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Jim10Yes
Explorer
Oct 24, 2017

Newbie Training

We bought a fifth wheel earlier in the year and it was delivered to local storage. We got an hour of training at that time. We had some issues with getting delivery of a new 3500 and now have that. But we have never hooked up the trailer, used the backup camera, much less drive forward or in reverse. The dealer is two hours from here and not much help. Are there members of RV.net that would make themselves available for a couple of hours or 1/2 day to show us the ropes. We are more than happy to reimburse you for your time.
  • Old-Biscuit's avatar
    Old-Biscuit
    Explorer III
    Oct 24, 2017
    Welcome....CONGRATS on your RV/Truck purchases.

    How about posting what your truck and 5th wheel ARE.
    That way folks will have a heads up

    Stand-bye for a flood of responses.......

    RV.NET folks like to help
  • ford_truck_guy's avatar
    ford_truck_guy
    Nomad
    Oct 24, 2017
    Jim10Yes wrote:
    We bought a fifth wheel earlier in the year and it was delivered to local storage. We got an hour of training at that time. We had some issues with getting delivery of a new 3500 and now have that. But we have never hooked up the trailer, used the backup camera, much less drive forward or in reverse. The dealer is two hours from here and not much help. Are there members of RV.net that would make themselves available for a couple of hours or 1/2 day to show us the ropes. We are more than happy to reimburse you for your time.


    Hello Jim , Where in PA are you located? Or should I ask, where is the trailer?
    I may be able to help depending on the location.
  • md_procouple's avatar
    md_procouple
    Explorer
    Oct 25, 2017
    Hi Jim, tried to send you a private message to no avail. We get to SE Pa. quite often matter of fact this weekend will be there, so if you still need help drop us a note back... Mark & Vickie
  • Jim10Yes's avatar
    Jim10Yes
    Explorer
    Oct 25, 2017
    We have a 2016 Forest River Cedar Creek Silverback 33IK. 37 feet.
    Truck is Chevy 3500 HD Diesel with Allison Transmission.
    Hitch is 16K Pull Rite Superglide

    Rig is in Phoenixeville area.
  • TheCaptKen's avatar
    TheCaptKen
    Explorer
    Oct 25, 2017
    My first question to you would be, do you have any experience in towing trailers?
  • Veebyes's avatar
    Veebyes
    Explorer II
    Oct 25, 2017
    There are hundreds of videos on YouTube dealing with anything you might want to know & some more. For practice get some cones & practice in an open area. Nothing replaces practice.

    Our 5er was the very first experience towing anything. Our shakedown trip was a one way Austin, TX to MD jaunt which included large sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway & many SPs with backin sites.
  • ford_truck_guy's avatar
    ford_truck_guy
    Nomad
    Oct 26, 2017
    Jim10Yes wrote:
    We have a 2016 Forest River Cedar Creek Silverback 33IK. 37 feet.
    Truck is Chevy 3500 HD Diesel with Allison Transmission.
    Hitch is 16K Pull Rite Superglide

    Rig is in Phoenixeville area.


    Jim, If your not in a hurry, I may be able to get out there and show you.. I have a lot of busy weekends coming up, thats why it may have to wait..

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