5th wheel

Hey does anyone recommend a good 5th wheel hitch. Just purchased a new 2020 Rockwood 2888WS it has the turning point king pin. Towing with my 2013 F250 Lariet 4x4 Diesel. This is my first 5th wheel although I have been towing bumper hitch trailers since the 70’s. The turning point uses the wedge...

Hey everyone I need help! I have a 2018 PrimeTime Crusader with residential fridge and just put the filter in as we got it end of last season so didn’t see a point in wasting filter for 2 trips. My issue is it doesn’t sound like any water going to fridge when I try to purge line, I have water...

Well I have not been active on here in some time because things have been going so smoothly for us. Well that changed this weekend. Pulled into a State Park in the UP of MI. Its always wet this time of year and I called ahead to make sure the site was ok. These sites are not gravel but rather...

What is the best way to change a tire on a 5th wheel? I have a 2020 HATHAWAY 34IK and started thinking about how I would change a tire if it becomes damaged during travel. When I asked dealer if I needed to purchase a bottle jack, he stated that I should use the leveling system to raise the side...

Hey all, Just purchased a 325pack13 toy hauler and I’m trying to figure out why I’m dealing with sway on this trailer. GVWR is 15587 on my ‘19 and loaded I’m in the 14500 range. I don’t have any scales near me, just local elevator and that’s how I know the 14500. I don’t haul water. The TV...

Our 2019 Wildcat 5th wheel shower decided to start slow draining after just four uses! While out on a six day trip I took a shower after my wife, hers was uneventful (3rd) use. My shower, very slow drain, trip to dollar store for a plunger. Several plunger uses and all kinds of junk floated out...

Looking for 5th wheel with east west bed and plenty of kitchen counter space. What do have or recommend.

Hello, I have a 2017 Voltage 3970. It has a 5.5kw Onan RVQG Generator. I am installing a solar system on the 5th wheel with an inverter tied to the electrical system. The inverter has a "Auto Gen Start/Stop 2-wire connection on the side of it. It can be wired directly to the generator from my...

So our new 5th wheel will not let me run the water heater. I have checked everything I can think of, with no success. The Outside switch in the water heater area is ON. There is water in the heater itself. The gas is turned on. We are on 30 amp shore power. I ran the stove burners for about 5...

I'm looking at a good deal on a 5th wheel, but don't have a truck to pull it with. Has to move by May 29th. Anyone know where to rent a 1 ton truck with a hitch. I'm in NE Pennsylvania. I know there are services i can hire to pull it, but would rather do it myself. Thanks in advance Bob &...

I have room to lower hitch one more inch ... Is there any advantage? I am able with my new air assist springs to get TV and Camper level ... any suggestions .... Thanks

So I moved my 5er this weekend for the first time since bringing it home. I got it to my spot and the landing gear button in the front (outside by the hitch are) failed to operate. I was unable to drop the landing gear to remove the trailer from the truck. I was able to use the panel inside...

Greetings. I own a 2019 Columbus 366RL and was wondering if anyone out there has a Columbus and has experienced any type of slide issue. The main issues seems to be that the off door slide itself is not lined up correctly. meaning, when fully extended, I can place my hand through on one side...

Looking to purchase a Chaparral 360IBL. I want to have a "plan B" if I can't get it up my driveway without bottoming out. My driveway starts with a uphill, but then levels out. If I can get it up the initial incline, I will be fine (see pictures). I don't have much towing/RV experience. Rented...

5TH Wheel :: 2008 Montana 3000RK (2019-05-12 17:39:49)

Just bought a used camper. We are going over it to take it up North and can't find the water pump or water holding tank. Can anyone help us? If anyone has a diagram that would be helpful as well. Thanks in advance.

I have a 2010 Rockwood 5th wheel. Om recent trip when we stopped one day we notice we had lost the glass from the hinge on the bedroom emergency exit window. Does anyone have a recommendation where I could get a new glass with handle, or replacement window, either salvage, used, or new. I live...

My new 5er has the Reese Revolution pinbox so when used as intended it won't rotate on the hitch head. Just wondering what lubrication folks are using on the top plate of the fifth wheel hitch. With the wedge in place I don't think I can use a teflon disc.

5th Wheel :: 2011 Wildcat 32QBT (2019-05-02 19:37:02)

Hello all, I’m new here and new to 5th wheel trailers. Well, I will be soon. I’m in the process of selling my current bumper trailer and hopefully buying a Chaparral X-lite 295x. While my other trailer sells I’ve been trying to research hitch among other things and would really like to run a...

I going to replace the tires and grease the bearings on my 5th wheel. I would like to know the best way to jack it up. Should I leave it connected to my truck or disconnected it and let it seat on the front leg supports? I'm concern it I let it set on the leg supports it will damage them. Would...

I just bought a 2016 F350 short bed, and I pull a Cedar Creek 38CK. I had an 01 F250 with a slider hitch but never needed to use the slide option. Looking at the B&W Companion with goose neck, no slider. Has anyone had any clearance issues with this setup ?

Has anyone made the conversion from single power jacks on a 5ver to independent power jacks? It appears to me that I must remove the tailing leg and cross shaft and replace it with a complete power leg, gear box, and drive motor power plus switch harness. Anyone have any links or write ups...

I have always had a towable trailer with a Load Leveler Hitch. So I have a 2002 Chevy Crew Cab 2500HD with a Duramax and Allison trans. and we just bought 8528CKWS 31 ft. And I bought the Andersen Hitch setup. My handbook on the truck says it is rated GCWR of 20,000 LBS. Between truck and...

This is all 100% markitecture but Im curious if anyone out here actually has a 1/2 5th Wheel. If so, which model and what are you towing it with? My Ford F150 Platinum is GVWR is about 7000lbs, and the combined weight with cargo/passengers is 1571lbs. I have P series tires on my truck so I...