Fifth Wheel Group

Wheel Fell Off... It fell the hell off!

Headed out of town on vacation and in my side mirror I notice the wheel on driver side front axle of my Toy Hauler is sticking out about 5 or 6 inches beyond the fender! I immediatly pull over and find the wheel has slid off the spindle past the cast...

Pack a Mini Cooper in a Toy Hauler?

We're wanting to take our Mini with us as we road trip across America with our kids. Since the hubby will be working and using the truck, the kids and I need a car to zip around and explore. We don't want to add length to the rig so thought we'd just...

Rig turn around time

Howdy allSince we took the dive for a new 5iver it seems easier to get going.I type this because seemingly less time is spent making preparations to hitch and roll.Maybe the type of outing has a bit to do with the shorter "turn around"We really don't...

Heat from the windows

I have dark tinted windows on our Sandpiper 5th wheel, but the sun and heat still do a job and the a/c's seem to run overtime compared to our stay put home. Right now I have redneck curtains on the windows (foil and that foil covered styrofoam insul...

Riding etiquette

From the SD ATV/UTV AssociationThe majority follow these guidelines, but is always good to be reminded of them every once in awhile. If nothing else, please remember just one thing in this article, "As ATV/UTV riders we always need to make sure we go...

NORCOLD refrigerator not getting cold?

I have a new 2014 Bighorn 3685RL with the 12 cubic foot double sided RV refrigerator (NORCOLD series 121X). The first trip out the ambient temperature was about 70 degrees F. The frig worked perfectly. Second trip out the ambient temperature was 90 d...

Full-time Fifth-Wheels

DH and I are getting our 5-7 yr plan together to go full-time. Of course we want to purchase a new rig that is suitable for full-timing. We cannot afford a $100000 rig. Plain and simple. Our budget is between 50-60k range. Here in Texas we can g...

Cougar lite 26SAB

We are about to purchase this 5th Wheel, any thoughts, positive or negative. I know what I am giving up to go lite weight. We have pulled a Jayco Designer for years and need to go lighter and shorter.Any replys will be very helpful, Thanks in Advance...

New to me fifth wheel!

Thanks for all your help guys. I bought a 07 Jayco Jay Flight 30.5RLS and love it!! I pull the rzr behind it!

Question on Pin Weight and Toy Haulers

Take it easy on me - I am a female still learning about this stuff, so I apologize if this is a loaded or dumb question!Our truck, a 2003 F-350 PSD, allows for 2100 lbs. of pin weight. The toy haulers we are considering have a pin weight of 2400 lbs....

A/C E7 Error code

Hello all, I have an a/c problem and of course it happened on the weekend when my dealer is closed. Luckily I am just at home getting ready for a trip next week.Here is the background. I have a 2012 Voltage 3200. This winter I had a 3rd AC install...

Which tires

What are your thoughts about the following ST tires.Hercules load range DTask Master load range DCarlisle RH load range DTow Master load range EOmni load range EI am looking to replace the tires on my 2013 Rockwood fifth wheel that had load range C.T...

If your TV is maxed out - How far can you drive?

My question is, if I buy a fiver that is as much, or maybe a little more, than what my TV is supposed to handle, can I still gently tow that fiver a short distance if the need arose? What I have in mind in particular is if I buy a fiver that really ...

Future f250 and raptor 297se

I'm new here so forgive me. I currently have a Rockwood windjammer but want the above set up in my future. If I were to get the f250 crew cab 4x4 6.2 gas with 4.3 years what are your feelings with this set up?? A dually is not an options as a daily d...

Folding Couch

Our TH has the couches that fold against the walls. Anyways we noticed the other day that the seats were sagging (not the brackets). Well the wife figured out why (see below).Apparently this was the MFGs wise idea on how to support the foam. Any sugg...

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