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Another Weight Type Question?

I did not want to tag onto that other thread about weights, but I do have a few questions.1) Does the rear axle gear ratio of your tow vehicle have anything to do with your vehicles towing capacity?2) A trucker told me that the towing capacity of the...

Larryzv7 by Explorer
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Tampa RV Show

We went yesterday and saw a lot of RV's, DW and I are looking at two 5th wheels. The first is a Coachmen Brookstone 334RL, which features a King size bed that moves up so you can read or watch TV and a dishwasher. The other was a Cedar Creek 34RL. If...

Increase springs or air bags???/

We have a dually 7.3 ford 350. We are in the process of getting a slightly larger fifth wheel. Our current fifth wheel lowers the back wheels enough that the new heavier one will do so even more. What would be a good option to raise the back end w...

twins89 by Explorer
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Ford F-250 Setting Electric Trailer Brakes...

Does anyone know how to set the electric brakes on a RV? I drive a F-250 Ford. My RV weight is 9800 lbs. The dealer said to set it a three. However, this setting seems not to brake properly. I bet a man at a RV park with the identical RV. He said h...

front living rm 5th wheel toy hauler

I love the floor plan where the living area is up front in the 5th wheel, bed in back...does anyone know if there is a toy hauler on the market with this set up? Only need garage big enough for one Harley...thanks.

EBendana by Explorer
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Schwintek slides

We have gone from a small travel trailer, to bumper pull trailers, a fifth wheel, and a class A motorhome. We sold the motorhome and now are looking at fifth wheels again. We have narrowed our search down to the Keystone Montana, Jayco product, and p...

tporter by Explorer
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How long is too long? (Over 40 feet - legal?)

We have found a very long DRV we like - the 43' Dallas. A couple of concerns:1 - How limiting is that going to be in campgrounds over something like a 36' model. (We found a Lifestyle/Carriage at 36' that we like - just not as well as the 43' Dalla...

Anyone purchased from RV dealers in Dallas?

G'day, we have decided on a Forrest river Rockwood Signature, also known as a Flagstaff Classic, and we have found one of each at dealers in Dallas. Both have said that they only have 1 in stock & that once sold could take 2 or more months to order a...

Mik68 by Explorer
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Older Weekend Warriors?

My buddy is looking for a Toy Hauler on a budget. He found a 1995 32ft fifth wheel Weekend Warrior for a fair price. It looks very very clean in the pictures (hasn't looked at it yet). I know WW had its problems (I had a early 2000s model with the fr...

Searching for layout

Wondering if any friends have seen or know of a 5er, I think around 2006 with a specific layout. I only saw a quick picture, it was rear living, then kitchen ( I think on the right door side,) then right at the bottom of the stairs was a door on the ...

what should and shouldnt be ok for a v6 to tow?

hey you guys. I'm looking to dive into rv lifestyle, and I'm hoping to be able to find a v6 manual transmission pickup to do the job of towing a toy hauler...from what I've seen so far on the market, I'm thinking 20-23 foot is my desired range, but I...

Problem with slide out opening & closing

Hello,We have a 36' Montana Big Sky (2004), 3 slide 5th wheel and for some reason when we open & close the slides, they close and stop, close and stop... It's the same when we open them too. (we have hydraulic pump) We had a problem with leaking oil ...

How Easy is it to Hire Someone to Transport

I think a perfect solution for my Dad would be to full time in a fifth wheel. He will be moving about every two years. He does not want to purchase a big truck and he also does not want to pull a fifth wheel. Is it easy to find someone to transport a...

ncrowley by Explorer II
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Jayco 31.5 RLTS Eagle

We purchased a 2014 Jayco Eagle 31.5 RLTS in September. This is our 3rd fifth wheel and we thought we were well rehearsed when coming to look and then buying new. Well anyway not to get long winded here is the problem: You stand up at the kitchen ...