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5th Wheel Discussion
10-11-2021, 02:22 PM
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Fiberglass Damage Repair Cost
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mbowling
I recently damaged one of my storage bay doors. I...
I recently damaged one of my storage bay doors. I accidently created a six inch by one inch hole in the outer fiberglass of the door. I removed the door and took it to a fiberglass repair shop. It...
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5th Wheel Discussion
03-04-2020, 11:12 AM
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Ford 7.3L (gas)
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mbowling
Here's a recent report of someone towing a...
Here's a recent report of someone towing a Reflection 303RLS from Los Angeles to Las Vegas.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1614927-1st-tow-7-3-tremor.html
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Outdoors RV Owner's Forum
06-11-2018, 12:17 PM
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Outside Mtc Products I use
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mbowling
I also use Meguiar's Marine Wax and Aerospace 303...
I also use Meguiar's Marine Wax and Aerospace 303 protectant. Both products keep my Creekside looking new!
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Outdoors RV Owner's Forum
06-10-2018, 07:40 PM
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Can Anyone Offer Guidance on 5th Wheel
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mbowling
To answer the original question... We really like...
To answer the original question... We really like our Outdoors RV Creekside unit. This is our 4th camping season and we have not had any major problems. I just replaced the water pump this year. In a...
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Outdoors RV Owner's Forum
06-10-2018, 09:58 AM
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Real 20FQ tongue weight??
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mbowling
The tongue weight for my 2015 20FQ is 850 pounds....
The tongue weight for my 2015 20FQ is 850 pounds. This is with a mostly full water tank, two batteries and solar panel on the roof at the front of the trailer. Completely packed for camping.
You...
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5th Wheel Discussion
04-18-2018, 11:11 AM
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De-winterized
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mbowling
Each year I dewinterize my trailer and each year...
Each year I dewinterize my trailer and each year we get a cold snap where the overnight temperatures may reach the upper 20's for a couple hours. I've discovered that this causes no damage in my...
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5th Wheel Discussion
04-17-2018, 02:31 PM
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Chiefs going camping
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924
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mbowling
Camping is a great escape from the daily routine....
Camping is a great escape from the daily routine. It's the only way I can get away from work responsibilities and home projects. You mentioned that you have a big trip planned for "next year". One...
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5th Wheel Discussion
03-14-2018, 01:56 PM
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Curt Q20 or B&W Companion Hitch?
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mbowling
The hitch is connecting your $60,000 truck to...
The hitch is connecting your $60,000 truck to your $60,000 trailer. I wouldn't worry about a few hundred dollars difference in hitch price. Buy the highest quality hitch available.
In the future...
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5th Wheel Discussion
03-13-2018, 08:19 AM
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Best Cover for Snow
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857
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mbowling
I have used an ADCO Designer Series Aqua Shed...
I have used an ADCO Designer Series Aqua Shed cover for the last three winters here in the high desert of Oregon. We get strong winds and snow. In February my weather station recorded a wind gust of...
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5th Wheel Discussion
03-09-2018, 12:55 PM
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Suggestion for a 5th wheel to live in
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mbowling
You mentioned that you are considering buying a...
You mentioned that you are considering buying a trailer to live in full-time. Have you had an RV in the past? Are you sure you would enjoy living full-time in a trailer? Some folks love full-timing,...
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5th Wheel Discussion
03-09-2018, 11:24 AM
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RV Storage
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mbowling
It's difficult to recommend the "best" storage...
It's difficult to recommend the "best" storage solution because the best storage arrangement is different for each individual. I prefer to keep my RV at home. The trailer has it's own parking area...
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5th Wheel Discussion
03-07-2018, 01:39 PM
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RV covers
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1,945
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mbowling
We've had an ADCO cover on our Creekside 20FQ for...
We've had an ADCO cover on our Creekside 20FQ for the past three winters. It has held up fine in windy conditions. For example, a couple weeks ago we had a 58 MPH wind gust on my weather station....
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Outdoors RV Owner's Forum
02-08-2018, 09:16 AM
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ORV Furniture? Comfy? or Not so much
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mbowling
I asked the dealer to keep the dinette when we...
I asked the dealer to keep the dinette when we had it removed. I didn't have any use for it. The chairs will remain with the trailer when we sell it.
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Outdoors RV Owner's Forum
01-13-2018, 10:47 PM
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ORV Furniture? Comfy? or Not so much
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mbowling
We also thought that the dinette was...
We also thought that the dinette was uncomfortable. We had the dealer remove the dinette before getting the trailer in 2015. There was an electrical outlet in the dinette that had to be moved to the...
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