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Bed saver and B & W companion hitch

Hi,I was just wondering if anyone that has a B & W companion hitch has a bed saver, Or has ever dropped their trailer on their beds with a companion hitch?ThanksMike

MrD by Explorer
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B&W Patriot 5th wheel hitch questions

I'm looking into replacing my hitch this year and i'm considering the B&W Patriot series. I currently have the Reese 15K Pro and it has been trouble free but the "sliding bar" that locks it seems loose and rattily. My questions are... is the B&W a go...

Movement between hitch and mounting rails.

I have a Pullrite model 2700 mounted on standard rails. I pull a 9,000 lbs 5th wheel. I can not get rid of the clunk between the rails and the hitch feet. I have tried several methods and can not correct the problem. It makes quite a clunk. I tig...

74vette by Explorer
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To block or not to block...that is the question

My newly acquired fiver rides quite nose high. I tried lowering my hitch a notch but found that it would be likely I would strike my bed rails on very little incline. The axles on the camper are already mounted under the springs, so I am left with ...

Huckleby by Explorer
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Dometic AC

Hifolks, I have a dometic rooftop AC. IT comes on fine and runs,however when it shuts off,there is a clicking noise. Also just before it shuts off,it appears to go into a high flow mode.Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Supplier for Outrigger??

Finally getting to some of those dangling projects, trying to finish a wheel well rebuild and wall support project. I'm working on a photo library I will share soon in case anyone wants to see just how poor structural decisions can come back to bite...

Rear Truck suspension

I have a 2008 Ford F450 (4 door) dually pulling a 36 ft Mobile Suites fifth wheel, added a 50 gal external fuel tank to bed of truck and have noticed wear on front tires as wekk as lowing of rear of truck, not much, but this may be causeing tire wear...

Travel07 by Explorer
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Complete brake replacement Weekend Warrior Help Please

Hi guys,I have a 2008 CR3705 Weekend Warrior 5th wheel 3 axle. I have had issues with the trailer stopping properly. I have a thorough mechanical background in automotive and have adjusted the brakes properly with a small improvement but not what it ...

joe_blow by Explorer
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5th Wheel for a Large Family - Full Time

My wife and I are going to take our 5 kids on the road for a year+ to get out of the rat-race. Luckily, I have a great job that allows for me to work remotely and I am all set on that.After a lot of work, we think that for our family, a 5th wheel is ...

Auto level-slide open best sequence?

We bought a new Bighorn 5er with the auto level feature. At the campsite, hit the auto level button and presto, the RV is perfectly level according to a 2’ level placed on the floor in front of the fridge. Slides were put out and we settled in for ...

Cranky landing gear

On battery, both move SLOWLY and sound like they are ancient, but they do move. The right one however, stops when it gets tall and we have to hand crank to help it up. This is under a load and pushing up. We have a feeling that the leg must be bent b...

Decision on a Fifth Wheel

Does anyone own a Sandpiper 346RET, and do you like it? We are thinking about buying one. Never had a fifth wheel before, always a bumper pull.

Rubbing elbow's with Mickey Mouse

Heading to Disney here at the end of the month for Spring Break. First trip out for the season - staying at Ft Wilderness. Can't wait to spend a great vacation with the family - it will be "MAGICAL"

pressuer washer

my next door neighbor just got a 2700 psi pressure washer and I was wondering if I could use it on my rubber roof at the 40 degree nozzle without any danger to the roof, I know I would have to stay away from the roof vents and anything else that has ...

bikernut by Explorer
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