5th wheel height

at the end of the day is there a maximum allowance as far as height is concerned? unless of course if you leave your antennae up or something at fault like that?

Veebyes wrote:
I assume stock trailer, trimmed floor level for brochure spec.

What happens after flipping axles, installing taller tires, things like Correct Track & ready for road height is anyones guess.

If a semi can, I can with plenty room to spare.

I believe the standard height for a Semi is 13'-6", I assume nothing until I measure!!

Correct-Trak and wet-bolts going on next nice day, once complete, will measure again.

I assume stock trailer, trimmed floor level for brochure spec.

What happens after flipping axles, installing taller tires, things like Correct Track & ready for road height is anyones guess.

If a semi can, I can with plenty room to spare.

Make sure you measure the height of the rig when it is hooked up to YOUR truck. They can publish any number they want, but it will not be the same when you're hooked up.

The published number is the highest point with the installed components, which is usually a rear AC. If you add a front AC, the height will likely be higher. I installed a Dometic Penguin low profile unit on mine, and it saved me several inches. My hitched height is 12'-10".

The way I measured was to hook up and park on flat and level ground. Then I took a straight 2x4 and set one end on the highest point which is my front AC. Next, I placed a level on the 2x4 and held it level. My DW ran a tape measure to the bottom of the 2x4 where it extended past the FW, and measured to the ground. I made a label and attached it to the TPMS monitor so I can see it any time I need a reminder of the height. Just remember, that bumps, hills, and your load can change the height, so make sure you don't cut it too close.

The advertised height on the brochure is for a stock camper. If you raise or flip the axles the height will change. Additions to the roof could change the height too. I have yet to measure mine, but I know it is between 13.4 and 13.6.

My highest point is directly above the tires - so it was easy to measure accurately. If the high point is near the front, it may be more accurate to measure while hooked up.

I would not use the height listed on a brochure or anywhere else.

I wrote my height down on paper and put it on my visor - for quick reference if quickly needed. :)

Published height---12'8"

Actual travel height (hooked to truck-----sitting level) 13'4"


MEASURE!

I used a 1x3 and held it at highest point over the edge of camper. Used 25ft tape measure to ground. Important to know for fueling up while on road. I have vent covers and it was 13'6"

Yes it's much safer to get someone on the roof with a 25 ft tape measure and someone on the ground to help and measure the actual height. It will most likely be between 13'3" and 13'6" but you never know until you check.

The best practice is to use the manufacturer's height which is from the highest point (usually Air Conditioner or Sat Dome) to ground as a guideline. Before you purchase the 5th wheel measure the height since some changes may have been done to the 5th wheel after it left the factory..dealer installed options, axle "Flip", Bigger tires...etc