Fifth Wheel Group

5th wheel hitch questions?

I'm in the market for a better hitch than the older Reese 16k I have now. Found a couple of great deals on some new style/used hitches. Located a Pullrite 16k 1900 series for $200 bucks and only used a few times. Also found a Reese Titan R16 for $375...

Receiver shank pin destroyer..?

Am I the only one that literally destroys pins..?When it comes time to disconnect my WW FSW32 13,000gvw, sometimes have to hammer out the bent mangled pin. Using a Husky 14,000 wd hitch, but have used a Reese and a Draw Tite with the same exact resul...

A story of 6 blown tires.

I will attach some pics and a short video. I have been in the automotive/tire business for over 20 years. When i first purchased my toy hauler a lot of people warned me about the ****py tires they come with. My toy hauler had towmax tires on them. ...

5th wheel brakes and breakaway switch

On my maiden voyage return trip, the "breakaway pin" inadvertenly falls out. I thought I was paying attention, but it seems to jerk quite a bit anyway so I didn't notice for maybe 30 miles. (don't know) This is on a 2010, 35 ft LZ 5th wheel. I'm pull...

Refrigerator in slide out not cold enough

I have used my present rig for 10 summers with the refrigerator in the slide out not being cold enough. For 10 years various mechanics have tried to "fix" the problem without success. My wife and I are at the point of wanting to replace the refrige...

Break away brake cable

Where do you hook your break away brake cable. Do you hook to the hitch somewhere?Do you hook to bed rail? How far in do you hook it?

towing 21 footer with full size truck

Maybe a silly question, but I'm thinking of picking up a little 21' 5th wheel, and I'm concerned about hitch height. Were they designed to be towed by the mid size or smaller trucks? I have a 2000 3/4 ton Silverado, not jacked up, and I want to mak...

Replace All Calking

I have a 2007 fifth wheel. I had it in for a regular service check, lube slides, fix door etc. they said the calking should really be removed and fresh calking applied. $2000 Is this normal at 8 years? Alberta, Canada, outdoor parked year round.Edit:...

Best Cost-effective FW Dealer in the East

A few months ago I saw a post about a high volume FW Dealer in, I think, Kentucky or Tennessee. The dealership might have advertised that it's Christian - based and supposedly has the best prices, too. I cannot find it in a search. Does anyone know ...

Wheel bearings When to repack

Is repacking based on miles or time. I repacked them about a year ago and we have only traveled about 3000 miles this year. Just trying to give my back a break if possible.ThanksRay

What is the best way to de-ice slide-outs

What is the best way to de-ice slide-outs in below zero temps after freezing rain and/or snow? We spend more time camping in freezing temps than we do in warm weather. We just upgraded our Arctic Fox travel trailer to an AF fifth wheel so we are ne...

Thinking about adding a 2nd AC

Jayco Eagle HT 27.5RLTS - has the 15k whisper quiet unit. Yesterday it did well (89 degrees & real feel of 96.). Noticed that I was still sweating after an hour inside the unit. Dealer said 13.5k unit in bedroom would make a huge difference. Est....

Replacing microwave convection oven hood combo

We have to replace our over the stove microwave convection oven. Any advise from those who have done it? Mount will be different. Worried about screwing into the rv wall. Replace with only microwave or is the convection oven worth the price. Only had...

Forest River Contacts

Hello,I'm having warranty issues and need contacts at Forest River.If you have any can you share?Thank you!

Jayco 2011 Eagle Super lite awning

Just purchased a 2011 Jayco Eagle Super lite 31.5 fifth wheel. Does anyone know how far the awning comes out? I know it is 20' long but need to know how far it comes out.

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