Fifth Wheel Group

Light pin weight

Weighed my trailer the other day, the pin weight comes in at 12%. Had the fresh tank full which resides behind the axles. An educated guess is the pin will fluctuate from the low of 12% to maybe 17% depending on the status of the 3 tanks. Is this l...

Slider Hitch = More Control Backing Up?

My limited experience of two years with a 5th wheel was preceded with 20 years of travel trailer experience. I found it much more difficult to back up with a 5th wheel, especially if you are trying to reposition the unit a few feet to the side while...

Goodyear G614 Tires

I am pricing out Goodyear G614 Tires for my 5er. Wow - prices have really gone up on these tires. Camping World = $373.00 eachDiscount Tire = $349.00 eachPurcell Tire = $353.00The best price I have found was at http://www.simpletire.comwww.simple...

Warranty, service repair

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Battery Tender for the Toys

With dune season quickly approaching in So. Cal. I pulled the quads and RZR out this past weekend and had three dead batteries. An overnight charge brought them back to life but I need to figure out the best way to keep all three on a battery tender...

where do you put your bikes?

I'm picking up an Open Range 349RLS this week. Our old trailer had a bumper with a bike rack attached to it, which won't work on the bumperless 349RLS.Is the ladder strong enough for the bikes? Any recommendations for a ladder or other type of bik...

Tires dont line up

I was putting on homemade wheel chocks and notice the rear tires is nearly an inch off from the front, dont know how long its been this way, will get underneath after this rain and see if all bolts are tight, what do you all think? got a trip in 3 w...

Best Truck

What is the best truck for towing 16,000 lb 5th wheel. I have been looking at the Dodge 2500 Cummins and the ford 250. not sure What do you think

Battery Vent Cover

Replacement for the square, louvered, cover for your battery box is available on E-bay (a seller named "RVjunky.com") for $6.85 with free shipping.This is not an add for the Junky, but I have had a hard time finding anybody who stocked this item for ...

Winterizing...did I miss anything?

Emptied the tanks and water heater, ran anti-freeze through all faucets, shower, outdoor shower, toilet, etc... and into all P traps. Pulled battery, closed propane tanks, defrosted and cleaned the fridge/freezer and removed every speck of food. Cl...

Advice/input?/Soon to be "full time"

First post, pretty excited. I have been stalking the forum for the better part of a year now. I'd like to say that there is an enormous amount of information here and am very thankful for that. I will be finishing up a 5 year enlistment in the Navy...

Tax, license, other fees

Is sales tax based on the county where dealer or buyer resides? Also what does license typically run in CA? And lastly what others frees do dealers typically try to tack on?

Opinions wanted - 5th wheels suggestions

Posting in 5th wheels as this is where we have the most interest. Been away from this forum and Rving for about a year or so.We are looking at some part time travel and need a new 5th wheel or TT. We were impressed with Heartland and Cedar Creek qu...

Curt fifthwheel hitches for ford prep

I have never had a curt hitch and saw that some of there hitches fit the ford puck system and are lower I price. I am just wondering what you guys think of this hitch and is it still good quality.

one night stops

Just wondering when traveling cross-country and stopping in a campground for just one night if people leave their 5th wheel attached to the truck. Is it advisable? Or are there possible issues? Only thing I can think of is it may not be the most lev...

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