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Re: gooseneck adapter vs B&W companion. ride improvement???
I recently switched from a cushioned gooseneck extender mounted on my 14,000 gross weight FW trailer to the new Andersen Ultimate hitch made to connect to the gooseneck ball in the bed of my truck. This was because I did not want permanent rails in the back of my new truck. With the cushioned gooseneck extender, I had frequent up and down movement felt in the truck from the trailer rocking fore and aft. Switching to the Andersen Ultimate hitch completely stopped that oscillating movement. The cushion in the extender seemed to be adding to that motion instead of dampening it. With the same trailer, I have used a Reese 16K standard 4-way tilt 5th wheel hitch (in truck #1), a gooseneck with a Convert-a-ball cushioned 5th wheel extender/adapter (in truck #2) and the same gooseneck with the Andersen Ultimate hitch (again in truck #2). Hands down, the Andersen Ultimate was the best experience for me. No chucking at all (no slop) and rare up-an-down motion felt from the trailer. Truck #1 was a 2001 Dodge Cummins 3/4 ton with 1 ton rear suspension (extra spring leaf added at factory as a camper special option). Truck #2 is a 2009 Dodge/Ram Cummins 1 ton dually. No air bags added nor needed in either truck. I remove and store the Andersen Ultimate hitch when not towing the 5th wheel trailer. My gooseneck hitch is a pop-up ball. After lowering the ball below the bed and placing the protective cap over the hole, the bed of my truck is completely flat.608Views0likes0CommentsRe: Would you recommend a 5th wheel for me?
As we progressed through travel trailers to our current fifth wheel, we gradually realized the importance of comfortable seating in the trailer. Our first two travel trailers had stiff couches and no single comfortable seat. Our current FW has a much more comfortable couch and two VERY comfortable recliners. We can finally relax in comfortable seating. This comfort may not seem important to you. That is how we felt at first. We learned from some costly upgrade lessons. Good luck in your search. With your positive attitude I am sure you will find happiness in whatever RV you choose.458Views0likes0CommentsRe: The Official unofficial CPE 2000i Generator Thread
On Saturday I spotted the yellow and black version of these generators for sale at our local Sam's Club for $399 each. I will return to see if I can determine the build date somehow on the outside of the package. I own a 5-year-old Honda eu2000i, but it seems to live mostly at my son's house where they have frequent power outages. It alternately powers the gas furnace blower motor, the kitchen refrigerator/freezer, the microwave, selected house lights and a 50" DLP HDTV. A generator-input AC circuit-switching panel is used to control which circuits are using generator power. I am considering a pair of these CPE inverter generators, either for my RV use or for my son so I can have my Honda back.431Views0likes0Comments
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