Forum: Fifth Wheels
01-09-2022, 08:27 AM
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Replies: 47
Views: 14,263
BakFlip II Cover
I have a 2012 F350 Short Bed with a Bak Flip II Cover over our slider hitch. I also have a RDS 40 gal fuel/tank tool box. I had to modify the tool box by removing the top and cutting down the back...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
10-31-2021, 02:55 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 5,755
Extra Fuel Tanks
2012 F250 Diesel Short Bed 27gal OEM tank. After our first long trip pulling the fiver, and chasing fuel every 150 miles, I put a Titan 50 gal OEM replacement tank in and a 40 gal RDS in-bed tool...
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Forum: Travel Trailers
04-29-2021, 07:38 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 7,854
2d AC
Check the wiring before you get the AC up there. I thought mine was hot and ready for the AC and it was not. Make sure the connectors are correct between the AC and the wiring in the camper. I had...
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Forum: Odds 'n Ends
04-22-2021, 07:17 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 7,305
Water in the Fresh Water Tank
Being in Texas, I drain all tanks and flush black tanks and grey tanks every time we come in. When we prepare to leave for our next trip, I repeat the process, flush all tanks again, put filtered...
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Forum: Travel Trailers
04-18-2021, 08:16 AM
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Replies: 36
Views: 16,974
One other thing
Being a bit older, I always advise buyers to look at campers with the slides in and answer two questions-can you get to the bathroom and the fridge with the slides in? As we travel, I have to stop...
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Forum: New Member Check in!
04-11-2021, 02:39 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 7,052
Towing with an F150
A couple of years ago a guy passed us on I-35 driving an F150 Triton V8 pulling a full sized Montana bobtailing a Kubota Ute doing well over 75 mph. I chased him down to make sure I wasn’t mistaken...
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Forum: Towing
04-04-2021, 07:49 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 6,707
Tacoma
I made the mistake of buying the Taco thinking it would tow a camper of decent size. I have a F250 diesel and a 38 foot Montana and was hoping to downsize. I love the Taco but it has no real towing...
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Forum: Campfire Chatter
02-28-2021, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 33
Views: 4,383
Electricity was not an issue for us. 48 hours...
Electricity was not an issue for us. 48 hours with no power, 6 days with no water was an issue. Moved to the 5th wheel when the power went out, started up the generator. Camper was winterized, so...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
07-12-2018, 12:01 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 7,214
Front Air Issues
In Texas we have to have 2 airs. I ran in to an issue with my bedroom air. Initially we had a 13K Coleman un-ducted on the bedroom of our 2011 Montana Mountanaire. In 100+ degree heat-high...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
03-24-2014, 06:06 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,847
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
03-23-2014, 04:50 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,847
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
03-18-2014, 05:54 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,714
Extended warranty
I was fortunate. I picked up the warranty on the fiver for $50 when I bought it used from the original owner who had the trailer less than 6 months. He paid the big bucks for it. $50 was worth the...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
03-18-2014, 04:47 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 6,811
I have a 2012 F250 with the camper package. ...
I have a 2012 F250 with the camper package. Added the Firestones. Also Rancho Adjustable shocks. Softens the ride substantially when not towing, then adjust them up to load rating when towing. ...
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
03-18-2014, 04:41 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,714
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Forum: Fifth Wheels
03-17-2014, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,714
After Market Extended Warranty Value
I have an aftermarket extended warranty sold by the dealer. Seems it is not worth much.
Had it for two years on my Montana, never needed it till now and having electrical issues. Inverter...
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