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Brand Questions and 5er Choices

So, I'm looking at replacing my Class A with a 5er. I've pretty much made the decision TO do it, the only remaining is with what and when. I live in it full time, but don't move it much - the last time I moved my Class A was a year ago. So I'm paying...

irollman by Explorer
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5th Wheel hitch installation

Hello. I am attempting to install a 5th wheel hitch in my 1992 Ford F250 long bed. I have purchased a used 15K Valley hitch with rails and a universal mounting kit with L brackets for the frame. I am having a hard time getting information of exactly ...

Heartland "Bighorn " ?

We are looking into getting another 5er and it must have bath & a half. Our preferred dealer has 3 , a Bighorn and Jayco Pinnacle & Eagle. We have a 2011 Jayco now and it's been a pretty trouble free rig plus our local dealer was great on the few war...

sayoung by Explorer
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MorRyde pin box

Our new Montana came with the Moryde suspension, but not the pin box. We don’t tow nearly as much as we did (all over the US) mostly a trip from Ohio to Key West and back. Snowbirds. Dealer said we could put on the Moryde pin installed for $800.00. I...

Ever Replaced that Residential Refrigerator?

We have a 2018 3721 RL Montana with a Samsung Residential Fridge that is defective and is going to be replaced under warranty. Catch is of course..how do you get it out and the new one in?Dealer isn’t real sure either, but looks like they are plannin...

Slide-out problem

We have a 2010 Wildcat 25RL(bought new). No problems until now.The slides don't start to come in when I push the in switch. Pushthe switch several times and then the rooms come in. Never a problem getting slides to go out.Changed the slide-out wall s...

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Help shopping for new fiver

I am in need of some assistance. I am shopping for a new fiver. Ideally I would like to keep the overall length somewhere between 25-34 feet. I do not want bunks. Weight is not an issue, would prefer high quality versus lightweight. The wife and I we...

Bringing 5er south to sell - worth the trip?

The used market in New England isn't at its best when frost and snow are on the immediate horizon. It was suggested that I might want to drive it south into either the Carolina's or even further. The assumption being that someone might be interested...

Back up camera

Sorry if this has been asked before.. I tried a search but couldn't find the answer..So I have a 2017 crossroads volante 310bh and it is prewired for the furrion camera my question is can I buy a different camera/wireless monitor system and have it j...

Weekend Warrior FS2300 2006 wheel tire upgrade

I upgraded the wheels and tires on my '06 WW FS2300. I got much good information on this forum to help make my decision.My goal was to replace the rusting factory rims that are rated at only around 1800lbs each, get a rust resistant wheel, get wider ...

pohoda by Explorer
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ZION TO SEDONA

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yaya by Explorer
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5th wheel measurement vs length

I am curious how manufacturers measure the length of their units? Do the measure the absolute longest tip to tail of the unit including the hitch nose or do they just count the floor length?We are getting ready to build a new garage and I want to m...

MJO21 by Explorer
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Fresh water overflow?

Hi everyone, I’ve got I think a 48 gallon fresh tank, but it’s not a gravity fill. My question is, Does it have an overflow valve somewhere? I’d hate to find out the hard way that it doesn’t. I know my old 25 gallon gravity fill did. Thanks you

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Towing issues specific to loaded Toy Haulers

I recently bought a 2017 Jayco 273 Toy Hauler (31ft 6500lb, 12ft high), it is a beast. My truck is a new 2018 F150 with the 3.5TT, 10 speed, and best towing package you can get on an F150 (extra payload, rear axle upgrade, etc). My truck specs fully...

95jersey by Explorer
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horse or cart first?

Ok, more newbie 5th wheel questions:We've pretty much decided on a 6.2 f250 4x4 gas 3.73 CC 6 3/4 ' bed if we go ahead with our switch to a fifth wheel. Also looking at 5th wheels that have a gross weight of 10500-11000 max, 32-34' max. length. Paylo...