is there any way to determine usage of a fifth wheel?
We are buying a 2006 fifth wheel and would like to know if theres any way to figure out how much it has been used. Anyone know?
Forum Discussion
Here are some things I'd look at that could help, may sound strange, but I can see a correlation:
Look at the pivot points on the steps, any wear or rust?
Check the toilet - any movement? Does it wiggle?
Suspension - if you can, look at the shackles. Although the wear would be hidden behind the washer nuts, compare how much of the shackle is visible from the nut to the end of shackle. Compare top to bottom. Any difference is the shackle hole ovaling out. I had to replace mine at about 15,000 miles.
Pin box - how does the pin look? Wear marks from the jaws that go beyond just paint scratches?
Check the cabinet doors that would seem to get most use (pantry, where dishes would go, medicine cabinet) are the looser than others?
Couch cushions and mattresses - don't forget to flip them over.
Just some thoughts.
Look at the pivot points on the steps, any wear or rust?
Check the toilet - any movement? Does it wiggle?
Suspension - if you can, look at the shackles. Although the wear would be hidden behind the washer nuts, compare how much of the shackle is visible from the nut to the end of shackle. Compare top to bottom. Any difference is the shackle hole ovaling out. I had to replace mine at about 15,000 miles.
Pin box - how does the pin look? Wear marks from the jaws that go beyond just paint scratches?
Check the cabinet doors that would seem to get most use (pantry, where dishes would go, medicine cabinet) are the looser than others?
Couch cushions and mattresses - don't forget to flip them over.
Just some thoughts.
