Fifth Wheel Group

Interesting thing we saw in Yuma. Two burnt 5th wheels

While spending the night at Fortuna Del Oro RV Park, we walked around the park in the morning before leaving and noticed a fairly new Redwood 5th that was half burned up. Fire appeared to have started in the storeage or equipment area, or maybe the h...

fifth wheel hitch

I have a 2014 Dodge Ram 2500 with 6.5 foot bed, we want to pull a fifth wheel trailer, I need guidance on the type of fifth wheel to purchase or should I purchase a king pin extender, my truck has the factory under bed puck system

Full time fifth wheel Insulation confusion

Hi all. I'm looking to full time in a fifth wheel. I'm a one man show, looking to downsize and travel domestically for a few years.I'm having a terrible time figuring out how to choose a fifth wheel. I found my way to the Keystone Montana, which gets...

Rear Landing Gear Clearance???

Hi,I have been asking a lot of questions lately and appreciate the help. I just bought my first 5th wheel. I have an Open Range 371MBH. After I got it home my wife commented to me on just how low the rear landing gear are when in the fully raised ...

Leaky Hydraulic Hoses

We have a 2005 Mobile Suites 36RE that has developed leaky hydraulic lines in the pump and battery compartment. Some are due to loose fittings but also directly through the hoses; the black rubber coating has completely rotted off and you can see se...

Weekend Warrior FS2300 Carport

Howdy all!I've been digging around online without much luck, can anyone confirm the dimensions of a 2006 Weekend Warrior FS2300? I found the length at 27' and the width at 8', but can't confirm that anywhere. I also can't find the height.I am looking...

Holding tank vent

We are having our black tanks emptied by a company and they asked if our tanks were vented. We have a 2010 Cameo and I'm not sure because it's up at the lake. I would think that with it being new enough it would have one, anyone know for sure?

Filling fresh water while dry camping

We just bought a 2004 5th wheel. How do you fill the freshwater tank when you are dry camping. Can’t just put the hose in the fill tube.It is a 2004 Holiday Rambler Presidential❚ Did you see the "Announcement : &bigstar;&bigstar;READ BEFORE POSTING H...

Small FW Recommendations

I’m thinking about changing from our travel trailer (25’ Zinger) to a small FW around the same length, which is actually 29’ 6” total. I’m hoping that this might be a little easier and safer for me to deal with setup/towing by myself. I pull with a...

What would you pay to have your 5th wheel washed & waxed

My 5th wheel needs washed and waxed. We purchased it brand new last June took only one trip due to my poor health and then stored it underground in a mine for the winter. It is still pretty clean but needs a quick wash.I cannot perform the work as I ...

Have to laugh, but not laughing at her!

Wanted to wash and wax the front cap/bug catcher on our rig. Our well water is loaded with minerals, so washing things doesn’t cut it. You can’t see through a window if you spray our water on it and let it dry. So I pulled it to town and soaked it do...

Fresh Water Fill new 5th Wheel Questions

On my new 5th wheel, there isn't a gravity fill. It only has the type of connection that a garden hose needs to be attached in order to fill the tank. I can't find any overfill or vent safeguard so how am I supposed to know when the tank is full? Goi...

Can all 5th wheels double tow?

Considering upgrading in the next couple of years and trying to decide between a 5th wheel and tow a small trailer behind (ATV's/motorcycle, etc) or just to get a toyhauler.Are all 5's capable of doing this, or are there some particular brands or mod...

Beefy rails

Installed B&W rails and brackets today for the B&W Patriot hitch. WOW talk about some beefy rails!!! Compared to old rails we had, these seem a whole lot more stout and heft to them. Still amazes me though that just 4 bolts hold the brackets on and s...

Hard wiring surge protector

Trying to decide where to hook up surge protector. In my front basement there is about 6 or 7 feet from partition wall to breaker panel. So I don't know if I can reach the wires. I pulled a small access board off and it is difficult to see. I was thi...

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