5th wheel

  1. JK

    5th Wheel Hitch

    Recently purchased a Columbus Compass 297RKC. I'm trying to figure out if I need a slider or not. I have a 2021 Chevy 3500 HD with the standard box (6 3/4). I have talked to dealers and manufacturers. Getting different answers. Some say I need the slider due to not having the 8' box. Others are...
  2. KI

    Wifi Options for out 5th wheel?

    Hi Everyone! I would like to know if anyone uses any wifi extenders to get a better signal from a wifi hot spot or free wifi that most rv parks or campgrounds have? We have Roku TV & a laptop computer that we will like to be able to use when camping or staying in an RV park. Don't want to...
  3. Jim S JR

    Landing gear on my 5th wheel shearing bolts

    Hello All. The latest episode of, "How quality sucks[emoji849]". This is the second time this has happened. I have a 2020 Rockwood 5vr Ultra light 29 foot 5th wheel. When I went to drop the front end of my 5th wheel at my camping site only one side would retract. The bolt on my landing...
  4. SA

    Cargo trays for 5th wheels

    Hi all Was wondering if anyone out their knows if their is another company that makes cargo trays that slide out like the Morryde cargo tray systems. Would like to see if their is a more economical option. Thanks
  5. RI

    Some electrical part stolen. 2021 Arctic wolf 5th wheel

    Ok so I need to pick some of your brains. I just purchased this 2021 Cherokee Arctic Wolf 5th wheel . I purchased it used from an auction as a theft recovery. I can only get power from 12v and when I plug into shore power nothing at all works. I noticed that something has been cut and is missing...
  6. PI

    New to Jayco, toilet so close to wall

    Hello, My name is Andy and we are close to making a deal on a 2022 Pinnacle 32RLTS. We have had two previous toy haulers. The toys are gone and we are ready for a 5th wheel with some extra comfort. We have researched the Solitude 310GK,Alliance RV Paradigm 310R, and Pinnacle 32RLTS. The Wife...
  7. 19

    Half power in 2012 keystone montana 5th wheel

    I have lost power to my tv outlets, one bedroom outlet, the ceiling fan, and the refrigerator. All other outlets are working. I have no blown fuses and have reset the one gfi i could find, in the bathroom. I have searched all over and found no other gfi outlets. Im on 50amp, plugged in. One...
  8. RE

    Retreads on my 5th wheel

    I am new to the forum. I bought a brand new 2017 Cedar Creek Hathaway 5th wheel from a dealer in Hamilton,OH in the summer of 2017. After a trip to FL in 2021, I was returning to GA in Jan of 2022. I had what I thought was a blow out, but to my surprise I had retreads on my 5th wheel and had...
  9. JO

    Seeking to buy a Grand Design Reflection 30BH 5th wheel.

    Seeking to buy a Grand Design Reflection 30BH 5th wheel. I am located in Arizona, but I am willing to travel for a clean 5th wheel. Used 2015 to 2020. Thanks! joeyaloisio724@gmail.com
  10. VO

    2021 2500HD: Gooseneck vs 5th Wheel Weight Rating

    Hi all, Looking at buying my first 5th-wheel and would appreciate the group's help. My truck's door sticker has a Max Tongue Weight for Conventional Trailer and one for Gooseneck Trailer. The latter is a few hundred pounds less than the Max Payload. Does the Gooseneck rating include/imply...
  11. BU

    Washer/dryer shake in 5th wheel

    Any tips on lessening the shakes caused by the washing machine when it goes into spin mode? Have installed 7/8” rubber pads under the washer feet, however that didn’t seem to help much. A level says it is level. Thanks
  12. JA

    Powering 50 Amp 5th Wheel Wheel With 30 Amp 240 Circuit

    Bought an adapter off Amazon to temporarily supply power to my Forrest River Sierra. Wasn't getting power to any of my outlets. Voltage checked cord all the way to the connection at the trailer and was getting 240v pole to pole. An hour later a I heard a high pitch sound and then smoke...
  13. Vpierce

    Rockwood 2442BS 5th wheel

    Does anyone own the Rockwood 2442 BS 5th wheel? What are the pros and cons of this unit? Thank you!
  14. TS

    Forest River 5th Wheel Feedback

    Hello. I am brand new to this forum and am looking for some feedback re: FR 1/2 ton towable 5th wheels. I will be towing with a 3/4T truck, but want to keep the trailer size down to 30' or less. I found a used FR Flagstaff for sale and am looking for feedback from owners re: overall quality...
  15. Chris61-FRF

    Solar Panel Mount on Rockwood Ultralite 5th Wheeler

    I am about to mount an extra 800w (4 x 200w) of solar on the roof of my Rockwood 2622RK 5h wheeler, It came with one 190w solar panel and this is just enough to run my 12v Magic Chef Refrigerator. Panels are 670mm x 1500mm and I am planning to use 60mmx 60mm aluminium angle brackets around 500mm...
  16. TO

    2018 forest river 5th wheel 50 amp issue

    I wanted to share this info but I am terrible at navigating this website I hope this is were I do this We had issues with the 50amp service just going off at weird times. I bought a surge protector and plugged it in at the pole even though I have one in the RV. When the service went off again...
  17. doc73

    Recall on impression 5th wheels

    Sorry,don't have our own sub group.. but got a recall from fr today. Recall for the marker lights on my 2021 315mb.... Rear center ID lamps are not in line with each other.
  18. ST

    Rockwood :: 2021 Signature 5th Wheel 8288sb

    Rockwood :: 2021 Signature 5th Wheel 8288sb (2021-12-08 13:22:31)
  19. BR

    Asking the experts for advice on the F150 vs Reflection 150 series 290BH question.

    Hi new to the forum and asking before my wife and I make the jump from TT to 5er and from another brand to GD. We own a 2017 F150 - Lariat. 5.0L v8 with the trailer tow package. 3.31 rear axle. Curb Weight 4784 GVWR 6800 GCVWR 14200 Payload 2016 Towing Capacity 9000...
  20. RE

    Newbie to the group :-)

    Hi Everyone, Looks like a good group to be part of. Just bought the 2021 Yukon 410RD and spent the night in in before taking it to where she will be parked for a bit. Couple fun things I need to learn before spending more time in it so I thought I would come here and look around. Happy camping :)
  21. PO

    just upgraded to a 5th wheel

    We just upgraded to a 5th wheel from our Microlite 25FKS and the dealer offered an option of safety chains for the pin hitch. Seems to me that if it's a safety issue chains would be standard. Does anyone have opinions on this so called option? Thanks!
  22. doc73

    New 5th wheel for us

    Well after our Artic Wolf was totalled we picked up our new 2022 impression 315mb. Heading out for it's maiden voyage next week to Gettysburg. Don't have our own group her fro impressions so I'll post it on the general spot.
  23. Rolling Chaos

    5th wheel pin box change

    For all you 5th wheel owners with a turning point Pin box. You can now change it out if you want with a simple swap. I changed out the Turning Point Pin Box on our 5h wheel. Installed a Gen Y Executive and love it. The Gen Y is the best ride I have had yet pulling a 5th wheel. It really knocks...
  24. Terrieristparents

    Brand new Grand Design 5th Wheel owners!

    HI everyone! We just made the leap to a Grand Design 5th wheel pulled by our (waited for it for a year) F450. Our previous (and 1st ever) RV was a Jayco Jayflight Baja edition bumper pull. All 25 ft of her. We have a large sales territory encompassing Western Canada so we used our RV to stay...
  25. Chance811

    Heritage Glen 5th wheel batteries

    Heritage Glen 5th wheel battery change Hello, I’ve got a 369bl 5th wheel. I currently have a group 27 and a group 24 battery installed (for whatever reason they don’t match), one on each side of the front compartment. I’ve got two 6 volt batteries from my previous TT that I’d like to install...

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