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Old 07-24-2017, 11:09 AM   #1
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Picking up new fiver

I've pulled our trailer over 10,000 miles this year, but Monday, we pick up a new Cedar Creek 29 ir.

I've never pulled a fiver, don't have concerns with my F350 diesel, but what do I need to know. Roads here are hilly and curvy.

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Old 07-24-2017, 01:37 PM   #2
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Congrats.
Perhaps practice your coupling, un-coupling a few times really get to know how it should feel and sound. Get in the habit of visually checking the jaws and insuring the king-pin is not high.
You'll find backing slightly different in that, with the pin directly over the truck axle the rig is slower to "jack". With bumper-pulls well rear of the axle the trailer jacks faster. Likewise once jacked you'll have to "chase" it more aggressively also.
The rest of the handling characteristics you'll like much better.
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The towing and backing up is different but you'll get the hang of it super quick. Mainly, the 5th is a bit slower to respond to turns while backing.

Hitching/un-hitching is different, of course, as well. At first it might seem a bit intimidating but soon it all becomes second nature. It's just a different set of steps to go through. Main thing is until you get it down don't rush at all. Take your time and be extra sure of what you're doing and you'll be fine.
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Old 07-24-2017, 04:08 PM   #4
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We switched from TT to Fifth wheel earlier this year. I was worried about the learning curve also, since I never messed with a fiver before. Hooking up is really easy compared to the old WD hitch routine. The 6 point leveling system if you have it was a little concerning to me, but has turned out pretty easy to learn as long as I have the "cheat sheet" nearby to make sure I am doing the right thing at the right time. Enjoy your new rig!
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Old 07-24-2017, 04:35 PM   #5
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Just watch the turning. A fiver cuts inside the track of the TV. I as well pulled bumper pulls for 30 years, wish I would have discovered sooner how easy a fiver is.
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If you have thee leveling system, after you unhook the truck make sure you are clear of the overhang as the first thing the leveler does is bring the front of the trailer down so pull far enough ahead or it will hit the truck bed.
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Unless you are backing up perfectly straight to hitch up, have a helper raise your tailgate once your past kingpin. Otherwise you will hit the front of your storage door/trailer with your tailgate. Don't ask me how I know, never had a problem until I came in a little crooked due to limited space. Now I have a small dent in my storage door as I reminder
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Old 07-24-2017, 06:08 PM   #8
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I switched to 5er this year too and everything everyone has said is very familiar. Even had a horribke experience with 6-pt autolevel on the first trip... I now find almost everything easier. My only downside is that the cost of forgetting something is costlier. I also find the emeegency brake wire occasionally gets tangled up in town when doing lots of turning, and has set off the trailer emergency brake a few times. Easy fix though. Enjoy the new rv!
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When back'n under pin to hitch up, leave the pinbox lower than the hitch head, so that the hitch itself will pick up the pinbox......remember when backing under to have the jaw (s) open,,,,,and keep wheel chocks in place till hitched
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I saw some advice on a forum and it has served me well. When backing and you determine your line is incorrect pull forward and create a different line as it is too late to fix it. A 5er reacts too slow to correct your direction like you can with a bumper tow. Make sure you are set up properly with bed rail clearance, pin box clearance and cab clearance. Your trailer will be taller so make it a practice to look up on occasion.

Congrats on the new trailer.
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We have had our 40' 5r for 6 weeks. When you are in camp grounds going around corners watch mirrors to make sure you clear. I've had 2 very close calls. One was a branch from a tree that had been cut but the branch was 5" long almost caught the slide topper. Watch your mirrors high and low and go slow.
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I saw some advice on a forum and it has served me well. When backing and you determine your line is incorrect pull forward and create a different line as it is too late to fix it. A 5er reacts too slow to correct your direction like you can with a bumper tow. Make sure you are set up properly with bed rail clearance, pin box clearance and cab clearance. Your trailer will be taller so make it a practice to look up on occasion.

Congrats on the new trailer.
I often forget about bed rail clearance... my TV is a high bed 4wd (factory), so I've had a few close calls that were over before I knew I had them...
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