Recent content by kevduf4

Hi Mountain Top, As for the entertainment center i use it mainly for coat storage. I put on three of those 3M removable hooks. It keeps them out of the way with still room for my small tupperware containers I have on the middle shelf to hold keys, change, ipod, etc. As for the bunks that is...

I would like to put a TV in my MPG 183, and have been looking at a lot of past posts & haven't found any answers. Can you just put in a home TV or are there special TV's made for Rv's? Thanks for your help. Kevin, MPG183 w/Ford f150

Just to update something I said earlier. I was towing with a ford escape V6 4wd. After having some scary braking situations, and towing in a headwind I would not recommend towing for any long distance with a small SUV or mini van. The dealer will tell you it's safe but in my opinion it is not...

Yellowreef, Thanks for your input,and yes I have seen the over & under hitch brackets. I figured since this hitch is welded to the frame of trailer it had to be stronger than one of those type of hitches. Have you had experience with the over/under bumper type hitch? kevduf4

Boy my problems seem minor to some you guys have been dealing with. I agree with you both that I don't know why it is such a problem to do it right the first time. I too have been making quite a few repairs. I have more confidence in my abilities than the dealers. Good luck to you both w/your...

Actually I looked closer at my hitch and it says its capacity is 250# Is this most likely a typo?

David, Thanks for your response. that's what I thought wood be best. I don't want to overload the hitch but it doesn't seem to be to useful @150 #capacity. I'm sure my bikes at holder will be over 150#. Kevin

I agree it should have been shown to me on the walk thru from the dealer. The dealer did not show me how to do much. That is why I was surprised there was no instuction on how to do this in the manual. I just pray I never have to worry about it. Your right about the socket set however I just...

I tow with a 2008 Ford Escape rated at towing for 3500 lbs. I have no problem towing with it and yes I have a WD hitch with sway control. This said since I live in the flatlands of the Midwest I haven't had a problem, but I don't think I would try to pull it up the Rockies. I plan on staying...

I have the same hitch on my MPG 183, and want to use a 4 bike carrier, but 95% of the time will only be carrying 3 bikes. Would you all recommend weighing all the bikes and carrier or do you think the hitch is sufficient. Thanks, Kevin

Thanks for the info, I will check it out. I'm just really frustrated about the lack of info that came with the trailer. The MPG is definitely an entry trailer so they have to assume the buyers will not have much knowledge about these things.

I was just at my dealer to repair more of the many problems I've been having with my trailer,and I asked him if he could show me how to operate the slide out manually. He did show me were the nut is to do this but he said it should have come with a wrench which he could not locate. Is there a...

I got m cover for my 183 from camping world. It is an ADCO product very durable and just went through a brutal Chicago winter with no problem.

Hi, I too am new here, and new too camping. I'm a single parent w/two teens looking to bond more with the help of going camping. We bought a MPG 183 last fall, and was able to go on two camping trips. There seems to be a lot of helpful people on here. Enjoy your new trailer. I also have a free...

I'm just curious if anyone else out there has been having quality control issues. I bought a MPG 183 brand new las summer. My first camping trip I had a plumbing leak, missing window handle, storage doors needed adjustment, smoke detector fell off, and cracked door frame. Yes I did look at it...