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losmt21
Explorer
Sep 06, 2013

Everyone, It's a Done Deal! New Fithwheel

Just wanted to let everyone know that I purchased my New Fifthwheel this past weekend in Florida at Lazy Days.I lefted friday night about 9:30pm and arrive at 5:30am. We stayed until Tuesday and came home. The 5er we purchased was 2014 Keystone High Country Montana 355re, The dry weight was 9760 and total weight will be 12,145. My 2012 f250 handled it great.

I feel really comfortable towing this fithwheel around. I tried keeping the total weight of the fifthwheel around 12,000 total so only 145 lbs difference if it ever full loaded.

The truck does drop a little in the back so I would like recommendations on installing new springs,timbrens or air bags.What would be better just for leveling it out?

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  • MFL's avatar
    MFL
    Nomad II
    Sep 06, 2013
    Congrats on the new 5th! I think air bags will work great. Most any service center can install them for you. You wouldn't have to have an RV shop do it.

    Enjoy your new home away,

    Jerry
  • crickeydog's avatar
    crickeydog
    Explorer
    Sep 06, 2013
    Congrat's on yer new 5'er.

    Happy camping!! See y'all down the road!!!:)
  • Buckeye_Chuck's avatar
    Buckeye_Chuck
    Explorer II
    Sep 06, 2013
    Try Camping World if you have one nearby. I'm getting air bags for my F250 next year or this winter or whenever they go on sale. My fiver weighs 11,640 with a pin wt. of 2,100. Truck squats about 2in.
  • sdetweil's avatar
    sdetweil
    Explorer
    Sep 06, 2013
    losmt21 wrote:
    Look's like everyone is going with the air bags. I will call my locate Camper place and see if they can install the air bags. Any recommendations on places in GA to have them installed? Thanks for everyones help.


    no idea.. did mine myself. installed on f250, removed from f250 (sold), installed on F350.
  • losmt21's avatar
    losmt21
    Explorer
    Sep 06, 2013
    Look's like everyone is going with the air bags. I will call my locate Camper place and see if they can install the air bags. Any recommendations on places in GA to have them installed? Thanks for everyones help.
  • sdetweil's avatar
    sdetweil
    Explorer
    Sep 06, 2013
    Congratulations!!..

    I had airbags on mine.. easy to install.. nice adjustability..

    sam
    pick up my 5th on the 16th.
  • rtazz17's avatar
    rtazz17
    Explorer
    Sep 06, 2013
    If I owned a f250 instead of the 350 I have I would def get bags to level it out.
  • Beartoo's avatar
    Beartoo
    Explorer
    Sep 06, 2013
    Congrats on the 5 er, they do pull nice and have plenty of room.

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