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RVcrazed51
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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.

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.

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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
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shadows4
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brute48 wrote:
JCZ wrote:
A quick run across the scale will tell him the weight on each of the axles.


So where is the best place to get my rig weighed? I called a couple of my local dealers and they didn't have a clue. They acted like it was an unusual request.


Just about any truck stop should have a scale.
2016 4X4 F350,CC,SB,Lariat,6.7L diesel,
2015 Coachmen Chapparal 324 TSRK
B&W Patriot 16K hitch.

brute48
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JCZ wrote:
A quick run across the scale will tell him the weight on each of the axles.


So where is the best place to get my rig weighed? I called a couple of my local dealers and they didn't have a clue. They acted like it was an unusual request.

rhagfo
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jmtandem wrote:
I WOULD "worry about it" since the rear tires are carrying a lot more weight. With ST tires he may be over the rear tires ratings.


Absolutely correct!


Well looks to be about 8" nose high in the picture. Looks like time for a sub frame, I sure would not tow it that way!!!

your really want the baby level.

Russ & Paula the Beagle Belle.
2016 Ram Laramie 3500 Aisin DRW 4X4 Long bed.
2005 Copper Canyon 293 FWSLS, 32' GVWR 12,360#

"Visit and Enjoy Oregon State Parks"

JCZ
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A quick run across the scale will tell him the weight on each of the axles.
It's all about the journey...not the destination!

Full time in our 2017 Grand Design Momentum 376TH pulled by a 2014 Ford F-350 Lariat, FX-4, Dually, Longbed.....

sofive0
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Cummins12V98 wrote:
I WOULD "worry about it" since the rear tires are carrying a lot more weight. With ST tires he may be over the rear tires ratings.


The issue at question was on leveling. It was not on weight friend.
I would hope the tire weight rating is a given, when it comes to having the correct tires.
A standard 4 ply tire compared to the XL 10 ply tire will not in most circumstances make the trailer level, as what was the original main concern that was posted.
I understand what your point is, and also somewhat agree but, by looking at the pics given, this combo in my opinion does not fit the bill. As the two may not be exactly level, they are not that bad off as to where I believe it would be a concern. If that trailer's nose was drastically lifted and obviously putting more weight to the rear, then okay. I believe in his situation, he will be fine to ride safely and smoothly down the road.
2018 Ram 3500 Carolina Customs Flatbed w/gooseneck hitch, 6.7ltr Cummins Diesel Engine
2013 Heartland Sundance 3400QB
Eaz-Lift 15" Gooseneck Adapter

spud1957
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It may appear smaller but it weighs a bit more than a Reese slider. It's 190 lbs.

I had the Reese slider. Mine started to stick and was a real pain to slide.

Today I was at almost 90 degrees and had probably 18" from trailer to cab.

S
2018 F350 6.7 4x4 CCSB
2022 GD Reflection 337 RLS

carlson1
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spud1957 wrote:
Traded our 2010 for a 2016 Outback. Just picked it up today.



Treated myself to a new Pullrite Auto slide.



I am soooo jealous and full of envy. I have been wanting a smaller compact hitch. I have an older Reese 16k slider. It is a booger to take out of the truck when I need the bed.

spud1957
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Traded our 2010 for a 2016 Outback. Just picked it up today.



Treated myself to a new Pullrite Auto slide.

2018 F350 6.7 4x4 CCSB
2022 GD Reflection 337 RLS

^^^^ What those 2 said.....

In addition, I can't see very well, but it does not look like the axles are flipped ? Usually they sit a lot higher in the air, I MAY BE WRONG, as I really cannot see it well enough.

That is a lot of additional weight on the rear 2 tires..
Me-Her-the kids
2020 Ford F350 SD 6.7
2020 Redwood 3991RD Garnet

jmtandem
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I WOULD "worry about it" since the rear tires are carrying a lot more weight. With ST tires he may be over the rear tires ratings.


Absolutely correct!
'05 Dodge Cummins 4x4 dually 3500 white quadcab auto long bed.

Cummins12V98
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I WOULD "worry about it" since the rear tires are carrying a lot more weight. With ST tires he may be over the rear tires ratings.
2015 RAM LongHorn 3500 Dually CrewCab 4X4 CUMMINS/AISIN RearAir 385HP/865TQ 4:10's
37,800# GCVWR "Towing Beast"

"HeavyWeight" B&W RVK3600

2016 MobileSuites 39TKSB3 highly "Elited" In the stable

2007.5 Mobile Suites 36 SB3 29,000# Combined SOLD

sofive0
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brute48 wrote:
Axles have been flipped.....maybe I need to go to a shorter tire on my truck.....



As long as it feels good pulling, I wouldn't worry about it anymore. It's mainly because your truck is lifted or just the trucks ride height.
Just because everything isn't perfectly level, doesn't mean it isn't safe going down the highway.
2018 Ram 3500 Carolina Customs Flatbed w/gooseneck hitch, 6.7ltr Cummins Diesel Engine
2013 Heartland Sundance 3400QB
Eaz-Lift 15" Gooseneck Adapter

brute48
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Axles have been flipped.....maybe I need to go to a shorter tire on my truck.....

JCZ
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brute48 wrote:
Yeah rhagfo... I have been told that. I am new to the RV world so is this something I need to do by letting air out of my truck air bags?


Your truck looks to be sitting level. Might need to flip the axel on your trailer.
It's all about the journey...not the destination!

Full time in our 2017 Grand Design Momentum 376TH pulled by a 2014 Ford F-350 Lariat, FX-4, Dually, Longbed.....

brute48
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Yeah rhagfo... I have been told that. I am new to the RV world so is this something I need to do by letting air out of my truck air bags?