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11-12-2020, 03:10 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Richmond, Michigan
Trailer: 2018 5.0TA/2022 Ram Hemi
Posts: 46
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My Webber fits in the upper storage area, just takes a bit of tilting and maneuvering. The gill cover will contact the upper storage opening and a small scuff is starting to show on the grill. After the first few tries, I only touch the opening 50 percent of the time.
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11-12-2020, 07:03 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Lanesboro, MN, between Whalan and Fountain, Minnesota
Trailer: 2016 Bigfoot 25RQ - (2018 Escape 5.0 sold)
Posts: 2,154
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brian B-P
It isn't smaller, but the Demco Recon has almost the same footprint - only 13/16" wider, although the frame has flanges sticking up on the sides. It does have more hardware under the pyramid essentially eliminated the small storage space there. It's not a smaller product, but a reasonable compact option.
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You're correct, the Demco Recon isn't smaller, can't store hardly anything in it's footprint, and weighs 94 pounds not 40. I don't find that a reasonable compact option. I want benefits, not negatives, when I make an informed decision.
Enjoy,
Perry
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11-12-2020, 07:14 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Trailer: 2017 Escape 5.0 TA
Posts: 15,532
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Quote:
Originally Posted by UncleTim
Jim, when you fill that extension and roll down the road, does it create sway? I have had trailers that if you load the back end up too much, it starts to sway on the road.
i would imagine the 5.0 is as stable as any trailer under these conditions. But I do wonder about rear loading.
As usual for you, nice job on the mods.
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Not one bit of issue. I had it all planned out well ahead. Note that the cargo box is real close to the trailer. I also mounted the spare under the front of the trailer. My pin weight is 350 kg (770 lb).
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11-12-2020, 09:59 PM
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#24
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
Trailer: 1979 Boler B1700
Posts: 14,935
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Perryb67
You're correct, the Demco Recon isn't smaller, can't store hardly anything in it's footprint, and weighs 94 pounds not 40. I don't find that a reasonable compact option. I want benefits, not negatives, when I make an informed decision.
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Some people want to keep the trailer a fifth-wheel (pin-and-plate hitch) rather than convert it to a ball-and-socket hitch. For them any fifth-wheel will be much heavier than an Andersen Ultimate, and the Recon is reasonable, and is more compact (leaving more cargo space, which is the current topic) than typical fifth-wheels.
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11-13-2020, 04:19 AM
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#25
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Lanesboro, MN, between Whalan and Fountain, Minnesota
Trailer: 2016 Bigfoot 25RQ - (2018 Escape 5.0 sold)
Posts: 2,154
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brian B-P
Some people want to keep the trailer a fifth-wheel (pin-and-plate hitch) rather than convert it to a ball-and-socket hitch. For them any fifth-wheel will be much heavier than an Andersen Ultimate, and the Recon is reasonable, and is more compact (leaving more cargo space, which is the current topic) than typical fifth-wheels.
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Didn't realize we were talking exceptions. I guess if they want the negatives, that's their problem.
I'm seeing more and more Andersen hitches on large 5th wheels for the reasons stated here. We've had a pin-and-plate hitch in the past and wouldn't go back.
Perry
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