Fifth wheel towing options

[Montecresto]

Oddly enough I have a totally different axel setup than you do. I have 235 85 16 G rated tires on 8 lug axels.

Well that’s the same I have....

 

[Admin]

 

[Montecresto]

My rig is brand brand new. I haven’t been able to use it much due to the fold out step (which after three weeks I despise). It’s down at the dealer getting a traditional 3 step pull out for the front door. I have a tight storage location and that big moryde rise up step is a pia.

Really!!!!! I love the fold out step. It hits a vertical post on the carport that I park it under so I have to make a modification to it, but so much more substantial than the traditional springy pull out.

 

[Montecresto]

I’m hoping my maiden voyage is next weekend before a big run to the Black Hills over Memorial Day.

Good luck, hope you make it. I love the Black Hills!!!

 

[Montecresto]

Mine had the Gen Prep, but I made the dealer add the generator. Hoping to do some dry camping this year!

Cool, I have the generator too. When I’m on the road and staying in Cracker Barrel or Walmart parking lots it provides lights, heat and air, and where I store it there’s no electricity available so it’s handy for vacuuming etc.

 

[Montecresto]

I had the Caslterock tires on my 2017 Volante bunk house. They were pretty good to me. Over 5k miles no problems.

That may have been what was on my first TH that I traded in on this one, I got four years and 4 K miles on it.

 

[Montecresto]

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Measure here.

What will that measurement correspond with?

 

[Vikes79]

Really!!!!! I love the fold out step. It hits a vertical post on the carport that I park it under so I have to make a modification to it, but so much more substantial than the traditional springy pull out.

I like it when it’s out, the problem is that I can’t use it at home or my storage location. This means I can’t preload it either and be ready to roll after work. This is why I’m going back to the old step.

 

[Vikes79]

What will that measurement correspond with?

You are measuring the king box (pin box) and king pin for post 95 to see if a AUH would work for you without having to buy it.

Your gooseneck adapter is clamped around the king pin.

 

[Vikes79]

Well that’s the same I have....

Really! I could have sworn I only saw six lug rims on yours typically meaning 15” tires.

My tires are white lake or something like that . From what I’ve read they are some of the better china bombs.

 

[Vikes79]

Cool, I have the generator too. When I’m on the road and staying in Cracker Barrel or Walmart parking lots it provides lights, heat and air, and where I store it there’s no electricity available so it’s handy for vacuuming etc.

Exactly why I got the out fit. My first with a integrated generator. In my new job I’ll be spending more time in KY and WI....I’m hoping to camp in my RV vs hotel and maybe do some trail riding after work.

I also did not want to continue to pull doubles like I have been for the past 3 years.

 

[Montecresto]

I like it when it’s out, the problem is that I can’t use it at home or my storage location. This means I can’t preload it either and be ready to roll after work. This is why I’m going back to the old step.

I hear ya...

 

[Montecresto]

You are measuring the king box (pin box) and king pin for post 95 to see if a AUH would work for you without having to buy it.

Your gooseneck adapter is clamped around the king pin.

Oh I’m sorry, I hadn’t seen your edit to post #95. I’ll give that a read first.

 

[Montecresto]

Really! I could have sworn I only saw six lug rims on yours typically meaning 15” tires.

Hmmmm, actually I’m not sure about the lug pattern, but they are 16” tires.....shrug.

 

[Montecresto]

My tires are white lake or something like that . From what I’ve read they are some of the better china bombs.

Ok, so Brookshire Hathaway is spreading the wealth around....

 

[Montecresto]

Exactly why I got the out fit. My first with a integrated generator. In my new job I’ll be spending more time in KY and WI....I’m hoping to camp in my RV vs hotel and maybe do some trail riding after work.

I also did not want to continue to pull doubles like I have been for the past 3 years.

That’s great. These are entry level units, not like Forest Rivers upper line (Rockwood) etc.

But IMO, if we take care of them, they’ll provide us years of service...

 

[Vikes79]

That’s great. These are entry level units, not like Forest Rivers upper line (Rockwood) etc.

But IMO, if we take care of them, they’ll provide us years of service...

I’m of the same opinion...mines a weekend warrior and the occasional week stay. I’ve always made updates and meticulously cared for my RVs.

We really weren’t going to go with the Wolfpack, but it was the first TH that actually had a layout that made sense to the wife and I.

 

[Montecresto]

Really! I could have sworn I only saw six lug rims on yours typically meaning 15” tires.

Seems odd to me that we both have a 2019 WolfPack 325/13 and I’ve got 6 lug (just checked it) 16” wheels and you’ve got 8 lug 16” wheels.....shrug

 

[Vikes79]

Seems odd to me that we both have a 2019 WolfPack 325/13 and I’ve got 6 lug (just checked it) 16” wheels and you’ve got 8 lug 16” wheels.....shrug

What’s your GVWR on the trailer placard? It’s located on the drivers front of the trailer.

Mine is 15786 lbs. I’m wondering if there is a difference in axel ratings. I bring this up as the sales brochure for mine lists a GVWR of 14k something and I read on FR forums that there was a recent axel change.

 

[Montecresto]

What’s your GVWR on the trailer placard? It’s located on the drivers front of the trailer.

Mine is 15786 lbs. I’m wondering if there is a difference in axel ratings. I bring this up as the sales brochure for mine lists a GVWR of 14k something and I read on FR forums that there was a recent axel change.

If it ever stops raining I’ll give that a check but 14 sounds familiar.

 

[Montecresto]

Yep 14,200