Wow!!! Unbelievable!! We have a 2008 Rockwood 30 foot fiver... I will definitely check out the frame tomorrow..... I just replaced the black water tank valve... easy to do, but had to open up the "cardboard " underbelly....

Thanks, Ray!! We're planing on going that way from our home base here in Nampa, Idaho...
We have a gasser, 2500 Chevy Silverado. Pulling a 30 foot 2008 Rockwood fifth wheel. About 8300 pounds loaded, but I always empty all the tanks before traveling....we don't do boondocks camping, too old and lazy!!! We only stay at full hookups RV parks...
Thanks for the quick response!! Travel Safe!!!

Hey Ray!
How long of a downgrade is it? Miles?
Thanks!!

Never underestimate the power of the wind!!! Glad you came out okay!!

Looks great!! Wish I had that much working room !! I'll have to figure out something....

I moved the RV water filter and pump to a more convenient location using shark bite fittings....so far, no problems, easy to install !

Yes!! I'm with Vernon!!! Did you cut the pipes to remove the sink? I have virtually zero room to access the faucet from underneath the vanity sink....just curious as I would like to do the same thing!!

Ok, newbie question!! How much extra water do you bring when you boondock? Obviously it depends on how long you stay, but what about bathing, cooking, cleaning dishes....etc... We are taking our first really short trip tomorrow to get to know the rig. But plan on a certain amount of boonie camping in the future.

Great video Ray!! We just had those same tires installed on our rig for exactly the same reason!! Made in the USA, and a somewhat larger load range, etc....the tire monitor is next on the list...Thanks!! Hope your better half is doing well

Any opinions on Lithium ion batteries? Different type, safety concerns, life span, cost??? Any experience with a particular brand?? Thanks!!! Trying to get decide if 6 volt golf cart batteries would be a good replacement or lithium ions for an upgrade?

Really good info, Ray!!! Thank You for posting this!! We are new to trailering!!! We have a 2008 Rockwood 5th wheel, 30 foot long. Pulled with a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 with all The applicable towing upgrades....we were wondering how long is your rig? Hopefully we will be heading out on a short maiden voyage! thanks again!!

PS!!!! Thanks so mucho for all the work and recommendations!!! Really appreciate your efforts and time!! Happy Trails!! ✝️✝️

That's some Mighty Fine camera work right there!!! We are planning "The Grandkids Tour" up to Portland, then Whidby Island, then home by Highway 101 down the Oregon coast....no trailer just yet, early next year for that major purchase!! But we'll be checking out campgrounds along the way home for future use....

Wade....we are going to join The Elks Lodge here in Sonoma County, California....how has your experience been with staying at other Elks locations? Have you been an Elk long?? Do you ever caravan with other members?? We are planning to purchase a Fifth-wheel early next year!!!

Curiosity question....on BLM land, where appropriate, and safe, is it ok to target shoot?? I'm just curious at the protocol...is it acceptable, are there "shooting only" spots? I'm new to all this so I'm not even sure of the question!! I know friends who target shoot in the Nevada desert, BLM land, faraway from civilization.....comments???? Experiences??? Thanks!! Great forum Ray!!

That's pretty amazing!! Another reason our country is awesome.... ENGINEERING!!!

Interesting to read the experiences of owners! Another group I follow on Facebook is called, RV Horror Stories, and the consensus is that anything built by Thor Industries is garbage .... and it seems like Thor is buying up rivals.... this is just my observations, but there are a lot of members in the RV Horror Stories group.... another common thread, is the total lack of warranty follow-up work, when you have an issue with a brand new trailer purchase. Again, just one guys observation....

That sounds sooooooo unique and good!! We love In-N-Out burgers!! All fresh ingredients and the perfect size!! Chocolate milkshake is perfection!!!

Excellent tips!! Thanks so much for your insight, from someone who's yet to purchase our 5er... we are still in the info gathering stage, any opinion on the quality of your Cougar 5er? How old is the trailer, and would you buy another one?