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Air ride pin box question

In some pictures it looks like the king pin part of the pin box is pointed down. Is it hard to get hooked up with these systems?

Mmaxed by Explorer II
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Extensive Traveling with a 5th Wheel

We currently own a 2018 Jayco Eagle HT 28.5RSTS. As we get closer to retirement, our thoughts have turned to taking longer (in duration and distance) trips. I'm concerned about this rig being an HT since that implies that it was built to be light and...

Truck / 5th Wheel Combo - Do the numbers add up?

Looking for input on my potential truck/5th wheel combo. A little background first. I have had trailers, but this would be my first 5th wheel. As I am opening this up to the weight police, I am looking for honest opinions and I don’t want to make ...

Paul39 by Explorer
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Radiator style radiant heaters

Hi, I would like to ask about the electric radiator style radiant heaters. We are going to do some fall camping this year at some higher altitudes and don't want to use the propane heater, too much. We have a 5th wheel that we will use and didn't kno...

Curly2001 by Explorer II
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Tips on how to hook up at an extreme angle?

We have a 2014 3100RL Montana with Mor/ride RPB72-1116 king pin with a Demco Autoslide 18K 5th wheel hitch.Last campsite we had to unhook at an 25 to 35 degree angle – the first time for us. When we tried to re-hook we had difficulty connecting the h...

TenOC by Nomad
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Need 24-36 5th wheels a year-New or quality used...

I'm hoping someone can point me in the right direction. I am going to have an on-going need for 5th wheels for corporate housing and don't quite know where to start. I'm probably looking at 24-36 a year to start. Am thinking new or really good used. ...

Center pin box question

I just ordered a 2024 Rockwood 301RK fifth wheel with a center point pin box. Is the generic wedge that comes with the pin box good to use with my B&W Patriot hitch or do I really need to buy custom wedge made for my hitch?Thanks in advanceSteve

sk734 by Explorer
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lamination on 5th wheel

We have a Cedar Creek 37' RDQS 5th wheel. The lamination underneath the cap has a couple of places that are sagging slightly. We have not had any leaks inside the RV. How difficult is this to repair and how expensive.

hitch questions (update)

Hey guys, well it's time to let the old Super Duty go. I have found a new to me Super Duty (2016) in awesome shape. I have a question though. The truck I have found does not have the factory puck system on it. I currently have a B & W Patriot hitch f...

shadows4 by Explorer III
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Just Joining The RV Life

My Husband and I are brand new at the RV Life style. At 65 and 67 we sold our dream home and everything we own to climb into our 5th wheel and hit the road for the long haul.Since neither of us have ever done anything like this before we can use all...

Fifth wheel chucking (practical help needed)

I am in search of some practical (layman terms) help for fifth wheel chucking.I am relatively new to fifth wheeling and towing in general.I have a 29 ft fifth wheel with a 11,000 lb GVWR (older so heavier).My truck is a 2023 GMC Sierra 2500HD. Not fu...

wiggle room on price

So I am looking at a Coachmen Encore 375RB. Most of the dealers have them listed at about $157,000. If I was going to make an offer, what amount should I offer them. I know in the trailer world, I have received about 35% of MSRP (which I know is ...