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  1. RE

    NPS5500 Reliability

    Hello All, We are looking at upgrading our motorhome and are in the process of buying a FR3 30DS. Looking at the motorhome at the dealer's lot on a warm afternoon (high 80's), the salesman turned on the AC and the NPS-5500 generator started to shut down, surge, shutdown... He tried the other...
  2. FE

    Price Check ($8,500) on Used 2018 FR Rockwood Premier 2317G

    Hello everyone! I've found what I think is a decent deal on a used 2018 Forest River Rockwood Premier 2317G pop-up for $8,500. The current owner bought it in 2019 in Nevada for $12,000 and it made its way to Arkansas when they moved here. Interestingly, the owner is a woman in her early 60s and...
  3. CO

    Airbag pressure for towing a 4500lb vehicle

    When I bought my used 2022 Sunseeker 2860DS I was told I should keep the airbags at 50 PSI. I'm getting ready to setup my MH to tow a 2023 Ford Ranger. What pressure should I run in the airbags while towing the Ranger? Thank you, Andy
  4. RA

    1000 or 1500

    I have decided to put Sumosprings on my truck to help stabilize the towing. I'm trying to decide between 1000 and 1500's. I have a 2019 Ram 1500 and tow a 2022 Vibe 26rk with tongue around 1000 lb. +/- Any recommendations ?
  5. ST

    Champion 2500/1850 watt inverter generator Generator grounding?

    Just bought a Champion 2500/1850 watt inverter generator. It has a grounding lug. Do I need a grounding rod for trailer operation? Also, how do you keep track of your hours for maintenance? TIA
  6. TW

    Towing with Ram 2500 4x4

    Picking up a 2018 Rockwood 8299sb… will be towing with 2018 Ram 2500 4x4 . Bed height to top of rails 59” to pin plate 47. Height to tailgate 36”… inside bed height is 21. Looking at Reese/ Curt hitch with 13” minimum height adjustment… what are the chances I will be towing my 5th wheel “nose...
  7. bikendan

    2019 Ram 2500/6.4 v-8 vs Cummins I6

    So I started another thread about possibly buying a Ram Bighorn 6.4 2WD. It has 48k on it and still has 12k left on power train warranty. Another same year BH 2WD, just showed up at a different dealer. It has the diesel engine and 80k on it. The gas one has the 8spd trans, while the diesel has...
  8. EK

    Best Isata 5 (RAM 5500) Tires

    Hi Everyone, We are thinking about replacing our worn Continentals on our 28SS Xplorer with Michelin’s, specifically 245 XDS2 (drive) and XZE (steer). Does anyone have any feedback about these or other tires they prefer? Thanks, Erik
  9. GR

    2016 Chevy 4500 "Service Airbag" & No Start???

    Many thanks to RV Owner @RockFishon for troubleshooting a pesty electrical problem. I'm just sharing the details. "I have a 2015 Chevy Express 4500 RV cutaway for a Coachmen Freelander 21QB with a little over 18,000 miles. Symptom - When trying to start engine, turn key , dash goes dark and...
  10. bikendan

    2019 Ram 2500 6.4 v-8 RWD

    Found this locally. It has 3429lbs of payload but it has 48k on the odometer. Looking at it to replace my 2014 F150 3.5 Ecoboost with Max Tow package and 1828lbs of payload but now has over 101k miles. Looking to buy a Rockwood 8263MBR/Flagstaff 826MBR or 5th Wheel next year and feel I need to...
  11. AL

    EXPRESS 4500 Fuel Pump Relay

    2014 Express 4500. Got stranded just over the Ohio border on I90. Had to have Sunseeker 2860DS towed back to NY. To make a long story short, the repair shop replaced the fuel pump relay, and the start/run relay. All seems to be good now. Question is -- has anyone else had issues with these...
  12. ZB

    2500ts wet bay door

    Has anyone removed there wet bay door and frame and reinstalled it with the hinge at the bottom instead of the top. For the life of me I cannot figure out why sunseeker installs these doors that swing up. If your bedroom closet slide is out it is very difficult for us older folk to hold up the...
  13. OU

    Renogy RBM500 battery monitor setup?

    I've been using a little factory installed and DIY solar setup on my 2020 GeoPro 19FD for 18 months now and have just installed my first add-on Renogy RBM500 battery monitor and shunt system. About 50% of our camping is 3-5 day boon-docking outings. Everything is running fine but I'm not 100%...
  14. GR

    SS 1500 and 1610 kitchen sink dimension

    Anybody can give sink dimension in those campers ? Can't get this info in the specs... Seem pretty small.. Jo
  15. RA

    Replace Sprinter 3500 Battery

    Mercedez says it is really best to buy the Mercedez battery for my 2014 Solera 24 R which is on the 2013 Sprinter Chassis. Do you agree or can I use a different replacement battery and safely save some $. Thanks Rich
  16. DS

    Ram 1500 eTorque V6 opinions

    Wife's car got into a fender bender last weekend, and insurance declared it a total loss. All OK, thankfully. She floated the idea of looking at a truck, although my Honda Pilot has done a decent job of towing the Wolf Pup. After looking around, we are the new owners of an almost-new 2021...
  17. WI

    RAM 3500 Tongue Jack - Wiring

    I am in the process of replacing the factory tongue jack on my 2019 Rockwood Mini Lite with another brand. My old tongue jack has a black wire and a blue wire coming from the jack "head" that follow along the A frame and disappear into the underbelly of the trailer. The black wire has an...
  18. LO

    Mercedes 3500 Sprinter hood prop

    The rickety Mercedes hood prop on my 2016 Galleria popped off today! It is not a very good system but the only one there is. Any ideas on reattaching it? It appears to pop welded to the hood. Thanks for any help
  19. SH

    MBS 3500 Sunseeker 2021

    Returned from overseas 3 we trip to find my Mercedes won't shift out of park.(electronic gear shift. Bought new never thought I wouldn't be able to drive anywhere. Well, it took MB 2 days to move my RV out of a driveway. One company showed up with 2 wreckers and at one point dropped my RV and...
  20. timm9

    Air Bags Needed for 2020 Ram 2500 Cummins?

    We just upgraded our Gen 4 Ram for a very slightly used 2020 Ram 2500 Laramie Cummins with a new CP3.3 and extended warranty. Was forced to replace new Hitch due to different mounting systems in new Ram. Have new Hitch and Tonneau installed but unable to test new Truck with 5th wheel. The Gen 4...
  21. IamJean2

    2500W Dual Fuel Inverter Gen cover?

    Bought a champion 2500W inverter dual-fuel generator for both home and camping, because I can lift the 39 lbs. Manual says not to use in rain or snow, but at home that's the time I most likely need it. I see all kinds of generator covers advertised, and have read all the forum Qs about them I...
  22. TH

    2022 TFQ 2413 With 1500 inverter which outlets

    The bathroom GFCI and outlets by TV work, bedroom GFCI and outlet by kitchen sink only work from Shore Power, is this normal? BtW 2 solar panels, 2 batteries.
  23. JI

    3 levels for Chevy/GMC 2500HD OEM brake controller?

    This is a question for all of you out there that own a Chevy/GMC 2500HD, and I would guess the 3500HD's with the OEM brake controller. I have a 2015 2500HD. Even with the gain set to 10 (max) I'm not happy with how the brakes are performing. When I press the manual level and the brakes go to...
  24. RE

    2019 ram 3500

    2019 ram 3500 (2022-09-28 19:59:14)
  25. WA

    3500 vs 4400

    2011 RPod, new to us. #3500 axle was worn out, sagging, uneven load. Swapping in #4400 Pic attached for comparison Easy swap

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