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Originally Posted by Devildogmom
We're going to Muskegon on the 26th to order our first fiver. I can't wait!
Do any of you have and suggestions for us?
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Congratulations. I bought my first fiver in November a Cougar 325SRX. I've owned trailers and truck campers this is the biggest at 37 Feet. Hooking up and disconnecting a 5th wheel is a piece of cake compared to a trailer..
Suggestions..
I bought a 5th wheel tailgate for the truck.. I tried one trip with the stock tailgate on.. No matter what the circumstance I needed an extra person to help if I wanted to unhook. I tried one trip without the stock tailgate on.. Worked fine but then the truck bed had to be empty or potentially you'll lose stuff out the back.
Practise backing up to get familar. If you're used to a trailer it's different than a trailer. My first experience was in the dark in my own driveway. You'd think it was my first time backing a trailer up. It just tracks different than a trailer. Plus it was 10 feet longer than my old unit. Once you're used to it, they're smooth.
Buy one of those nylon skid plates for the 5th wheel king pin. Prevents scratches on your 5th wheel hitch and helps the trailer slide easier onto the hitch. They are about 10 bucks.
Enjoy the new unit!