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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

[Ginther]

ReneeG wrote:
As for Hooker, the newbie and purchasing your unit gently used, it would be a good idea, if you haven't already, have your tires inspected to ensure they are in good shape. Tires are number one in going down the road safely, and if these are the original tires, they are definitely worth a look.

+1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000

Not trying to scare you, but here's my tire horror story....

Bought our 2009 Keystone Challenger used in May 2013. It had Goodyear Marathons (China) made in 2008 on it. First trip Memorial Day weekend - BLOWOUT! Minor damage. Put brand new Goodyear Marathons (235/80R16 E load range) (still made in China)on it when we got home.

Fast forward 14 months July 4th 2014 weekend- first long distance trip - Houston to Denver. Tires only 1.5 years old. Under 5000 miles. Trailer used monthly, no long term storage causing flat spots or dry rot, protected from sun, proper air pressure, not overloaded, etc etc....

TWO BLOWOUTS over the 1100 mile trip. One on each side. Significant damage to both sides. Nearly had a third blowout - belts separated, tire deformed, about to blow. Caught it just in time. Still wound up being over $3200 damage done, not counting the tire costs.

Discount Tire was nice enough to give me four new GY Marathons since I bought the warranty. Didn't let them mount them though. I packed them away to be sold later.

Instead I bought four new Goodyear Unisteel G614 RST 235/85R-16 G rated tires. MADE IN USA! Cost over twice as much, but a much better tire. Higher load rating, higher speed rating, much heavier construction, way better quality. Made the trip home without a single problem.




Just Google Goodyear Marathons (or any other brand ST tire) and the G614's for your reading pleasure.

[ReneeG]

Bigfoot and Hooker - nice looking setups.

As for Hooker, the newbie and purchasing your unit gently used, it would be a good idea, if you haven't already, have your tires inspected to ensure they are in good shape. Tires are number one in going down the road safely, and if these are the original tires, they are definitely worth a look.

[Hookr27]

Hi all, my wife and just purchased out first fiver. A 2008 grand junction which was very lightly used. It was also bought with the 2003 dodge ram 2500slt with only 54000 miles on it. It is completely set up for towing. We are going to take our first trip soon and would like any hints for the newbies.

[Bigfoot_affair]

From truck camper to this,

[PmsPks]

Here is our new 2014 Bay Hill 340RK. Love the layout and it is comfy!!

[garysol]

2014 Ram 3500 / 2012 Komfort 3530

[DallasOregon]

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[ReneeG]

Very nice rigs.

[SmittysRV]

Same here, heading out to the river tonight!!!

[B_Sjulestad]

Packed and ready to go

[tahoemc]

Good looking rigs everyone - thanks for posting!

[SunnyInUtah]

[billyjoeraybob]

Here is ours

[SuperDutyMan]

Wow! Great looking rig!

[rtazz17]

My truck is on a severe grade change from drivers to pass side and trailer is on flat ground thats why theres not much room between fiver and bed rails on pass side in case someone notices that.On flat road I have 7-8 inches between fiver and bedrails and this is why I need that much.