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Re: Did I just buy a 5th wheel?!?!?! What did I get into?
webejpn wrote: My truck is a 2015 Chevy Silverado half ton, crew cab with 3.73 gears (10,900lb towing capacity) I guess my biggest concern is towing this trailer with this truck. Any insight as to what I'm getting into? Thanks Matt Matt, what is the Payload rating on that half-ton? (That's a nice lightweight rig by the way)Still seems a bit much for your truck.295Views0likes0CommentsRe: Is This Level Enough?
2naEagle wrote: Just me but I'm going to try and be as level as I can. Got this from the forum. I like the way he explained it. With TV and 5er hooked up park on a level area. At the pin location measure from ground to top of bed rail, call this "Measurement1". Now chock the 5er wheels and disconnect the TV from the 5er, pull TV clear of the fiver, then level the 5er. Then at the pin measure the distance from the ground to the bottom of the 5er over hang, call this "Measurement2" Now time for math (measurement1 + 6") - measurement2 = needed lift at axles. (from rhagfo on RV.net) Thanks That makes sense, However IMHO, with that method I would only level using the front jacks. If you have an auto leveling system it could possibly lift the entire 5th wheel an extra inch or 2 and would give you a incorrect reading from that standpoint .390Views0likes0CommentsRe: B&W hitch compatibility to Airborne
Cummins12V98 wrote: I would DUMP that AirBorn and get a MORryde pin box or TrailAire with air bag. In defense of the Airborne (Which I own) It is an amazing pin box if used in the correct configuration. (Especially if you have a short box truck.) I recommend the Reese Titan hitch if you plan on using the wedge. Very sturdy and removes easily in 2 pieces when you need room in your bed for hauling other things.386Views0likes0CommentsRe: B&W hitch compatibility to Airborne
Oh my gosh! Be VERY careful with what you are doing!!! That Airborne has a wedge which means that the turret pivots. If you remove that wedge and hook it up to a normal hitch without locking the turret you will have catastrophic consequences! Please look up the Reese instruction manual before attempting to tow your 5th wheel without that wedge. General rule is if you remove the wedge you MUST lock the turret with 2 large lockout bolts which in turn prevents the turret from pivoting. And just the opposite when you leave the wedge on you MUST make that the turret is NOT locked by the same 2 bolts. This is extremely important!386Views0likes0CommentsRe: Propane tanks on 5th wheel
2oldman wrote: High5er wrote: Fuel weight changes daily, trust me. Ok.. I trust you. But I don't know why I need to. Thank you for your trust.:D Here is a straight-forward read on propane: http://www.propane101.com/propanevolumecorrection.htm I'm not really trying to prove anybody wrong here. Just want people to understand weight is a factor when measuring fuels.:W499Views0likes0CommentsRe: Propane tanks on 5th wheel
2oldman wrote: High5er wrote: Those old school sliding weight scales also work in all climates where moderns scales would freeze up in places like Minnesota. Just MHO :) The old school comment implied that dispensing by volume was old school. It's on page 1. I'm pretty sure meters came along way after scales. Of course I could have completely misunderstood his comment. Fuel weight changes daily, trust me. I did this stuff for living. Maybe this will help: :) https://www.orangecoat.com/the-truth-about-filling-20-lb-bbq-grill-propane-tanks500Views0likes0CommentsRe: Propane tanks on 5th wheel
2oldman wrote: bpounds wrote: . They use a meter that measures gallons. And the bleed valve tells them when liquid has reached the top. Old school? I still by gas by the gallon. I don't understand the old school comment either. The last time I got filled by weight the guy used a scale that looked like something from the 1800s. I believe that fuel changes weight depending on the temperature. Even aircraft are fueled by weight, (not gallons). Those old school sliding weight scales also work in all climates where moderns scales would freeze up in places like Minnesota. Just MHO :)500Views0likes0Comments
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