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11-03-2017, 08:24 PM
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Who Dares, Wins
Join Date: May 2012
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First time out to camp.. At the VA rest area on our way to Williamsburg Outdoor World. 7 hours to make a 4 hour trip... Gotta love people who cannot drive and keep crashing!
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11-04-2017, 07:31 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2014
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Doc, very nice setup.
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11-04-2017, 07:33 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2017
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Quote:
Originally Posted by doc73
First time out to camp.. At the VA rest area on our way to Williamsburg Outdoor World. 7 hours to make a 4 hour trip... Gotta love people who cannot drive and keep crashing!
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She's a beaut Clark
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11-04-2017, 08:09 AM
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Who Dares, Wins
Join Date: May 2012
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Thank you both. I was amazed how well it tows compared to the bumper pull.
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11-04-2017, 08:12 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Monroeville, PA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by doc73
Thank you both. I was amazed how well it tows compared to the bumper pull.
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Having little experience with our TT and zero experience with a 5r, what kind of differences???
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11-04-2017, 08:18 AM
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Who Dares, Wins
Join Date: May 2012
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I had no movement from the trailer (sway) and no push from passing trucks. It also seems to track more in line with the truck in turns. Hooking up was great, backed in and click, all done. No WD setup no fuss. Disconnecting the same.
On acceleration I can feel weight increase (grey wolf was so light it was not even there). But the truck still pulls like a dream. If I had one ding it would be would be the concrete joints can create a bounce sometimes but that is our crappy roads I am sure. Did not get this with the TT as bad.
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11-04-2017, 08:22 AM
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Pickin', Campin', Mason
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: South Western PA
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Looks great Doc.
The concrete cracks are something I've dealt with over 7 different 5th wheels.
Even my BIL's with air ride hitch does that.
You'll get used to that.
Enjoy the 5th wheel experience!
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11-04-2017, 08:24 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Monroeville, PA
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Hmmm, thanks! We plan to get a few years under our belt with the TT and may consider an upgrade
Is it any different backing? We have a 5K gal tanker (tractor trailer) at work, I can't drive that thing to save my life!! I swear it jack-knife's as soon as I put it in reverse!
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11-04-2017, 08:26 AM
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Who Dares, Wins
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It seems to maneuver easier but I will agree it's pivot point is diffrent so it does take some adjustment
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11-04-2017, 08:27 AM
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Location: Monroeville, PA
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[emoji106]thanks!
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11-04-2017, 08:40 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
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Quote:
Originally Posted by doc73
First time out to camp.. At the VA rest area on our way to Williamsburg Outdoor World. 7 hours to make a 4 hour trip... Gotta love people who cannot drive and keep crashing!
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Beautiful setup !!!! When I grow up I want something real similar hope you enjoy many miles of smiles
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11-04-2017, 10:11 AM
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Wrench Turnin Fool
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Pike and Montgomery counties PA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by doc73
It seems to maneuver easier but I will agree it's pivot point is diffrent so it does take some adjustment
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X2
It definitely takes some getting used to... And I drive a tractor trailer for work sometimes 😎
I used my slider door the first time hooking up last night. I have a hard tonneau cover and I fold it until the fifth wheel is clear, but I can't see the hitch from the cab because there cover obscures it. I slid the hitch back and voila I could see it, surprisingly it didn't lower the truck much, I thought it would go down more than it did.
I still haven't moved it like that though... It seems that would undo the advantage of the fifth wheel.
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11-04-2017, 10:13 AM
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Wrench Turnin Fool
Join Date: Sep 2017
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It's definitely better going down the road though... Tracks straight as an arrow and you don't hardly notice crosswinds and busses/ tractor trailers passing you (I'm on vacation, I'm NOT interested in driving like I'm on the clock)
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Excited new owner of 2018 Arctic Wolf 315TBH8
Towing with a 2005 F-250 5.4 GASSER
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11-04-2017, 10:19 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Monroeville, PA
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I had every intention on getting a new 150 to replace my '06 but ended up getting a 350[emoji849].
We looked at 5rs but kept coming back to the floor plan of the 272rl TT. Maybe we'll find a 5r floor plan we like better in a few years. A king bed would be nice
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11-04-2017, 11:21 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Eastern NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by snub13
Hmmm, thanks! We plan to get a few years under our belt with the TT and may consider an upgrade
Is it any different backing? We have a 5K gal tanker (tractor trailer) at work, I can't drive that thing to save my life!! I swear it jack-knife's as soon as I put it in reverse!
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I find the tractor trailer easier, possibly because I drove/backed them more. The tractor trailer-- the trailer tires are at the rear while the 5er wheels are closer to center. Just when I was getting a little more comfortable with a 35' 5er we bought a new 43'er. It is a bit different again. Practice will make it easier but every CG has a different angle.
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11-04-2017, 11:24 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Monroeville, PA
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Oh, great! Lol
Practice, practice, practice....
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11-04-2017, 01:34 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Eastern NC
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Quote:
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Oh, great! Lol
Practice, practice, practice....
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I practice backing into my storage lot. Also thinking of printing tickets for those at CGs that want to watch. 
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11-04-2017, 04:17 PM
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Wrench Turnin Fool
Join Date: Sep 2017
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I practice backing into my storage lot. Also thinking of printing tickets for those at CGs that want to watch. |
LoL... We like to anchor our boat near the ramp... Entertainment 😁
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11-04-2017, 04:17 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2017
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Here is my 16 F150 toeing my 17 rockwood premier 
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11-04-2017, 08:10 PM
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