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Technical question for a 5th wheel hitch

Hello everyone,Looking for input and advice here:Current set up:2018 GMC with factory inbed puck systemPullrite 20k(non-slider) hitch with the adaptor bracket to utilize the factory puck systemTrail Air pin-box on the trailerMy over height of the tra...

Ryanjb01 by Explorer
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Magic fifth wheel TT in new Camping World ad!

The latest Camping World email ad has a fifth wheeler showing off an awning with a lady going down the steps. The magic is the balancing act because you can clearly see the front of the 5er BUT see NO jacks, jackstands or vehicle holding up the front...

Detailers

Does anyone in or around the KC area know any good detail companies that do a good job cleaning the outside of trailers?Thank YouMike Jenkins2018 Palomino Columbus 42'

nkc914 by Explorer
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Tail gate on or off?

New to 5th wheeler traveling and I was wondering if we are supposed to keep our tail gate on or off and the reasons for the answer.

bkutsi by Explorer
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RV black tank outlet plumbing

After 4 years of ownership and many happy miles pulling the 5, I've spring a leak in the worst place. sewer...I think it happened over winter when I forgot to drain black tank completely and it cracked a pipe. Looks like the crack runs the full lengt...

Buying used 2011 Cameo - Need input

I'm in the market for a new to me used 5th wheel. Currently I'm considering several different floorplans for the 2011 model year. I have not owned a Cameo but have been in a few and build quality looks good. I'm looking for some input on the brand an...

BeeTee by Explorer
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Retro Riverside 5th wheel

We saw a 5th wheel made by Riverside Retro. It looks very nice but I saw several posts about poor quality. These posts were all 3-4 years old. As anyone heard if the qualty issues been corrected and what type of quality trailer are they making now?

Frank55 by Explorer
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5th Wheel Receiver Stabilizer?

At the Redwood National Rally earlier this year, we held a "Show & Tell" for people's hacks, brainstorms and other creative solutions to issues we all have. One such idea was a travel trailer tongue jack welded to some square tubing which was inserte...

quasi by Explorer
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5er wall separation

Rear corner of Greystone 5er. Has anyone encountered and repaired. Looks like the wall is separating and I can' pull it together. Any help is appreciated. Trying to post a picture with this but.....Not having any luck. Thanks, Jeff

fixing slide out

Have a bedroom slide that I need to change electric motor on. System is Swintec. Bedroom slide is all the way in and I need to get it partially out to remove motor. Unplugged motors from controller but slide will not move. How do I get the slide ...

smarty by Explorer II
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5th Wheel Qustions

We are considering upgrading from a 30' TT to a new FW and hitting the road for a couple of years. We are looking at a Grand Design Solitude 377MBS and a Keystone Montana 3950BR. I plan on towing with a GM 3500 SRW with Duramax. Would like to hear...

Slide out sticking as it slides out.

My 2013 Cougar 5th whl. has 3 slides. They are operated by a cable continues loop set up. Seemed to work OK for the first while. Now as they slide out, they kind of jerk out, like it sticks and releases, sticks and releases. I have attempted to lubri...

Big problem with my 2015 Fuzion

Went to run out the main slideout when we were setting up today and it bound up, pulling one of the lower cable brackets loose from the slideout. Something has swelled to the point that it won’t go all the way out. I can’t tell if it’s the floor unde...

stro1965 by Explorer
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Wiring trouble shooting question

Anyone know if 120v wiring TO slide out spaces travels in roof space or under the slide? I’ve isolated a short problem in a Montana 3400RL (that trips the kitchen GFI) to the kitchen leg that runs to the DR/LR slide space. Only operates the ceiling...

Imbriaco by Explorer
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Residential refrigerators

Just purchased a 2019 Montana High Country and one of the selling points was a residential Fridge. Not having that much knowledge about new upgrades over the 2007 Jayco Designer we were excited to see suck a large fridge/freezer. The old one we could...