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  1. MT

    Best Buy In Used Truck for RV Towing

    I currently tow my 2018 Flagstaff Microlite 25' BRDS with my 2012 Ram 1500 with the 5.7 Hemi (only 78,000 miles. The interior is in excellent condition. Never had any problems (easy towing/low maintenance) until now I am having problems with the transmission slipping (only on long steep hills)...
  2. WA

    7 Pin to truck 6 pin on trailer

    I'm very confused. Our 7 pin connector to the vehicle is stiff as a board. I can buy a new one but our A192HW goes from the 7 pin to a 6 pin connector on the trailer. Forest river cut the yellow wire between the 7 pin and the 6 pin. As the yellow wire is supposed to be left turn / hazard not...
  3. KR

    Electrical Hookup at Truck Stops

    Hi all I have recently downloaded the Pilot Flying J app as I plan to fuel and overnight at their truck stops. I have linked my Good Sam’s card, my credit card and my military ID for max discounts. I have also found that I can see if any Pilot location is RV friendly and offered amenities...
  4. DB

    Truck map

    What does everyone use for maps? To avoid low bridges or light weight overpasses I was looking for a good map. Google doesn't allow you to put in your weight /height. I tried truckmap app, but it seems clunky. I tried others but none that I liked. What are you all using?
  5. TT

    2007 Peterbilt

    I have decided to part ways with my finished build. Truck is a 2007 Peterbilt 379exhd with a Cummins ISX motor and Eaton 13 Speed. Truck has roughly 1.2 million miles on it but hasn’t seen 3K miles total in the last 3 years combined. Solid running truck with the only minor issue is a cracked...
  6. Carmel Clown

    4x4 or not?

    I've seen a few posts asking what truck people are towing the 5.0 with. How many of you have 4x4? Do you think it is necessary? Anyone worry about getting stuck in sand, wet grass, etc. with 2w drive? Thanks.
  7. TY

    Ford F-150 Lightning EV: High Tech Truck Deep Dive

    We crawl in and poke around the upcoming Ford EV to see if this is the most high-tech truck around Hope this has more then what has been posted already.
  8. Invisibleman

    Truck bay fuel stops I-95 north to New Hampshire

    I have a trip from north Boston to Maine in a Force HD (fuel tanks both sides so needs to be have truck fuel bays). Trying to locate a fuel stop along the way, to top off before I get to far into Maine, preferable New Hampshire or northern Mass on I-95 northbound. RV Tripwizard does not show...
  9. 5er_tom

    Truck Stop Parking

    We now have a class c motorhome. We need to get from here (Durham,NC) to Sault Ste. Marie, MI. I am thinking it is a three day ride. We hope to leave here this Thursday, which means two nights on the road. My question is what is the protocol for overnighting at a truck stop? Is it free? Pull...
  10. TR

    Haulmark Coach. Cant locate Slide Controller

    Haulmark Coach is now closed and trailer outfit that bought them cant help. Trying to locate the rear bed slide controller on my 2005 3329DS. Larry
  11. IM

    New truck and existing fifth wheel trailer compatability

    My husband and I own a 32 ft 2016 Flagstaff Ultra lite 5th wheel. We have been towing with a 2008 Tundra and everything is set up to be level when towing (no comments from the weight police please). We are in the process of ordering a 2022 Chevy Silvardo 2500. 9Also no negative comments from the...
  12. SW

    new truck new cat scale

    Does the cat scale ticket look right? My 2020 F250 6.2 two wheel drive truck has a 3,663 payload. My FRiver Surveyor 251RKS weights 6500 lbs. Scaled truck and it has a 1340 tongue weight. I have added the Propride P3 hitch, two group 27 batteries and two 20 lbs propane bottles to the trailer...
  13. 6C

    Weld box frame to chassis or U Bolt?

    So working through the planning stages and need some opinions.... We are planning to mount a dry van box to the Volvo chassis, would you weld it or would you U Bolt it? My thought is to weld it solid as it makes doing side storage boxes easier but their may be drawbacks as well....
  14. BL

    New 2021 Ford F 150 aluminum truck bed.

    I wonder if any of members bought a new F150 XLT and hook up and tow a fifth wheel. How well does does it handle, is it durable, concerned about damaging the truck bed. One more thing I know the parking cameras don't work with 5 wheel or goose neck trailers. Bummer!
  15. RF

    HD Diesel Truck Owners Know This

    Back in Sept 2019 I bought a GMC 2500 HD Denali Duramax to tow my 2018 Rockwood 2902WS travel trailer. Trailer is 33'9" length and around 7500-8000lbs loaded. Fastway E2 1000/10,000lb hitch. 1/3 tank of fresh water, 200lb in the truck bed. A post surgical back issue and Covid delayed any...
  16. BR

    Truck Stops Credit Card Question

    Question what kind of credit card's do truck stops take at the truck gas pump side. Want to pay without going into the truck stop but they never take ordinary credit cards. Would a Loves and Flying J credit card be excepted at the commercial pump side where the 18 wheeler s fill up?
  17. AZ

    Dual Tank upgrade on 2005 GMC C5500 Topkick truck

    Converting a 2005 GMC c5500 topkick to a 24' RV. I am trying now to upgrade the single 55 gallon gas tank to two 110 gallon gas tanks and need help with getting information on a fuel pump that can control two send to units so that the existing gas pump can pull from both tanks simultaneously...
  18. DR

    Battery charging when hooked up to truck?

    Hi all, I was wondering if your battery charges when you have your trailer hooked up with the electrical cord to your truck when towing? My old Keystone did, but I now have a 2021 XLR Hyperlite and it does not. Please let me know if you have one of these and if yours charges while connected...
  19. NO

    Truck required for 5 th wheel

    We are considering switching from a Class A gaser to a 5th wheel something in the 30 ft or so range. I know we're going to need a 3/4 Ton truck but there are gazillion versions for sale. Would you guy's advise me on what I should be looking at. No extra bells and whistles - just a basic truck...
  20. Herk7769

    My truck is sick

    Well friends, my truck has come down with a bug. Not Covid, but bacterial slime in the diesel fuel tank, fuel lines, and fuel filter. Since I am a prime candidate for this (I don't daily drive it and it sits with fuel stabilizer in it over the winter), it develops crud that ruins my fuel...
  21. LE

    Truck big enough

    I have a 14 GMC Sierra 1500 5.3 Slt Crew cab 4x4, I pull a 14xlr hyper lite 27HFS, Is the truck good enough ? I load a gas cart, 3 dirt bikes in garage , and a quad in the back in the bed of truck , Then adding water for dry camping and accessories....... what your thoughts ? Is the...
  22. NC

    New Guy here .Source for wheel manufacturer

    I would greatly appreciate a source or a manufacturer for the following;I have a 1981 Chevy P30 with 19.5 8 lugs wheels . I want to replace them with 22.5`s that fit that 8 lug hub. They are hub-centric so they need to be right for that chassis.
  23. WA

    Can you refer me to a trusted truck salesman?

    My wife and I are recently retired. We sold our home in Phoenix and purchased a 2016 Forest River Cardinal 3825FL. It's big, 14,000lbs dry and $16,000lbs. max load. We are spending the summer on Puget Island in Cathlamet, Washington. Then we will spend September and October in Nebraska at my...
  24. RO

    Insurance shopping for TC

    Hi... I'm looking to see what is on the market , when it come to T C insurance. We travel 3 / 4 mouths out of the year, do not live in the TC full time. Just the wife a myself. Pull 26 ft. enclosed trailer. The T C is home built. What insurance companies are reasonable to get coverage ...
  25. CH

    **SOLD** 2003 FWC Granby Sold & 2004 GMC 2500HD For Sale

    I am selling the camper truck combo as is for $22,000 or the camper separate for $10,000. It is located in Loveland, Colorado. **The Camper has been sold** Camper: I am not sure of the year however FWC identified it as a 2003 or early 2004 model. It is extremely clean and in great shape. It...

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