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Re: B&W Patriot or Pullrite ISR Super 5th?
jujububbajr wrote: I have a patriot and love it, but if I were buying again I'd get the 3250 welded base. Just a little more from croft trailer. I agree - I don't think the welded base was available when I got my B&W but after seeing one the other day I would go that way instead of bolting it together - just one less thing to worry about.374Views0likes0CommentsRe: Sidewinder after market wedge.
I had the same issues with my previous KZ fiver and Reese Pro hitch. My dealer did quite a bit of metal grinding in an attempt to help the problem but it really didn't do much. I finally sold the Reese and purchased a B&W Patriot with the clamping jaws instead of the slide bar, purchased a wedge specific for the B&W and that was a significant improvement. The dealer and I both felt the problem had to do with the Reese slide bar catching if everything wasn't set just right. The dealer has now switch from the Reese Pro to the B&W for new fiver purchasers.401Views0likes0CommentsRe: 2013 Artic Fox 27L
bsostrich wrote: I have been having a terrible time with the electric dump valves on my 2013 27.5 Arctic Fox 5ver. The black tank valve has been worked on 4 times. . . . Does the red light on the valve switch light up during the times when the valve fails to open? I had a problem with mine on a couple of trips but the lights did not come on - we eventually found that the wiring to the back of the switches was loose and dirty so the electrical current was not always getting through the switch to the valve motor.389Views0likes0CommentsRe: Trailer Hitch on a Northwood (Fox Mountain) Fiver?
JesLookin wrote: We have a rear hitch on our Arctic Fox, use it to haul bikes. I believe a rear hitch is a factory option, about $350 if I remember right. Ours wasn't installed at the factory, but by a hitch shop recommended by the dealer. Dealer says AF builds the frames knowing that a lot of people will be hitching up boats. X2 - our dealer had the hitch welded on for us before we picked the trailer up - it is used for bicycles only. You might find additional info on the Northwood Owners forum: http://www.afnash.com/forum.php519Views0likes0CommentsRe: TST Tire system
Did you charge the receiver/monitor prior to using it for the first time? They come with a minimal charge so that needs to be done. I believe it is also possible to screw the sensors on too tight - this will keep them from working properly. I've had mine for a couple of months without any problems although as mentioned they can take several minutes to register the tire pressure/temp.347Views0likes0CommentsRe: Reese SideWinder pin box
6Gun wrote: I'm getting my first 5th Wheel trailer (Dry Weight 7,500 LBS) and wanted to get some feed back on The Reese Side Winder Pin Box. I installed a 16,000 Pull Rite hitch (Non Slider) on my 2012 2500 Ram Maga cab. I can find a lot of dealer information on the Side Winder but very little feed back from the people that have them. Do you like the Side Winder, is there any bad points or things I should be aware of? My new trailer will be here in about two weeks and I look forward to some good times. I have pulled TT with sway bars and that was enough to make your butt pucker on windy days crossing a bridge. I'm really hoping the 5th. wheel will pull a lot better but the suspense is killing me. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks I had a standard SideWinder on my previous 35' K-Z FW. It towed and turned as advertised - no issues with potential contact between cab and trailer. It does require that you are more precise when backing in to hitch up since the wedge that restricts movement at the hitch must fit in the head opening (you need to back in at the same angle that you pulled out when un-hitching). A standard kingpin/hitch is definitely easier. I also had issues with the nose of the trailer riding high but I can't say for sure if that was the fault of the SideWinder. I considered the 5AB SideWinder but Reese told me it would cause the nose to go even higher.170Views0likes0CommentsRe: 31bh mountaineer replace for rear kitchen smaller trailer
The Arctic Fox (Northwood) 27-5L is less than 29'. We dropped 6' from our previous FW and are very happy with this unit. They seem to be very well built but they are heavy. http://www.northwoodmfg.com/ & http://www.afnash.com/forum.php will provide info.192Views0likes0CommentsRe: What is your Bed rail to the ground height for a FW???
carpetguy2 wrote: Know the new campers and trucks are getting higher..But My wife and I found a FW instead of a tt..Dealer said they can raise the FW with 4" square tubing to accomadate my truck height.. My bed rail to the ground is 63". Sand piper 345 ret is level is 56". Any one have this height and have a issue? I'm guessing your truck has been lifted since my 3500 is only about 57" high at the tailgate. It would be better to return the truck to original height instead of attempting to raise the FW that much.139Views0likes0CommentsRe: Rear Kitchen Question
We have had no problems with our current rear kitchen or our previous TT rear kitchen. I suspect that most that have had issues were TV based. If the truck springs flex too much with road irregularities that will translate to a lot of up and down motion in the rear of the trailer. I used air bags in my previous truck to control that motion on rough roads.241Views0likes0Comments
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