Fifth Wheel Group

2013 Crossroads Elevation 3612

Going tomorrow to look at this unit. Does anyone have this model?I read it was 3/4 ton towable but have a hard time getting definitive answers. NADA specs say a pin weight of 2400# and "Base" weight 10,910#. I'm guessing that means dry weight. Any ...

Just bit the bullet.

The wife and I just ordered a 2016 XLR Thunderbolt 417 yesterday. We have been looking for a pretty good while to upgrade from what we currently have which is a 2007 W&P 38 FK. After taking a 6 week road trip last year in the FK, I decided I'm to fa...

Tow a 5th wheel with anything

Not that I would condone this with a SUV but thought the concept & execution was excellent.tow it

Small TH that will still haul a Gator

I want a small TT Toy Hauler that I'm able to pull with my half ton truck. Something in the 19 to 24' range. But I need to be able to haul my John Deere 825 Gator side by side. Which requires at least 5'6" wide by a little over 10' long.Are there ...

Batteries

What is the best way to keep batteries charged during the winter while in storage with no electric, I don't want to bring them home.Addendum: It is a FW with no Generator.

Big Sky 3280

Hi, I'm looking at a Big Sky 5th wheel 2002, real nice condition, I have a couple questions, what are the pros and cons of this model, quality compared to other 5th wheels of the same vintage. any input would be greatly appreciated.

Drv website shut down, past members

I used read and met some people on suite owners forum. Thor bought then shut it down. It was a great resource, any other place the members might have went??Also there was a guy that does repairs, used to work for a dealer but now does it on his own. ...

Leak in outside back cornor of slideout

I have a 2005 sandpiper fifth wheel that has a leak on the back corner of the slide out, it has affected about a foot of the outside panel of the outside of the slide from top to bottom. On top of the slide it looks like what I would call some sort o...

Does This TH Exist?

Does anyone know if I can find this in a fifth wheel TH?Less than 35 ft. with a 10 ft. garage.GVWR in the 14,000 lb. range.Spacious kitchen with LOTS of counter top.Quality and decor on par with mid level 5th wheels.Dove tail rear end to allow loadin...

50 amp Cord

What kind of container are you using to store your cord ?

West Coast Fires/Cold Weather

We're heading out west at the end of Sept and looking for info about conditions out there. Are we safe planning a trip through the N.W. this time of year?We have a '12 Tundra w/2016 31ft Rockwood Ultra-Lite (9,100 GVW/1,100 king-pin) and this is fir...

Garage screen doors

Hey everyone, I'm brand new to this sight so I apologize if this has been asked before, I'm still learning how to use this forum.I recently purchased a new 2014 Keystone Raptor 332TS. I live three hours from the dealer I bought it from and when I pic...

A new wheel and tire problem

So this is a new problem, for me anyway.Several months ago I had all new tires replaced on my fiver in Las Vegas.The crew were very efficient and fast, with a different person working on each wheel. After leaving Vegas we spent about 10 days in Utah,...

Axle Weights

New to fifth wheels and I would like to balance my axle weights a little better. The fiver is slightly nose high. Will raising the trailer 2 5/8 to 3 inches (kits from Dexter for Torflex axle) make much of a difference? Torflex 4000lb wt axlesWeight ...

Mobile Inspection Service?

I'm buying a 5er from a 3rd party and don't know much about them, but I'm going to spend a lot of time in this one and want to make sure I'm not buying a lemon or that there is anything major wrong with it.I'm in New Jersey if that matters.Do you guy...

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