Mark and Kelly

As a newbie I need to be way more versed on weight than I am. We have that 36 foot open road 5er and I've read the weight in the owners manual. I guess I've seen some differences in the rating of the towing capacity depending on the layout of the truck. We are pulling with a chevy 2500 hd crewcab long bed. That set up adds a substantial towing capacity. I know I can't use this as a reference, but when i hook up to the fifth wheel and lower the weight onto the truck-it does not drop down or act like any weight has been lowered on it!! I might mention that the motor is an 8.1 gasser. I towed a 37 foot montana up I-40 outside of albuquerque(spelling) up steep incline and it wanted to gain speed and going against a headwind of 30mph. The breaking coming down was no problem. I guess i am fortunate. PS, I did have to fight with costco to put the proper pressure in my new Michelin tires. I insisted on 80lbs rear and 55 on the fronts. I wonder if people don't even put the right pressure in their tires?? I am learning so much from these posts. Do you post your weights along with your trailer height in your truck?

A special thanks to Kirk W. We located the switch with his picture as an example. There was a switch that was not marked where our other tank and slide-out control were. This was the only switch that was not labeled and I tracked the wiring to the water pump!!! That was the number one thanks. #2 I bought the water filter. #3 I ordered the Sailun tires from BIG O tire for the 5th wheel. still researching about the surge guard. Thanks again to everyone for their help!!!

I want to thank you folks. I appreciate all the tips. The trailer is winterized now, since I am in Missouri and cold here. I will go out and check these locations for that switch. A big virtual handshake to all! Thanks

My wife and I recently bought a used 2006 pilgrim 36 foot 5er. Have done some work on it. The hot water tank thermostat and control. Everything works great so far, BUT I can't find the water pump switch inside. I have heard it is in the kitchen or bathroom??? We have not needed the pump for fresh water tank yet, since we camped at a couple of locations that we hooked to water. Other ?'s Do we need a water filter? Should I get a surge protector? TPMS? Tires are LT's and old. I have read a lot on these forums about SAILUNS and I am leaning toward them. Thanks in advance for any help on my numerous questions. PS, Pilgrim is out of BIZ, so if anyone out there has one, ANY tips would be appreciated.