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Some years ago I made an adapter to allow for the use of a traditional 5th wheel hitch with attachment to the gooseneck ball. The gooseneck hitch had been welded to the frame of the Dodge while my friend who bought this truck, wanted to use his 5er hitch. It was way better to make the adapter than to cut the gooseneck hitch from the truck frame. He is still using it to this day.

Sounds like you are making the correct decision.

Well, at least you are back to work. That break you had had to be a challenge to your life plans.

I have used polyurethane caulk on RVs with success. It isnt as thin and self-leveling like Dicor but works well and a little massaging with a putty knife and its good to go.

See https://www.trailerlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/2008-Trailer-Towing-Guide.pdf This is the best resource I know of to answer your question. It considers rear ratio, and many other factors to derive the answer you are looking for.

Did you roll it? Looks like it from the pan & roller. I have used Xtreme Liner many times but have never rolled it. I spray it on with a HF drywall texture gun. Works good. They supply "crumb" for the texture in the product. Sometimes I use it sometimes I dont. Depends on what I am doing with it. Also, they offer many colors. Its 2 part, so it holds up pretty well.

Torrey Pines. Should be a nice looking 5er if it has been maintained. Newmar made nice 5ers, and their Class As are bad either.

Not sure I understand BUT how is this relevant to HDTs?

Your buffer sounds more like a grinder, which is designed to removing material, which builds heat, a BAD component for paint finishes. It will soften and ball up the finish and then remove it, which is not what you are after. Removing contaminents is the goal. Slow and steady wins the race.

Nicely done on that lap joint.

I believed that carnuba paste wax was the way to go, then discovered liquid. Way easier to work with and better results. Have never looked back. Ceramic coatings are great but for my work trucks, they are not the best option.

Something like this. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Car-Detailing-Medium-Grade-Clay-Bar-Polishing-Glass-Finish-1x-200g/232916857337?hash=item363aed31f9:g:kIoAAOSwnRJbj4bC Not the same as grade school modeling clay but certainly in the same family.

I am not an auto detailer but I do like to take care of my vehicles and being a business owner, I have learned a few things that have helped me do some care myself before I go to the "professionals". Wash an area that you can handle to do, say one side of the truck. Then using a decent clay bar product and some liquid to help it slide around, like blue Dawn & water in a spray bottle(just a few DROPS of Dawn for the entire bottle of water), run the entire area with the clay bar. This will remove contaminents from the paint and any wax that might be on there. Take your time and do it on the complete area, this is a prep step and will help the finished product. Once you have finished with the clay bar, wash the area again, dry it with a good chamois or microfiber towel. Then use a LIQUID carnuba wax, its easier to work with. Let it haze completely, even a few hours shouldnt hurt, and using a microfiber towel, buff the haze to a shine. Wait a week or so and wax the area again, and do another coat of wax. Not likely to need to clay bar again as that will remove the wax you previously put on it. You might just be surprised by what that elbow grease will do.

You know as we get older we get shorter. I'm sure in time you will get that 2" just naturally. LOL I just couldnt help myself. Sorry.

Suggest using some never seize on fastener threads since you are dealing with 3 different metals there.

Sounds like a flow control for air. I encounter this type device in hydraulic equipment. They call them velocity fuses. They can be adjusted to control the speed at which a cylinder will move esp on the return stroke of a single acting cylinder.

Dave's comments are right on point. I will only add that LIFE happens and when it does, changes come with it. They are a significant investment and coming to this forum to become educated is priceless. I have an IH 4700LP for sale as LIFE happened and I need to sell it. Somebody will like it and use it, which is what I cant do right now. Hate to see it sitting. Its a great truck with only 170K miles but has a big block IH diesel and Allison. When I am ready I will buy something that will work for me THEN. In the meantime, I live vicariously through so many that share on this site. I am enjoying my journey.

Yes, larger diameter hoses add volume for things needing higher CFM at start of work. Although difference between 1/4 & 3/8 is only 50% more volume but by 50' of hose. Of course pressure will play into that equation too.

Helpful info can be found at Towing Guides on Trailer Life magazine website.

Sounds like the correct approach to me, but this is only my understanding and I am no tax professional and rely on CPAs to keep me legal. Not sure, but does that apply to those who own lots in a park. My parents owned a lot in Benson, and I dont remember them saying they were not allowed to be there full time. I seem to remember that some people stayed there full time.

If you have room perhaps use some rubber hose, slit it and wrap it around your opening. Some Liquid Nails if its a bit loose, but the rubber on the wood should stay put pertty good.

It would interesting to go see how rigs are registered in states other than CA than own lots in Coarsegold and Jojoba Hills SKP parks. And same with other parks, whether SKP or not, in CA or not. This is a lifestyle that allows flexibility for such things. LEOs know this esp those in areas with that sort of population. Dont sweat the small stuff, do your best diligence and ENJOY THE JOURNEY. If your intent is to do the right thing, then it will all work out.

application to determine the correct replacement.

I have search for gas shocks for many different applications and found a couple manufacturers websites. I was able to buy some for a different application using an applications guide that allowed me to use length, diameter and #s to determine best choice. I found it amazing how many choices are actually out there and I didnt need to use info of the SPECIFIC

I resemble that remark. LOL