5th wheel

  1. ST

    5th Wheel Assembly

    Looking for info on the best 5th wheel assembly to buy. I want it removable so I can still use my truck bed, Yet light enough to take out easily.
  2. HY

    2012 High Country Cougar 5th wheel vs 2021 Cougar 5th wheel which is better ?

    I was thinking about trading in my 2012 High Country Cougar 5th wheel (nothing wrong with it garage stored all its life) for a 2021 Cougar rear living room 5th wheel. Not sure if it was just me but when I looked at the new 2021 Cougars I liked the new floor plans but not sure if the 2021 was...
  3. PE

    5th Wheel Hitch/Tonneau Compatibility

    I’m upgrading to a 5th wheel but want to keep my MX4 Bakflip tonneau. Truck is a 2017 F250 with 6.8 foot bed, trailer is 34’, 11,995 lbs GVWR. The MX4 is a four panel aluminum foldup. The first three panels can be folded on top of the front panel or all of them can be folded against the back...
  4. GM

    Roller Blinds for 5th wheel

    We are about to replace the factory pleated blinds in our 2010 Cougar 5th wheel. We have gotten 4 quotes and I thought I asked for the same cordless spring loaded old style roller blinds from everyone. We were about to order them from the lowest bidder (not that it was the most important factor)...
  5. Uncoolron

    Help With Weight Analysis on 1/2 Ton Towable 5th Wheel

    Had a chance to go to the truck weight station in I 95, VA yesterday on our way to DE Mother's day camping. I will attempt to upload 3 different weights, truck, and Camper stickers and hope it doesn't come out sideways ;). Okay, it looks sideways but I think it will straighten up once clicked...
  6. SA

    5th wheel hitch for 2021 GMC 3500 new puck system - short bed

    Currently have a 2015 GMC 2500 Denali with a short bed and my hitch is a Pullrite 2900. This is my second Pullrite and I have had good success with both. Currently considering buying a 2021 GMC Sierra Denali with a standard (short) bed and trying to determine hitch options. GMC sells the Curt...
  7. Blueswede

    5th wheel cover…

    Can anyone recommend a good quality cover for our new 5th wheel? It’s 39.5 feet long. Thanks
  8. JE

    2021 Sprinter 5th Wheel Inverter

    Anyone know if there are any additional outlets wired to the inverter for the 2021 Sprinter? I know of one that is running the residential fridge but are there any others that are wired in. Looking to see if there is one in the bedroom since I have a CPAP and am looking to run it at night.
  9. AC

    Jacking a 5th wheel

    I plan to install MORryde equalizers and wet bolts on my 3660, are the levelers enough to support the trailer, of should I jack the whole thing and place my Diesel stands under the frame? Doing one side at a time, so not looking to support the entire trailer on just the leveling jacks.
  10. RA

    Slides on sprinter 5th wheel

    Hello all!! Well it’s getting to be Rv time and I’ll be back on here for a while now. I do have a problem I need assistance with. After de winterizing my sprinter I notice my slides were (2) slides out of 3 were Making noise and jerking . I made a call to camping world. I made an appointment...
  11. B3

    Storing 5th wheel w/residential refrigerator

    We bought our rv last fall, and dealer told us to keep the rv plugged in b/c it’s better for the refrigerator. We live in East Texas and it’s very humid here. We keep our rv in an enclosed metal building. The temp inside of the rv is 80 (today at 6:00 pm). I noticed as I was putting things in...
  12. KD

    Andersen 5th Wheel Hitch

    Curious if anyone on the forum who uses/or has used the Andersen hitch have actually experienced any structural damage they felt was a direct result of using the Andersen? After ready through many forums I'm just not seeing the complaints, but more of people that use them "love them". I'm in...
  13. FC

    Hi there from Colorado I am new here and new owner of a 5th wheel

    Hi all, Glad to have found this place, It looks pretty cool from me poking around and reading some of the posts. So my wife and I have RV'ed before in a Class C in YellowStone about 3 years ago through RVShare. We had a great time with the family and she pushed for a popup. We started...
  14. AG

    How to prep my 5th Wheel to be professionally towed

    I bought a 2014 Forest River Cedar Creek RLSA (5th wheel) that has sat in the same spot for the past 6 years. I plan to have it professionally towed 1200 miles and want it to be "ready to go" when the truck arrives, but being as I've never done it, I'm uncertain exactly what needs to be done...
  15. HI

    5th Wheel Vibe with Dometic MK1311 Thermostat

    I think my Dometic MK1311 Thermostat controls a relay box up in the A/C. Since it does display current temp, I'd like to replace it with a simple digital unit that display both setting AND current temp. Can anyone reccomend a replacement? Thanks
  16. KI

    5th wheel hitch slips

    We have a CurtQ 5th wheel hitch. We checked it out because on first acceleration it feels like the is a lot of slipping at the hitch and then it jerks caught and 'catches up' with us. I saw 2 inches of movement in the white plastic piece. The RV repair guy took a look since we had it in for a...
  17. JI

    2014 Forest River Salem Hemisphere 286RLT 5th wheel

    2014 Forest River Salem Hemisphere 286RLT 5th wheel (2021-04-17 08:08:03)
  18. JI

    2014 Forest River Salem Hemisphere 5th wheel

    2014 Forest River Salem Hemisphere 5th wheel (2021-04-17 08:02:26)
  19. SM

    New 5th Wheel - Moving on Up

    We traded in our Cougar half ton for a Cougar Half Ton 5th Wheel (27sgs) . I fell in love with the views and the light kitchen cabinets; hubs loved the weight and the shower. We scour the forum for your advice any time we have a problem or question, so thanks to the regular posters. Here are...
  20. JO

    2020 Sabre 5th Wheel, First time using furnace, doesn't work

    I purchased a new 32 foot 2020 Cobalt Sabre 5th wheel bunkhouse January of 2020. I just took my second trip dry camping, and this was the first time I needed to run the heat. Gas and battery appliances were all working fine, but the furnace would not work. Running on battery, the fan would...
  21. HY

    Grease zerks in front 5th wheel landing gear also motor seems to struggle

    I have a 2012 High Country Cougar 5th wheel and my front landing gear goes up real slow and struggles not like it use to be not sure if its the motor or what. I was watching a few videos and found out that the landing legs have grease zerks I have never greased them How much grease does a person...
  22. WA

    Max 5th Wheel Pivot Angle

    Just completed my first weekend trip with the arctic wolf 3660. All went great but being the first time towing a 5th wheel had a question. Have a b&w companion slider, what is the max side to side pivot? The exit to the campground has a decent incline followed by direct 90 onto flat ground...
  23. SC

    Jacking Rockwood 5th wheel (torflex torsion axles).

    I need to replace the tires on my 5th wheel. Pulling down to our favorite state park and notice 2 tires where 10 psi higher and warmer then the other two. So when we pulled into the park I checked the tires and sure enough two of them are pulling apart. Thank goodness for the tst this could have...
  24. 28

    Unhitching 5th wheel

    Hello everyone. Quick question just wondering if this is normal or not... I use the Anderson levelers. I only use these when the auto level gets the wheels off the ground on one side. Whenever I need to use the Anderson levelers when I release the hitch (B&W companion) the trailer goes back...
  25. HA

    Ram 1500 w/ GD 150 series 5th wheel

    Watching Casey's Off road recovery getting a fellow unstuck. Seem like a lot of camper for a 1500 Dodge sport model. Shouldve bought better tires, and stayed closer to the pavement. https://youtu.be/tqY7OMFfGQg

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