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Which Pin Box

I have a longer road trip coming up in a couple weeks and am in need of a new pin box prior to departing. I need to get something on order right away as I'll need to do the installation weekend after next. I'm thinking it would be wise to add a suspe...

RV Insurance

Currently we have our fifth wheel insured under USAA but it has proven to be a bad experience. They don't have their adjusters do the inspections but use another company, Vspec to do the claims. I would rather go with a company that understands RVs.O...

qbert10 by Explorer
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Mor Ryde Pin Box Question

Our new Keystone Hideout has a chucking problem and lots of folks have recommended the mor ryde pin box...I am very interested in buying one, but I am already riding a few inches high with the hitch at the lowest point and the factory pin box all the...

Davezogg by Explorer
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How many of you use other brand Service Shops ?

This might be a stupid questions but here it goes. For the most part I assume the basics of 5er are all the same parts wise ??I bought a 2015 Jayco Eagle 5er a few months ago from a dealer 10 hours away. The unit only had a 30 days warranty so I kn...

Bigmoss by Explorer
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Experiences with Space Craft?

I just read this months Trailer Life article on Space Craft, the custom 5th wheel builder, and I am intrigued. We are planning to move from our TT to a 5th next year and go full time. I like the idea of working directly with the builder and not wit...

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okiejoe by Explorer
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Full extension of landing gear making me nervous

Howdy all,We ran into a new experience this weekend. For the first time, we have set up the Heartland Oakmont on a spot that hasn't been graded close to level. In fact, we've had to extend the landing gear to their full extension in order to level th...

2010-2011 Carriage Cameo front cap leak?

We looked at a 2009 Carriage Cameo that was rock solid but at 37' it was too long. After this we looked at two 2010 and one 2011 Carriage Cameo 5th wheels. On each on the caulking on the side around the front cap was cracked and the screws at the bo...

jtbuilds by Explorer
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Stabilizing a 5th Wheel

We bumped up from a TT to a 5th wheel in 2004. My old trailer was solid as a rock! We have a tripod for the front, but seldom ever used it. We have now bought a 2016 Wildcat and I can't get it stable. I have put our tripod under the front and low...

carlson1 by Explorer
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5er shine products

what's the best product I can buy on Amazon (I'm remote) to make my new used 5er shine again..stickers to...thanks in advance

pilot/flying J/loves etc...what lanes do you use?

Hi All,getting ready to go on our first major 2 week vacation to Moab and Zion with the Ram 3500 and 40' Montana.we have done over half dozen trips in Oregon.still new to the 5th wheel/diesel truck part, not new to RV had a 35' class A and toad.my qu...

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5th wheel vs travel trailer.

I've been told its easier to park a 5th wheel than a travel trailer. is this true due to the turning radius or is it bunk?The unit i'm looking at has a back up camera and is 8 feet longer than the old trailer and I know that if I can see whats happen...