Ride Height of Fifth Wheel – Clearance
When the fifth wheel is connected to the tow vehicle, check the
ground clearance and front to rear pitch of the fifth wheel. If the
front of the unit is too high, weight will be transferred behind the
axles, causing the unit to fishtail and the rear axle tires to
prematurely wear. If the front of the unit is too low, additional
weight will be transferred to the truck. To achieve proper ride
height, adjust the pinbox by removing the bolts on each side and
raising or lowering the box until the proper holes are aligned, then
reinsert and tighten the bolts. Re-tighten the pinbox bolts after the
first 50 miles.
WARNING: MODIFYING THE SUSPENSION OF YOUR FIFTH
WHEEL OR TRAVEL TRAILER TO MEET A LEVEL RIDE
HEIGHT OF YOUR TOW VEHICLE IS NOT RECOMMENDED
AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY OF YOUR GULF STREAM
PRODUCT. SUSPENSION MODIFICATION CAN CAUSE
ADVERSE HANDLING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN
ACCIDENT CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH.
VEHICLE LOADING
Carrying Capacity
During the design and development of our travel trailer and fifth
wheels, the number and size of storage compartments and the
liquid tank capacities are maximized for value and convenience.
However, be mindful that if all holding tanks are filled to capacity,
and all storage compartments and cupboards are filled to the
maximum volume, the travel trailer or fifth wheel could be
overloaded. Refer to the manufacturer’s labels posted inside and
outside of the unit for unit weight information
The amount and placement of cargo will also affect the amount of
water and LP gas that you can carry. Water weighs 8.3 pounds per
gallon and propane weighs 4.2 pounds per gallon. Periodically
reweigh your unit. Different traveling configurations may change
your loading and weight pattern.
WARNING! DO NOT EXCEED THE RATED LOAD OF THE RV
OR THE RATED LOAD OF ANY AXLE! EMPTY ALL HOLDING
TANKS BEFORE FILLING FRESH WATER TANK OTHERWISE
YOU WILL LIMIT CARGO CAPACITY. CAMPGROUNDS
SUPPLY DUMP STATIONS WHICH CAN BE UTILIZED.
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