fifth wheel

  1. JO

    Looking for different fifth wheel hitch

    Just bought a 2016 gmc 2500hd without a puck system. I'm going to use a rail system and looking to replace my Reece 16k slider hitch with something different. Asking for some suggestions.
  2. ependydad

    Vlogger drops fifth wheel on video

    Video here: Start at 19:00 minutes in YouTube RV vloggers dropped their fifth wheel on camera while videoing. I thank them for sharing the footage. And I share this not to ridicule but to hopefully see what lessons can be learned. First and foremost, I'm happy that no one got hurt. There's 19...
  3. MA

    Fifth Wheel Specs

    Hello everyone. I have a 2003 Tailgator 33 T5 and it does not have any markings or decals on it regarding the GVWR. I’ve googled it and called manufacturer, but no info is available. Also, trying to figure out how many gallons my fuel station holds. Any help is appreciated. Thank you
  4. Shasta Bob

    315 Cougar Fifth Wheel

    Hi All, I'm looking to do some mods to my 315 Cougar fifth wheel this winter, all ideas and comments are accepted it will give me something to do this winter. photos are great. thanks Happy Trails. HAPPY HOLIDAYS and MERRY CHRISTMAS.
  5. Cmccul-KEY

    2019 Cougar 1/2 ton fifth wheel

    2019 Cougar 1/2 ton fifth wheel landing gear I'm having trouble with the landing gear. I'm using an Anderson Hitch and when raising the camper off the ball the motor is straining and clicking. I'ts like it doesn't have enough power. Camper is plugged in.
  6. MO

    New fifth wheel, first time on Forest River forum

    Just brought home new 2020 Cedar Creek Silverback. Will be looking for help as we learn a new RV.
  7. MI

    Slide Outs On My Sanibel 3251 Fifth Wheel???

    OK, so I need help. Three slides on this Sanibel. Front bedroom operates perfectly. Two living room slides went out perfect - no noise or binding I could see. Now the front went back in perfectly. The two living room slides are totally dead. I checked and found: hydraulic fluid full, no...
  8. DW

    New truck, Need new fifth wheel Hitch

    Hello, I just got a new 2019 Ram 2500, and my old fifth wheel won't fit the new fifth wheel prep package on the 2500. anyone have any suggestions on a new fifth wheel Hitch, I know Mopar makes one for it, I didn't know if there were any other compatible with the prep package.
  9. MJ

    Upgrading to Fifth Wheel

    Hello from the SF Bay Area, Our family is thinking of upgrading from a passport 2810bh to a Sabre 36BHQ fifth wheel, we were looking at Laredo, but wife and daughter walked into the Sabre and said “this one”. I’ve been lurking for a while, reading posts about likes and dislikes- warranty...
  10. WA

    Led light on front cap avalanche fifth wheel

    How do you turn on the led light on the front cap of an avalanche 396bh 2020
  11. RO

    So how do I winterize my new fifth wheel?

    19 cougar 369.. I have a panel that has a Winterize on it that looks like you can thread a hose into it, along with the water heater bypass etc. Im excited about this because my previous RVS I had to climb under beds and un screw panels to bypass the hotwater heater. So how exactly does this...
  12. PW

    New Fifth Wheel Owner

    Hello to everyone, Newbie to the RV world. 19 Avalanche 300RE. Pulled by Ram 6.7. Excited to learn, Split time between NorCal & North West Colorado. Look forward to gleaning all I can. Thank You, ahead of time!
  13. JN

    Door Pull Cougar 25RES Fifth Wheel

    The cabinet door under the dinette (that I never use...) went to put a paper receipt in there the other day and the handle came off in my hand. Have scoured the internet and Cougar hasn't returned my email. Any idea where to get one?
  14. KE

    Fifth Wheel TV bed 7-way connector

    I have a new-to-me 2014 Ford F250 that has a bed 7-way electrical connector installed. However, I found that the connecting cable(s) were installed, but not hooked up to the bumper 7-way connector, so the bed 7-way does not work. Today I got under my TV, found the cable tucked up and zip tied...
  15. Hclarkx

    Transparent Trailer View -- Not for Fifth Wheel

    I upgraded to a 2020 GMC and paid the big bucks for the trailer rear camera (about $500 + tx from dealer parts department). Then found out it's not wireless and is for 32' or shorter bumper hitch trailers only. Big disappointment; sales people and Chevy/GMC web sites did not mention any of...
  16. CO

    Any problem installing bumper hitch on back of springdale fifth wheel?

    I would like to be able to pull my Polaris RZR behind my Springdale 247. There was a spare tire mounted on the bumper and I have moved it to the front storage compartment. Anything wrong with adding a receiver to the bumper for a small trailer?
  17. AL

    Converting a fifth wheel hitch to use gooseneck bad?

    I have been doing research on converting a 5th wheel hitch to use a gooseneck. My truck comes with the 5th wheel/gooseneck package. Would it make sense to do the conversion to save weight instead of using a traditional 5th wheel hitch mount?
  18. LA

    Fifth wheel, rear living, outdoor kitchen with sink?

    We currently have a Rockwood 8289WS fifth wheel and love it for just my husband and I. We traded in a bumper 33BHKS with an outdoor kitchen for it since none of our kids go with us any more. The problem is, my husband LOVED the outdoor kitchen! I have searched and found some rear living fifth...
  19. Shasta Bob

    Auto level Cougar fifth wheel

    Hello all, I was wondering if anybody has re leveled their fifth wheel after camping for a couple of days? using the auto level with slides out ? mine seams like it loosens up. any ideas?
  20. RU

    E-PASS Xtra use with Fifth Wheel

    I have been searching this forum to get info on the E-PASS Xtra as it relates to hauling the camper and cannot find the info.....so : We will be starting our retirement journeys from PA to FL with east coast stops along the way. With and without the camper. How does the toll charge work work...
  21. JO

    Fifth Wheel Delivery

    I've just purchase a 2015 Avalanche. I'll be using it to live in while i'm working at various client sites. I'm a computer consultant. My projects last 3 to 24 months. I'm split between purchasing a truck to tow it myself or having it delivered for me. I've contacted several rv delivery...
  22. FL

    Disc brakes for fifth wheel

    I would like to install a set of disc brakes for our Cardinal 3250RL. Can anyone give their experiences about the brakes' electric over hydraulic interface; such as any failures of the interface/pump: the costs involved in installation; surging after wear on the discs and any other...
  23. CL

    First fifth wheel, what hitch

    Got my first fifth wheel so I should probably get a hitch! I got a 2013 forest river blue ridge 3710 and I’m trying to figure out what hitch to put in my 2018 Ram 2500 CC short bed. I have no factory installed fifth wheel equipment so I will be starting with nothing. Im interested in the...
  24. RV

    Conversion swaps

    I have s fifth wheel camper with extensive water damage, all appliances and 12 volt stuff works. Also has s slide that works . I done have time to deal with it and thought someone might be interested in using all for a bus conversion! Cheap Cheap Northwest Austin CedarPark 78613 Daniel...
  25. SM

    Towing fifth wheel with 3/4 ton gasser?

    We are considering our first fifth wheel purchase and are interested in the experiences of others moving up from a trailer that have this particular type of tow vehicle. We have a 2019 3/4 ton Sierra Denali. We're looking at one of the smaller Rockwood Signature Series fifth wheels. Top...

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