

    Trailer Axle Alignment in Atlanta GA

    Does anyone know of a shop that will do an alignment job in the Atlanta GA area? I have called several and no one will do it. Plenty will replace but nobody will bend / check alignment.
  14. JO

    Trailer tire air pressure

    Is inflating to my tire’s max air pressure(65psi) at 90 degrees outside the same as inflating to 65 psi at 60 degrees?
  15. BR

    New Rockwood Trailer, have furnace questions

    Hi all, we picked up our new 2516s two days ago. When running the furnace on Auto, it is only running for about 45 seconds blowing out cool air. I switched the source to the second propane tank and there was no change. The furnace kicks back on about a minute after it cycles off. Can’t find...
  16. RI

    Using a Swivel wheel trailer.

    I have a Rockwood ultra light 2889ws fifth wheel.I would like to use a Swivel wheel trailer to haul my golf cart. Has anyone used one of these?Is this a bad idea?
  17. SM

    Setting up WDH on new trailer

    Sorry , Another WDH question, This WDH stuff is a little confusing to me ... So anyway bought a new camper more storage in front. Usually put the Griddle (27lbs) and Grill (28LBS)in the back of the truck, Does it matter if I put them in the front of the camper or keep them in the pick up bed...
  18. TO

    Néw Trailer Owner!!!

    Hi everyone, We just purchased a new to us 2017 EVO 240 BHS and we are excited to do lots of camping. We live in Southern California and love beach camping so far. If anyone has any hints or tips I would appreciate it. This is our first real trailer (non pop up). Thank you in advance.
  19. B2

    Help - trailer wiring stopped working

    I am out of ideas. 2021 FR3 30DS. We have 10,000 miles of no issue towing our 2015 Ford Explorer until 3 days ago on a trip from FL to CO. I Hooked up and directional blinkers and brake lights are not working on the road. Put a tester on the 7 blade connector and confirmed that on the RV only...
  20. JR

    Trailer hitch ball for 2017 Wildwood

    Could someone tell me what size hitch is needed for this trailer? Thank you!
  21. GE

    Intermittent Alarm in Trailer

    Greetings! We recently purchased a new-to-us 2018 Rockwood 1910ESP. It is currently parked in our backyard, awaiting it’s move into our garage. In the last two days, it has started beeping. It seems to be the CO monitor (4 beeps followed by 15 seconds, then repeat). However, sometimes it stops...
  22. WE

    Installing a wireless camera on trailer

    When I pulled the top red running light off there were two black wires. The new camera has one black and one red wire. How do I figure this out? Red to hot and the black to the other black? Thx!
  23. PT

    Frame hitch for bike trailer

    Has anyone looked into putting this onto a pop up? I have a new pop up on order Flagstaff 280LTD and curious if it would be too much for the frame to handle. Looking to transport some bikes and already have a hitch mounted bike rack...
  24. AO

    Why do trailers become detached while driving?

    Hi All, I have a 2017 Rockwood Roo towed by a 2021 Silverado 1500 3.0L. I am somewhat new to towing trailers. Took the trailer camping this weekend and everything went great. We have a WDH that came with it and it seems to be in good shape. I am somewhat paranoid about the trailer uncoupling...
  25. RI

    Landing gear unevens trailer

    My problem is, I put even height blocks under the 2 landing gear jacks. I then extend landing gear to lift off truck. the passenger side gear extends first and when it hits ground, the drivers side jack extends. Together, they lift the RV(2016 Sandpiper 371REBH) so I can drive the truck away...

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