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RV Umbilical Cord Wiring Color Code

RV Umbilical Cord Wiring Color Code

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Steven Fletcher | 0 Comments
Below is the RV Umbilical Cord Wiring Color Code for the 7-way flat-pin umbilical connector, also called the 7 pole plug. This is the connector style most commonly used on North American travel trailers and RV fifth wheels This connector…
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Pros & Cons of Using a Tow Dolly

Posted on March 20, 2010 by Steven Fletcher | 3 Comments
Today’s tip is from the forum at FTRV.com LindaH says: If you have a toad that is towable 4-down, either “as is,” or with an after-market add-on (such as a lube pump or a transmission disconnect), towing 4-down is much…
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Tips for Using a Tow Dolly with a Motorhome

Posted on February 7, 2010 by Steven Fletcher | 0 Comments
Most long-term and fulltime RVers avoid using tow dollies by insuring the car they tow is capable of being towed 4-down. A tow dolly simply adds more equipment, maintenance and steps in the hitching process. However a tow dolly is…
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Tips for Towing a Toad with Your Motorhome

Posted on November 8, 2009 by Steven Fletcher | 0 Comments
Fellow RVer Don Sinclair offers today’s tips. One of the first things you might hear from a seasoned driver towing a toad is “relax, you won’t even know it’s there”. And as you gain experience, that may become partially true…
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RV Turning & Cornering Tips

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Steven Fletcher | 0 Comments
Longer wheel bases on motorhomes and trucks towing RV trailers make it necessary to change your turning patterns. You must turn wider at intersections or the rear wheel may roll over the curb. Go further into the intersection before starting…
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