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[RVcrazed51]

I'd like to give a huge THANK YOU to Brad, the Moderator over the Truck Campers forum for his assistance with this thread.

Thanks also to RVcrazed51 for his request for this thread.

Post photos of your Fifth Wheel on this thread. Any photo with a 5er in it is allowable; any brand, any year.

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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

[Slackmaster]

Here's my rig on it's maiden voyage last September.

[ken1]

We just got a 2007 Holiday Rambler Savoy 31BHD and are just getting to take her for the maiden camping trip this week. We chose this model, because it provides a separate room and bath for our two granddaughters aged 3 and 11 who are always with us and are very avid campers.
Another reason we chose this model, was that it was the only model in this price range that had this floor plan and had acceptable bed clearance without being jacked up high in the front.

[doughboy81972]

hay you know all them cars are driving the wrong way :h Just kidding I know us Amreicans are all backwards:B

[Crisby]

Thanks. I think we all buy these things partly for the sense of adventure. I think having one in the UK just enhances the adventure aspect somewhat!

Yes, there are many roads in the UK that aren't suitable for a rig like this. But there are many more that are. OK I can't get into the middle of some of our "olde worlde" ancient villages, but I wouldn't want to go in there with the trailer anyway. I could probably get the the truck in - it's no wider than a regular delivery van - but I'm not going to use the outfit for touring historical sites.

We do have length/width restrictions, just like you do. Ours aren't as generous, but believe me my rig will be legal. This venture is costing me a bob or two, and you'd better believe I've checked things out!

Just in case you don't believe we have real roads in England, here are a few pictures. Mods - please delete these once the point has been made!

You are right - it's going to be FUN!

[sirdrakejr]

I was wondering the same thing. The roads I remember there weren't really that great for that size of a rig. Congratulations. That ought to "WOW" them over there. What a great looking combo.
Frank

[doughboy81972]

you can have a rig that size over there???? I thought there was a width and length restrictions:h

[Crisby]

My new 2008 Titanium 34E39RE and TV on the Baltimore dockside on May 9th. Due to arrive in Southampton UK on June 6th - can't wait!

[autorot8]

Our little family carrier is in profile. Or you can also view others pics at:

http://new.photos.yahoo.com/autorot8@sbcglobal.net

[doughboy81972]

SuiteWheels wrote:
None of the pictures show up for me.... I get this message:

image not shown due to your prefernce setting * I do not see a prefernce setting anywhere??? How do I change this problem?

Thank you.

click on the "My Forums" in the upper right side of your screen then one of the headings is "my prefernce" click on that then scroll down to the set of four check boxes and put a check in the 3rd box down then go to the bottom of the page and click "submit changes" then you will be able to view pics

[SuiteWheels]

None of the pictures show up for me.... I get this message:

image not shown due to your prefernce setting * I do not see a prefernce setting anywhere??? How do I change this problem?

Thank you.

[doughboy81972]

GARYMAC20002000 wrote:
HELP PLEASE
I just bought a 2001 alfa gold 5th wheel that the dry weight is 13,500 lbs. I am looking for advice as to weather I should be looking at FORD F-350 ,or do I need to go by the GVWR on the truck?? If so I would need a F-550 with the GVWR at 18000 , witch is the loaded weight of the 5'er
I see a lot of photos of F-350 and Ram 3500 ,but is it because your 5'ers are lighter or am I wrong in my thinking?????????
Please help a.s.a.p, so I can make shure the truck I get is the right truck.

I would diffently be looking for a bigger TV at that weight I would probaly be looking at a meduim duty truck like Freightliner, Peterbilt, or even Volvo these trucks are designed to haul the heavier loads and you would get better mileage with the price of Fuel now a days, but don't go with Ford or Chevy (GMC) though, they have the same engine as the pickups and the weight of the truck and trailer would give very poor mileage. I used to deliver vehicles all over the US and I can tell you this from experience not only that but even a used medium duty truck is going to be alot better then a new pickup not only that but could also possibly have a GVWR of 25999 lbs which gives you plenty of lee way on your weight just go to your local truck stop and pickup one of the truck sales magizine and take a look you might find a truck ready tow for less then a new pickup not ready and the biggest reason is that these bigger trucks can be serviced at truck stops all over and even on the side of the road alot easier then a pickup

[doughboy81972]

sorry I was trying to figure it out and couldn't

[sirdrakejr]

When you post your pictures add " width=640 " without the quotes and after JPG and one space like this:

JPG width=640[/img]

Otherwise I have to and it gets tiring doing so many. Thank you.
Frank

[doughboy81972]

here is my Little 5ver

[sirdrakejr]

GARYMAC20002000,
The total trailer weight is not part of the GVWR for the truck. It is part of the GCWR. You need to know the trailer pin weight to figure out what truck you need. I would guess the pin will weigh in the area of 3000 pounds and for that I would suggest a F450 for starters. The only real way to be sure is to get the trailer weighed BEFORE you buy so you will know what truck you need. Have the weight done by the dealer as part of the deal when you buy. If they will not do that for you then find another dealer. For your safety, you need to now that and they should be willing to help.
Frank