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    My Grand RV - Grand Design RV Forum, RV LIFE Forum Hub Strange tire wear, looks melted?

    Hello All, I am in my third season with a reflection 341rds fiver (2022). This year i noticed that my passenger forward tire has strange wear on one spot, presumably where it was sitting over a period of time (pictures attached). 1. Does anyone know what causes tire wear like this? 2. I...
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Fire Extinguisher

    I need to replace the fire extinguisher in my camper. I currently have a small 5 y.o., (2#?) BC, dry chemical Kidde home extinguisher. What should I get for replacement (type and size)? I also carry a small 16 oz. kitchen 'spray can' extinguisher that has a different retardant (can't find it...
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    My Grand RV - Grand Design RV Forum, RV LIFE Forum Hub Running temporarily without battery box?

    tldr: Can I run a pair of 6v golf cart batteries without a battery box strapped right to the rails? Long version: My existing 12v deep cycle interstate battery has been failing so I decided it was time to replace them. After much debate, I decided on a pair of 6v golf cart batteries and a...
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    My Grand RV - Grand Design RV Forum, RV LIFE Forum Hub BIG $$ Difference: Equalizer 4 vs ProPride 3P - is the $3k worth it

    I am about to take delivery of an Imagine XLS 23bhe - very excited to get started camping in this rig with my family. My TV is an F150 3.5L Ecoboost with Max Tow Package and 1,618 payload (I have already done all the math and worksheets on this and I am comfortable with the TV choice, so...
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    My Grand RV - Grand Design RV Forum, RV LIFE Forum Hub Will it Tow SAFELY? 2020 F150 Lariat Max Tow with Imagine XLS 23bhe

    We are thinking of upgrading to the Imagine XLS 23bhe. My F150 has the max tow package and 3.5L Ecoboost with a 1,618 max payload. I have upgraded the suspension to an ICON setup front and back. The advertised specs for the trailer is 5,325 dry weight, 6,995 max weight and a 504 pound tongue...
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    RV LIFE Forum Hub, Wander The West Spare Tire Install with Camper On

    I am looking for the most cost effective and safe method for lifting my F150 with a 1400lb pop up slide in truck camper installed. This is in case of a flat tire. I don’t have steel front and rear bumpers so I don’t think a farm jack will work. I want to remove the jack stands from the camper...
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    My Grand RV - Grand Design RV Forum, RV LIFE Forum Hub Rest area safety

    Just thought I would post this for others to be aware. We came back to WI from TN in April and stopped at a rest area North of Indianapolis on I65. As my wife and I were approaching our truck, a man appeared and seemed to admire our truck/303 combination and asked what year and how we liked it...
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