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Fifth wheel hitch weight concerns

New to posting on the forum but have been reading for a couple of years and learning from other's experiences. We currently own a 7300 pound TT and are looking to upgrade to a fifth wheel. Looking at the Keystone 324FWBHS that is 10869 pounds and h...

das by Explorer
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8700 UVW different - TT vs. 5th Wheel

I have only had TT's in the past but am considering the move to a 5th wheel. TT UVW 8700# & max wt 105005th wheel 8700# & max weight 11500Truck specs: 2009 chevy Hd2500 2wd, 3.73, 3250 payload, gas 6.0L9900# towing maxOther than the hitch weight how...

Toy Haulers: Ten Year Anniversary

This weekend (Veterans Day weekend) marks the ten year anniversary of our first annual So Cal Rally. Two guys, Diirk and LACoFDFireman, organized the first rally and it exploded from there. We had four "official" rallies in two different spots and ...

gooseneck adapter

Has anyone used a gooseneck adapter on a 5er to have just a ball in the bed of the truck instead of the large hitch? We are considering trading the TT for a 5er but I hate to give up the bed space.

leftybj by Explorer
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Air bags

My 5th wheel RV dry weight is 7530 lbs and loaded is 9950 lbs. Truck is 2014 F250 6.2L 4X4 Crew cab (max load 12,200 lbs). Would there be any benefit installing air bags on the truck ?

batmack by Explorer
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Canoe and 5th wheel

Looking into options for a fishing vessel along with the 5er. Where can I get one of those racks for the front bumper of my truck so that the canoe can sit over the cab and forward over the hood? Is this a good idea? Any experience, knowledge, advice...

moll672 by Explorer
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Keep tripping 110 breaker when plugging in

I have attempted to plug in my RW (50amp) into a 110 outlet to charge the batteries, but each time I tried to plug it in it tripped the breaker. I went through checking to ensure everything was off, but each time I plugged it in it trips the breaker....

danrn by Explorer
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Anybody have " RV Warranty Forever"

The Unit I'm looking at is supposed to have this "Warranty" that comes with with it. My Question is, Anybody have any dealings with these people, Of course all the literature with it looks like the promised land, but My Chronic Unease tells me to c...

56Jeff by Explorer
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Will my water holding freeze up

It's going to drop into the low 20'on Saturday. I'm in a 2014 Montana Mountaineer. Any ideas on how to avoid my water tank freezing. The shore water is turned off at my state Park. Fort Worden

jayhardy by Explorer
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Replacing Tires

Tired of all the blowouts we have had on the 5er. Originals ST235/80/r16 E. I see lots of controversy on the ST tires. What is the most people are using to replace tires with ? I am looking at Bridgestone Duravis R250's LT235/85/r16 E. Would the...

Trixie47 by Explorer
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