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What jack do you use in case of a flat trailer tire? I have been thinking about the 3 ton aluminum HF jack, as its only 63lbs. but i saw this newer jack that has much more lifting height. What do you think? https://www.harborfreight.com/automotive/jacks-jack-stands/3-ton-off-road-jack-59136.html

Its time to talk about pests. I spray the ground under where my camper is stored for spiders , that works. But mice can be a problem especially now with it starting to get colder. I just had mice get in ours, fortunately no damage, just had to to an intensive terminal cleaning. My outdoor cat...

I had a water Inlet leak inside the travel trailer , not long after we got it. The dealer tested it and said it was fine, and it was for a while and leaked again. So I replaced it myself. When I removed it I saw that the screws were short , only in the fiberglass side, and there was no backup...

I posted this on bitog as well, but what do you think of this diff cover? https://bankspower.com/products/differential-covers-19269-ram-air-differential-cover-kit-black-ops-w-hardware-for-2001-2019-chevy-gmc-2003-2018-ram-aam-11-5-or-11-8-14-bolt-rear-axle?variant=41069011763397

@Wayne posted a video about how fifth wheel hitches operate. I found it interesting, so i have to ask. How is towing now with the fifth wheel compared to when you towed with a weight distributing hitch. I understand the physics of the hitch over the axle and the better turn radius , but...

My mallard has the dometic thermostat. It has never worked right. Sometimes you have to blow hot air on your fingertips to get it to recognize your touch to change temperature. I'm fed up with it not working. Its done this since day one. Looking online the only replacement is a micro-air...

Went with goodyear endurance, 2 years were all I wanted to go on off brand tires. Date code. 6th week of 21. Stock tire size was 205/75/14 Load rating was 2039 lbs. I went one size larger 215/75/14 which is 1/2 inch taller but offers a load rating of 2205 lbs. That's 650+ more load capacity...

I posted this question also on Bitog. But do bug deflectors protect your hood and windshield? Any down sides? Thinking about this one for my truck.

Well I finally made the decision, traded out beloved 2003 avalanche for a 2021 Ram 2500. We loved the avalanche as it as an uncommon yellow color , that we called "Big Bird". I was planning on a Chevrolet , till I drove both. Nothing wrong with the Chevy. Just things I did and did not want...

Rowan County. Great wooded campground. Really large sites. Very wooded, can be tight due to trees, you better know how to back. I would try not to get here at night as it's pitch black, and tight openings due to trees, but beautiful. My site as seen from my buddies site. My buddies site as...

What is a good ladder system to get on the travel trailer roof. My old jayco 23b could be easily accessed with an 8 ft a ladder. Our mallard is taller and a 8 ft A type ladder won't really work. We have a large rear window that we don't want to block i.e. installing a rear ladder. What does...

2 ribeye steaks, shrimp and sauteed zucchini and squash. garlic butter over the shrimp right before removing them

Curious what everyone takes with them. Admittedly I take too much. I have a good assortment of pliers adjustable wrenches, screwdrivers, an sae/metric wrench set. The wrench set rolls up to save space. Rubber mallet, and a lock pick set. A roll of thread tape. These tools are separate and not...

This can be a controversial item. Having/using one of these requires discretion. It also requires attention to breeze direction, and talking with the campers around you. I generally talk to who is on each side and in front or behind me. It some one is opposed to it, I don't use it. Most of the...

How often do you Sanitize you water system? I do on every outing. Some of my friends, one or twice a season. Am I overboard ?

I put this under plumbing, but it might be better suited to a modifications ( Mods ) section. I did this with my previous travel trailer and mounted the sewer hose carrier underneath and forward of the trailer wheels, It worked great, but i was always worried about road debris destroying it. On...

Our Shepard enjoying his cot. He is 13 with hip arthritis. Dogs seem to really like these. Our Boston on the other hand, is happy in a chair.

I thought i would share my cleaning ritual. My unit is fiberglass sided with metal lower trim. I start out rinsing the whole unit with a hose, get any loose dirt off you can with a stream of water. For washing i use a 2 bucket method. The gray bucket is the dirty bucket. Both buckets start out...

This is my wifes dish. Easy, and little mess. We have made it outside out rv on a camping table. Its really good! I sirloin tip roast ( cut some of the large pieces of fat off) 1 pack brown gravy mix (powder) 1 pack buttermilk ranch dressing(powder) 1 pack Italian dressing (powder) 2 large...