5th Wheel Leveling

ky8t wrote:
My wife and I are considering a fifth wheel to replace our 9 year old class A motor home because of cost and living space, and I have a question about leveling and generators.

I really like the hydraulic levelers on our current motor home. Our previous class C did not have levelers, and I hated using boards and Lynx levelers for setup. Is leveling a problem in a 5th wheel? I know that most do not have leveling systems and that lengthwise leveling is done as part of the disconnect from the hitch. Is lateral leveling a problem. A salesman told me that it was hardly ever needed, but I remember leveling laterally numerous times in our motor home. I know that leveling systems are available as an add-on. Are they worth the money?

I understand that most 5th wheels do not come with a generator and adding one takes up storage space. I really liked to be able to stop for lunch in our motor home and crank up the generator in the summer time for A/C. Also it was handy for the same reason when parking overnight at Wal-Mart. Is the lack of a generator a problem? Some have suggested a portable in the truck bed. Is that a viable alternative?

If you had auto leveling and a generator in your Class A, you might miss both in a fifth wheel without them. Our first RV (fifth wheel) had both, added aftermarket by the original owner.The generator was an Onan Microlite 3600 watt LP and built in. Like you, we enjoyed the convenience of pulling off the highway and enjoying lunch or a quick nap in air conditioned comfort. Likewise, the hydraulic leveling was wonderful. I miss both in our new TT, but will survive. Neither item is a necessity for a fifth wheel, but they can sure give you a taste of "RV Nirvana"! :B