Forum: Repairs & Maintenance
04-16-2024, 04:38 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,457
I see you are using an aftermarket reducer...
I see you are using an aftermarket reducer sleeve. I would get the Ford reducer sleeve and see if that helps. On my truck I used the GM reducer sleeve with a 2" stinger to tow our last trailer for...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
04-12-2024, 04:34 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,206
I have used a lube plate since day one with my...
I have used a lube plate since day one with my B&W hitch, never had it cause any problems. You can see it in the photo. There is still space between the bottom of the jaws and the flange on the...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
04-07-2024, 02:45 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,129
I have the same hitch in a short bed GMC. The...
I have the same hitch in a short bed GMC. The dealer installed the hitch with the uprights in the forward position. As you can see in the first picture the pinbox hits the tailgate when slid back, it...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
04-04-2024, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,206
Defiantly sounds like it was high pinned. I...
Defiantly sounds like it was high pinned. I ALWAYS do a visual check before closing the tailgate, I use the flashlight that I keep in the center console so I can see the kingpin extending below the...
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Forum: Towing
03-30-2024, 06:53 AM
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Replies: 49
Views: 3,325
I get the best mileage between 60-62, if...
I get the best mileage between 60-62, if conditions allow that is how fast I drive.
What is more important to me is time driving on a travel day. I try to keep travel days to 8 hours of driving or...
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Forum: Technical Corner
02-29-2024, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 3,697
With the 12v batteries in parallel you add the...
With the 12v batteries in parallel you add the amp hours together, you would get 210 amp hours. With the 6v batteries in series you don't add the amp hours, so you end up with 235 amp hours. You get...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
02-29-2024, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,574
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
02-25-2024, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 489
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
02-09-2024, 07:48 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,521
Our trailer is the same way. We do get a little...
Our trailer is the same way. We do get a little movement. This is minimized by using blocks under the rear jacks so they don't have to extend very far. I also use blocks under the landing gear, I try...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
02-09-2024, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,918
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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance
01-28-2024, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 753
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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance
01-17-2024, 06:24 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,196
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
01-13-2024, 01:57 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 886
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Forum: Modifications and Upgrades
12-17-2023, 12:36 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 4,981
I would not use blocks, They will put too much...
I would not use blocks, They will put too much stress on the leaf springs. If you have a local spring shop they can make new springs with a higher arch. The downside is that you now have custom...
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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance
09-24-2023, 07:17 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 400
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Forum: Tires, Tires, Tires!
09-15-2023, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 3,391
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Forum: Towing
09-15-2023, 02:41 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 3,145
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Forum: Toy Haulers
08-17-2023, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,981
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Forum: Tow Vehicles
07-18-2023, 03:49 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 7,741
My truck squats 3" when I hook up the fifth...
My truck squats 3" when I hook up the fifth wheel, the truck is level when loaded. Personally I wouldn't worry about the squat.
If you decide to stop the squat I would recommend the Timbrens. for...
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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance
06-10-2023, 08:34 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 831
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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance
05-23-2023, 04:23 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,547
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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance
05-23-2023, 03:10 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,547
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Forum: Repairs & Maintenance
05-22-2023, 02:43 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,547
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
05-15-2023, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,118
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Forum: Freeways & Byways
05-11-2023, 02:00 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 6,261
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