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Frankandbeans · ‎Mar-29-2016

Strongly considering getting one of these, a new 2016 model. I have a 3/4 ton Ram 2500 diesel that's been towing my 32' 5th wheel around for the past few years. Considering the down sizing for a multitude of reasons. Is a weight distribution/sway hitch still going to be needed on a smaller toy hauler like that?

RedRider16 · ‎Jul-15-2024

I have a 1989 Terry Resort by Fleetwood with a Magnetek Convertor Charger TU-740-2 and I think it might have failed. Lights were on and then suddenly they shut off, I checked the fuse block and I'm not receiving power to it (I used a non-contact voltage tester for the time being) I'm receiving power at the plug in and up to the box but no power coming out. If it is a failed unit, Is there a direct replacement for one? Thanks

prang74626 · ‎Sep-03-2024

I have a 35' 5th Wheel w/ a 2014 Dodge 4Dr, short bed diesel. Total length is about 55'. Do I need to take 17 to 179 or should I be able to take 89A?

Me_Again · ‎Oct-07-2014

I am putting this review in the 5th wheel section because I believe that this tire is most likely the best LRE LT poly carcass tire available for trailer service. Back ground. I ran Michelin XPS Ribs for 6.5 years and around 42-44K miles on my 2005 29WBLX Cardinal and installed Bridgestone Duravis R250 this time. Both are steel ply carcass tires that was more or less bullet proof for trailer service. "Put them on and don't look back" is my motto! I found the R250's to be cheaper than the XPS Ribs by about 50 dollars per tire. This got me looking at Bridgestone for replacement of my Tow Vehicle tires a couple months ago. The Michelin LTX M&S had around 50K miles on them and were getting slippery on rainy days. They were 6 years old and I want to "save" one as a spare as my spare was 13 years old. This brought me to the Bridgestome Duravis R500 HD which was also cheaper than new Michelin LTX M&S2's, at $186 per tire. So I installed LT265/75R16E R500 HD's on the truck. And I can say they are Heavy Duty!!! Maybe to the point that some would like a softer ride. Our truck however is primarily our TV for the trailer, as serves as my daily drive in the Skagit Valley. Road trips are done in wives Buick Rainier SUV. So this commercial grade tire weighs in at 53 pounds vs 46 pounds for a Michelin LTX M&S2. We just did a 600 mile loop through Eastern Washington and I am happy with my choice. Mileage pulling the trailer was great at 12.5+ MPG. I drove a little slower than normal because of other couple traveling with us in a class C FL Sprinter Diesel MH. But given the hilly route this was really good mileage. Now onto the application of this tire for trailer service. The LT235/85R16E weighs in at 47 pounds or more than just about any other poly carcass tire this size. The LT245/75R16E weighs in at 46 pounds. These are one brute of a tire and should perform very well as trailer tires. Tire Rack list the LT235 at $162 each and the LT245 $180 each. Tread pattern is ideal for trailer service with closed outer ribs and very little siping. Chris

ironheadchop · ‎Sep-02-2024

Hello all. We are in the market for a new 5th wheel camper for a family of 5. I am wanting a Montana or a Bighorn that sleeps at least 8 people and this thing would be loaded down with all our stuff as we pack everything but the kitchen sink. I was originally looking to get a 23' F-350 with the 7.3 gas motor but after looking at the GCWR's the 7.3 is only good for 28,600 or 29k depending on what trim you get vs. the 6.7 TD HO coming in at 35,200lbs. I really do not want a DRW or a Diesel but if I was to have to get one or the other I would get the 6.7 to stay with a SRW truck. Does anyone here pull a large 5th with a SRW F-350? I'm sure with the SRW I would be legally over weight regardless.

Sarahco9 · ‎Aug-26-2024

Bought a used 2003 Sunnybrook 5th wheel in March 2023. Started having unknown weird symptoms pretty quick. Not just me... spouse and dog too. Dog passed away in Feb 2024. I've had all kinds of sickness for 1.5 years now. No known cause. Some symptoms overlap with spouse like headaches, fatigue, extreme burping and gas, hernias, etc. Now I'm having episodes of blindness, slow heart rate, confusion, temporary paralysis, joint and muscle pain, lots of stomach problems, urinary problems, numbness and tingling, trouble walking, etc. Doctors can't figure it out. Off and on symptoms. I've also noticed unusual sweet smell when you run the water like maybe coming up from tanks. I can't identify the smell. We weren't sick before March 2023. But we moved to Oklahoma and moved into used RV all in March 2023. So many factors, but I just have a gut feeling something environmental is making us sick. Could something in RV be making us sick? If so, any ideas?

nhshep · ‎Jun-24-2021

Most people like the super bright blinding led lights in RV ceilings. Even the ones inches above their head in the bedroom. Some people like to switch from incandescent to LED lighting. I understand removing led lights and replacing with soft white incandescent is not as simple as unscrewing a light bulb like in a home. I was told by one dealer, RV's led ceiling lights cannot be switched to incandescent. If I hate the super bright led lights in my 5th wheel especially in my bedroom can I change them (either some or all) to a much softer light. If I can, how easy and at what cost per light fixture ? No disrespect to fans of led technology but with all our livingroom lights turned on it seems brighter than the sun. OMG the brightness. lol Cheers

Likes_to_tow · ‎Aug-23-2024

No hot water Our 2017 27RL Reflection 5th wheel has the Nautilus p1 water distribution system. Once last year and then again a few days ago after filling the fresh water tank we had absolutely no hot water. For clarity I will say the water in the tank is very hot and our problem is we have no flow. This problem starts out with a slow flow and then progresses to absolutely no flow at all fixtures including the outside shower nozzle. So I know the water is hot. This problem occurs when we are on a city water connection or on the fresh water onboard tank. I bought this RV new and have filled and winterized the plumbing several years so feel confident I'm not doing something wrong when filling up and preparing for a trip. The only way I can get the hot water tank to provide water is to shut off the pump or city water valve, release pressure on the system by opening a faucet, drain the hot water tank by removing the drain plug outside. Then refill the tank. As the tank is refilling I have a hot water valve open somewhere to release the air as the tank fills. When a steady stream of water is observed I then shut off that valve and consider the hot water tank properly filled and ready for use. It seems things are fine until next time we prepare for a trip and I experience no flow again from the hot water tank! In troubleshooting today I have suddenly realized that if I turn the RED HANDLE sideways (allowing water to go to hot water fixtures without going to the tank first) I have a flow.....not hot of course....but a flow. Then when I turn the handle back to UP I notice a gurgle sound then I have water flow from the tank!! In looking on the Internet I have found some information about the Nautilus system and something about a Vacuum breaker/ check valve somewhere but I can't seem to locate it or determine exactly what it does. I can see the check valve on the output port of the tank and it's not hard to remove. Now my thinking is that a check valve on the hot water tank output connection is hanging up and not allowing flow. Does this make sense??? Appreciate any help or advice to solve this problem. Leaving for a 3 week trip!! Wife expects hot showers while we are on the road.

gloomis · ‎Aug-28-2024

I have an old (2005) fleetwood 5th wheel. The entry point on the exterior of the trailer, where the hand crank to the front landing gear is inserted, is broken. I have searched the internet for a replacement part with no luck. Does anyone know what this is called and where I may find a replacement? I just successfully replaced the landing gear assembly and motor but this part is still an issue.

krleake · ‎Oct-17-2017

Long story short, my truck broke down and we have a camping trip coming up this weekend. Does anyone know of places that rent a 3/4 or 1 ton truck with a 5th wheel hitch (or at least rails so I can use my hitch)? I've looked all over and can't find anyone that does this. I'm glad I was only 60 miles from home when it broke down. Got both towed home, but if I was farther it would be nearly impossible to have gotten my camper home. Surely there is somewhere that rents a pickup with hitch for this purpose.

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