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I think you will be much happier with the Companion versus a gooseneck adapter. I ran a Companion for many years, and think it is one of the best standard hitches on the market. From a safety standpoint, fifth wheel hitches don't require safety chains, but goosenecks do. That alone seals the...

I know that feeling. Mine is supposed to leave the factory tomorrow. Assuming it takes a week to travel puts me early next week. The absolute soonest I could see it is two Saturdays from now. The funny part is that the transporter will drive right under my freeway exit, and then another 200...

I like hearing about the trouble free trailers. I went to test for my commercial a on Friday and despite many phone calls to double check they wouldnt let me test in my sob fiver. I'll end up grabbing my uncle's dump trailer and test in that. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk

I just found out they finished building my trailer today. It should ship tomorrow if all goes well. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk

Thanks Al, yes I did a little testing :angel:... After the first blow, I realized there was no way I was going to do that again in my driveway. My neighbors would kill me. I drove out to the middle of nowhere and blasted away. Man that thing is loud, I think it goes to 11. My seven year old...

I'm liking this thread. It's great getting all the ideas on organizing the basement. I really like Lyle's chair holder. Keep posting up pictures, I like what I've seen so far.

I finished up the entire install today. I installed the air springs. That was much easier than I imagined. I filled them up to 70 PSI after the install and no leaks. They are holding pressure really well. I think using the brass compression fittings instead of the press fittings included...

I think you did a great job. I like how the diamond plate on the tail gate matches your toolbox. I like your solution to opening the gate, by bending the rods into handles. That seems simple and effective. Did you have to add any additional bracing or does the diamond plate on top take care...

I finished up the horn install this afternoon. I tucked it up into the driver side dually fender. I used the same M12 holes on the driver side to fasten a 3" x 22" plate to the underside of the bed. I mounted the horn bracket to the plate, and it all tucks up nicely. The longest of the three...

Steve, I ran a Companion for about 6 years. I had mine set all the way back toward the tail gate and all the way up for maximum bed rail clearance. I don't think the few inches of adjustment will make the ride noticeably better or smoother. With it all the way back, it allowed me to come in...

No, mine are the stock 17". I like the look, and can't justify the expense of replacing everything at this point. In the weight ranges we will be towing (non-commercial RVs) I don't see the need for anything beyond stock. It would be for looks alone. You can find 19.5" tires that are the...

We used a similar TV mount in my old trailer. The couch/TV angle was similar to the 4100, and it made all the difference in the world. Before the bracket, watching TV alone was fine because I could stretch out. Watching together was downright painful because of the orientation. With the...

Have you considered 19.5" wheels? Those would look great on the new Ram. As long as you keep the overall tire height close, the wheel size won't matter.

I'd be curious to know if a particular side (passenger/driver) is more prone to failure across the board. I'd also like to know if trailers sold as new further from Indiana have a higher failure rate. I would hope that the Transporter is actually checking air pressure and keeping the trailer...

I'm glad they are taking care of this. Are you waiting until it is all fixed before taking delivery, or are you taking it home until the couch parts arrive?

Not declaring a firearm, if discovered could land you in incredibly deep water. Check out this link to learn about bringing a firearm into Canada. If you plan to travel the US with a firearm the Canadians don't allow, you should look into a border town gun shop that will hold the gun for...

I'd be really surprised if a call to Heartland doesn't get you answers.

It's too bad the dealer lied to you. There are many people that tow that size trailer with 3/4 ton and SRW 1 tons without problems. Others have switched to a DRW 1 ton and noticed huge improvements in stability. Now that you know you are overloaded, you have to make the informed decision...

I love those giant bumpers. What brand of LED bar did you go with, and are you happy with the brightness?

Hopefully it is just a matter of switching some wires around on the transfer switch. I'd like to know how the dealer/Heartland resolves this. If it was the front bedroom as the 'master', and switched between the living room and garage, that would be ideal for us. There were many earlier posts...

How do they put the wrong couch in the 4000? I don't think there are any couches that would fit in the space. I wonder if the dealer is just confused because they changed the couch a few months ago. Did they look in the garage for the other "half" of the couch? I sure hope you get an answer...

I don't know of a particular salvage yard, but in my area the stores that sell livestock and utility trailers also sell the hauler type beds. They have stacks of used OEM and old hauler beds that they have pulled off of customer trucks when they put a new bed on. You may have some luck calling...

I can't wait to see pictures! That full body paint is going to look so good. So what was worse, the three month wait while they built it, or knowing it is in town and not ready until at least Wednesday? :)

That CW sounds awful. I've been following your "saga" since you first posted. Hopefully the professional RV repair shops can get you squared away. I'm betting a smaller RV repair place that has to do the job right to stay in business will be a much better choice. Good luck, and keep us updated.

Re: Clearences and tailgate question I would suggest going to a reputable hitch or truck accessory shop in your area. They can educate you and install a hitch for much less money. I'd suggest going with a B&W gooseneck and Companion. When the fifth wheel hitch is out of the bed, you are left...

I love that color! You have a great looking truck. I dare you not to smile as you decelerate in tow/haul with full exhaust brake on.

I am familiar with your dilemma. When we bought our first dually, my wife was afraid to drive it. Within a few trips around town she was hooked. It quickly became "her" truck. Yes, a 3500 is a lot of truck, but it's not a huge leap above a 2500 and in some cases identical in size. I'd take...

TJ Unlimited? I bet it would fit but you'll be over on the weight a bit. The cargo capacity may be 3000 pounds but that is without factory options. You'll be more likely in the 2k to 2500 lb cargo range with these trailers. My other concern would be the ramp doors holding the weight. You'd...

I was pre-approved for our new trailer through Good Sam RV financing (Essex). I emailed my representative and asked her if I could switch it to a Costco loan (also Essex). She said it was not a problem, and I'll save a few tenths of a percent going through the Costco side. Thanks for posting...

Duane thanks for the heads up on the thread sealant. I need to chase down a slow leak. I left the tank charged for an hour and noticed a 10ish psi drop. I hadn't really thought about wiring my air horn to the main horn. That's a way of doing it that I need to consider. It would be much easier...

It was definitely helpful having your rig as the guinea pig. I'm really glad you told me about the fittings from Napa. After looking at the stock fittings, there is no way I'd trust them to be leak free in an area that was hard to get to. What I really want to do is have a plastic panel...

Al, Dave nailed it with the driver license reciprocity. You'll be good to go in all 50 states as long as you are licensed to drive your configuration in your home state. However, reciprocity is only applicable on the stricter side, meaning that Lisa can drive the rig in states that don't...

I wanted to give a special "Thank You!" to Al, (DesertThumper) for all his help with this install. He was able to answer all my questions having already done this. I picked up the Viair Constant Duty air system (part 10007) to use with airbags, and general airing up duty. I installed it this...

I ordered the 4.10. I haven't paid attention to the highway RPM, but it never sounded like it was screaming. I haven't pulled anything yet (225 miles out of the 500 mile no towing break-in). I got the 4.10 because it allowed for the maximum trailer towing weight, and I live at the base of the...

Thank you. I am using the Viair constant duty (model 10007). It uses the 450C compressor with a 100% duty cycle. I have the Firestone bags (part 2560) that shipped this morning. I plan to mount the tank on the underside of the bed, passenger side, forward of the axle. There are two unused...

You're going to be so happy you held out for what you wanted. I was in your shoes 3 weeks ago. I went to the dealer to look at the floorplan, knowing their display model didn't have the options we wanted (including 6 point). It was so hard to walk away from that trailer and put in the order...

Jeff, per the Ram upfitter diagram, I have two 40 amp, two 25 amp and one 20 amp fused wires. All power lead out wires are 12 awg. The Viair provides a 30 amp fuse. Would you hook to the 25 amp switch without Viair's 30 amp fuse, or hook to the 40 amp switch and put the 30 amp in-line...

I wanted to bounce an idea off the group, trying to make sure my logic is sound. I have the Viair Constant Duty On Board Air system. Compressor, tank, pressure switch, gauge and system on/off switch. The typical wiring per the instructions is to run ignition switched power to the system...

I didn't realize you actually DID the work. That makes this about 1000% more amazing. You've got incredible skills! I don't think I've got the stomach to tear into a trailer like you did. I worry about drilling holes in paint for a small light.

I'm selling my B&W Companion since it won't work with my new truck. If you, or someone you know, is looking for this hitch in the Sacramento, CA area send me a PM. I'm asking $350. This is everything you need above the bed to hitch a fifth wheel using the B&W turnover ball. Alex