Fifth Wheel Group

tv reception and led lights

I changed all of my incandescent lights to led. Now when I turn on a light my tv picture disappears. It doesn't seem to matter which light, they all do it. Turn off the light and the picture comes back. I am using a Winegard over the air antenna. ...

Looking at a Highland Ridge, need some help.........

Ok, It's 35ft 10in. Unloaded weight is 8900lbs. Looks good, getting ready to trade in my F150 2.7 for a 2016 F150 3.5......What does everyone think? Model is 315BHS.Thanks,Jim

Truck tires

I need new tires on my vehicle. 2007 Chevrolet HD2500 4x4. My 5th wheel has a 10,600 dry weight and max 15,500.What are the best tires for towing this site 5er?P.S. I only use it 2 or 3 times a year.

Has anyone switched from a removable ladder to a fold up

I'm thinking of switching my outside ladder to fold up style. I was wondering anyone has any experience doing it?Thanks

RV jargon

Just saw the term "mid-profile coach" used to describe a 5th wheel. What does that mean?

Very old Aussie early 1930's 5ver

I know , there was the Highway Palace made in Adelaide in 1949, but this is something from the 1930's with what looks like a 1926 Chevrolet Tow Vehicle

Voltage slides

I know there were issues with the slides when the Voltage first came out. It seems like many of these were related to large slide outs, maybe larger than the Schwintek system is capable of handling.I haven't read much lately on issues specific to the...

Weight Police: Need Help!!!

Truck: '13 Chevy 2500HD, cc, sb, 4X4, SRW, Dmax, Allison. Stock suspension, but will upgrade to Timbrens, and may look into air bags.Looking at KZ Durango Gold G359RET: UVW 10640, dry hitch 2190, dry axle 8450, NCC 2960, GVWR 13600.Hitch is a Reese 2...

Interesting new product

Article in today's RV Daily Report about a product called Battery Doctor. It's a remote/automatic battery disconnect and it advertised to work on MH and towables. Has a key fob to remotely connect/disconnect your battery(ies) as well as an auto set...

opinions on hanging a dirtbike off the back?

This is no problem for a class A motorhome, I see it all the time. But what about a hitch receiver on back a 10000+gvw fifth wheel with a bike lift and say 350-400 lbs of dirtbike?Gotta consider the load effect for sure, but how safe or unsafe?

Best way to level a 5th Wheel

We just purchased a truck, and will be getting our first fifth wheel in a few weeks. Although we won't be able to use it until the summer, I am prepping as much as I can.The 5er we are getting does not have the bubble-levels located on the pin-box, w...

Finished the disc brake conversion

I have finally changed my electric brakes to hydraulic discs and thought I'd just report in that I am extremely happy with the results. We put on the 13" Kodiaks and the Titan pump. I got it all from stopyourtrailer.com. It actually was easy, with th...

Motorcycle batteries

I need to buy a new battery for my BMW F650CS. I was thinking of going with a Lithium battery, about twice the price as a AGM type battery. Does anyone have any experience with this type of battery?Because of the batteries location I don't want to u...

OK Adjust the Brakes

I got this feeling (probably paranoia) the brakes just do not work/stop as well on the fifth wheel.So i pop the covers and peers in there. There ain't no star wheel.i have done some research and I have the never adjust brakes form lippert. So I am ...

Looking for a manual

Looking for a manual Hello I live in Alberta Canada and just recently purchased a 24.5 foot RV here. I'm wondering if anyone might have an owners manual they could copy and e-mail me. The RV is a 1999 Kustom Koach -Westwind. My e-mailaddress is cru...

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