I live in a 5th wheel travel trailer. No hot water coming out of shower?
Q. I live in a 5th wheel travel trailer, in Ohio. We just got 5 inches of snow & the temp outside is now 12 degrees. When I turn on the shower the cold water comes out, but no hot water. I tried turning each on one at a time, but no hot water comes out. I tried the bathroom sink & the kitchen sink and got hot water out of them. Any suggestions on what I should check or do?
Asked by Bright - Thu Dec 6 10:18:39 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If you get no water at all from the hot water valve in the shower, the line is probably frozen. Open the access panels on the outside if you can find the water line from the heater, and get some heat to the line to thaw it.
Answered by Ralfcoder - Thu Dec 6 10:32:49 2007

Is there a switch to change from propane to electric on a 06 Montana Mountaineer 5th Wheel?
Q. I have a 2006 Montana Mountaineer 5th Wheel made by Keystone and need to know if there is a switch I can flip to change from propane to electric during the winter months at my house. I have the trailer hooked up to electric power at my house and keep spending more and more money each week to keep the heater running. Thanks for all your help and answers.
Asked by harrell.denise - Tue Dec 22 19:04:15 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Sorry, not sure if I can answer what you need. But I can refer you to site showing propane heaters with various models and you may get any further details, if it may help.
Answered by Sunny Ali - Sat Dec 26 11:33:00 2009

what kind of truck do I have to have to tow a 5th wheel?
Q. I want to buy a truck and put a cab cover thing on and wondered if I could use a closed bed truck to tow a 5th wheel or if I have to leave the bed open to connect the 5th wheel. I need a place to store camping gear when it isn't being used.
Asked by madamewitch1106 - Wed Oct 17 21:15:59 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It all Depends on what size Fifth-Wheel you have, If you do not want to go to any expense then don't even think about a short box pickup, Some 1/2 ton trucks can do the trick, depending again on size of 5th wheel. The bed of your truck has to be open as the rails and hitch are attached to your frame. some people have had covers made that go around hitch leaving the pintle open. As far as storage place? Well most 5th wheels come with alot of storage compartments that can be used to store camping gear. I my self would go with a 3/4 or 1 ton truck. And again, depending on size, go with a diesel engine as it has more torque vs. a gas motor.
Answered by Dennis E - Thu Oct 18 16:46:33 2007

How big of a truck do I need to tow a 24 foot 5th wheel?
Q. Its a 1994 24 foot Aljo 5th wheel. I own the 5th wheel but I havent bought a truck yet. Whats the smallest size I could pull it with and whats the ideal size? Any recomendations on brand/year/bed length of truck?
Asked by drnotwhoyouthinkiam - Fri Feb 27 16:54:39 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. for a 5th wheel trailer your going to need at least a 3/4 ton truck, so like a chevy/gmc silverado 2500HD, ford F250 or a dodge 2500, or could get a 1 ton truck like the chevy/gmc 3500, ford F-350 or a dodge 3500, would be best to get a diesel truck to not a gas, also for clearance issues of the trailer and truck cab you'll need a long bed, also you'll have to mount the 5th wheel right above the axle
Answered by ChevyPride0310 - Fri Feb 27 17:01:14 2009

I own a double wide home in Ruskin Fl and would like to trade it for 5th wheel RV/3 slide outs.How do I post o?
Q. I own a double wide mobile home in Ruskin Fl. I would like to trade it for a 5th wheel RV with 3 slide outs. How can I post this add on the internet?
Asked by msunanny - Sat Jun 13 19:49:58 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. and for more info
Answered by HomeCo outlet - Mon Jun 15 17:33:23 2009

What size 5th Wheel can a Chevy 1500 tow?
Q. I have a Chevy 1500 and was wondering the towing capacity and what size 5th wheel can it tow.
Asked by LAW - Thu Jan 28 21:48:31 2010 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. What year and engine is the truck? I drive a 1996 Cheyenne with a 5.0L V8 and I tow our 24' fifth wheel. Sometimes it stresses the engine a little bit or when I'm driving down through mountains the transmission will get a little hot, but it runs fine.
Answered by That Gay Guy - Thu Jan 28 23:33:56 2010

Is there any difference in the way my truck will drive with a 5th wheel vs a trailer?
Q. I know the physical differences between the 5th wheel and trailer as far as how they hook up and all of that, I wanted to know if any one knows if its easier to pull/haul one versus the other? Thanks in advance
Asked by Angelicious05 - Thu May 24 21:57:15 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Placing the weight of a trailer hitch at the rear bumper will lift the front end of the vehicle causing steering difficulties if you do not have the suspension set up for it. Think of you vehicle as a see-saw with the rear axle being the fulcrum. Weight behind it will leverage the front end up, thus the steering problem potential, plus the uneven weight distribution on the tires and suspension. A fifth wheel puts the weight where it should be, over the center of the rear axle. This naturally distributes a more evenness of weight and handling is much improved.
Answered by yenkoman1969 - Sun May 27 15:08:48 2007

Anyone know the California laws regarding passengers riding in a 5th wheel trailer, or any web sights?
Q. that might help. I want to build an open seat 5th wheel trailer to tow my dumb drunk buddies home from the bar behind my VW trike. Thanks I know it is legal to ride as a passenger in CA in a 5Th wheel with direct communication or a visable window, what I am trying to find is a statute # or info as to the trailer set up. I want it to be an open air trailer. We are in Southern California and do not need a top. Thanks again for helpful info
Asked by mybuttstinks2001 - Mon Aug 27 16:22:50 2007 - - 4 Answers - 3 Comments

A. go here at bottom of page is a place to email them.. ask your question. I must say, it is a good one. Side cars are a form of trailer and trailers are allowed but to tow passengers? It's not allowed to have passengers in a trailer towed by car or truck.. You got me curious on this one and got yourself a star. Kudos.
Answered by ? pita ? - Mon Aug 27 16:36:44 2007

What kind of plaster or tools do I need to fix a leak in a tin 5th wheel trailer ceiling.?
Q. I'm living in a 5th whell trailer home in Los Angeles. Unfortunately, I've only been in it a couple weeks and now it's raining. I found out the hard way about a leak just above my bed, and another one a couple feet away. I have no idea how to fix something like this, but I'd like to get it done before it gets worse.
Asked by Denver C - Sat Jan 24 13:30:22 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Use plastic roof cement to patch the leaking area, then paint the whole roof with mobile home roof coating. The roof coating will prevent future leaks.
Answered by wvparanormal - Sat Jan 24 19:48:53 2009

How do we move a 5th wheel with the addition built onto it.?
Q. The 5th wheel has the side cut out with the addition built onto it. You can't just use the 5th wheel it cannot be towed at all - there are no wheels or axels. The whole home would have to lifted onto a flat bed to be moved, after probably being split in two. These two units are over 30 years old. We may have to have the entire home salvaged/recylced but are willing to give everything - appliances , gas furnace.water heater etc - to the person who can move the entire thing. There are many parts that could be re-used for what ever your ideas are.
Asked by Steve J - Mon Apr 16 18:01:20 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Best thing to do is have it demolished in place. Move whatever is valuable out and contact a heavy equipment company to chop and haul it. A garage sale will help you recover some of the 3-500 dollars it will cost.
Answered by Marcus R. - Mon Apr 16 18:35:47 2007

Whats the best brand of 5th wheel trailers to full time in?
Q. I'm looking to start full timing soon. Right now I have a class A motor home but I think I like the 5th wheels better. My question is what is the best model and make can you get for around 70 thousand dollars? Thanks Right now I'm looking at the cameo F35SB3 made by carriage, anyone know about this rig?
Asked by AEN - Tue Feb 20 18:49:44 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If you want the luxury and all the bells, go with Montana. Absolutely gorgeous, plenty of room, lots of slidouts (up to four). I see that EBAY has some decent deal if you don't to buy new. I don't think you will be disappointed at all.
Answered by d - Tue Feb 20 18:54:18 2007

Is it possible to use a normal house Thermostat in a RV 5th wheel? ?
Q. The one that they're trying to sell to us, that's the exact same one as the one in the Rv 5th wheel, is like 100+ when a normal house one is like 15 here. I want to know if we can just install a house Thermostat once instead. Will there be any issues?
Asked by Black Mage - Mon Jan 5 22:03:39 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. the house thermostat is 24v and the rv thermostat is 12v i dont know if it will work with only half the power
Answered by robert d - Mon Jan 5 22:28:46 2009

Trouble with a fridge in a 5th wheel trailer!?
Q. My grandmother had a leak in her 5th wheel trailer, so we unhooked everything and fixed the leak, but now the fridge doesnt want to work. Do we need to ignite the fuel system to restart it or something?We are at an impass, please help. there seems to be 2 ways to run it, electric or gas, but even though the electric is hooked up, when i push the buttons, they dont light up.
Asked by LadyBlackBird - Sat Dec 19 10:44:56 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. pilot must be lit for it to operate on propane, sometimes takes a while for the ignitable fuel to get flowing to the thermo-couple. Sometaimes takes 4 times of trying to light the pilot for it to get fuel to it
Answered by wizerdauto - Sat Dec 19 10:50:29 2009

can i get a florida title for a 5th wheel travel trailer that had a fire and was given a certificate of destru?
Q. i want to buy a 5th wheel travel trailer in florida that had a fire in the kitchen and the insurance company wrote it off and gave a certificate of destruction. it is well worth fixing up but they say we cannot title it in florida. are their any loopholes or ways around this legally? thanks
Asked by barefoot_parrot - Sat Dec 6 20:33:30 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. you may be able to get a junk title given need to go to the DMV and ask them if you can get one or not
Answered by Grandpa - Sat Dec 6 22:31:49 2008

what is the real difference between a 5th wheel and a travel trailer?
Q. I know one is hooked to bed and one to the bumper..but why should I care? I have a 2005 F150...can it handle both...or only travel trailer?
Asked by JC - Sat Feb 3 14:03:54 2007 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Having towed both a 27' and a 37' travel trailer with an F350, (Powerstroke,) I wouldn't really want to try anything much larger than a 20' with an F150. A friend of mine does it regularly with his F150, but his truck is also a company truck. The fifth wheels that hook to a semi-style connection in the bed of the truck are going to be the massive, heavy travel trailers that are going to put more weight on the truck's suspension and rear axle than a half ton truck is really designed for. It's probably not a good idea to attempt a fifth wheel in anything under a three quarter ton rating. It's not simply a matter of weight, as much as it is of inertia. You have to get the thing moving, which requires a LOT of torque, you need the… [cont.]
Answered by jettech - Sat Feb 3 14:32:46 2007

What Models & Years Did A 5th Wheel Come On The Back Of A Cadillac?
Q. I know you can buy kits or have one put on but I want to know when and what model it came like this from the factory.
Asked by Bethenia - Thu Jul 3 05:59:52 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I'm thinking when the body style changed in '48 or "49 Cadiilac went to a "continentil kit" on the back. The pre war Caddies had spare tires mounted on the front fenders and were called "Phaeton" styling.In the late 50's GM quit putting continental kits on Caddies.
Answered by eldoradodave - Thu Jul 3 06:17:23 2008

repairing the inside of a 5th wheel trailer?
Q. all the inside paneling is off because of water damage and the floor needs replaced do I need a lining(plastic sheeting) between insulation and inside wall? what should I use, paneling or sheetrock on walls? How thick?What are other options finishing the walls? how many inches between the floor joist's? what should I use as underflooring for the hardwood flooring I want to put in? is this enough questions, what else should I be asking?
Asked by tammy m - Wed Apr 2 10:58:14 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. So far you have written a couple of partial sentences, but have not asked a question... What is it you want to know?
Answered by JetDoc - Wed Apr 2 11:03:24 2008

What are the laws concerning passengers riding in a 5th wheel trailer while in motion?
Q. What are the laws concerning passengers riding in a 5th wheel trailer while in motion?
Asked by Birdie - Mon Jul 14 12:45:00 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It is illegal in Wisconsin
Answered by Brenda - Mon Jul 14 12:50:15 2008

buying a 5th wheel hitch for towing my camper?
Q. we bought a 1987 28' camp ind. trailseeker 5th wheel camper that we now need to move. we have a '06 F150 4x4...i need to know if there is a way to find out how much the camper weighs, what kind 5th hitch we need to buy and how well my truck is going to pull it?
Asked by fletcher - Sat Oct 25 13:06:18 2008 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments

A. unless you have the original specs on the trailer, the only accurate way to know is to take it to a scale and get the gross wt of the trailer while it is unhooked. then put the landing gear on the scale so you know what the hitch weight is. you SHOULD be ok with your F150 but make sure. you don't want to ruin your truck by pulling too heavy a trailer. it also depends on what engine you have. any V8 is good but a six cylinder won't cut it with a trailer of that size. I know that older fifth wheels tended to be much heavier than newer models that have fiberglass instead of metal siding and aluminum frames instead of wood. also, if your use will be only a couple times per year, your truck can handle a little more strain than say, if you were… [cont.]
Answered by Mon-chu' - Sat Oct 25 13:25:22 2008

Does the R5 5th wheel hitch extender cause any towing problems?
Q. My Dad just bought a 5th wheel trailer and is trying to find a hitch he can afford. He drives a four door chevy and the regular don't fit but the other hitches are awfully expensive.
Asked by roath519 - Fri Oct 20 01:59:01 2006 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. it should be okay but ring the company and check
Answered by David - Fri Oct 20 20:38:32 2006