Recent content by dmcvty

The Dome mirror sounds like a good aid. For those that can see the king pin and hitch in the truck via the rear view mirror..... this might help. In my case, I can only see the top of the fifth wheel receiver plate because of the packer box (for gear etc.) in the front of the (long) bed. I...

My 2 cents having 4X4.... Yes, I do get less mpg , but I enjoy the comfort knowing that I can get into some places a little easier having 4x4. Using the 4x4 with the front hubs not locked is easier on the tranny for backing up a slope with a load. If the slope is quite steep I put it into 4x4...

From my Post " Tires on 5th Wheel" ....OK.... I'm getting my new (5) tires mounted on my 5th wheel on Saturday. I decided on Maxxis 8 ply for $96.00 (can) each. Max load per tire = 2,150 Maxxis has 9/32" tread depth....more than some other brands. I won't have to , but the max psi is 65lbs. I'm...

OK.... I'm getting my new (5) tires mounted on my 5th wheel on Saturday. I decided on Maxxis 8 ply for $96.00 (can) each. Max load per tire = 2,150 Maxxis has 9/32" tread depth....more than some other brands. I won't have to , but the max psi is 65lbs. I'm sure 50 psi will do very nicely for my...

Thanks to everyone who responded. Great advice, and much appreciated !! I will post with my decision when it happens. After futher investigation I found that somewhere sometime the trailer must have really hit a big bump in the road. I found scuff marks on the underside of the wheel well top. ...

The load range on the tires right now is "B" 1480 Lbs Max. They are the original tires (going by date) 1996...very checked/cracked now, not safe at all. The max pressure for them was 35 PSI and in my opinion not a good tire match for the load. The tires looked very soft when loaded...even...

It has come to my attention that I need new tires on my 5th wheel. Going by date for one, and the cracks (showing some of the steel belting) for another.  :( So I hope to step up in size (height) one or two sizes, to help carry the load better, and mainly to raise the trailer a little as well...

I have one of these units with the 7 " screen.  http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2009/07/product-review-peak-wireless-back-up-camera-system/ I use it mostly for my work trailer for hooking up...works great ! It is a clear screen and reliable. However, the supplied (15 ft) cable was too short...

We really haven't been out for a real outting in our 5th, as it is new to us and we're busy working right now, but I have a question about the braking system. My controller has the wheel adjustment on it .  Can anyone please tell me what is the best way to tell how much power should the trailer...

Hello All, newbie here . Home: Nanaimo, Vancouver Island, B.C. Canada Planing retirement (soon) and starting to look at the Dodge diesels 5.9.....is my choice. Thinking of a small 5th wheel, 20 - 22 ft range, only the two of us. Previous travel was in a camper van and enjoyed it very much. Would...

Hello All, newbie here ??? Sorry to be a little off topic but would like to know the pros & cons of a 8ft box VS short box for towing a 5th wheel? Planing retirement and starting to look at the Dodge diesels 5.9.....is my choice. Are there any great advantages having the 8ft box ? Thanks Dennis