1st 5th wheel
We just picked up our 1st 5th wheel a Jayco Eagle Premier 351 RLTS . We previously owned 2 Jayco tt's each time moving up. Shake down cruise is this coming weekend for 5 days.
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I didn’t mean to start a food fight with this post. I don’t mind the post in regards to the weights; I believe they are with good intentions
Like I stated I do understand that I am right at my limits with this 5th wheel. I also know the amount of research that I did before we purchased it and 90% of the research revolved around the weights and limitations of my TV. I will be the first to admit that a 3500 would be a better fit however I don’t feel that I am putting my family at danger with this combination.
I am not an engineer, however I do understand structural limitations as well as how a dynamic environment changes those limitations things like brake energy and heating of the brakes, a controlled stop versus an emergency stop. I spent 24 years in Marine aviation and after I retired I have spent the last 7 years as a pilot instructor academic and simulator. A large part of what I teach daily is limitations, static versus dynamic and how to deal with those limitations and risks. With over 8000 flight hours with a large number of those in combat. My life has and does understand risk and risk mitigation / management as well as limitations.
Thanks again for all the input I think discussion is good.
Like I stated I do understand that I am right at my limits with this 5th wheel. I also know the amount of research that I did before we purchased it and 90% of the research revolved around the weights and limitations of my TV. I will be the first to admit that a 3500 would be a better fit however I don’t feel that I am putting my family at danger with this combination.
I am not an engineer, however I do understand structural limitations as well as how a dynamic environment changes those limitations things like brake energy and heating of the brakes, a controlled stop versus an emergency stop. I spent 24 years in Marine aviation and after I retired I have spent the last 7 years as a pilot instructor academic and simulator. A large part of what I teach daily is limitations, static versus dynamic and how to deal with those limitations and risks. With over 8000 flight hours with a large number of those in combat. My life has and does understand risk and risk mitigation / management as well as limitations.
Thanks again for all the input I think discussion is good.
