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How to measure length of fifth wheel unit

From the front of my hitch, which is even with the front outside wall, to the very back of my bumper, it measures 36'. Dealer called it a 34'.What is the "right way" to measure length ??

dawzie by Explorer
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Curt fifth wheel hitch

I am looking for a fifth wheel hitch, and saw a Curt A16 that looks like a nice unit. I have had a curt receiver hitch in the past but no fifth wheel experience. Anyone using one ?, how do you like it ?. Thanks

2017 Stryker st-2912

Hi All, I am interested in this model but just don't see a whole lot of info posted. I see they changed the hitch weight from 800 on the 2016 MY to 1,120 on the 2017 MY. Is that enough? My plan is to put a Kawasaki Brute Force 650 up front (pull it r...

bhoth by Explorer
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Layton Toy Hauler

Hello Everyone. My wife and I looking to buy a used 5th wheel toy hauler and I saw a 29ft 2003 Layton Toy Hauler for sale. I haven't heard of that brand before so any information would be helpful. I would be hauling a Rhino or a couple of quads in ...

LK99 by Explorer
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Slide leak

Ok, I have had my Forest River fifth wheel in 4 time for slide leak. Only leaks when closed, they have replaced seals inside and out. Forest River is now saying it is the dealer, Camping World, who is messing up and they are now refusing to pay for a...

Bumper Tow or Fifth Wheel

Newbie First Post I'm doing my homework and I thought a good starting place would be what type of rig would best fit my current vehicle:2011 Ford Super Duty F-250Crew Cab 6-3/4' Ft BoxFour Wheel DriveGas/Ethanol V86.2L/379hpTrans Type 6, Automatic3.7...

buy or not

Dear forum,wife and are thinking hard on getting new 5er.looking at Montana high country 352 rl or Jayco 315 rl north point.we rv about 30 0r so nights a year,but will increase our road time as we slowly get into retirement.would like info on good r...

Pulled the trigger on new Fifth Wheel Toy Hauler

So after a couple months of looking at trailers I finally pulled the trigger on one. I ended up going with a 2017 Fuzion 369. I really like the new floor plan and color. It was a longer than I wanted but now I have the garage and a loft. It's being b...

Primetime Fifth wheel 315 RST Crusader

Hopefully, I'll be retiring next year. We currently have a 2002 Prowler 5th wheel. It has been great as a first time RV and we have enjoyed camping with it the past two years. We're wanting to upgrade when I retire. We're wanting to do some extended ...

Auxiliary gas tank

I have a Chevy 2500 gasser with a 26-gal tank and get about 7 mpg towing my 35' 5er. As you can imagine, having to refuel every 150 miles is quite tedious, especially because I don't have a lot of experience backing a 5er in tight gas station lots an...

Renting a truck for a 5th wheel

I have a Life Style 5th wheel and I am in the Houston, TX area. My tow vehicle is out of service due to a problem with the front differential. We had a trip planned for the week of February 7th but without the tow vehicle we can't make it. Does an...

b_pilot by Explorer
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Water heater wiring fire

Just a heads up. We took a trip in October to the Smokey Mountains and twice I noticed the water heater on electric was running till the water was boiling in the tank( at least that was what it sounded like). I turned the heater off for an hour or so...

ksbowman by Explorer II
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