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My first tire blow-out found me

Northbound on I75 just outside Tifton Ga we had a rear curbside trailer tire detonated with a load bang and lot's of rubber flying out behind our trailer. The H-rated Sumitomo 17.5 tires were just over 6 years old and had over 30K miles on them and ...

RV in line water filters

Any suggestions what make seams to be both reasonably priced as well good quality for a in line water filer.Thanks in advance,Larry

Power Cord Question

We have made the transition from 2008 Silverback Bunkhouse to a 2016 Cedar Creek 36CKTS. With this, we've moved from 30A to 50A. I am thinking of purchasing thisafter seeing the strain on the power cord. In addition, I'm looking at a 50A four prong f...

Entertainment center stud width

So I am going to be installing a single stud wall mount for an led tv but I need to know how thick the stud is so I don't go all the way through the bedroom wall... Anyone know how thick they are?My 5th wheel is a 2017 crossroads volante 310bh

Maceraor pump built in Question

Have a question on a built in macerator. Never had one before and our new 5er will have one on when it arrives. Trying to figure what I need that I don't already have before we take delivery next month.So question is do we need a special sewer hose o...

Front compartment

I have a question about the front compartment on our fifth-wheel. It has a metal floor in it. The center section has a large rectangle that is connected to the rest of the floor by 1/8 inch metal tabs. Any idea Why that is. Also the rv tech that...

Looking at first Fifth Wheel

Hi Everyone, not new to RV'ing but seriously looking at buying a fifth wheel for winter trips south and camping in summer months. I realize that bigger is better but have heard that if you get over a certain lenght it can be tough finding sites when ...

Backing-In from SINGLE Lane Road

We are about to start our third season of camping with our 40' fifth-wheel. I've done a great job driving and backing in to campsites, between trees, and other places I probably shouldn't have even tried.My problem is at home.I park the camper on a s...

My scaled weight

I'm not sure the math adds up correctly here. My FW dry weight is 8043 # pin of 1142 truck with full tank and wife 7800#. There is close to 300 # that is packed at the time of weigh in. Truck weight plus pin was 9220, FW was 7120 # ( truck was still...

Maintenance delays...

I was going to swap in new brakes on the Laredo today. Weather forecasters are calling for winds of 32 MPH gusting to 45 MPH (and we always get a bonus 10 MPH at my house) for the next couple of days. I don't think the trailer is going on blocks/ja...

GPS for travel with a FW

What is a good GPS to use when you travel with a FW.Free app would be good.Thanks

7th Wheel

If you tow your 5th wheel with a dually, is the trailer a 7th wheel?

Covered Storage - Dirt Floor

I'm going to look at a covered storage at a private residence that was used by the prior home owner to park a class A. The current owner told me that there is enough room to pull in forward and swing around to back in. Not sure of anything else, ex...

5TH Wheel Bike and Generator Rack

Hi , We have a fifth wheel and are planning on going on the road for a year. We would like to carry a generator and two bikes . Does anyone know of a good rack that would carry both from the receiver on the back of the trailer.

MorRyde Cargo Tray Size for Montana?

I have a 2018 3721RL Montana. Unfortunately it is located a couple of hours away at the moment. I was assuming all Montanas are the same width, and was wondering if anyone knows what size Morryde Cargo Tray will fit...specifically the length? I remem...

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