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RE: Used 2020 Chaparral 373MBRB question
They can ask for as much as they want in hopes a sucker will come along and pay it. The trailer is used and worth what a used trailer will bring.
Ken
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TXiceman
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10/21/20 07:31am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Gen Y fiver hitch increase fuel economy?
You can say anything in advertising and someone else has to prove it is not true.
Nothing but snake oil.
Ken
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TXiceman
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10/21/20 07:25am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Dualie vs SRW benefits?
The difference between a DRW and SRW is the Cargo Carrying or payload capacity of the trucks. There is more to towing than GCWR. A typical 5er will have a loaded pin weight of 20 to 22% of the trailers GVWR (ignore the brochure pin weight).
Look at the yellow sticker on the truck for that particulars trucks payload capacity.
Take the trailer estimated pin weight + the 5er hitch +any cargo in the bed + passengers. This total should be less than the trucks payload capacity.
The DRW will ALWAYS have a higher payload capacity and rear axle GAW than a SRW.
A long bed with a longer wheel base will ride better loaded or unloaded than a shorter wheelbase truck.
I would NEVER a 5er with a short bed truck. I see too many short bed trucks with busted rear windows or dented cab. Towing RVs since 1984 and 5ers since 1999.
So the net results is to estimate the real pin weight and see if it is enough truck to haul the trailer, not just tow it.
Ken
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TXiceman
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10/16/20 06:35pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: 5th wheel adapter for goose neck
I recently bought my first 5th wheel (Cougar Half Ton 25res), and the dealer put in an Anderson Ultimate hitch. It’s easy to hook up and disconnect. I did inquire about safety chains and was told they were only required in Texas. I like to be on the cautious side and plan to get them.
Even if you are from out of state and travel through Texas, safety chains are required on ALL ball hitches.
Ken
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TXiceman
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10/14/20 09:58am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: 5th wheel adapter for goose neck
He may be referring to a "goosebox" which does not cause issues with your chassis warranty. The one I am thinking of is made by Reese, however there is another out there that I have seen but do not remember the manufacturer.
Oh, and I would use it (if I could) so I do not have to remove a 250lb fifth wheel hitch in/out of my truck bed if I wanted to use my pickup as a... well... pickup.
//KMac
Anyone the thinks the goosebox does not apply the same leverage on the 5th wheels frame as a gooseneck adapter cut classes that day when they were teaching about levers. If the adapter/pin box and goosebox extend down and forward the same distance the leverage on the frame is the same.
All the GooseBox provides is a glorified goose neck adapter. I agree that someone cut class and I doubt if they managed to get an engineering degree.
I would not touch a GooseBox pinbox with a 50 foot pole. So Lippert accept it, but with Lipperts history on frames, I doubt if they have ever had an engineer work on frame design.
Ken
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TXiceman
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10/11/20 07:51am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Trying to figure out best 5th wheel? Advice appreciated
I would look at Arctic Fox for what you want. They are built in Oregon and seem a step above the other junk on the market now.
Or go back and find a nice used NuWa HitchHiker or a Carriage Cameo. From what we have seen, I would not consider anything from Forest River or Thor.
With a 3/4 ton truck, you will need to make sure you are not over the trucks rear axle GAWR or cargo capacity. They cargo capacity will include the total of the pin weight, plus cargo, plus hitch, plus passengers. The actual loaded pin weight of a 5er is typically between 20 to 22% of the trailers GVWR. Do not use the brochure weights on the trailer.
Ken
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TXiceman
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10/04/20 08:46am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Real-life experience blocks to aid 6-point leveling system
The jacks have a limited travel range and if you are too far off level, the system may not even energize. We carry a few wood boards to get closer to side to side level. We have also found that if you use blocks under the jacks to keep them from extending so far, the trailer is more stable.
Ken
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TXiceman
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09/18/20 08:50am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: 2014 Keystone - Montana 3100RL -- Chev 2500HD Diesel
First off, you loaded pin weight will be closer to 2900# than the dry 2300# from the brochure data.
The tow ratings on the website are manure in my opinion. The numbers they list are based on a stripped model truck and a 150# driver. You need to work the specific numbers up for your truck.
First look for the yellow sticker on the drivers door jamb. There will be a paylaod rating for your truck. This is the most load you can add to the truck bed and passengers.
Use 20 to 22% of the trailer GVWR for an estimated loaded pin weight. Now add the estimate pin weight plus a hitch plus cargo in the bed plus passengers. This total has to be less than the payload capacity sticker.
Adding air bags is a crutch and does not increase towing or load ratings or safety.
A 3/4 ton truck will reach its payload capacity before you reach the maximum towing capacity.
Ken
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TXiceman
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09/16/20 08:37am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Half ton towing
First thing is to forget the dry weights. Use the trailer GVWR from the tag on the left front of the trailer. This is the maximum weight of the loaded trailer. To estimate your loaded pin weight take 20 to 22% of the trailer GVWR.
Now look on the drivers door jamb for a yellow sticker that provides the payload capacity of the truck. Take your estimated pin weight plus a hitch plus passengers plus any cargo in the truck bed. All of that added up needs to be less then the payload capacity of the truck.
A 1/2 ton truck will reach its payload capacity long before you reach the trucks maximum towing capacity.
Good luck.
Ken
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TXiceman
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09/16/20 08:26am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Anyone towing 5er with 6.7 ctd Ram 2500 short bed ???
first thing is to forget the dry weights, unless you never plan to add any personal supplies to the trailer. Look at the sticker on the left front for the trailers GVWR....This is the most the trailer can weigh loaded. Now for an estimated pin weight when loaded, take 20% of the trailer GVWR. Use these numbers for sizing your truck.
Pay no attention to the folks that tell you they are towing fine with no mention of weight or dry weights.
Take the estimated pin weight plus the hitch weight plus passengers in the truck plus any cargo in the truck. This total is to le less than the pay load capacity of the truck. The payload should be on a yellow sticker on the drivers door jamb.
Ken
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TXiceman
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09/15/20 08:10am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Fifth Wheel Shopping Help
Forget the dry weight and base your weight decisions on the trailers GVWR and 20% of the GVWR of the trailer for the trailer pin weight. Look at your trucks payload sticker...the yellow sticker inside the drivers door. Take the estimated pin weight (not the lie in the brochure) plus the weight of the hitch, plus passengers, plus cargo. This total needs to be below the payload sticker weight of the truck.
Our pin weight is closer to 22% of the trailer GVWR. So typically they run 18% to 22% once loaded.
Ignore the truck brochure for MAXIMUM 5th wheel capacity. A 3/4 ton truck will reach the payload capacity, rear axle GAWR of the trucks GVWR long before you reach the max towing or GCWR.
Ken
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TXiceman
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09/13/20 04:10pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Champion generator
The reason to get a Honda generator. Honda is here to stay.
KenMany people said the same thing about Montgomery Wards and Sears.
All I know is Honda provides support nation and world wide, if you should need it and the Hondas have worked great for better than 7 years....always start and run.
As per the OP, he can't get support for his Champion.
Ken
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TXiceman
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09/13/20 07:10am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Cleaning the carpet?
Stanley Steemer or rent a Rug Doctor cleaning machine.
Ken
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TXiceman
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09/13/20 07:06am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Champion generator
The reason to get a Honda generator. Honda is here to stay.
Ken
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TXiceman
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09/12/20 09:03am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Need Manual
I wonder what people do with the manuals that come with the RV. Every RV we have owned and sold, all the manual went with the coach. We have run across some of the folks on the road that take the manual out and leave them at home. They won't do you any good at home if you have a problem on the road.
So, look up all the appliance manuals and down load them or print them out and keep them with the RV.
Ken
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TXiceman
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09/05/20 08:37am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Weight of air vs. Nitrogen
Yep, going from 80 to 100 is 20 pounds extra on each tire. If you go 110, then that will be 30 pounds extra per tire.
Also, it makes a huge difference if they used winter air instead of summer air.
Ha ha ha,
Ken
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TXiceman
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08/29/20 08:53am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: 75 Speed Limit - How Fast
Top traveling speed wit the 5er is 65 mph. RV does not stand for Race Vehicle.
Ken
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TXiceman
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08/29/20 08:46am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: 2020 Ford F-250 Question
You have to work the numbers based on actual trailer weight and pin weight. Brochure weights are pretty meaningless. Just remember that a loaded 5er will have a pin weight closer to 20% of the trailers GVWR.
Ken
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TXiceman
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08/28/20 08:38am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Cold-ish weather camping
To get a freezing issue, yo need to be below freezing for a number of hours. Just a quick dip below freezing and back up to 60's during the day, no issues.
Ken
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TXiceman
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08/26/20 03:01pm |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Ultra Lite vs Normal Weight
From what I have seen, they are built cheaper to get lighter. Tires, axles and brakes are cheaper, cheaper frame, etc. Push on the walls and floors and see how it gives. Cabinets are plastic laminate over particle board, cabinets are stapled rather than screwed and glued.
Take a flash light and look behind cabinets (remove drawers) and in the back of the basement.
Ken
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TXiceman
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08/25/20 08:02am |
Fifth-Wheels
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