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1Adam12
Explorer
May 28, 2013

Going to a larger fifth wheel. Thoughts? Help!

Were giving serious thought to going to a larger unit We would be making the jump from approximately 33 feet to 38'5. The weight increase will be approximately 2500 pounds. I'm a little nervous abo...
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remdog_1
Explorer
Jun 01, 2013
We went from 30" TT to a 38" 5th wheel, and I had same concerns. After installing my vent covers, I took a 1x3 piece of wood and held on highest point of camper, measured down to ground and used a label maker and put height on dash of TV. It has saved me at gas stations. They also sell a Giraffe that measures heights for you. Next we bought 2 way radios. It saves all the yelling when backing into campsites. The wife calls them marriage savers!!!
Go for it, happy camping

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