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New to 5th wheeling

Good day. I am new to 5th wheel ownership and I am picking up my 2015 327RES Keystone Cougar this weekend after I switch the king pin with a Reese Goosebox. I am going to tow it with a 2020 Dodge 3500 Megacab. Our first trip will be to Brookings O...

Goodyear Endurance is 5 years too old?

My Goodyear Endurance tires just turned 5 years old. Some sources say tires age out at 5 and others say 6. The price of these tires has gone up 50% since I bought them. I’d love to squeeze another year out of them but not if it’s too risky. Thoughts...

Njmurvin by Explorer
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Reese Goose box spacers

Good morning from California. I recently received a Reese Goose Box for my 2015 Keystone Cougar 327RES and am switching the kingpin out as soon as my spacers arrive (they are late). I measured the Reese and it appears it may not even need spacers. ...

2009 Weekend Warrior pin box/ frame question.

I apologize up front if this has been answered somewhere before.I have a 2009 CR3705 5th wheel toy hauler. I am converting it from 5th wheel to gooseneck.I really like the gen y hitches, as well as the shocker.My current pin box is a Fabex 765, BUT, ...

keystone Sprinter quality??

We are in the process of shopping for a used 5th wheel. We are going to look at a 2017 Keystone Sprinter 297FWRLS. I searched the forums but didn't find much information about the Sprinter model. How are Keystones as far as quality holding up out the...

troy_t by Explorer II
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Considering a fifth wheel

Hello all, we're considering moving from a truck camper to a fifth wheel. Our TC is nice but as we're getting a smidge older and would love to bounce out of bed and easily make it up without a struggle.We're considering the Cougar 2100RK. It's not a ...

Tire pressures

This has probably been asked before but because we are leaving in the AM for the summer I need quick advise from the folks on here.We have a 2013 Ford F350 SRW 6.7L Diesel and a new to us 2016 Keystone Cougar 30' fifth wheel.We just put on 4 new Good...

prstlk by Explorer
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installing a residential fridge

I've got a 37" Cedar Creek with the big slide in the drivers side slide thats about twelve feet long that hold the fireplace/big screen tv, cabinet, stove and four door dometic rv dual fridge {that i think is crapping out on us} and want to replace i...

Towing a 40’ weekend warrior 4005 flt.

OK I’m getting mixed reviews on towing my trailer. I have a 98 2500 Chevy diesel but I don’t plan on hauling it with that since I’m getting rid of it but I’m considering either another 2500 HD or 3500 Can I use a 3-4 ton pull the trailer safely or s...

Replacing solid steps with folding steps

Has anyone done this? I can't find any threads on rv.net about this. I was given a brand new set of Glowstep Revolution steps to install on my older FW, but would gladly take them with me if they'll fit my next FW. Personally, the ONLY good thing ...

laknox by Nomad
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bpconversion goose neck conversion

anyone have any experience with https://www.bpconversions.com/they are the same price as a hensly or pro pride and i already have a gooseneck ball in the bed. this dune sport is 12'6" tall so it catch's a fair amount of wind and can still move my drw...

dsrace by Explorer
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LT tires for 5th

who is running LT tires on their 5th wheel and what kind are you running? I want to replace all my tires this year and was looking at the sailun but that would require new rims to use properly so I am wondering what the dark side is running Steve

2007 Desert Fox 24AS Ramp Hinge

I have a broken hinge on the ramp door of my 2007 Desert Fox 24AS which I bought new in 2009. I've contacted Northwood and they were of no help identifying the parts I need. I've contacted Lippert and they say that they need information from the labe...