Recent content by sb55out

It was interesting seeing the replies to your post. I think all of us who have been RVing for a while remember the excitement of the first trip. I agree with the consensus that you have too much crammed into your time, but most of us started that way. It's nice if you have the time to realize...

Thanks for the input. I knew there was a reason for the problem, now I understand what happened. I finished up the job today and didn't notice any problems when I lowered it back down, but I will definitely double check the shackle positions. I did have several  of the grease zerts on the...

I plan on repacking my wheel bearings on 5th wheel. I had this done before an observed the process and have a couple questions. I have the greaseable shackles but they won't accept grease unless the trailer is jacked up from the frame which takes pressure off the shackle. When I had this done at...

I think Limey is on the right track. I put a small Panasonic surround system in my 5th wheel a few years ago and it works great. The rear speakers are wireless which eliminates running wires across the living room. On a previous unit I had to incorporate the wiring into the slide mechanism to...

I have noticed the same thing with my 5th Wheel. I think it happened after I had a crack in the frame repaired. When I noticed it I had axles checked and in fact put heavier replacement axles on. It still seems to show up to track to one side, but don't get any unusual wear on the tires so I...

I've been down that road. We purchased a new 5th wheel in 2001 and had a large inverter installed by dealer. My experience was not good. Always ran the batteries down much faster than what the book said even for just a TV and satellite. Upgraded to golf cart batteries and still didn't have much...

Is it possible to use a receiver mounted carrier on the back of a 5th wheel for a 500lb scooter. The ramp maker tells me no. Any ideas?