Fifth Wheel Group

Voltage changes

Hey all,Looking to get into a 5th wheel TH. We have been looking, studying, playing, and acting like we live in them for a while now. The wife really likes the Voltage 3950 and the Cyclone 4100. My concern with the Voltage is the dark past with the...

R values for camping in the heat and second A/C

I am looking at a 35-36' fiver and live in Texas. Summers can be upper 90's to 100. Will a single 15k AC be big enough? If so what R values do I need to be looking for? Do I need to go with the 13.5K low profile A/C for the bedroom?If you camp in the...

Need dry camping spots recommendation

My wife and I or retiring soon and will be doing a great deal of travailingin our 41ft FW, and would love to dry camp.If anyone could recommend there favorite spots,it would be greatly appreciated. Thank Blake

propane smell

I have a 2011 wildcat. dual tanks left and right. when I torn both tanks on with reg set in the middle I get a smell from the side that has a red reg. ive tried soap solution and cant see a leak. is it possible that the red reg which is suppose to be...

A NEW SRW vs DRW pulling a short heavy FW

I'm thinking something equivalent to a DRV 32ft model, which actually measures 33ft 8 inches.According to their website, the dry weight is 13.5k, and the dry pin weight is 2.8k. I expect GVWR to be around 16.5k hence when fully loaded, the pin weight...

want new 5er

hi all wife wants to start looking for a new 5er has to have a king bed that raises up at the head who has a favorite that they have under 60 grand thanks

Momentum 380th

God willing, we are about a year away from retirement and will be spending all summer traveling the country.We are looking at the Momentum 380th. One of the things that kept us from buying was the fact that it is a pretty long and heavy rig and only ...

Eclipse ToyHauler service in a word - challenging

I'm posting this new thread so potential Eclipse ToyHauler owners (especially those in NorCal) can make educated decisions on purchase.So i purchased a brand new 2014 Stellar Wide Lite from a So Cal dealer at the beginning of the year. You might ask ...

Epic vs Epic III

We just made a deal on a 2014 Voltage 3950. We pick up on 31 OCT. It has the Epic Package and Epic III Packages. Can anyone tell me what each includes....I want to ensure I have everything given to me that I have paid for.... Thanks,Cale

understanding tire load rating

well I made my first long haul with my new to me 5ver, my 5ver did well being used I was very happy with it, how it pulled and maneuvered. that's why we buy 5vers isn't it. I did however have tire problem with my truck, (I should have known better) t...

Super Glide Hitch owners

On only our second outing, DW commented that she thought the 5th wheel was "clunking" when stopping or starting. After her comments I noticed also, I did not feel it but I did hear it. Today while cleaning up and putting things away I noticed that th...

I have gone 180 degrees and now back to a 5er

After looking at travel trailers for months i have gone 180 and now I am very interested in purchasing a Glacier Peek 28rks. It appears to be a great unit and Outdoors RV is a solid brand with lots of respect from the RV world. As all trailers have i...

just a reminder... Desert rules

Just returned from a week of State Park desert camping near home in Arizona. Hot days (mid 90's) to start the week , late weekscattered rains. Thursday morning rainfall rapidly progressedfrom a pleasant drizzle to inability of the campsite culvertdra...

Slide toppers or not?

Just got a new fiver. The old one had slide toppers when be bought it so I never gave it much thought.I expect to keep this rig for 10 years. Mainly camp in state park, COE, Forestry service campgrounds.What are your thoughts? Are they worth the mone...

Infared Heat Power Draw

I am wanting to add aux heat for my 2011 Forest River 5er that is a 30 amp set up but do not want to draw to much power.We are full timers and I am at a point to where I am thinking of adding a 20 amp outside power plug solely for the purpose of conn...

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