Fifth Wheel Group

Merging grey tanks, is it possible?

Just a curious idea. We are camping without sewer for the next 5 days, Our black tank will hold just fine but the grey tank for the shower will be an issue. We have 2 grey tanks 1 for shower and bath sink and the other is the kitchen and outdoor kitc...

Basement organization

Has anyone installed shelves/ dividers/ drawers in the basement storage area? My stuff just gets pulled in there, and I'm thinking there ought to be a more efficient way.

Help with hitch decision

I just ordered a new Grand Design Reflection 318RST 5th wheel (GVWR 13,995) and plan to buy a 2016 GMC 3500 Duramax truck next. The truck has a 6.5' bed. I've spent a week reading up on hitches on multiple forums and I've narrowed my choice of hitche...

Travel day - 26 MPH winds forecast

We are scheduled to travel from the San Antonio area to Sonora, TX, on Saturday with the rig in the signature. There's another front coming through and winds for most of the day are forecast to be in the 24 - 26 MPH range. We need to be on schedule S...

Slide Issue

One of my slides pops when it is about 1 foot from fully open, any ideas? I can't see it hitting anything. I am taking to the dealer next week to fix it again, its warranty work, I don't think they did anything last time, but that's another issue

How to test your 5th wheel for dry rot

Park it in the path of Hurricane Patricia. Yep this one did have dry rotIt was stored at Laguna del Tule in MelaqueThis freighter did not do so well either, took this phot deep sea fishing today.

Winter Storage of RV

I recently purchased a new fifth wheel and will be storing it a covered storage building that is not climate controlled. I paid a little extra for a 30 amp hookup with the thought of keeping it warm enough so that I do not have to winterize my coach...

TST Repeater for TPMS

Ok, I just installed a TST repeater at the back of my 39' 5th wheel trailer. I notice on the front of the repeater there appears to be some type of button or light. I'm not sure which it is. If it's an indicater light, then I obviously have a problem...

Amps/Watt draw for a microwave and any heat element

I am trying to size a battery bank for my 5th wheel.My understanding is that anything with a heat element (ie, microwave) uses some amps purely just to start AND then more for continuous use.Does anyone have any guides that show the average draws fro...

2016 Pinnacle

Picked up our new Jayco 36RSQS yesterday. Traded our 03 Jayco Designer Elite 3610 RLTS. It was a great unit, very little repair over the years other than normal wear items. Had such good service out of it, had to go with another Jayco. Bought from St...

Need Recomendations For 120V Tire Pump

My small Craftsman portable air compressor is finally about shot after 15 years. Looking for quality high pressure pump for my auto and trailer ( 110psi) tires.Any recommendations?Thanks

Travel in Texas

We are about to leave San Marcos heading west and it was suggested that we take route 46 from New Braunfels to Boerne has anyone taken this route and how is the travel? Thanks

Yet another tire post!

On the way back from NC traveling South on I 75, my left rear tire blew! Fortunately I was checking the lanes when it happened, as I herd nor felt anything! Did some sheet metal damage, and took out the left rear stabilizer/ Jack! These RV manufactur...

Raptor 2007 299MP Heat and Plumbing

Hi all, I have the above RV and have failed to find if the under-body is heated. On mine, there is a plastic cover bolted into the bottom of the frame, and when I push up on it it I feel resistance like it is insulated or something. Just wondering...

Slide-out Floor Rot

I recently had my fiver towed to the company that manufactured it, for evaluation before sale (Nuwa Co.). They report that the 2 of the slides show some damage on the bottom portions due to water intrusion. Now, I'm taking their word for it. I know t...

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