Fifth Wheel Group

Water heater replacement ?

I wanted to go tankless on my fifth wheel. I’m a little new to owning a fifth wheel. I figured the replacement would be a close match to the original but my old tanked heater is about four inches wider. I didn’t notice any sizing options for the ...

Using the "Quote" feature

Folks,I spend quite a bit of my valuable moderating time editing posts to remove unnecessary quotes. I do this to keep both myself and you from seeing the same posts over and over again when two members are discussing back and forth.Quick question ...

Thermo Coupler For Atwood Water Heater

Hello, I just picked up a 1988 Terry Resort by Fleetwood and my pilot light on the water heater doesn’t stay ignited and I’ve read to replace the thermo coupler to see if it’ll fix the problem but is there a specific thermo coupler for a Atwood MPD-9...

Insurance and tandem towing

We've been considering moving to a 5er from a TC. Called our insurance company to make sure we would be covered while towing our boat. They will not. So no 5er for us. Does your insurance company support tandem towing or do you just take a risk? Too ...

Where to buy water tank fittings ?

I bought a 50 gallon tank from PlastimartIt came with threaded holes of1 1/2 inlet1/2 npt vent1/2.npt outletI looked at Menards with no luck is there any store that sells fittings for my tank?Menards only had mil fittingsI'm leaving town this weekend...

slight shock

My neighbor just purchased a new ( used ) fifth wheel.. When he was inspecting it at home, he received a slight "shock" when touching the lug nuts... He did not feel it anywhere else..I am thinking maybe a loose ground wire? what says the experts he...

Suspect hydraulic pump (slides) fading

I have a fifth wheel at an RV park where it now lives. When I arrive I open the slides and when I leave I close them.When I left last week, the slides moved much slower and I had to push the last slide to get it in.I fear that I am very close to an u...

Open Ground

Hello all. Just made the jump from my Lance camper, which I loved, to an Alliance Paradigm 310RL. It's a beautiful rig. The day after bringing it home, I was going over the electrical system. It has what they call the Super Solar Package. When o...

Choosing a new house battery

I am confused. I have a 2012 Carriage Cameo with a battery box that measures 25Lx13HX8 5/8 deep and can not be enlarged. We recently had to purchase a 12V fridge, so now my demand for 12V is very high. My problem is what kind of battery and BRAND ...

Low-profile A/C Opinions

Looking to add a 2nd A/C to my KZ. 50amp rig and pre-wired for the 2nd unit.I'm wanting to add a low-profile, non-ducted unit over the bedroom. The main's a 15k unit and I was told that I should go for the 13.5k over a smaller one, as they're, usua...

Looking for advice on best way To keep large toy hauler cool

I have a 43' Cyclone with two AC units. One in the garage and one in the bedroom When the temps get above the mid 80's the AC units struggle to keep it cool. My wife thinks we should leave the vents open with fans on to pull the heat out. I think thi...

Furrion appliances

I've just read an old thread regarding Furrion and Lippert companies.We're considering a 5er that contains ALL Furrion appliances, including a 12 volt fridge.those of you who have experience with them, please give your thoughts.it doesn't help to des...

Sailun 637

just trying to find out how many people are running the sailun 637 st tires on their rigs on the factory rims. I am trying to find out what pressure people are running them at and if you have had any issues. one tire guy told me they would wear dow...

Walmart parking

New signs at Walmart NH. No Truck or RV parking. I asked the manager why the signs. He said complaints, RV's had awning out, also company is not accepting risk & liability to Truck or RV damage after hours because of social protest. I asked is this j...

Water heater replacement

I’ve seen that there are ways to replace a standard gas/electric water heater with a tankless model. My issue is that I’d like to go the other way. My Arcadia came with a factory installed tankless water heater. I thought it was a great idea (not kno...

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