Fifth Wheel Group

Fifth whee hitch problems and need advice

I need some ideas from some of you mechanically minded. We bought a larger, heavier fifth wheel and so I am selling our Companion that works with the under bed B&W. We have gone to a Hensley TS3 and in order to make it work, I purchased a Curt X 5 ...

Reflection vs Solitude

We are looking at the Grand Design Reflection and Soltude fifth wheels. The Reflection is the 337rls and the Solitude is the 320X. There is some $15k difference in the MSRP for the two. The Solitude being the greater of course. The Solitude is 1'4" s...

Help!

I moved from a TT to a fifth wheel. I love how it tows. However, i am having a hard time backing up. This was not the case with the TT. I need help???

air conditioner conversion

My carrier unit was replaced with a xcell , Colman unit. It worked for a month then quit. I replaced the control box with a new thermostat from PPL RV parts. They Cool function works great now,but not sure how the wiring for the furnace goes. When I ...

Oregon Dunes-beach camping?

Hello all,I am planning a week long trip in early November. I am thinking Winchester Bay, Coos Bay or around Florence. I have never been there before but would like to camp in the dunes and ride our quads from camp. Can anyone give me information on ...

EZ Flex hanger bolts creeking - triple axle

As the title states I have a triple axle with the upgraded EZ Flex hangers and wet bolt setup. Last few hundred miles it developed an annoying squeak. I greased everything and it was still there. Grab the torque wrench and checked bolts. The hanger b...

furnace replacement colman presidental 4328

I am replacing this unit and need wiring help my fifthwheel has only black and white wires two of each and furnace has 2 yellow one red and one blue any suggestions or help much appreciated.

2004 Coachmen Somerset Dreamcatcher 358RLTS Slide Motors

My slide motor is starting to fail on my big slide (dinette, TV, and office). It often smells like smoke and frequently stops. I have to stop and let it cool down multiple times. It's been properly lubed and doesn't bind, and everything looks like i...

Comfortable Sofa ideas? Experience with Flexsteel Easy Bed.

I want to put a sofa in my 5th wheel and so far the Flexsteel Easy Bed looks like it would be a good fit and also comfortable. I am more of a sofa than a chair person. I don't need a bed in the sofa but am not opposed to it if the sofa is comfortab...

Bedroom slide on driver's side + sleep disturbance

Most of the 5ers that I have seen, the bedroom slide extends out into the curb side. I have seen a few that have the BR slide on the driver's side and it made me wonder if extending out into or bordering the neighbor's campsite would hinder sleeping...

2014 Springdale reviews

Looking for reviews on the 2014 / 2015 Springdale ( 253fwregl )5th wheel. I'm thinking about getting one, however I can not find any end user reviews. And why is this a " entry level " unit, I like the way it's laid out and seems to have what I nee...

solar power battery maintenence

I'm in need of something to keep my batteries charged on my 5 th wheel. I have to keep it at a storage yard about 6 miles from my house. Keeping it at the house is not am option right now. At the storage lot, I do not have access to power. I'm thinki...

rig to external propane grill

I have a quick connect from the RV propane tanks and I would like to connect to a propane grill that currently uses 1 lb bottles. Can I use a straight connection or does the connection need a regulator?Same question if I get a propane single burner ...

Number of spare tires

I've been thinking about adding a second spare tire set up to my rig--I saw one trailer that two mounted on the rear, and also one that three spares mounted on the rear.Even though I run Maxxis tires, I know that one day one of them (or maybe more) w...

How to secure 2 Harley's in my voltage 3990

I am new to the forum and trying to become better educated in how to secure 2 of my Harley's (ultra classic and fat boy) in my 2015 Voltage 3990. I purchased 2 of the cruiser cradle wheel chocks (part number 92900001)and wondering if I can use them ...

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