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Picking up our 5th wheel


Cathy and Paula

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Hi everyone we are on our way to pick-up our new Lifestyle today and would like to know if there is any last minute things I should be looking for when we get there? We have been full-timing in a Dutchstar so the 5th wheel thing is going to be new. Thanks for any info or advice.


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Cathy and Paula
US Air Force Retired
2016 Lifestyle LS37CKSL/2016 Ford F350 DRW
Fulltiming since Aug 09
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It may be too late, but plan on staying at least 24 hours at the place you are buying it and check out everything you can before leaving. If at all possible don't pay for it until everything is fixed and you are ready to drive off. Even if that is 3 days to a week.

Al & Sharon
2006 Winnebago Journey 36G 
2020 Chevy Colorado Toad
San Antonio, TX

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Since you've had a RV previously you should know the systems. If you're getting a walk-through with the salesperson you might be ready to take a video or picture with your phone if there's something new that you want to remember. Enjoy!

Full-timed for 16 Years
Traveled 8 yr in a 2004 Newmar Dutch Star 40' Motorhome
and 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel

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You need either grease or a teflon plate for the hitch plate. Be aware that some hitches may experience difficulty locking with a too thick plate so a small tube or can of grease as a back up plan might be advisable. Also educate yourself on how to do a pull test after hitching up to avoid dumping the trailer on the bed of the truck. Best Wishes, Jay

2015 Continental Coach Elegance by Forks RV, 41'; 2015 FL M2 112, DD 13, by 2L Custom Trucks; Trailer Saver air hitch; '48 Navigoddess with a Rand McNally GPS

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+1 on the pull test. Also, know how far you can get the trailer at an angle before hitting the corner of the truck cab on your 5th wheel nose. Make sure to keep an eye on it when backing up and turning! You should also have the hitch set up so the 5th wheel rails are parallel to the truck bed rails, and there should be plenty of clearance (IIRC, 12" is good?) the 5th wheel should be riding level, not nose up or down.

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