Fifth Wheel Group

Washer Wash out

Was opening our new trailer this past weekend.Started the dewinterization process by clearing the lines of RV antifreeze. All was going well until my DW starts screaming something about the washer line. I run in the fifth wheel only to find antifreez...

Disc brakes

Hello gang , I have been contemplating taking a ride to Elkhart to see the sites.... While I am there I may get Mor/Ryde add the Disc Brake system... I already have the IS system on the vehicle.... My quoted cost is right around $3,000.00 .. I know i...

Dinette vs. table and chairs

We have always had a dinette in every RV we have ever owned. We are looking to buy a new fifth wheel with three slides and although the three we are interested in (Jayco, Cougar and Open Road)show the dinette in their brochures, all the dealers have...

Cable operated dump valves

I have the cable operated dump valves and the black valve is so hard to operate that I can barely get it opened and closed. Has anyone used an electric operated valve ? If so , how do you like it and what kind did you use ?Don

Superglide for ISR

I was getting ready to pull the trigger on a Superglide #4100 w/ under bed Superrail kit through Tweetys ~1400 shipped and came across a guy in my area on Craigslist selling a 1yr old Superglide #2700 (also 16K) that fits to industry standard rails f...

About to pull the trigger

We're about to close the deal on a new Momentum 380TH which we plan to be our full-time home. I'll be pulling it with a 2014 F350 DRW diesel. Looking forward to being footloose and fancy free.

Using auto levelers

Our new fiver is going to have an auto leveling system, with which we have no experience or knowledge of. I am sure we will be shown how to operate them, but I am sure there will be gaps in their info! How does this effect how we chock the wheels, i...

Grand Design Reflection

One of the fivers we're considering is a newer company called Grand Design. Supposedly, some ex-Montana people started the company up a couple years ago.Sales people say they can't keep them in stock.Two models under consideration are the 337RLS and ...

Towing Doubles

I am a Michigander with a CDL and proper endorsements pulling a fifth wheel with a ball hitch motorcycle trailer behind. Total length is less than 65' . We've towed all over, and want current input regarding lawful towing in Alabama and Georgia. ...

best rv tires

Looking for suggestions on quality tires for my 32 ft fifth wheel. I have tried several imports and haven't been real pleased with them. ST2.35/80R16 is what I am currently using.

Long-Considering a 5th - a few questions - Northwood owners?

Greetings all. I've been away from the forums for several years. I'm considering getting into a 5th wheel at some point in the future. Coming from a truck camper, I have very little experience towing any kind of a trailer. Looking for any suggestions...

Slide hesitates, sometimes stops

We tow a 2003 Alpenlite Augusta with a flat floor living room slide. This slide extends fine, but has problems retracting in the first 6 inches or so as the slide has to raise. After that, it moves in just fine. We travel 3 months in the summer fr...

Fifth Wheel Weight Checks

I read in a post on a another forum that the CHP in California are starting to stop fifth wheel RVs and check weights. Any truth to this or is it just someone wanting to stir the pot? Thanks in advance.

Let's hear it for Tire Minder!

Last month I decided to replace the tires on my fiver with Goodyear 614 RST (235/85 R16)'s and I was recommended to a local tire shop who gave me a fair price and what I considered very good service, they agreed to mount/balance the new tires if I br...

heater

the heater in my cedar creek 5th wheel only works at times.Could this be an igniter?

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