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Tilt out window rollers out of track. Help.

Our new 5th Wheel has those crank out from the bottom windows. The wind must have pulled both control wheels out of the slot and the window is free floating now.So, anyone have a way to get the wheels back in their slot? I'm about to drill out the...

Lar_s by Explorer
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Where to buy whee skirts for a 5th whee?

My 2005 Jayco Eagle is a a great trailer and it's 10 years old but I don't want to get rid of it yet. I want to replace the wheel well skirts but the Jayco parts are expensive. Does anyone know of a place that sells aftermarket parts for trailers?Tha...

SRW Truck Max length 5th Wheel

Am about to purchase a 3/4 ton diesel truck. We are going to upgrade our 5th wheel at the same time. Trying to figure out what the Max length I can safely tow. ALL kinds of stuff on line about DRW vs SRW towing weight. Not worried about that. Three o...

DanDon by Explorer
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Metal carport for 5th wheel questions

I'm going to be ordering a Carolina Carport or similar for my camper. I'm getting a 18X36' size. It'll be the "regular" style with the curved over sides.My question is...what leg height? I'm curious if the 11' will be tall enough or if I should go ah...

intimidated

Hi all...down to final decision on a grand design fiver....reflection 337rls at 34 feet vs solitude 369rl at 39 feet....DW loves the solitude but i am intimidated at the size...truck a new gmc 3500 denali duramax so no problem here. Used to a 26f...

boingram by Explorer
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Truck Bed Cover

Does anyone use a truck bed cover while pulling a 5th wheel? Looking at getting a cheap roll-up cover so I can roll it up while towing. Just checking to see if anyone else is using one or if a foldable cover will work.

Territup by Explorer
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So light a child can remove it from the truck

Check out This Video From Andersen on their new Aluminum Ultimate Fifth Wheel hitch...No this isn't the 9 minute version with a lot of bad acting. Just the good stuff. Game Changer? I don't know... but I think Andersen is making a statement in the ...

jerem0621 by Explorer II
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New Norcold fridge and burning smell

Hey guys I'm camping in my brand new Sundance XLT245 for the first time and I have a burning smell I have tracked down to the fridge. The fridge is running on propane and seems to be working properly. The smell seems to come and go, probably when the...

clotus by Explorer
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RV Wholesellers

We thinking of up grading to a new 5er. We live in N. Ca. and found a 5er that's just what were looking for. Were looking at the Montana High Country 305rl. Are local dealer is a small town dealer, and seems to be asking way to much for this trailer,...

davidbt by Explorer
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The new trailer came home

Got it last Saturday! Good bye Adrenaline, you served us well.This trailer matches the truck more betterer.Dave likes the cushy couches in the garage and the table with cup holders.Pass through cabinet to kitchen, garage fridge, and old-man (anti-gr...

nwcutie by Explorer
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Vengeance 5th Wheel

I am at the local RV show and looking at a twin axle Vengeance 5th Wheel toy hauler, with slide outs and separate garage. (12k lb dry)The designer is there and he believes that my 04 2500 Duramax would be an adequate tow vehicle. I think it's withi...

Steep Driveway

Hi All,We are planning to buy a fifth wheel soon (our first). But, I am afraid that our driveway may be too steep to park it at home. We live on top of a hill, which is nice. The driveway has a 28 inch in 10 feet rise to start, then eases to a 22 ...

chuckm99 by Explorer
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Grand Design 317RST

We are considering changing 5th wheels. Have been looking online a the Grand Design 317RST. Looks it would be a great floor plan for us. Also looking at going to a Ford F350 6.2 ltr w/4.30 axle. Anyone here have any experience with this 5th wheel...

diftw by Explorer
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Small 5th wheel pin weight?

I looked at a 22 ft 2005 Sun Valley 5th wheel today with a dry weight of 3800 lbs. The dealer of course told me it is 1/2 ton tow-able. I quick did the math and said with a 700-900 pin weight it would be close to maxing out a 1/2 ton cargo capacity...