Fifth Wheel Group

electrical question about my second ac

We just had a second ac installed on our 30 amp crusader and I dont know what cord to use. Its a 20A with a straight blade coming out of the camper. Can I use a 15 amp heavy duty cord with a 20A end, plugged into the park 15 amp pedestal? Or do I NEE...

Hitch release came off in my hand

Boy when it rains it pours. First my shackles break, and now this:The left foreground shows the release bar which came off the hitch in my hand. I've had occasional problems releasing the jaws, but this time she just gave out. I pulled the hitch pi...

B&W companion

What is the torque for the bolts on the uprights? I need to raise mine to get more bed rail clearance.

replacing rusted screws

Anyone know a good source to get the 3/4" #6 white headed screws use on the sidewalls of the RV? Some of mine have rusted and I want to replace them. The Dutchmen dealer is an hour+ away and I was looking to do it over the internet.Thanks.

Forest River Columbus 320RS 5th wheel

My DW and I are looking to purchase the 2013 Columbus 320RS, and wondering if anyone has any comments about them. I understand it's a new model that came out from Forest River in 2012. Both quality, and price point seem to be ok. We like the floorpla...

Slide topper tension too loose

Hi, one of my slide toppers seems to allow the vinyl fabric to be so loose that a significant amount of water collects when it rains. I kmow that you can't expect no water accumulation, but this is extreme. Is there a way to adjust the tension on the...

Probably dumb question, but here goes....

One of the limitations we had for buying our last fiver was that a number of the longer ones we were interested in couldn't make it up our driveway without bottoming out somewhere, e.g. sewer drain, rear bumper, etc. We settled on our current unit be...

Anybody lose a coffee cup?

Beyond awesome:Maybe he could fetch me a sammich too.

Changing Pin Box..Hard To Do?

I just purchased a 2014 Palomino Columbus 365RL. It has the standard pin box. I want to change it out for a TrailAir pin box. What is involved in the process of changing the pin box.

Weekend Warrior ... outside spray hose support broken

Had this problem on both of the two Weekend Warriors 5ht wheels I have owned purchased mid 2000's. The outside pressure sprayer is in a circular plastic tube about four inches wide with rigid (plastic) plumbing piece that extends out a couple feet to...

back water tank

Need some plumbing help! I am presently at a campground in MD and my black tank reads full but when I pull to open valve, nothing. I tried backflush and nothing flows out. My guess is that the gate is closed, broken wire or not connected at gate. No...

Fuzion 393 Generator Fuel Filter

Anyone know where the in-line fuel filter for the generator is? I called Keystone and they could not help me out (?). I do not want to pull down all the cladding on the underside of the trailer between the generator up front and the gas tank at t...

JT's Strong Arm Stabilizer Jacks

Unfortunately, i have bent one of my strong arm jacks, does anybody know where to buy just the replacement telescoping piece, so far, all i have found is the set of 6, i have ppl motorhomes searching for me now, i have searched the web but i have not...

Do "vented" tailgates help on 5th wheels?

Friend of mine says he gets better mileage with a vented/louvered tailgate. Do they really make a difference or is it just another novelty item that's nice to have but not needed.

Thinking about a Toy Hauler, but not for toys

We've been RVing in a 5th wheel bunkhouse for 4 years. A two-bunk model that Jayco doesn't even make anymore 29.5bhs Superlite. It's great but our son is growing out of the small bunk room pretty quick. We can make do, but have been thinking about ...

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