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Anyone have any experience running with and without a bed cap with a TT,did it help with fuel economy? Just sold 30’ 5th wheel and got a Rockwood 2506s mini-lite it’s 3000# lighter but seems like my mileage has gone down some. I know the frontal area is fairly flat.

Hi Guys, I just bought a new truck and my superglide 5th wheel hitch is now sits 6.5" higher than my old set up. Needless to say this has created a nose high towing situation. I have 6" of clearance between the rails and the trailer. Looks like I need to find a way to raise the trailer. Not...

I just downloaded and set up the Cat scales weigh my truck app. It makes weighing your rig a whole lot quicker. I'm wondering if this works at all Cat scales or just some of them. TIA

Anybody have any feedback on roof coatings? My roof is one piece aluminum and i am thinking about some kind of coating to reflect the heat . so many products what the heck do you buy ??

I installed the Easy start on my penguinll works like a champ! My gen was a fuzz undersized and this cured the overload issue https://www.microair.net/products/easystart-364-3-ton-single-phase-soft-starter-for-air-conditioners?variant=30176048267

Hi, Long time Dodge Sportsmobile 4x4 owner wanting more space and permanent headroom. Found this one, my 7th Dodge van, on eBay for $2500 in California. 2800 miles from home in Ontario. 7500 original miles. Grandson of original purchaser. Flew out. Drove it home. No issues except a...

I have (2) Onan 7.5 DKDFJ diesel generators. Both came out of service trucks and were well maintained and ran well when removed (4yrs ago). They have bean stored in a heated shop for the last few years. These are the same style used in many RVs. These have higher hours on them but are actually...

1986 International S1954 236 inch wheel base beverage truck 28,0000 GVW with DT466 engine Spicer 5 speed transmission with split rear axle bought for $750. Transmission was trashed beyond repair is reason for truck so cheap so I tossed it and put a Eaton 6 speed in it lengthened drive shaft made...

So I noticed that the seal between my front cap and the cab of the truck has a separation across the front. It is not very noticeable when the rig is on flat ground on just the tires, but becomes larger when I have used the auto level feature or if I am parked on uneven ground. What would be...

Looking at moving up to a 2018 Rockwood Mini lite 2109S with a UVW on the trailer of 4209lbs. Tongue WT 412lbs. I have a 2018 Ram 3.0l turbo EcoDiesel 4x4 with 5'7" box, crew cab, with axle ratio of 3.55. Payload of 1330lbs and a maximum trailer weight of rating of 7560lbs. I will not be...

Looking at how various 5th wheel setups try to use short bed (SB) trucks. I started thinking a slight setback gooseneck would solve the sliding hitch mount problem for a lot less $$, while keeping the SB open and useful without moving a heavy hitch leaving bulky rails taking up space. I watched...

I posted a little while back about the best trucks to pull my fiver. I received many replies and thank you all for your input and advise. I just now purchased a truck a few weeks ago and decided against a diesel because of the cost of upkeep, repairs etc. I bought a 2004 Silverado 2500HD 6.0...

Hi everyone, not sure if I have a problem or not. We changed out our hitch to an Andersen WD hitch. We have made two short trips, one an hour away and another two hours away. With everything hitched up and ready to go the truck is level and the camper is just about level, maybe a little nose...

The turn at 5:09 she tears off the front right when she hits the tree. Later 7:52 her dogs are on her lap, their head into the wind enjoying the fresh breeze coming through the front opening where the windshield used to be, finally she crashes and is arrested. I guess that's how some of the...

I'm looking at a good deal on a 5th wheel, but don't have a truck to pull it with. Has to move by May 29th. Anyone know where to rent a 1 ton truck with a hitch. I'm in NE Pennsylvania. I know there are services i can hire to pull it, but would rather do it myself. Thanks in advance Bob &...

Was getting close on my payload with my Ram 1500 and decided to upgrade to a 2500. My hitch weight is about 850# with my travel trailer (Hemisphere 282 RK) and now have about 2990# payload. I can now carry a generator in the truck bed if needed, and not worry about overloading the truck! I have...

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We have a 2011 E450 Forest River Sunseeker 3100, and would like to four wheel tow a pickup truck. Our only requirement for the pickup truck is to be able to tow up to 5000 lbs & four wheel drive. Please advise, Thanks

I traded trucks last week went from an f250 to an f350 . Pulled my camper this weekend . It’s a 34 ft puma bumper pull . It pulled great much more stable as to be expected but I stopped at a store on the way to the camp ground and as I was looking at the rig from a distance I noticed that the...

Hello. I just purchased a used 2014 SS-1200. This is a TC with an electric lift system for the camper top and manual crank jacks for the entire camper. I have a couple of questions that the owners manual does not cover. 1) There are two water lines, one red and one blue, that appear to be...

I'm thinking strongly of going full time on the road. I've been looking at trucks and having mixed reviews of what truck's are the best for pulling my fiver. I'm looking at a 2004 Ford F -350 Super duty and a 2006 Dodge 3500 5.9L Cummings both long bed SRW at the moment. The weight of my 2006...

I have a 2013 Prostar that I am thinking about converting by having one of the drive axles removed along with the fifth wheel and putting on a box truck. Want to use it for weekend getaways and some mobile work. I have read MN's requirements for conversion but want to know how many folks have...

So we're about ready to pull a TOAD for the first time behind our 30 foot class C...so we'll roughly be 42-45 foot in length like the big A's. Does that mean that I should begin gassing up at only truck stops that can more easily accommodate me? (I know some regular gas stations might work but...

I’m building a motorhome on a Freightliner M2 chassis. I have the living quarters all framed out and I’m ready to skin it. Reading through 3m’s installation instructions for using the VHB tape has me a little nervous. It says not to attach the top or bottom so the panel can contract and expand...