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  1. DA

    Wheel lockup

    I'm having brake problems on my 2019 Rockwood ultra lite fifth wheel. For the past year I have had the gain on my brake controller set at 10 with no issues of brake lock up. This past week when I checked my setting, all four wheels locked up! After turning my gain down to five, three of the four...
  2. LI

    Unhitching (and re-hitching) with Tow Vehicle angled down from fifth wheel

    Would like your thoughts and experience regarding unhitching and re-hitching when the tow truck is angled down from the fifth wheel. My hitch is a Reese Elite and the skid plate does pivot front to back a few inches. My driveway slopes down to the sidewalk, the sidewalk is level, and then the...
  3. PO

    Black thread locker type substance on wheel studs

    I removed one of the wheels off my newly purchased trailer this morning. Bought a set of Hankooks to replace the China Bombs that it came with. When I took the tire off the studs there was some kind of black thread locker looking material on the threads. My impact wrench was clacking all the way...
  4. CR

    Benefits of shorter fifth wheel

    Hi Folks, recently retired and planning first trip to multiple places over Jan - May next year. I currently have a 42' fifth wheel at a seasonal campground. I am considering buying a shorter fifth wheel around 35' for my travels over the coming years because I think it would be a lot easier to...
  5. UP

    Gooseneck vs 5th wheel?

    We are thinking about trying our luck with a 5th wheel trailer and new Ram 3500 long bed dually. I’m not sure if I should get a gooseneck or 5th wheel hitch. I do have the option on the rig we are considering. Pro and cons for either would be appreciated. Thanks!
  6. Mikegjax

    Wheel sensor recall

    Received the actual recall notice today for the replacement of the rear wheel speed sensors. I will call MB tomorrow to check on the parts and make an appointment.
  7. Pvardy

    Wheel Chocks

    Probably stupid guestion, but we are upgrading from fifth wheel to motorhome. Is it necessary to chock your wheels when camping. We are buying 3011 DSF with auto leveling?
  8. BR

    Ram 2500 5th wheel?

    I have a '19 Ram 2500 gas with 8 speed 3.73. We just sold our 28' travel trailer as we're getting a great deal on a fifth wheel. The fifth wheel we are buying is a '17 Open Range m-29fbh. Pin weight 1700 lbs, dry 9k, GVWR is 11k. My truck is 3200lbs payload, 14k towing capacity...
  9. GA

    Cedar Creek 5th wheel

    After washing my 37RTH the backup camera, rear marker lights and two marker lights on the left side went out. Front cap and the lower ones on the front still work. Brake, blinkers and tail lights still work. Anyone had anything like this happened? And what did you do to fix it?
  10. HA

    Ford F-250 PTO for towing a fifth wheel

    I’m in the process of special ordering an F-250 Super Duty 4x4 (7.3L, 4.30 :1) for towing a fifth wheel as the title says. Adding a PTO is an option and I am wondering if anyone has one and if so what do you use it for? Thanks, Bob
  11. BL

    Phoenix 381RE 5th wheel exterior lights

    I have two exterior lights that I can’t turn on. An amber light above the entrance door, and a white exterior light high up front passenger side. I found three switches inside that control exterior lighting on or around the Convenience Center: 1. Scare 2. Porch 3. Unlabeled rocker switch that...
  12. Rolling Chaos

    two small changes to the 5th wheel today.

    I have made more than a few mods and changes to our 2021 Rockwood 5th wheel and here are two more. Very small changes I know, but very effective also. One is to try and help the wife out. She gets a little confused on the tanks at times. The other is in the shower. I changed the shower head...
  13. ED

    Brookstone-Chapparel Fifth wheel length

    I like my Coachmen Freedom Express TT but I am looking now at fifth wheel RVs. It would be nice if Brookstone or Chapparel had more options under 40' like GrandDesign offers in their Reflection and Solitude models. They offer many in the 35-38' range. State parks have less options for bigger...
  14. SK

    Sofa Bed Rockwood fifth wheel

    Just used sofa bed last night in our new Rockwood signature. It is in back of unit. I think I am using it correctly. It is very uncomfortable, cushions on front part higher than the rear plus the cracks between cushions. Just checking if this is common happening. This is fifth wheel 8288sb...
  15. TH

    Dynamax Wheel Base

    I have posed this question before and I am sure I am fixing to rattle some cages here but that is not the intention other then maybe rattling Dmax cage. First I have owned a Force HD and really liked it. I did get rid of it for a specific reason. I have a good friend who is on a trip now and...
  16. SH

    Wheel bearings

    We have a 2018 3011ds and wonder if we need to have the wheel bearings packed? Is this part of the lube package?
  17. Cyoul8r

    What Wheel Bearings?

    I have a 2012 Palomino Sabre 32RCTS-6 and would like to know the part nos. for the wheel bearings. Can anyone who has replaced their bearings give me this info? It has the 6,000 lb. Lippert axles. Let me know if further info is needed. Thanks
  18. Barch

    ISATA 3 Alcoa Wheels - proper torque?

    I am sure I could probably find this somewhere, but since there has been a lot of confusion re this topic, does someone know what the proper torque setting is for the stock Alcoa wheels on the ISATA 3? Thanks
  19. RF

    Towing differences between TT and 5th Wheel

    For those of you who have experiences towing both a TT and a 5th wheel, what are some of the differences you have noticed between the two? Is there a significant difference in towing experience? This is a general question and not one based on trailer weight or length, just overall driving...
  20. NC

    New Rockwood fifth wheel problems

    We bought our new fifth wheel 1 week ago and have had more problems with it than both of our previous rvs put together. We had a major leak behind the panel were the city water hookup is. Our dealership did get it in the next day and found several loose connections which they fixed. We took off...
  21. LI

    Bed size for 5th wheel towing

    Please forgive if this is just too stupid of a question. I only have a year experience with TTs, and I don't know anyone with a 5th wheel. I am considering upgrading both my TV and TT at some point to a F350 and 11-13k lb 5th wheel camper. Which is the preferable bed length for this truck for...
  22. UN

    Smell coming out under steering wheel.

    2016 forest river fr3 It’s not a dead animal.. I live in rural area we know what death smells like.. it’s chocolate ish foot smell only when driving.. when parked under cover at home for a week you enter Rv and smell nothing.. only while driving.. I tried the vents off, floor, windshield, face...
  23. timm9

    5th Wheel Front Skirt Installed

    Finally got around to doing the Install...:-)
  24. GB

    Aluminum Wheels Isata 3 Alignment

    We have a 2018 Dynamax Isata 3 RW on a 2016 MBS chasis. At 28,000 miles I upgraded from original steel wheels to Alcoa Aluminum wheels made specifically for Sprinter. The original Continental tires had worn poorly on the front and I had been told that the upfitter had not accounted for the...
  25. HE

    Lightest 2 bedroom fifth wheel for F150

    Hello, I am on the lookout for a F150 towable fifth wheel that has two separate bedroom. The second one is for the grandkids and their parents when they join us. I have seen a few travel trailers with a double extension for that second room but I prefer to stick with a 5th wheel. Anything...

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