What size Truck?
Last updated on April 27th, 2009 at 06:47 pmThis question and answer was originally posted at Forum@FTRV.comQuestion:I’m looking to buy a 27 ft. fifthwheel that has a GVWR of only 5171 lbs. Can I get away with a 1/2 ton…
Category: Fifth Wheels & Trailers
Fifth Wheel Stabilizing
Last updated on April 27th, 2009 at 06:47 pmTo optimize the stability of your fifth wheel trailer you need to have a fair amount of weight on the rear jacks. But it’s nearly impossible get much weight on them using…
How to Choose the Right Tires For Your Towable RV
Last updated on April 27th, 2009 at 06:52 pmOne of the most important and often overlooked items on an towable RV are the tires. Most travel trailer or 5th wheel tires are barely adequate for the load they are carrying…
Tow Vehicle Towing Packages
When shopping for a tow vehicle keep in mind that appearances can be deceiving. For example two pickups sitting side by side on a dealer’s lot may seem to be identical, except perhaps for color, but one of the trucks…
RV Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Break-Away Switch
Last updated on April 27th, 2009 at 06:54 pmRV Travel trailers and fifth wheels are equipped with a break-away switch design to apply full power to the trailer brakes should the trailer detach from the hitch and ‘break away’ from…
Turn Signal & Marker Lights Upgrade for Trailers
Last updated on May 7th, 2019 at 04:26 pmI did a turn signal & marker lights upgrade on my fifth wheel RV. Have you ever been towing your travel trailer or fifth wheel and signaled to make a lane change…