Forum: Fifth Wheels
03-19-2018, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 5,475
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Forum: New Member Check in!
02-16-2018, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 44
Views: 18,613
This is what I have used for a disconnect - a...
This is what I have used for a disconnect - a simple top post disconnect which attaches to the terminal post of the battery inside your battery box. Easy "screw up" to disconnect and "screw down" to...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
02-06-2018, 10:46 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,826
Raising suspension height of 5er?
Hi all,
I am seeking some advice here. I have a 2016 Hideout 295BHS. Last year I upgraded to a Reese airborne pin box, and using a Reese 16k slider hitch with that.
I'm riding around 3" nose...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
01-31-2018, 04:21 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 12,145
We have a 2016 Hideout 295BHS 5er. We have had...
We have a 2016 Hideout 295BHS 5er. We have had it for 1 and a half seasons now, and love it. I have to admit, I was skeptical at first of "entry level", as we were moving from a mid-tier passport...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
01-15-2018, 02:56 PM
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Replies: 77
Views: 67,349
Honestly, the difference in hardware is...
Honestly, the difference in hardware is little....
The reasoning is marketing and sales related really. Ask yourself, as a customer... "What do I get for an extra $2,200 for the 6.4L option?" ...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
01-15-2018, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 77
Views: 67,349
I also have a 2500 with the 6.4L hemi. My...
I also have a 2500 with the 6.4L hemi. My "sticker" payload is 3,128lb! The difference is the engine weight and then options. The difference in weight of the cummins alone is around ~800lb, hence...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
08-05-2017, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 10,416
Thanks for the tip.
I did raise and lower...
Thanks for the tip.
I did raise and lower the legs themselves (while hitched) and sprayed with multi purpose lube, but at the risk of sounding like a completely newbie, I really have no idea what...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
08-05-2017, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 10,416
Thought I would post a quick update on this...
Thought I would post a quick update on this thread for others whom may have similar issues.
Since I first posted, we managed to use the landing gear to hitch up and unhitch at the next stop of our...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
08-02-2017, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 10,416
Thanks for those tips and the response! Really...
Thanks for those tips and the response! Really great to hear from another Hideout fifth owner. I too over retracted my gear early on but thankfully all I did was blew a fuse. Will definitely keep a...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
08-01-2017, 06:03 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 10,416
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
07-31-2017, 08:31 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 10,416
Thanks again.
Forgot to confirm your...
Thanks again.
Forgot to confirm your question originally, sorry. Yes - it's the "lead" side which has appeared to have failed which is also the side where the motor and gearbox are located.
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
07-31-2017, 07:03 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 10,416
Thank you for your help!
I didn't realize...
Thank you for your help!
I didn't realize that the gearbox was supposed to "wobble" - but that's good to know. At least I know that's normal.
It seems odd to me that the noise only started to...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
07-31-2017, 06:11 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 10,416
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Forum: Lite Weight Trailers
10-24-2016, 02:19 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 8,274
Re: Bullet Screen Door - Does not latch
Hi there,
Congrats on your Bullet firstly!
You don't mention what brand of door it is? It will either be made by Lippert, or possibly by Dexter? I have a Dexter, and had an issue also.
...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
09-24-2016, 06:48 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 20,388
Thanks Turbodog.
Although your situation...
Thanks Turbodog.
Although your situation doesn't sound great, it confirms for me that this isn't an "entry level only" issue. Under the kitchen area there is a fresh water tank as well as the 2nd...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
09-24-2016, 06:15 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 22,065
I have a Hideout 295BHS, and I plan to mount on...
I have a Hideout 295BHS, and I plan to mount on the bedroom wall that backs to the front bathroom - not sure if that's the same wall you are attempting? I too have the small white sticker showing the...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
09-22-2016, 10:11 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 20,388
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
09-19-2016, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 20,388
Thanks John, for your wisdom and very sound...
Thanks John, for your wisdom and very sound advice. I think you're correct - "tearing into it" just to look and see if anything could be done is a very risky move and could result in creating new...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
09-18-2016, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 20,388
Thanks for all the responses so far.
Seems,...
Thanks for all the responses so far.
Seems, at least based off the replies so far that some floor flex would be considered normal. That said, it does make sense that the Aluminum frame floor is...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
09-18-2016, 01:58 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 20,388
Floor Flex - Normal or Not?
Hi all,
We recently upgraded from a Passport Ultra Lite travel trailer to a 2016 Hideout 295BHS fifth wheel. Love the unit so far.... But...
We've camped around 20 nights in the new unit...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
09-13-2016, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 7,207
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
09-10-2016, 06:52 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 7,207
So, I wanted to post an update...
We pulled...
So, I wanted to post an update...
We pulled the trigger and went ahead with the Hideout 295BHS purchased from a local dealer here in Calgary, Canada. We thought it offered simply a great floorplan...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
08-15-2016, 09:57 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 7,207
Hi folks,
Very interested in this thread and...
Hi folks,
Very interested in this thread and am also curious to hear from any Hideout 5th wheel owners out there. What's been your experience? Any "build quality" issues? I'm interested in a...
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
01-10-2016, 04:12 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 9,220
I appreciate the post, thank you! It provided...
I appreciate the post, thank you! It provided some additional comfort to me to read that we're towing similar trailers with very similar trucks, and that your experience has been positive. I don't...
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
01-09-2016, 10:15 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 9,220
Hi folks,
Back after digging the trailer out...
Hi folks,
Back after digging the trailer out of snow, loading it, and taking it for a 60M/100KM tour at highway speeds. Short story - it went well! Very well.
Firstly - the 1500 is very...
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