Fifth Wheel Brands / Reviews
Need your help. My husband and I plan to buy a 5th wheel at the Super RV Show in Tampa, FL in January. We have several floor plans we like so it's hard narrowing it down. I'm trying to find reviews on...
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Road Phantom wrote:
We have a Keystone Cougar Xlite 5th wheel with the rear kitchen. I'm not sure if it's up or down in class from the Laredo, but we have had very little trouble with it. The downside is that our Ram 2500 is a little high for the trailer. So far we pulled it to Calif from Pa and then down to TX to Fl and back to Pa.
We wintered in TX for three years in it. The fridge went out but I can't fault Keystone for an aftermarket product that's out of warranty.
Interestingly, we tow with a 2500 5.7 Hemi, get about 11 mpg flat hwy doing 60 and so will stick with the gasser when we eventually trade to a new truck. If you will be over a 9000 lbs 5th wheel get the diesel. Otherwise, the Hemi is a strong alternative and won't burn a hole in your pocket. We owned 9 trailers and 5th wheels since '85 and feel this has been one of our best trailers overall.
Great information! My husband is leaning towards the diesel 2500 series but the fifth wheel, unloaded, would be in the 8300 lb range most likely.
