Fifth Wheel Group

Allen Camper Reviews

Hi: I'm seriously considering purchasing an Allen Camper fifth wheel, specifically a 219RKS. I really like the light weight of the unit (500 lb dry hitch and 4000 lb uvw) since I plan to pull it with a Ram 1500 4X4.I have not seen any negativity on t...

tire Blowout Repair

I have a 2008 Keystone Sprinter Cooper Canyon 5th wheel. On a recent trip I had a tire blowout and it damaged my wheel skirt and the lower aluminum siding on the trailer. Does anyone know where I can get an exact wheel skirt replacement. I see off...

Tomorrow is the day.

The Dw and I pick up our first fifth-wheel tomorrow. The F350 has a 1021.8 miles on it so it is officially broke in. The old camper is cleaned out ready to be traded in. Now to get the fifth-wheel home and so we can figure out where to put stuff.

Replace never lube bearing with traditional bearings

Hey guys has anybody replaced Dexter never lube bearings with regular bearings? If so can the same hubs be used? Thanks in advance.

Alfa Ideal 1999 battery hook up help

We just purchased our first 5th wheel. 1999 Alfa Ideal. It did not come with batteries so now we don't know how to wire them in. Nor can we find a manual online. Can anyone help us with a manual, diagram or photo of the battery hook up?Thanks!

B&W Companion non slider in Ram short box?

Don’t have a 5th wheel now but am thinking of upgrading in the future. I came across a slightly used B&W Companion hitch locally for $450cdn. Seems like a good deal even though I don’t need it yet but I am wondering if it’s a good idea with a short b...

Help

My neighbor was filling up her black tank to flush it and forgot to open drain and flooded her trailer. When this happened, her Atwood hot water tank over heated and pressure relief valve opened and drained tank. She shut off power to tank and later ...

New B&W Companion Slider - Trouble Removing?

So I had a B&W Hitch installed at the B&W Factory in Humboldt, KS. yesterday. The reason I point out the installation place is because I’m confident it has been installed properly. I am trying to remove it from my truck to put it in storage until I n...

Cedar Creek Hathaway=four season?

Any Cedar Creek Hathaway owners out there who can give me first hand experience living in one in cold weather?? Friend just bought one and was guaranteed (by the salesperson) that it would handle the cold in Northeast Pennsylvania. They plan to li...

Disconnect overnight???

Although I'm not new to RVing, I just purchased my first FW. Wife and I are planning an extended trip to Oregon this summer to visit our son and family. Just wondering if it's necessary to disconnect from my pickup when staying at a park for only one...

Feedback Welcome - Used 5er for Winter, Boondocking

Hi,I have had a bunch of TT, Tent Trailer and 5er. My last one was an Alpenlite Stonecreek and I had an awesome tow vehice, Ford 550 that I had perfect. Alas, no on in my family wanted to camp with me so I sold them. Sad day.My kids are now grown...

Atwood water heater 10 gal

I have a 10gal Atwood water heater, is there a way you can turn the temp down, the water is very hot. We never run out of hot water...

Basement access on Desert Fox 30 5J

Excuse me if this is a silly question, but I just brought home my "new to me" DF 30-5J and discovered that in the cabinet under the vanity was a factory (pretty sure) hole in the floor that accessed the basement of the coach. Just wondering if anybo...

HappiJac Heights and Swivel Chairs (And Newbie Saying Hi)

I've been browsing your forum for a month or so now and I find it very informative with a lot of pleasant contributors. I hope I can bring more good cheer in the future.We have had a Terry SUT 24b for nearly twenty years and it is clearly time to ge...

How to open garage door from inside?

We have the MorRyde Zero-G Ramp door. When we were touring one of this model camper (Spartan 1245), my wife accidentally pulled something and the door fell open. We didn't buy that unit because the dealers were buttheads.We ultimately bought another ...

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