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RV Breakaway Brake Switch – Fifth Wheel Pictorial Guide

Last updated on September 5th, 2016 at 11:05 am

October 11, 2012 by Marlan at Rv52 Leave a Comment

RV Breakaway Switch overview information

Recreational Vehicle Breakaway Switch : As you check out the exterior of the RV, you will eventually get to the defining characteristic of the fifth wheel RV and that is the hitch. When looking at the hitch, you’ll see there is more than just a mechanical connection – there is an electrical connection and then a […]

Filed Under: About RVs Tagged With: 5th Wheel, Electrical, Exterior, Safety, Towing, Tutorial

My redneck moment – Unsafe without excuses – leveling your fifth wheel RV

Last updated on October 20th, 2012 at 09:33 pm

March 7, 2012 by Marlan at Rv52 1 Comment

Cinder blocks bad choice for 5th wheel landing gear blocks

Just because your jacks can make it level doesn’t mean you should! I had the RV parked on an incline once before… and it never bothered me. But the FRONT of the RV was very close to the ground and the front jacks were only extended about 6-7 inches. In other words, the wheels and […]

Filed Under: About RVs Tagged With: Jacks, Safety, Structural, Towing, Tutorial

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