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Demco #6099 Dodge Prep Truck Bracket installation

Has anyone install the Demco #6099 Dodge Prep Truck Bracket in a 2016 Dodge RAM? I just purchased a 2016 RAM 3500 short bed truck with the factory 5th wheel prep option, I am trying to install the Demco bracket but am having a problem with the lockin...

Roof vents

Can i replace just the plastic lids or do i have to buy the whole setup.? What would the part number be on these thanks.

How fast do you tow?

Today while driving home from work a truck towing about a 36 foot fifth wheel blew by me. I was already going 75 so I sped up and followed him for about three miles. I was pacing him at between 87-93 depending on him slowing down for cars of which he...

Lug size for 2003 Alpenlite

Does anyone know the lug size on a 2003 Alpenlite Portofino Villa. It has aftermarket Alcoa rims and 16" load range G tires. The brochure says it has 7000 lbs axles but all the brake components are for a 8000 lbs axle. It seems the lugs can be 9/16th...

Any current fivers less than 12' tall?

Is there a 30 foot fiver made today that is under 12 feet tall? Other than the micro fivers, such as the Scamp or whichever egg brand makes one (not 30' anyway, I know).

A/C question

We are looking at buying a used 5th wheel camper. I live in south Louisiana and wondering if just one floor ducted A/C unit will be enough to keep us cool and comfortable in a 32" to 34' camper

Scare light query

Just bought a 2012 MontanaIt Has a scare light swt on the panelThe scare light / flood light will not turn off and the inside swt stays illuminatedNo matter if the swt is in the on or off positionI've tried turning swt on then wait a couple minutes t...

fifth-wheel toyhaulers

Anyone out there tow a fifth wheel toyhauler with a short bed 3/4 ton pickup?. Such as a crew cab 6 1/2 foot f250 pickup. I was told by the local RV dealer that this would create a clearance problem with the truck cab and the front of the camper.

back from daytona and trailer to shop

Well first week went good, then furnace quit working,got a little cool at night. Then tried a/c units so turned on bedroom ac and the front unit started,and vice versa both backwards. Grey water tank filled after 4 quick showers while other grey tank...

rear tail lights

I am putting my bikes on rear of my 5er. Has been supported.when I put the bike cover on, it will hide my right tail light and license.would like to get led lights to mount on back frame.can I just move my license down also.any suggestion on lights....

TPMS advice

I'm putting new GY G614's on our camper this spring. I'd like to take as good care of them as possible. What kind/brand of tpms do you folks use/recommend? Does camper length have any bearing on my choice? Camper is ~37ft so the tires are a ways back...

Dedicated Outlet

We like cook to outside to minimize the associated mess inside the coach. More often than not, we would end up tripping a circuit breaker inside the coach. My wife asked if there was a way to install a separate circuit to prevent tripping the breaker...

truck cover

my new ram 3500 has to be parked outside for a while. does anyone recommend a truck cover

Removing heavy hitch from truck

This has worked well for me so I thought I would share. I leave my hitch hooked to the 5er, remove the rail pins and use the landing gear to lift the hitch out of the truck. I use a 500# hydraulic table from Harbor Freight ($136) which happens to f...

How to know bridge clearances on route?

Hi,What (map?) resources do folks use to determine whether the bridges on one's route has adequate clearance?Thanks,Bill

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