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RE: I think they’re doing it wrong
No safety chains, yep that is wrong. Wonder if they have trailer brakes?
Ken
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TXiceman
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11/13/19 07:25am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Questions about pulling a fifth-wheel with a half ton TV
First, I don't like short bed trucks for pulling a 5er. Next with a 1/2 ton truck, you need to make sure the loaded pin weight of the trailer, plus other cargo in the truck does not exceed the trucks payload capacity.
Ken
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TXiceman
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10/25/19 08:04pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: What happened to all the posts
Another reason for a downturn. The ones that have been on here for a while, simply get tired of the same questions year after year. The new folks think they are the first to ask a particular question and never think to use the search function.
I know that I am guilty of scanning over the new post and don't bother to answer a lot of the post, especially if it has already been answered by several people.
Another issue is the 3 month new RVers that answer questions as if they are the new self proclaimed expert.
Ken
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TXiceman
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10/21/19 09:34am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: What happened to all the posts
I think a lot of folks are migrating over to group or pages on FaceBook and Instagram.
Ken
I know I'm migrating to message boards that actually work. The number of error messages and general problems here is ridiculous.
For example?
Lyle
Look at 5th Wheels, all the various manufacturers group...
Ken
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TXiceman
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10/19/19 07:07pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: What happened to all the posts
I think a lot of folks are migrating over to group or pages on FaceBook and Instagram.
Ken
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TXiceman
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10/19/19 11:46am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Missing bed rail nuts
Part of the yearly check of items is all the bolts on the 5er hitch and rail mounts. Additionally, you need to check all of the plumbing connections in the trailer, then all of the electrical connections.
Running down the road, you are subjecting the RV to a Category 1 hurricane and an earthquake all at the same time, so things shake loose.
Ken
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TXiceman
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09/23/19 06:47am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: New Truck and 5th wheel
Look at the 3500DRW and long bed. Fellow just came in with a Open Range 5er and a short bed truck....rear window was busted out.....
Ken
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TXiceman
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09/16/19 12:41pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Any of you guys winterizing with air only?
We lived in NE Oklahoma for several years and I always used air to clear the lines and then put antifreeze in the P-traps. Never had an issue.
Ken
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TXiceman
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09/12/19 06:27pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Lippert 6 point hydraulic landing gear.
Read the manual and manually level the rig using a 4 foot long carpenters level. Then reset the level point.
Ken
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TXiceman
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09/11/19 06:18pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Looking to upgrade to a fifth wheel.
The limiting weight on your 2500 is the pin weight of the trailer and the trucks GVWR and GAWR for the rear axle. A typical 5er when loaded has a pin weight around 20% of the trailers GVWR.
Weigh your truck loaded for travel with passengers, cargo, hitch and fuel. now you have a baseline for selecting a trailer that will not over load the trucks ratings. Adding air bags and help springs does nothing toward increasing the trucks ratings.
Ken
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TXiceman
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09/05/19 07:46am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: 2007 Holiday Rambler Alumascape 32SKT
The HR series generally had a good reputation. However, it was not considered a 4-season trailer.
As for value look at the low retail price, no options added and then deduct for the damage. make sure the tires are less than 5 years old by the date code.
Ken
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TXiceman
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08/30/19 08:40am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: What options?
Winegard Traveler satellite antenna, Splindide washer drier and dishwasher.
Mor/Ryde IS suspension system.
Ken
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TXiceman
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08/23/19 07:00am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Slide seal protectant
303 works fine...but twice a year works fine.
Ken
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TXiceman
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08/18/19 08:11am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Ice cream?
The coldest spot in most RV fridge is the back lower left hand corner. Keep the carton shoved back in that corner.
Ken
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TXiceman
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08/08/19 06:43pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Towing speed
I stay in the right hand lane and run 65 MPH. But drive no faster than what you are comfortable with.
Ken
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TXiceman
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08/07/19 11:44am |
Towing
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RE: Crash in Australia (tongue weight). Video.
Prime example of small tow vehicle and improper set up as weight distribution...as well as speed.
I guess Australia also has RV sales people that say....Your vehicle will tow it like it was not even back there.
Ken
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TXiceman
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08/07/19 11:41am |
Towing
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RE: Water Filters
Home Depot whole house sediment filter, than a whole house carbon filter than an On The Go Water softener. Water is good everywhere now.
Ken
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TXiceman
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08/07/19 11:31am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Bicyclist/RV Death
Some bike riders are a problem and break the laws. But most state have a law that bikes abide by the same traffic laws as a vehicle. Motorist are also require to keep 3 foot minimum clearance when passing a bike. Texas requires commercial vehicles to keep 5 foot clearance.
Ken
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TXiceman
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08/07/19 11:27am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Please help me identify 5th wheel towing issue.
Sounds like you are most likely a bit light on the pin. Weigh the rig and find out what your real pin weight is when loaded for travel. On a 5er you want to be around 20% of the loaded trailer weight. Lighter pin weights tend to have more chucking.
You can get chucking with any rig and it will very according to the road. We have a Demco Glide pinbox and a TrailerSaver TS3 air ride hitch. Most roads we do fine. every once in awhile get get some chucking. I just slow down a bit.
Ken
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TXiceman
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08/07/19 11:15am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Hooking and unhooking of axis
If you are at a 45 degree angle to the truck when you hitch up, how will you get the trailer out? Remember, that when you pull forward, the trailer will cut inside the trucks tracks by quiet a bit.
Sounds like you will be better off finding a storage yard.
Ken
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TXiceman
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08/07/19 11:08am |
Fifth-Wheels
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