All ActivityMost RecentMost LikesSolutionsRe: 5th wheel siding delaminatingthanks guys. have had the rv in annually for winterizing and roof inspection. purchased 6 yrs ago had roof rebuilt and replaced 3/17. rayRe: Chinese tire questionI don't necessarily have to personally have a tire failure to change, but what are we talking about $ 50 per tire between an st and an lt or between korean/chinese made and us made? worldwide china is our most serious threat. why send them $? had issues with firestone quit buying had 2 goodyears separate on my lincoln quit buying. had issues with dunlop on motrocycle quit buying. some trailers come from factory with underrated tire and wheels. ray5th wheel siding delaminatingThis topic has been moved to another forum. You can read it here: 296655535th wheel siding delaminatinghad a 92 alpenlite. the left side bed over siding blew/broke off. fiberglass replacement siding not available. sold. purchased an 89 alpenlite and now same thing is happening. this over a 10 year period.question: is this due to 1) water intrusion 2)age weather temperature related or 3) could it be a problem with excessive flexing? rayRe: can I increase my tow vehicle's tow ratingthanks for beating up on me, I can take it but I think the last 3 comments are a bit over the top. I've upgraded my trailer axles from 5400lbs to 7200lbs my trailer tires from 15" 4ply to 16"6 ply upgraded my front rotors to dimpled and slotted my rear springs increased by 3000lbs have a 1200 lb safety cushion between the tow capacity and scaled fully loaded trailer weight. and for this I'm going to kill women and children get ticked by the police and blame manufacturers if something goes wrong. I guess this is why I don't facebook.Re: can I increase my tow vehicle's tow ratingappreciate all comments. been told can't so many times in my life.couldn't replace ceiling joists in a building after its built.(did)told it's illegal to drive with propane on in rv.(isn't) told I can't increase hauling capacity in my 2000 chev c3500 srw. did. hauled 9000lbs 3/4minus in bed with vehicle level total scale weight 15,320 w/ 3000lb overload springs and 19.5 tires/wheels rated at 4500lbs. the factory rating for trailer weight on truck is 10,000 lbs. haul 8800lb rated 5th whl. used to pull one hill at 45mph at top now pull same hill at 65mph. accomplished w/ tube headers, spacer block, fuel change from reg. to mid grade and dyno tune.can I increase my tow vehicle's tow ratingam confused. just read in july. manufacturer's use engine power for tow rating but further states if you improve performance it won't improve tow rating?