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New Member Intros
07-11-2024, 03:06 AM
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New to 5th Wheels
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OlympicFox
Dave (DMW), excellent question. The short answer...
Dave (DMW), excellent question. The short answer is that we hover right around the Ram's SRW axle rating; slightly over or under the rear axle rating depending on details of how we're loaded and...
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New Member Intros
07-09-2024, 04:52 PM
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New to 5th Wheels
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OlympicFox
We also use Excel spreadsheets to help us compare...
We also use Excel spreadsheets to help us compare our choices. When it comes to things like pin weight and trailer weight, we ignore the brochure weights, except for the GVWR.
We use the...
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New Member Intros
07-08-2024, 09:02 PM
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New to 5th Wheels
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OlympicFox
Considering the size of the 5th wheels you've...
Considering the size of the 5th wheels you've been looking at, my initial response is that your SRW F350 will be able to pull a large 5th wheel, but will likely run out of carrying capacity to carry...
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General Community Discussions
10-24-2023, 09:32 PM
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In the "fantasy phase"
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OlympicFox
A few thoughts. . . First, while I didn't...
A few thoughts. . .
First, while I didn't read all of the posts, the first half-dozen were spot on. A SRW F350 might be able to tow that 5th wheel technically, however it would not be a pleasant...
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DRV | Formerly Doubletree
09-26-2023, 06:15 PM
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lipped axles
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OlympicFox
Normally, I would agree with Lippert not having...
Normally, I would agree with Lippert not having responsibility for a part failure on a 15-year old vehicle. And i would agree that the "recall" situation has gotten entirely out of hand.
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Carriage Inc
09-25-2023, 10:06 PM
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Location of GFCIs in Cameo F35SB3
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OlympicFox
Late on the thread, but I'll add to the info. . ....
Late on the thread, but I'll add to the info. . . like the others, our GFCI is the last breaker on the right in the 120VAC breaker panel. Which on our 2008 32SB2 is in the hallway to the bedroom.
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New Member Intros
09-25-2023, 05:24 PM
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How do these RV Models compare to each other?
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OlympicFox
As fjr vfr pointed out, the real answer depends...
As fjr vfr pointed out, the real answer depends on your personal priorities.
Our priorities includes such things as 2 slides (no 3rd slide), unrestricted access to galley and bathroom with slides...
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DRV | Formerly Doubletree
09-25-2023, 05:17 PM
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lipped axles
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OlympicFox
Interesting how Lippert dodges a recall involving...
Interesting how Lippert dodges a recall involving defective brakes and pokes the consumer for half the cost of parts.
Question: Did Lippert offer the 2nd axle to you at their cost with free...
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Trucks, Towing and Hitching
09-04-2023, 06:21 PM
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Can I tow this?
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OlympicFox
It is important that the truck/trailer buyer...
It is important that the truck/trailer buyer understand a few basic facts and realities about the marketing of tow vehicles and trailers.
1. The marketing of tow vehicles is extremely...
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Trucks, Towing and Hitching
08-01-2022, 04:28 PM
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Looking for bed cover recommendations
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OlympicFox
We went the Truxedo Deuce Tonneau Cover. ...
We went the Truxedo Deuce Tonneau Cover.
In addition to the 5th wheel hitch, we also have a 50-gallon fuel tank and a tool box. So, we needed a cover that both cleared everything needed...
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Trucks, Towing and Hitching
11-15-2021, 09:11 PM
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Can you tow over GVWR
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OlympicFox
I learned a long time ago that truck...
I learned a long time ago that truck manufacturers publish the highest capacity ratings they can get away with because those numbers sell trucks. Unfortunately, those ratings are not as simple as...
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