5thwheel

  1. AM

    Lipert jack noise

    Just want to say I just added a quart of the Cat hydraulic oil additive and it completely cured all popping and snapping noises. Follow lipert instructions.
  2. usroamer

    Furion Microwave/Convection Oven

    My (POS) Furion me/oven died. It was working and then it wasn’t. The Convection part never worked very well so really would like a different option. Are there any other RV MW/C ovens on the market that is better? Has anyone replaced the Furion with a residential model? I’ve looked at them...
  3. MO

    Wheels

    I have never lube bearings and 0.5 off set steel wheels that take to the hub like a glove 17.5 rims will I be ok and not beat up bearings should I torque flange nuts to 275 lb seems like a lot to me I can not run a center cap no room for fit
  4. LA

    Step and water closet lightswitc

    New to us 2009 Elite Suite 36 TK3 Back in Nov after purchasing this 5er i found the switch for nightlight in water closet (toilet room) Fulltime in it now but cannot find switch. ALOT of lightswitches Any assistance is appreciated
  5. MO

    Shocks

    Need shocks foe my 36 RE mobile suites 2004 can someone give me a shock # to order
  6. TR

    Backup Camera

    For those who have the factory installed wireless backup camera, what are your thoughts? Picture quality, do you lose signal while on the road, monitor size, is it audible?
  7. SU

    New 5th wheelers

    We are currently waiting for our DRV Mobile Suite DBRS4. Is there anyone who has this suite & can tell us what the small storage cabinet on the right side of the fridge measures? It appears that there are 6-8 small storage areas, but we cannot find out the measurement. How wide, how tall & how...
  8. SU

    Best portable vacuum for a 5th wheel

    This is Sundances better half & I would like to put this question out to the ladies. What compact vacuum do you recommend for a 5th wheel? At this time we are waiting for ours to arrive at the dealers & have looked at a few but are not sure which way to go. Would appreciate input from the...
  9. OR

    Slam Doors (my head hurts)

    2021 JX450, slam doors for the storage area under bedroom only raise to horizontal and I keep hitting my head on them. What is the solution for this? (And I do not want to wear a hard hat.) Can you get longer hydraulic prop arms to raise the doors higher? The door side slam door is limited...
  10. ST

    Traffic throu Atlanta

    has anyone been through Atlanta on I-20? Or is better to go around on I-285? I,ll be pulling a 38' 5th wheel thanks
  11. SU

    Tire Pressure

    We are waiting for our 39DBRS to arrive. Does some one know the recommended tire pressure. I would like to get a small compressor but would like it to handle the pressure these tires need.
  12. FastEagle

    Flowers, Birds & Animals

    I'm not a birder or flower enthusiast, I just take a lot of pictures of whatever catches my eye at the time. This COVID-19 has sidetracked us for about a year now. Linda and I have taken both of the vaccination shots and are starting to venture out again. We are both at high risk so we have to...
  13. MTK1946

    Wood cabinets shrinking

    I bought my DRV used two years ago. It came from Washington. We live in the desert around Palm Springs Ca. The last two summers for three months we have been in S.D. and MN. We've just noticed in the last month or so the cabinet front shrinking. I know it is because we live in a very dry area...
  14. RO

    Rear Wall/End Cap Failure

    We have a '16 40 KSSB4 and we started noticing screws falling out of the cap trim that covers the rear end cap to sidewall joint on both sides. Could not keep screws in, either fell out or stripped out. RV service shop here in the RGV diagnosed it correctly. The end wall was broken loose...
  15. MT

    Prepping water lines for first trip?

    Hi folks! We are preparing to head out for our maiden voyage in our GD Reflections 260RD which we took delivery of on 11/2020. We winterized it when we got it home and will be flushing the lines with county water but wondered if we need to do anything beyond that since we won't be using the...
  16. RO

    Performance Module

    I see these modules shown on different places and was wondering if anyone is using one and if so are they any good for improving fuel economy. dieselpromodules.com
  17. RO

    Finally jumped off the fence

    Finally got the motorhome sold and will be picking up our Montana 3791RD next Tuesday.
  18. PW

    Backing 5th Wheel?

    Hi, I’m a 5th wheel newbe. We are just about ready to buy a 32ft 5th wheel, then it dawned on me. We have a 12ft wide paved driveway that is perpendicular to a 20ft wide road without a shoulder. Will this be enough space to jackknife and back the 5th wheel into the driveway? Thank you in...
  19. CR

    Wheel Lug Torque

    Getting ready for our first trip in the 2015 36RSSB3 and was going to check the wheel torque. Was looking at the Lippert Components handbook for specifications and was shocked at the figures for torque. Somewhere between 275-325 ft-lbs for a 17" wheel with 5/8 flange nuts. WOW So, I saw a...
  20. B&

    Selling 2019 drv resb3 39ft

    wholesale on this unit is $76400 without generator. This unit has a generator, 4 extra batteries & upgraded inverter. Has upgraded interior, washer dryer, 2 tv's and sound system. Unit is in an indoor storage unit in southern Minnesota. If your looking for a super deal email me and ill fill you...
  21. USM-T-T-T

    Electric vs Hydraulic Jacks

    Looking to purchase new 5th wheel. My current has hydraulic jack system with 6 jacks. Trying to decide between two models for next purchase. One has electric jacks (6) and one has hydraulic jacks (6). I've only had personal experience with hydraulic. What are pros and cons between the two? I...
  22. JO

    DRV Service Center Campground

    Hello, We are heading up to the service center over Memorial Day weekend. Can anyone tell me whether or not they have water and sewer at the sites. If not, is there a dump station accessible outside? Water too? Thank you.
  23. MTK1946

    Slide seal replacement

    Well after 10 years I guess things start to wear out. My inner seals are still fine but the ones that keep water out when slides are closed are shot. I've replaced the main slide seal now working on the kitchen slide. Top seal on slide is in bad shape. The picture of the corner seal is how...
  24. CL

    UV water filtration

    Anyone here use a UV light for their RV water? If so, can you elaborate?
  25. Terry and Jo

    Sometimes Being an RV'er Just Sucks

    A fellow just can't carry a big enough shovel to take care of accumulations of snow... ...I think @Cummins12V98 would appreciate this one. On February 15, our cold weather and first snow started. Low temps that morning was about minus 7 degrees. At 4:55 am while up to go to the...

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