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Nice looking sidewinder. I like the color combination.

David - good point about the lines. I will have to look at the right side. The MH has dual tanks and I was thinking about removing the right tank and installing a step toolbox. Someone suggested I keep the tank. If I keep the tank, I could install steps like the left side. I already have a deck plate and I think I saw a handrail attachment. Good suggestions....nice of you to spend my money!

JT, You are making progress. The air brakes will not release until you build up minimum pressure until then it will keep "popping out". Don't quote me but I think it is 60-70 psi. A major air leak will definitely keep you from building pressure. Someone on here mentioned the air compressor governor, that could be stuck (governor regulates 90-120psi). Did you have oil pressure?

Welcome back! The bonfire explains the "warm" weather. I need to light one off too.

Nice lookin Mack.

Yes, what do you have in mind?

Somehow I don't think the instructions would be concerning trailer hookup...perhaps another hookup instead.

Thanks again everyone for all the trailer hookup instructions and grease info. I think I am ready to give it a try. David - a door in the front would be a good idea. Then I would not need stairs or ladder.

I never looked. I just thought it looked different. Makes sense especially with heavy haul.

How high should the front of the trailer be in relation to the fifth wheel? In other words when backing under the trailer, where should the front of the trailer make initial contact with the fifth wheel? Thanks again for all the instructions.

Is that the steering box on the RH frame rail? Never saw that before.

Happy Birthday

And the silver series was "supposed" to have the oil leak issues resolved. Guess not. JT - As for the wife...you know the saying about a new house....you going to "break-in" the General?

Nice pics as always Tom. I like the blonde.

No, MH612

I don't care for those hood mounted mirrors either. They look like bug antennas. Prefer the fender mounted ones too.

I have severe duty polyurea grease that I use for the farm tractors and equipment. Is that okay to use?

JT not sure if I will be ready to "tent' in Macungie. I prefer a nice bed and shower but eventually I plan to build living quarters over the fifth wheel. But you know about "best laid plans". I should have enough furniture pads to make a nice bed. I need to get a walk-in door installed on the side so I don't get locked in. Anyone know where I can buy a door and where to get it installed? RV dealer?

David - I know about the jaws being open and grease but thanks for the reminder. What do you recommend for grease? I have some Slik-Pak fifth wheel grease packets, use one on each side? Or use bulk grease?

Thanks for the hookup instructions. I thought that is how to connect but wanted some expert advise. I have seen it done many times but never actually done it myself. Mark - yes the furniture pads are coming with the trailer. Just don't know how many but a "bunch".

Single axle

Like to hear those hit-n-miss engines.

I am starting a new thread about my trailer. The trailer was picked up today in Phoenix by Old Dominion Freight Line. It should be delivered to their terminal in Duncansville (near Altoona) the week of May 13th. The MH has moved to #1 on my list. I need to get it out of winter hibernation (stored about 15 miles away) and checkout the air lines, gladhands, cable, and fifth wheel. Since I never hooked a trailer (yea, a newbie) does anyone have any constructive advice? I posted pics in Photobucket of the trailer that were sent by the dealer. I will update the pics once I take delivery. http://s1305.photobucket.com/user/pafarmer52/slideshow/2005%20Great%20Dane%20Pup%20Trailer A bulldog pulling a great dane pup trailer...how coincidental...2 dogs. Now that I caught it, what do I do with it?

Is the bottom of the cab bent at the mount? Or is it an optical illusion?

I think those single axle Rs look good. Too bad they are being parted.