Fifth Wheel & Toy Haulers

Rating Over 32 Different Fifth Wheel RV Manufacturers

Fifth wheel towable trailers are similar to larger travel trailers, but they have an extension on the front of the unit that extends over the tow vehicle and a horizontal plate that looks like a wheel (hence the name "fifth wheel") that rests on the tow vehicle for support. This hitch arrangement requires special equipment on the tow vehicle. Typically,full-size pickup trucks serve as tow vehicles for fifth wheels and are outfitted with a fifth-wheel receiver. The hitch arrangement makes towing easier by placing the trailer load in the center of the tow vehicle distributing the weight to all of the truck tires instead of behind it.

The extension on the front serves as a bedroom in most fifth wheels with more living space provided by slideouts- a common feature. Fifth wheel trailers usually provide cooking facilities, a refrigerator, heating, air conditioning and a self-contained toilet with water tanks (fresh water, grey water, black water). Also included is; LP (propane) gas supply, separate 100-125 volt electrical system, and a full array of appliances and entertainment features. These trailers range from about 7,500 pounds to more than 22,000 pounds. Headroom varies considerably with smaller models and many will require stooping while using the front section. Most of these models provide adequate living accommodations with little wasted space.

Larger 5th wheels are for those seeking maximum living space and are considered the RV of choice for fulltime living. Most include up to three large slideouts or full-wall slideouts and adequate standing room in the front bedroom. Larger models are available with a wide range of appliances, including built-in washer/ dryer, dishwasher and entertainment center with surround sound. The larger fifth wheel units require dual-rear-wheel pickup trucks as the tow vehicles, or specialized conversions of medium-duty trucks. It is important to match the size and weight of a new fifth wheel to the tow vehicle, or select the fifth wheel first and then order a truck of adequate towing capacity.

Below is a list of Fifth Wheel RV manufacturers rated
in our RV Comparison Guide:

5th WHEEL MANUFACTURERS 5th WHEEL MANUFACTURERS Alfa Leisure King of the Road Ameri-Camp K-Z Carriage McKenzie (Monaco) Coachmen RV (Coachmen Ind.) New Horizons RV CrossRoads (Thor) Newmar Dutchmen (Thor) Northwood Extreme RV Nu-Wa Fleetwood Peterson Industries Forest River R-Vision (Monaco) General Coach BC (Thor) Skyline Glendale RV Starcraft RV Gulf Stream Sunny Brook Holiday Rambler (Monaco) teton Homes Jayco Travel Supreme Keystone Triple E Western RV

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