Fifth Wheel Group

Need brakes on boat trailer?

Been double towing a 16' boat a number of years, but have upgraded to a larger 19'er. Plan to continue doubling (only way to go if you like camping and fishing). My question is, how many of you have brakes on the boat trailer? Are they necessary o...

What is too long to get into State/National Parks?

We will be going to a different camper (Bigger/Longer) in the next 2-4 years or so and was wondering how long is too long to get into the state and National parks?Actual length vs trailer model length... 386 model is actually 40' long?Anybody been tu...

Toy Hauler newbie

I'm a complete and total newbie. Never owned a TH before, infact have never owned an RV before until a week ago. I've always wanted a TH to drag with me to motorcycle race weekends so I wouldn't have to pay for the hotel room etc.I stumbled across a ...

Thermal Package

I am looking at a 2011 Toy Hauler, but it doesn't have the thermal package (insulation/warmers, etc) I really like the unit, but it doesn't have the thermal package. Does anyone know how much it should cost to add this package/

question on tire research

I don't do much posting, mostly because we are not full times, thus we dont' have experience to give good, sound advise.I do follow this site and do learn some things . The number of postings in reference to tires is staggering and so are the referen...

2000 Serria Slide out

Our slide out will not stop!! When we slide it out it is fine then when we bring it in it won't stop it starts back out again until we take it off the battery. We replaced the 2 screw component close to the battery and that did nothing to fix the pro...

Black Tank Won't Empty

Ok, so a couple of weeks ago, we take our new to us 5er out for it's maiden voyage to test everything out. Along with a couple of other issues, I found that the black tank sensors were saying the tank was 2/3 full. Can't be, so I flush the tank sev...

MOR/ryde Pin Box

I bought a new MOR/ryde pin box for my 5r. last winter. Bought the one suggested for my weight of trailer. Maybe it's just me, but there seems to be a lot of rebound from the rubber cushion. It moves like it's suppose to but it's like a spring with n...

New Fifth Wheel - Coachmen Brookstone 370 RL

Hello... I just purchased a new fifth wheel (Coachmen Brookstone 370 RL) from an out of state dealer. It's to be delivered sometime next week. I know I'm taking a risk of not being there for the walk through but based on what I read up on Fun Town...

Factory Refubished RV on eBay Wonder what was fixed?

While just casual surfing I came across this 5th wheel for sale on eBay.It states it has been Factory Refurbished but not what was corrected or the reason it was refurbished. Wonder what the issue was? I also don't think the seller is a RV Dealer eit...

gladiator tires

iam thinking of getting away from tow max st235/80r/16/10 that I have on my 2010 wildcat dry 10292 lbs. to many problems. they want to put me into a gladiator lt235/85r16-14 wondering if anyone has any thoughts on there. is this over kill or any othe...

best time to buy

Hi, new member here. Thinking about getting into the camping game with a 5th wheel purchase. Most likely something used, but less than 5 years old. The question I have is if there is "best" time to buy. I'm in Michigan, so the camping season is e...

me again on tow max

les schwab tells me they sell thousand no problem. why me? thanks for the come back on last post still fighting with schawb. I drive at about 60 never overload always ck p...

Thoughts on KZ travel Trailer Toy Hauler and TV capability

I'm considering a travel trailer TH to replace my current Ever-Lite bunkhouse. Kids are gone, would like to haul Harley Ultra. I really like the floorplan of the KZ MXT 312 but the GVW is 10,000 lbs. The tow capacity of my 2011 Tundra is rated by Toy...

Garage ramp door question

I had the ramp door patio set up during a rain storm and began to wonder if I should worry about water intrusion as I am guessing the main construction material is plywood and I am sure they are not made water proof.

Good Sam Community

Conversations