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[RVcrazed51]

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Truth Justice's 2005 Sunny Brook 31BWKS (Triple Slide) and 2005 1-Ton Dodge Quad Cab L/B.

Hi everybody, I'm looking to buy a fifth wheel, hopefully by the end of the year. And I was just wondering if some of you would care to post some pics of your fiver.
RVcrazed51

[Ken_B_]

Man, I just got a sweet deal on a fifth-wheel trailer!! This thing is saweeeeet!! It has all the amenities that a person could want and more. The guy I bought it from said I should get a one-ton pick-up truck to pull it, but I knew better than that. I did some precision modifications to my truck and it pulls it great!! I admit that it took some time, but from the attached pictures you will be able to see that it was well worth the effort!!



Hooked up and ready to fly!! It really smooths out the ride in the truck. I did have to air up the rear tires a bit (around 160 psi)





I added some heavy-duty chain for extra support on the tailgate (note that I used the "Sever-Duty 'S' hooks to attach the chain) I also paid-up for some BIG 5/16 sheetmetal screws to attach the frame to the tailgate. Yeah, I know it's overkill, but I don't want to have any accidents.





Much of my time was spent on the front porch whittling down that MASSIVE 4x4 board to fit precisely into the ball mount receiver. Also note that I used a 14" chunk of 1x4 to distribute the load more evenly--YOU CAN"T BE TOO SAFE, YOU KNOW!! It cost a little more, but you just can't be too safe when pulling a trailer of this magnitude!!




Sweeeeeeeet Ha???

[M_AM]

Gotta love that "Gangsta Visa"
Not a bad looking truck, for a Frightliner:B
I grew up in a truck, cut my teeth on a 13speed, drove for a while,now I am running field service for Peterbilt in Dallas.

[BFRD22]

Folks Its a 25 to 27 ft trailer, It will be fine with the 3:55's.

[Keith4001r]

It seems to me that I can downshift to pull the hills and use the OD to cruise the flats. I burned 18 gallons in 120 miles. Is 6.66666 MPG normal? I can't afford to make it to many hills like that! Again, thanks for the replies.
Keith

[DXprowler]

bigdodgeram is absolutely right!! You need those 4:10's for towing especially on the hills! Whatever you do don't change them!

[Keith4001r]

bigdodgeram wrote:


man you will be very disapointed with those 3:55's and a gasser!

Well, I know from 21 years on the road that the motor will turn a lot lower with the 3:55 than 4:10, so mileage will have to be much better. Thanks for your reply.
Keith

[bigdodgeram]

man you will be very disapointed with those 3:55's and a gasser!

[Keith4001r]

How do, folks, I'm Keith, the new guy. My wife and I just bought our 1st 5th wheel last week. We couldn't go new, but found a nice older pair. 1996 Ford F250, 460 gasser and 4:10 rear (6.6 mpg!) It was converted to a dually by the previous owner. I have a friend who's located a rear end with a 3:55, so the swap will be on soon! The trailer is a 1993 Coachmen 250RB, and it looks almost new inside and out. We'll be taking it out on a working weekend this weekend. As soon as I can figure out how to post a pic, I will. Any tips for posting with Corel would be appreciated.
Keith

[hdbuckwheat]

We tool around in this every time we get a chance.

[Sportchassis_RV]

Now that Mountain Aire is a cool looking combo. I thought we were heavy when we checked last week at 28000 lbs but you got us by another 9000.
Very nice rig 🙂

[mjpeach]

we picked up the new camper on Saturday in the far left side you can see the old one

[spkncarl]

Mike&Jamie wrote:
Here is our Rig. We will be taking it on its maiden voyage thie Friday. Will post after trip. Well it seems that I am having a little trouble getting the image here. I will try later.

I tried to post your picture too, but it was too blurry.:h

[Mike_Jamie]

Here is our Rig. We will be taking it on its maiden voyage thie Friday. Will post after trip. Well it seems that I am having a little trouble getting the image here. I will try later.

[SolidAxleDurang]

All hooked up and ready to go...



Quads in the garage...



Steer axle -> 4,660 lbs
Drive axle -> 6,160 lbs
Trailer axles -> 11,560

Total combined weight -> 22,380 lbs

[Dennis_M_M]

Brian,

Yes, it is a smart fortwo, federalized by G & K and purchased through Ferantte Mtrs in PA, a Zap dealer.

Not as rich as we look, I've got less than $125k in the whole shebang.

Parking is not too bad, we are 60' long and weigh 37k all loaded with full tanks on the Volvo and half full fresh in the trailer. It sure is nice on the road though.

Dennis