Fifth Wheel Group

Hooking and unhooking?

We have two driveways in which to park a 26 foot fifth wheel. Both slope down away from the rig, but one is a slope and a bit of a turn also to stay on the pavement.We don't have a rig yet, but wonder about getting hooked up. It's a new form of RV ...

Back wall Entertainment Center vs Side

Hi All,Was wondering about preference on back wall entertainment with side couch and side recliners. Versus side entertainment with back couch and side recliners. I want the rear living area, and by looks prefer the back wall entertainment center, ...

Snow on Roof

We plan on heading south for a while again last winter. Last year I shoveled 1-1.5ft of snow off of the roof before we left with our TT. Now we have a 5er with more stuff up there and a slope that I'm afraid of breaking something shoveling, or worse...

Cross-brand RV database by size

Other than the paid RV review sites, is there a comprehensive (or fairly so), searchable database of RVs by size? There are just so damn many out there, that it's hard to find them all.Lyle

Looking for a 5th Wheel to double tow, need advice

We are looking to purchase our first 5th Wheel Camper. We live in Iowa and are able to have a total length of 70'. We have a 19' Lund we will be hauling behind the camper. We have looked at various brands and are being told the warranty will be vo...

Zinger Z-1 ZT252TD too heavy for F-250 6.2 Super Duty

Purchased this particular trailer August 2014 and loaded it up with two bagger Harley's and headed for Sturgis from Calgary. Pulled the unit with a 2011 F250 6.2 gasser, 3.73 crew cab short box 4x4. Truck pulled the trailer okay (8 mpg loaded) but ...

Interior garage length

I've been looking for a travel trailer toy hauler and am interested in the Keystone Energy 300fbswe. Unfortunately, I can't seem to find the interior dimensions for the garage. Specifically the length. I own a 2015 Polaris RZR 570 and wanted to k...

Electric plug location

A quick survey on where your electric service entrance location is on your fiver. Trying to figure out where to install a power pedestal on our building to accommodate most units. Our 50 amp service plugs in on the back of the trailer right above the...

Bearing Repack

1. Lippert axles with Zerk.2. Greased a couple times in 7 years.3. Never inspected disassembled -- used zerk fitting to grease.4. All four outside bearings show some pitting, and were replaced.5. Locally obtained bearing/race worked fine in firs...

Blown tire, should I upgrade from 16G to 17.5 H wheels/tires

I have a 2010 mobile suites, with the original 16" wheels and Goodyear G rated tires. After about 15 to 20k miles I had my first blowout. The tread still looked good. I installed Moryde IS after the first 3000 miles. I drive 60 to 65 mph. 17.5" ...

Trip axle question

Wheel chocks.... 2 or 4?

Different frames

Was at the Tampa RV show looking for a 30' +/- fiver. Found a few that we liked the floor plan. Comparing a couple different manufacturers where the floor plan was darn near identical. However one has a net carrying capacity of 1500 pounds and the...

LP quick connect on Fuzion

Hooked up my bbq through the quick connect and the flow is pathetic. With the burners on high the flames were barely going. Has anyone else used their LP quick connect and have or have not had an issue, on a Fuzion. There is not a second regulator ...

2000 F350 Brake Controller

Hi again,Looks like I need to install a brake controller into my truck and not sure where to put it. I could mount it facing upward on the panel below the little cubbyhole and screw the mounting bracket into the plastic there, or I could put it into...

So the itch won't go away

I've had it for a couple years now. Very happy with my Jayco 5er, but the very near future is going to result in a new rv. DW and I have gone back and forth between keeping ours, upgrading to a TH and even jumping to a Moho. After all is said and ...

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