2013 Palomino 365RL Columbus Fifth Whee problems: recalls, complaints and what to check
NHTSA has 0 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file for the 2013 Palomino 365RL Columbus Fifth Whee. Here is what they are, what a technician checks for each kind of fault, and how to look one over before you buy it.
Tires: 2 complaints
What a tech checks: Age, load range and pressure. RV tires age out before they wear out, and an underrated tire on a heavy trailer is a blowout waiting to happen. Before you buy: Read the DOT date and the load range on the sidewall.
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What owners reported to NHTSA
10/21/2013, TIRES: NOTE!!! THIS IS ON A COLUMBUS PALOMINO 365RL 5TH WHEEL CAMPER TRAILER BY FOREST RIVER THAT IS NOT LISTED IN THE TRAILER LISTING SO I LISTED AS A COLEMAN AS THEY LISTED A TRAVEL TRAILER. BELT SEPARATION FAILURE OF AN AKURET H188 TIRE WHILE TRAVELING FROM MASSACHUSETTS TO GEORGIA. WHILE DOING A PRE-TRIP INSPECTION I NOTICED THAT THE RIGHT SIDE REAR AXLE TIRE WAS MIS-SHAPEN AND HAD AN OBVIOUS BELT FAILURE. I AM VERY CO
10/21/2013, TIRES: NOTE!!! THIS IS ON A COLUMBUS PALOMINO 365RL 5TH WHEEL CAMPER TRAILER BY FOREST RIVER THAT IS NOT LISTED IN THE TRAILER LISTING SO I LISTED AS A COLEMAN AS THEY LISTED A TRAVEL TRAILER. CATASTROPHIC FAILURE OF AN AKURET H188 TIRE WHILE TRAVELING FROM MAINE TO GEORGIA. WE WERE WAVED OVER BY A PASSING TRUCK AND FOUND THE LEFT REAR TIRE ON OUR 5TH WHEEL CAMPER SHREDDED WITH DAMAGE TO THE UNDERCARRIAGE AND FENDER. WE
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Checked against NHTSA 2026-10-23. Recall repairs are free at an authorized dealer. Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA and are not verified.