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Re: Advice on parking pad size
Well, I had to give an answer to the concrete guy today and I went with a 16 x 40.This should give me enough extra on the sides for my steps and I will likely come in later and frame out a 20 x 20 area on the front and put down a gravel pad for chairs, grilling, fire ring etc. Thanks for all the input guys.2.1KViews0likes0CommentsAdvice on parking pad size
I have bought into a piece of land near the coast to have a home base for fishing and will be leaving my 5th wheel part-time. It’s a 42’ 5th wheel and I have to make a decision in the next couple of days on a concrete pad size. l’m thinking 14 x40 would be big enough to allow my steps to stay on the concrete ( solid, fold down kind) and a foot or so on the opposite side. No way I can afford a pad big enough for my truck and camper to sit on. Any advice?4.8KViews0likes11CommentsScreen for protection from the sun under pole barn
I recently moved my 5th wheel from a indoor storage facility due to increasing cost, and parked it under a new pole barn my best friend built. He's given me the spot on the end, but the afternoon sun sets on that end. Here in south Georgia the summer's are brutal, so I would like to hang some type of mesh from the roof of the barn to give some UV protection to prevent fading. What do you know of that has worked for you in a similar situation? I know some will recommend a cover, but I want to be able to frequently and easily give it a quick wash and inspection.1.1KViews0likes2CommentsRetracting jacks while unhooked
This may be a dumb question, but here goes. I need to fully retract all my jacks on my Cougar so I can zero out the autolevel feature. In the past I've hooked up to the truck and then retracted. Just saw a video where someone retracted them while unhooked (was a different brand fiver), and it worked fine. I'm worried that my camper will go so low to the ground that it will damage my drain pipes for grey and black water. Is this possible, or do the manufacturers plan for this ahead of time and build them with enough room?4.4KViews0likes15CommentsRe: 2020 Cougar 368mbi
I have this exact same model from 2019, bought the first one the dealership ever received. I pull with a 2016 Chevy Duramax 2500, and havn't had any problems. I will say, however, that in normal towing circumstances, this is the max that I would ever pull. Without a diesel engine, I really don't think it would work well for you.525Views0likes0CommentsHitch sliding while unloaded
Does anyone know of a lock or other solution to prevent my hitch from sliding forward and banging when I hit the brakes unloaded? When I hit my brakes slightly harder than normal my hitch slides forward and makes a loud thump, which I'm sure isn't good for it. It's a Pullrite Superslide.2KViews0likes8CommentsNewbie question about retracting all the legs
Just bought my first 5th wheel a month ago after a few years with a TT. My question is, can I retract all the legs without being hooked to my truck? Will it balance just on the wheels, or will the nose come crashing down? Reason I ask is that my auto level system has an error that will require me to retract all legs as part of the reset procedure.3.8KViews0likes13CommentsTrailer wiring warning
Looking for advice on anyone who has had this problem. I keep randomly getting a message to check my trailer wiring while towing my TT. It comes and goes every 30 min or so. From what I've been able to learn so far, it is very likely the TT wiring and not a problem with the truck, a 2016 Duramax. No sure if this affects the brakes or lights, because I have been towing in the daylight each time and have been on open roads without need to use my brakes at that moment.2.9KViews0likes15Comments
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