5thwheel

  1. JW

    Backing 5th wheel up a driveway

    Good day - I'm in the market for my first 5th wheel and have a few concerns I want to run past you. I have a '21 Silverado 3500 HD Diesel SRW short bed (6.5ft) I want to purchase a 2013 Keystone Cougar 330 that measure at 37' length and about 13K GVW. 1) should I have any concerns backing it...
  2. HA

    How to switch on/off switch to dimmer?

    Hello Folks, Looking for some help with changing out our on/off switch to a dimmer switch on our 2019 Mobile Suite 40KSSBR. The 5 puck lights over our home theater seating are quite bright at night and would like to make them adjustable if possible? Any help with the change out procedure would...
  3. HA

    How to switch on/off switch to dimmer?

    Hello Folks, We would like to install a dimmer switch in place of the normal on/off switch in our DRV model 40KSSB4 over the home theater seating area. Has anyone ever attempt this change out? and if so how do you do it? We called DRV and they said it would be difficult to do, shouldn't be that...
  4. DJ

    Emergency brake battery

    Forum, I am in the process of rebuilding a Gooseneck LQ. I am down to a few issues that I could some advice on. The emergency brake battery (typically a small battery) needs to be replaced. I have also read where people have simply used the onboard deep cycle batteries as the power source...
  5. MO

    Air bags

    I have air lift air bags what air most of you setting air at in bags for pulling I have a 36 RE PULLING WITH F-250 diesel 6.7
  6. JA

    Adding water pump 3rd switch

    Looking to add a 3rd (bathroom) on/off switch latching (push button) with LED light According to Jayco my unit does NOT have a pump controller. Presently have a switch in wet bay & main panel. Trying to decide what is the best way to accomplish this. I can access the wiring at switch by wet...
  7. LA

    Full timing black tank dump n flush

    2009 DRV Elite Suite 36TK3, living full time stationary. Have been dumping black tank on Sat. And Tues. Clean with tank flush system but still not totally cleaned out. Will flush 10 full bowls then open dump to wash out tank but still getting clumps. How many days with 2 people do you dump...
  8. MO

    Wheels

    Looking to buy 17.5 wheels for Mobile Suites anyone have any or info on where to find
  9. MO

    Back up camera

    How to install a k up camera on 2004 mobile suites 36re
  10. MO

    Back up camera

    How to install a k up camera on 2004 mobile suites 36re
  11. SU

    Lamar Colorado

    Traveling from Elk City Olk. with our new 2021 DRV, and would like to stop in Lamar Colo. We have looked at a couple of RV sites but would like to have some input if anyone has every stayed there? (Sundance - High Plains RV Park or Lamar Sportsman RV Park) Thanks
  12. MS

    Backup Camera

    I have a 2 camera wired system I need to finish the installation. I have a 2016 MS 38PS3 with generator and a set of batteries stored in each front corner. I would like any suggestions on getting cable from the hitch to top rear. The difficult area appears to be the 4 feet from the hitch...
  13. JW

    MSPS price

    What is the most current percentage of discount to look for these days, been plus years since last suite purchase, thanks, Jim
  14. MS

    Tech support name change needed?

    Referencing; Maxxair Maxxfan Plus/deluxe Roof Vents How many have had the operator on the top the roof fail? Mind failed last year but I wasn't going anywhere. Finally I called Tech Support telling the lady, my problem was the rain lid was going UP & DOWN on starting the fan. I had a error...
  15. PC

    Raccoon in storage area

    We have an Elkridge Heartland. We have had this since 2018 and never had any issues with critters. This year when we opened the camper since October at the campground we are permantly settled at. A raccoon had found his way into the storage areas and chewed apart our heating duct work and...
  16. MO

    Bearings

    I need Timken never lube bearings can anyone help me find them Timken says they won’t have any until July I may have to put China bearings in I can get those but prefer Timken and can anyone tell me where to go in Elkhart Indiana for a Mobile Suites slide adjustment
  17. NO

    WifiRanger location

    I know where the exterior antenna is located, and the on/off switch inside, but what does the actual inside unit look like? And where might it usually be located?
  18. FL

    softer ride for pickup

    Want opinions/suggestions regarding shocks or suspension system for my 2016 2500 Silverado. I have airbags for heavier loads BUT would like to soften ride when empty. I'm retired and this is the first pickup (approx 15 since 1975) that I don't carry heavy toolbox and 100+ gal diesel tank=...
  19. BL

    Replacing axles

    Replacing both lippert 4400# axles with dexter 5200#. I bent the back axel my fault (weight). Prior to this in the first 3 years of new purchase I spun several bearings did scar spindles. So upgrading also adding one crossmember in center and wet bolt kit. Jayco eagle FW. Is there anything I’m...
  20. TA

    DRV Mattress

    I purchased a used 2016 Mobile Suite 36’. The previous owner installed a residential King Sterns & Foster mattress. It is difficult to make the bed because the mattress is very heavy and to large. I would like to order a pillow top king size Mattress that comes with the mobile suite from the...
  21. usroamer

    Running on 30A Service

    How well does the Mobile Suites power management system perform connected to 30A power source using A/C, microwave, etc. Does it require turning off the A/C to use the microwave or convection oven. For that matter using both A/C’s at the same time.
  22. MTK1946

    Screen door slider

    I've looked back 4 years and can't find any post referring to replacing the screen door slider. Mine is clear and curved. Only one I have found on the internet is black and says Challenger in the center. Could it be because mine is 10 years old they don't make it anymore?
  23. FI

    Shocks needed

    2002 Coachmen Chaparral has shock mounts. I can't find any shocks to fit. Checked all the auto parts places, local rv places. Emailed Coachmen, no response. 3 questions : 1. Do shocks reduce chucking? 2. What else do they do? 3. Where can I find them? Thanks
  24. usroamer

    DRV Models

    Was looking at the DRV website last night and I noticed that they listed only the Mobile Suites and Full House. Was the Elite Suites discontinued?
  25. Terry and Jo

    My Humble Thanks

    Some of you know that I have a link in my signature to my Smugmug site, where there are currently over 49,000 photos, mostly of natural beauty in the Western states. Smugmug provides statistics to its members as to how much traffic the member's site receives. I have had this Smugmug account...

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