5th wheel

  1. TY

    5th wheels and trucks

    I have a Ram 2500 mega cab diesel 4x4 and I just purchased a 2021 keystone Cougar halftone 5th wheel. The numbers on my truck are Curb weight 7960 GVWR 10000 GCVWR 25300 Tow capacity 15430 Max payload 1833 is what door says RV Numbers Max weight 10290 Dry weight 8101 Hitch weight 1495 My...
  2. RI

    Sabre 37FLH 5th Wheel

    Looking to upgrade the tires that came on my 2021 Sabre 37FLH. It came with Westlake ST 235/80R/16E. These are 10 ply tires. Looking to upgrade to ST 235/80R/16G. These are 14 ply tires. Looking at Carlisle Tries. Any feedback on upgrading to 14 ply tires? Any feedback on the Carlisle Tires. Thanks
  3. SU

    New Member 5th wheel hope for my Ram 2nd gen?

    Thanks for the add I am considering upgrading from a TT to a used 5vr ( 30-32 ft ). Would you mind looking over my numbers and commenting? Could a 5th wheel work safely with my truck? Truck: 98 Ram 2500 QC 2WD, shortbed, automatic (47RE), 5.9L Cummins, 3.55 rear, factory trailer towing pkg w/...
  4. DA

    Electrical ??? Help - going to FL in a week, lights dim

    Hello forum, We just pulled our Jayco Northpoint 5th Wheel from storage back to house to prep for trip to FL next week. Two deep cell Batteries were dead over winter, pulled them and hooked up to spare to lift stands and connect to Tow. Home, plugged it in to RV outlet. Today I go out to check...
  5. HO

    5th wheel shelter advice

    I am looking for a shelter for my 2017 Rockport 8244WS. H- 12'11", W- 8', L- 27'. I would prefer canvass or metal. Open sided is OK. I am in snow country. 2' - 4' average leaning toward the lower side. Would rpefer a kit I could build (to save costs). I have two other shops (one pole...
  6. JA

    5th Wheel Length

    This may be a silly question but I will ask anyway. :lol::lol: I have a Cougar Half Ton 27SGS which I assume is a 27 foot 5er but the actual length is 30 feet. I made a reservation at an RV Park for this summer and they asked what length the TT is. I said 27 feet but now wondering if I should...
  7. KE

    Cruiser Aire with Ram 2500

    Thinking of purchasing a Cruiser Aire 28RD (deposit made) and pulling it behind a my 2020 Ram 2500 4x4 Cummins short bed. I feel good about the weights on this lighter trailer, but worried about the height of the truck and the smaller 5ver. Is anyone pulling a Cruiser Aire with a Ram 2500...
  8. Blueswede

    New 5th wheel on the way....

    So my wife and I went out to Quartzite for the RV expo. We have been camping in a 2015 Hideout for almost 6 years. I have enjoyed it, but there are a number of things that we wished that it had....more storage, better construction and more storage.....:) We have looked at 5th wheels a number of...
  9. LT

    5th wheel hitch recommendation

    Hello Guys, I just placed an order for a 2021 Ram 3500 with short 6.4 bed with factory pucks. I have a 2015. Montana 375 FLF. I currently have a ford with 8 ft bed with a B & W setup. I have come to appreciate their quality. However with a short bed I need a slider. Please forgive my ignorance...
  10. FL

    Bike rack for 5th wheel

    Just purchased a rockwood 2887mb. It has a 2 in receiver on the back bumper. Sorry for the typo earlier. Hope it will be delivered soon. I need a 4 place bike rack for my family’s bikes. Looking for any and all suggestions. Thanks in advance. Brian
  11. Rolling Chaos

    5th wheel grey tank sizes

    We just picked up our new Rockwood 5er Signature late last week. Our last camper ( a travel trailer) had 2 grey tanks split up 60/ 40. So how does Rockwood split up these tanks in size? I have 2 grey tanks and Rockwood list grey tank 90 gallons. What tank is the bigger one or are they the same...
  12. ET

    5th Wheel or Travel trailer for 2nd purchase

    We bought our first camper 4 years ago. Wildwood 26tbss travel trailer. Didn't want to spend a wad of cash just in case our boys didn't get into camping. Well, we do love it and my wife, who is not known for being an outside person, says lets upgrade. When we normally pack up, the truck bed is...
  13. KI

    2010 crossroads 5th wheel

    My hot water tank sprung a leak and now I need to find the gas and water shut off valve to the heater...any ideas. Also our power went out the other night due to a storm and came back on a couple of hours later but I dont have power to the 3 kitchen outlets and also across in the dinette slide...
  14. Rolling Chaos

    Where are all the Rockwood 5th Wheel owners?

    Just curiosity questions really. I almost never see posting from Rockwood 5th wheel owners on here. Are there just not that many of them or is it because they have way fewer issues ? I can look back and see they are on here and they do post , but not anywhere near the numbers TT owners do. Is...
  15. TT

    Tony’s 5th Wheel :: 2021 Forest River Sabre 37FLH

    Tony’s 5th Wheel :: 2021 Forest River Sabre 37FLH (2020-12-24 05:07:38)
  16. Rotag33

    First time owner - Flagstaff 5th wheel

    Purchased a new Flagstaff 5th wheel and haven't looked back! Over 5,000 miles in 5 months!
  17. VP

    Recommendation needed for a Fifth wheel or trailer with slideouts

    We have a Jayco Jay Flight SLX trailer with no slide outs. We spend 2-3 days a week in it now. We are thinking of buying a used but recent (4-5 yr or less old) 5th wheel or a trailer with slide outs for a longer term stay. NOT necessarily a Jaco depending on the rating, repair frequency etc...
  18. Terrieristparents

    Considering upgrading our rig to a Toy hauler

    HI everyone! First year with our Jayco Jay Feather 21' TT. Already looking to upgrade to a 5th Wheel toy hauler. (surprise!). We will be using an F450 to pull the trailer. We want to put a small car in the toy hauler space, so we can use it to visit our customers when we travel across Western...
  19. EN

    Air Ride suspension on 5th Wheel

    I have a 2020 Rockwood 8291 RK 5th wheel. Rear Kitchen. Stock suspension is so stiff nothing in the cabinet's stay put and the fridge bounced enough it broke the supports. I'm looking into an upgrade on suspension. Anyone with a rear kitchen have experience with Lippert Center Point, Lippert...
  20. Jeddie

    New to the 5th wheel world

    Hi everyone............ After years of travel trailers, we decided to move up to our new (to us) 2014 Laredo 292RL, motivated by a 2018 GMC 3500HD with Duramax. Can't wait to get going!
  21. Sharonogoingsolo

    EZ Snap 5th Wheel Enclosure Skirting on Puma 5th wheel

    I ordered the EZ Snap skirting and 5th wheel enclosure "kit" for my Puma 257RESS 5th wheel and received it last week - had to wait for 60 degree temps to install the "snaps" so only got started yesterday after work - my question is - how in the world do I navigate the front of the 5th wheel? I...
  22. KP

    New 5th wheel sewer back-up

    We have a new 253FWRE Springdale and currently using it for the first time. Our sewer is full and can see waste when you try to flush the bowl. The panel shows clear and I have opened the valve multiple times. I only see one valve open for the black water and again, we have opened the valve...
  23. JL

    Towing Golf Cart Behind 5th Wheel.

    "Towing Golf Cart Behind 5th Wheel". Has anyone done that? I see 5th wheels going down the interstate more and more towing another trailer whether it is a utility trailer like ours hauling a golf cart or motorcycles, side-by-side, fishing boat or pontoon. We had a 2017 KZ Durango 336ret...
  24. TE

    5th wheel hitches

    I’ve read alot on 5th Wheel hitches and while I see the jury is out between using Andersen or traditional or goosebox people each love them. Question for those who have had a few - any of them tow better? Just picked up my first 5er - Avalanche 378BH and trying to figure out my hitch situation.
  25. IZ

    Tires for 5th Wheel Arctic Wolf

    Hello Would like to get some information about tires for our 5the Wheel trailer. We have a 34 ft Artic Wolf. The dry weight is about 9500 lbs. I know the tires we have are not the best. Trailer is a Dual axle. Tires are currently Radial ST 226 (10 P.R. Load Range E 117/112L). A fellow...

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