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    Fifth wheel tires

    Still have not bought new tires yet. Considering here in Illinois its -20 degrees out. This hole tire thing is like the black hole , lots of should work. Would like to thank ever body for their input.
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    Fifth wheel tires

    Been looking at a lot of tires, has come down to either the Gladiator G rated or the Sailumns G rated.
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    Fifth wheel tires

    Thanks for the information. One of my main concerns is should I stay with LT Tires Or switch to ST tires. The axles are 6000 lb. Have had LT Tires on fw wheel since it came from Newmar. Have never had a tire issue since new, have over 100,000 miles on trailer. Only problem has been the cracking...
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    Fifth wheel tires

    Been looking to replace tires on my 3 axle fifth wheel. total load is 19,000 lbs. Have Michelin LT tires on now. 235/85r16 Load E 3046 lbs. Problem is this is the third set of tires and they all have weather cracked on side wall. Been looking for new tires, thought I could figure this out with a...
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    Non-commercial class A written test in CA

    Live in the fine state of Illinois. Found out a couple of years ago that we also need the non commercial license for trailers.of money Had to take writting test then come back another day and do driving test. Big waste of money
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    Brakes on fifth wheel

    3 axles with six brakes.
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    Brakes on fifth wheel

    Thanks. Got a price from Morride in Indiana, to do all six axles with new bearings, brake lines and pump was $ 4100.00.
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    Brakes on fifth wheel

    Have Newmar 5th wheel. 40 ft. Have electric brakes, would like to go to electric over hydraulic. need to know if this is a good ideal. Been getting prices to have it done, more then what I want to do. Can anyone suggest a place to have this done, willing to travel if price is right.
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    Brake controller

    Been trying to solve problem with which brake controller to switch to. Have a brake smart controller that has stop working. Controller is built in to the dash of my Freightliner toter. Have been looking at direct link, does any body have and opinion on this controller. I am pulling a Nemar 5th...
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    19,000 GVW 5th Wheel toy haulers

    We have a Newmar Toy hauler in 19,000 # . Tried using a GM dulley 1 ton, plenty of motor, just to much weight to stop. Went to Freight liner Summit hauler. Love the truck
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    Oh my, showing my age

    try to find a place in the new cars to play your  8 tracks.
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    Alaska Decision

    we are on way to Alaska. stop at fort nelson. diesel is $1.44 litre. Roads have been good so far. Looking for all of you going up. Driving frieghtliner truck with a 40 ft. newmar toy hauler. This is our 2 time up with this rig and trailer. Been raining here since yesterday. :)
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    Alaska Decision

    Were heading up from Illinois May 23. Meeting with friends in Great falls Montana. Will spend 3 months in Alaska. Went up in 2010. Had a great time. Have a 42 ft. fiver and pull with a Class B totor. had no problem with roads. Just drive slow. Been saving all winter for fuel, hope we have...
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    Buying new Freightliner Sport Chassis

    Just found your post. Have a Business class freightliner. Built by Summit Hauler. Tow a 42 ft Newmar Toy hualer. Best vehicle i found for this trailer. Truck handles great with the trailer and by it's self, does a good job in tight traffic. Have a Allison 3000 Transmission. Works great. Have a...
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    Insurance

    Going to try National Interstate today. You are right about the truck falling between the cracks because of its size. Really its no bigger then the big motor homes. Its that it can be detached and use for other things. With Farmers Insurance with have to sign a paper saying that we will only use...
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