Well, we did it. We finally made the leap from tt to 5er. We purchased a 2014 Palomino Sabre 34REQS. Dealer installed a Reese 16K hitch for us. Now to look into options to level the ride out as we had a decent amount of squat empty. Considering adding timbrens for this. We will weigh the rig next weekend after we finish loading it. I should have no issues being within specs as I crunched all the numbers from a worst case scenario for the 5er (gvwr w/ 25% pin weight) and used actual loaded scaled weights on the TV. Pics are from our pdi.

NICE looking rig.......Why all the squat when empty........really gonna squat when 5vr loaded :HTimbrens are install and forget......only come into play (progressively) when loaded. Unloaded they aren't even there. BUT they aren't adjustable.Air bags.....more versatile but you do have to air up/air down. Possible air leaks. Need compressor etc.

Nice looking rig and combo. Hoping you have many miles of smiles.

Looks very nice. I had the same weight problems, and put on Firestone air bags with on board compressor, and gauge on the dash. Really worked great. Took a few seconds to pump up pressure needed in bags. When made destination just release pressure to about 10 to 20 psi, and ready to go. However; hoping to purchase a 36 to 38 ft. Lifestyle in a couple of years and purchased a dRW F350. Really make towing nice.

Congratulations, nice looking rig! I'd get the air bags, they're adjustable, they will smooth out the ride when the trailer is on and not much maintenance. Just my 2 cents thoHappy camping, you're gonna love the fifth wheel!Dan

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kennethwooster
Explorer
Jul 15, 2014
Looks very nice. I had the same weight problems, and put on Firestone air bags with on board compressor, and gauge on the dash. Really worked great. Took a few seconds to pump up pressure needed in bags. When made destination just release pressure to about 10 to 20 psi, and ready to go. However; hoping to purchase a 36 to 38 ft. Lifestyle in a couple of years and purchased a dRW F350. Really make towing nice.
Winged_One
Explorer
Jul 15, 2014
Nice looking rig and combo. Hoping you have many miles of smiles.
Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Jul 15, 2014
NICE looking rig.......

Why all the squat when empty........really gonna squat when 5vr loaded :H

Timbrens are install and forget......only come into play (progressively) when loaded. Unloaded they aren't even there. BUT they aren't adjustable.

Air bags.....more versatile but you do have to air up/air down. Possible air leaks. Need compressor etc.

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