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Pin Weight Increases

So if I add the typical 1,000 pounds of stuff into my new 5th wheel, and install the four lifeline 6v batteries I'm keeping from my TT which weigh about 300 pounds, and have two full 30 pound propane tanks, and I bring a couple of Bicycles, maybe a K...

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Anyone tow their 5'r with Cooper AT3's??

My truck needs new shoes.I currently have Michelin A/T2's that have run their course.I haven't been pleased with their handling in the snow (non-towing).So I've narrowed my tire search down to the Cooper AT3's...but cannot find many reviews about the...

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"Newbie" with possible structural issue.

Hello,I posted this on another forum, but wanted to part here as well. As a total "newbie", I am interested in getting as much info as possible. At the onset, allow me to say "thank you" in advance for helping newcomers like mywself.I just bought a 2...

ATC vs. Quicksilver

I'm new on this forum. I'm looking for a fully aluminum constructed toy hauler. As far as I can tell, only ATC and Quicksilver build them. I'm considering buying either an ATC 25' with a front bedroom or a Quicksilver 26', and living in it for part o...

Ground Control 3.0

I have a fifth wheel with the LCI Ground Control 3.0 system with four jacks. I was wondering if you can install a outside switch where you can control just the landing jacks. I have seen a few fifth wheels that has a up and down switch right under th...

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Help with Possible Upgrade to 5th Wheel

I’m considering upgrading from my 2014 Heartland Trail Runner 27RKS to a 2018 5th wheel. My TV is a 2015 2500HD Doublecab Gasser with the standard 6.5 ft. box and 4.10 gears. I’ll be keeping it so I understand I’m somewhat limited and will have more ...

RobWNY by Explorer
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my 5er

And its only problem. its a 2002 keystone cougar 281 efs. how hard would it be to fix the delamination on it.

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Crusader lite 27rk, anybody have experience with

Looking at purchacing a new Crusader lite 27rk this coming July and wondering if anybody has one and any experience with it. With its lite pin weight I think it would be a good match with my Nissan titan xd diesel and love the layout. A bedroom sli...

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Quality within the Forest River line of Trailers

Does anyone have any idea which Forest River trailers are better than the others within their company? If you wikipedia Forest River, the company explanation is more like spaghetti than anything else. When you think you have things figured out, they ...

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New 5th Wheel. Anything I should get before picking it up?

As I indicated in my other thread, I ordered a 2019 Forest River Salem Hemisphere 286RL yesterday. I'm trading in our Travel Trailer so I have all of the normal camping stuff. The dealer will be installing a Reese hitch the day I go to pick it up but...

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Quad stacker/lift

Needed to fit a RZR 1000XP and 2 YFZ450Rs in an 8'x16' box trailer. This is what I built to make it work. Once the lower quad is in place the cross brace is installed with lock pins and the ramp lowered so there is no load on the winch and cable. ...

Pick up day for the new 5er

Today was pick up day at the dealer for our new Big Country 3155 RLK. Everything went as well as could be expected. There are a lot more integrated systems than my old cab over camper so I know I'll be asking some questions. Moderator edit to re-s...

Bolt it on chocks

Anyone have any experience with 'Bolt it on' brand dirt bike chocks? I'm trying to figure out the best way to strap down our dirt bikes in the toy hauler and still protect the glass door/wall from the bikes. These seem like a good option for only $3...

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GOOD CAMP SPOT NEAR HUSKY Memorial/BLACK CANYON

Hi, so we normally camp at Drove Springs or Wagon Wheel, we want to try somewhere drifferent and no one in our group has been to Husky memorial/ Black canyon or Inscription Canyon. So we are thinking of going down Memorial Weekend not knowing the are...

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