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    Super springs or air bags

    41 ft Gateway 5th wheel. Just upgraded to a 2015 Chevy 3500LTZ D/A Dually
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    Super springs or air bags

    Debating on whether to put super springs or air bags on my truck. Which is the best application looking at added towing stability vs cost and or maintenance. The retail guy I'm buying from sells both but likes the springs because of no maintenance. Any input is appreciated
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    Thinking about truck upgrade

    Well after looking at all the different brands I'm staying with GM. Getting a 2015 3500 LTZ DRW. They gave me the best deal on my trade in and I'm looking foward to my first trip. I'm sure I will now be towing with a **** of lot more confidence
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    2015 Ram 3500 without Aisen transmission

    Sorry about not being able to spell. Just looking for some helpful input
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    2015 Ram 3500 without Aisen transmission

    Test drove a Ram Laramie 3500 with a door sticker payload of 5600 lbs. This truck does not have the Aisen tranny. Does anyone have an opinion about the regular transmission
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    Thinking about truck upgrade

    I know the dry pin weight to be 2020 lbs and now understand that # is nowhere near accurate when loaded. I'm going to go with 3100 lbs loaded pin weight which is 20% of the 15500 GVWR of camper
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    Thinking about truck upgrade

    I am doing research on upgrading my TV from a 2500 GMC D/A to a 3500 series. My rig is a Gateway 3650BH that mainly serves as my fishing camp but we occasionally take a road trip a couple of times per year. I am concerned about overload of my payload of 2440 lbs. Got caught up in listening to my...
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    1st trip many problems

    Just got home from an enjoyable 1st trip to visit my in-laws in Texas, happy to see them but not happy with my 3650BH. Main problem is the storage compartment got flooded from main bath leak and outdoor shower leak. Kitchen slide also had problem in that it was not properly rewired after problem...
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    Slide out maintainence

    I am the new owner of a 2014 Gateway 3650BH and I am looking out products to lubricate the slide outs. Protect all has a dry lubricant that states not to be used on hydraulic rams. I know my unit has hydraulic slides but does that mean this product should not be used. If so can someone recommend...
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    Gateway - Fridge function

    I am the new owner of a 3650BH and when my unit is plugged in how do I turn off the power to my fridge? My unit has the full size fridge and I am unsure if I should allow the fridge to run when not in use.
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    Picking up our 3650BH this weekend!

    After doing some research over the past several months, the wife and I have decided on the Gateway 3650BH. While I have camped out of a 23ft bumper pull camper, this 5th wheel will be a whole new experience for us. We are staying at the dealership overnight to get familiar with our unit. Any...
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    Towing a Gateway 3650 with a 3/4 ton diesel

    I'm having the Air Lift 5000 air bags installed this weekend with the on board compressor. What other modifications do you recommend?
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    Towing a Gateway 3650 with a 3/4 ton diesel

    My tv is a 2014 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Crew Cab Standard box Duramax 3.73 axle
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    Towing a Gateway 3650 with a 3/4 ton diesel

    Thanks for the info weighed my truck recently and it came in at 7980 lbs without a 5th wheel hitch. I know this will add about 200 lbs
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    Towing a Gateway 3650 with a 3/4 ton diesel

    The wife and I really like the Gateway 3650. My tv is a 2014 Gmc 2500 4x4 D/A. Anyone else towing this unit with a 3/4 ton?
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