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.
This thread is generally for Fifth Wheel photos only. But feel free to post comments on posted photos.
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Helpful Thread with good photo hosting information
"Technology Corner" Everything you want to know Technical forum
Netboy's thread on compressing photos
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
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.
This thread is generally for Fifth Wheel photos only. But feel free to post comments on posted photos.
Because this thread is very long, I will occasionally clean it up by removing the older posts that do not have Fifth Wheel photos and other off topic material. Also, please limit photo width to 640 pixels by using: width=640. Please do not post thumbnail size photos, they are just too small to see.
Register at photobucket.com (free), download your pictures (takes a while), hi-lite and copy the URL, then use the "image" icon to paste the photo URL.
Photo Bucket – Free photo hosting
Help with posting photos----
> RV.Net Tutorials and Picture related FAQ's
Posting photos Brad’s way
Helpful Thread with good photo hosting information
"Technology Corner" Everything you want to know Technical forum
Netboy's thread on compressing photos
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
WeXtheUS wrote:
Can't wait to hook up and go again.
Nice. We also have a Swivelwheel. However we got ours years ago before they came out with a cover. We were looking at getting one if we can fit our Goldwing inside.
Can you provide your experiences with the cover (set up, removal, sturdiness, reaction while underway)?
from last night, I setup the new truck and hitch.
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WeXtheUS wrote:
Can't wait to hook up and go again.
I have to ask, what do you have on the back of the 5th wheel?
Lot's of talk about level and nose-up in this thread so I thought I would chime in.
This is my 13 Ram that was 60" to the top of the Tailgate. The Cardinal was 62" when level. (big problem) I ended up taking it to a professional axle shop. They lifted the fiver an additional 5 inches by removing the axles and welding a 5 inch tube frame parallel to the original frame (Very sturdy). I have been driving with this setup for 3 years now and here is what you may need to consider if you are pondering raising your rig.
* It rides it rides like a dream. No issues with high winds or rocking of any sort.
* It's 13.7"ish at the AC so it's extremely important to know your top height at the AC before you lift so you don't end up donating an AC to a bridge. I have an excellent phone app that keeps me informed of all bridge heights in the US. (Gas stations are still a concern so I only use truck stops)
* You will need to remove and lower your leveling jacks. (This is easy as they simply unbolt and adjust can be re-mounted in a lower position. The base/foot of the leveling jacks should be directly in line with the center hub of your wheels.
* I also replaced my three step entry with 4 steps. (Love that too)
* I think It looks a bit funny sitting so high but the setup works quite well.
* MAKE SURE YOU GET A PRO WELDING SHOP THAT CAN AXLES ON PERFECTLY STRAIGHT AND ALIGNED. Truck trailer axle alignment shops are best.
* Lastly...Heart medication for traffic lights that look too low);-)
Happy RV'ing all!!!
This is my 13 Ram that was 60" to the top of the Tailgate. The Cardinal was 62" when level. (big problem) I ended up taking it to a professional axle shop. They lifted the fiver an additional 5 inches by removing the axles and welding a 5 inch tube frame parallel to the original frame (Very sturdy). I have been driving with this setup for 3 years now and here is what you may need to consider if you are pondering raising your rig.
* It rides it rides like a dream. No issues with high winds or rocking of any sort.
* It's 13.7"ish at the AC so it's extremely important to know your top height at the AC before you lift so you don't end up donating an AC to a bridge. I have an excellent phone app that keeps me informed of all bridge heights in the US. (Gas stations are still a concern so I only use truck stops)
* You will need to remove and lower your leveling jacks. (This is easy as they simply unbolt and adjust can be re-mounted in a lower position. The base/foot of the leveling jacks should be directly in line with the center hub of your wheels.
* I also replaced my three step entry with 4 steps. (Love that too)
* I think It looks a bit funny sitting so high but the setup works quite well.
* MAKE SURE YOU GET A PRO WELDING SHOP THAT CAN AXLES ON PERFECTLY STRAIGHT AND ALIGNED. Truck trailer axle alignment shops are best.
* Lastly...Heart medication for traffic lights that look too low);-)
Happy RV'ing all!!!
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Cummins12V98 wrote:brute48 wrote:
So what is an acceptable weight difference on the axles? Front axle is at 4540lbs and the rear is 5260lbs. With my rear having 720 lbs more that the front is that overloading it to much? They are 7000# axles. My 5th wheel is already 12ft 8in tall as it sits. So I am a little concerned about more height. Sorry to keep bugging people for info. I am new to the RV scene and I don't know who to ask about weight to axle ratios.
Tire rating compared to load. Your height will not change the highest point will be above the hitch. Your suspension travel is more limited as you are now.
Cummins12V98, unfortunately his height will changes as the AC is located over the axles. That said 13'-6" is standard max height on public highways.
Brute48, do the axle flip and see where you land. Axle flips are good for the diameter of the axle plus the thickness of the spring pack.
Cummins12V98 wrote:brute48 wrote:
So what is an acceptable weight difference on the axles? Front axle is at 4540lbs and the rear is 5260lbs. With my rear having 720 lbs more that the front is that overloading it to much? They are 7000# axles. My 5th wheel is already 12ft 8in tall as it sits. So I am a little concerned about more height. Sorry to keep bugging people for info. I am new to the RV scene and I don't know who to ask about weight to axle ratios.
Tire rating compared to load. Your height will not change the highest point will be above the hitch. Your suspension travel is more limited as you are now.
It "MAY" make it a little higher . .in his pic, the vent shroud is directly ahead of the axles . and the AC is right above, or directly behind the axles.. it really depends . .
Finally, after 6 months we got to introduce the truck to the trailer. The Ram tows the 5er effortlessly - it only rides a little smoother. And the first weekend in the camper was 'uneventful'. So far we're pleased with the rig.
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