I'm starting to research fifth wheel trailers in search of our first camper. I have a 2016 dually for a tow vehicle, so size isn't a big deal. It's only me, my wife and 2 dogs. My big question is about towing behind the fifth wheel. I have a 17.5' alum bass boat I'd like to tow behind the camper. So far the only camper I have seen with a true hitch on the back is the Jayco HT series. It has a 3000 lb hitch and not just a bike rack receiver. Are there any other trailers with a true hitch? The salesman said adding a hitch to a trailer will likely void your warranty. We like the Jayco HT trailers, but still want to shop around. I don't want to limit us to a trailer that is attempting to be "half ton towable" just because it comes with a hitch. In my searching, they don't seem to talk about this much. Even the Jayco HT barely mentions the feature of the hitch.Thanks

learfxr wrote:I'm starting to research fifth wheel trailers in search of our first camper. I have a 2016 dually for a tow vehicle, so size isn't a big deal. It's only me, my wife and 2 dogs. My big question is about towing behind the fifth wheel. I have a 17.5' alum bass boat I'd like to tow behind the camper. So far the only camper I have seen with a true hitch on the back is the Jayco HT series. It has a 3000 lb hitch and not just a bike rack receiver. Are there any other trailers with a true hitch? The salesman said adding a hitch to a trailer will likely void your warranty. We like the Jayco HT trailers, but still want to shop around. I don't want to limit us to a trailer that is attempting to be "half ton towable" just because it comes with a hitch. In my searching, they don't seem to talk about this much. Even the Jayco HT barely mentions the feature of the hitch.ThanksThere are several companies that offer a rear 3k hitch as either standard or an option. One of the advantages to buying a used rig is that you don't have to worry about warranty issues if you =do= add a hitch. Also, if you find something you like that offers an optional hitch, but it's not installed, you know that the mfr shouldn't void the warranty if you add a hitch. Keep searching!Lyle

Mostly because of length limits and the legality of double towing. Many stated do allow doubles, but many stated dont. Then you have the laws concerni g total length limits. Offering a rear hitch platform might be a big seller in states thst allow doubles. In the rest of the states its a pointless marketing gimmick. If you really want to take your boat why not instead get a TT and a ramp to put the boat trailer over the bed of the truck?

Look at the Arctic Fox line. They build their own frames. You also need to consider overall length in many States. Arctic Fox offers several shorter fifth wheels that might be acceptable.B.O.

does it require a special license?

B.O. Plenty wrote:Look at the Arctic Fox line. They build their own frames. You also need to consider overall length in many States. Arctic Fox offers several shorter fifth wheels that might be acceptable.B.O.And let me tell ya, thier hitches are as solid as they come!We ordered our AF with a hitch (for bikes) and it was a no-charge option that was installed as the frame was made.

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philh
Explorer II
Sep 11, 2018
does it require a special license?
B_O__Plenty
Explorer II
Sep 11, 2018
Look at the Arctic Fox line. They build their own frames. You also need to consider overall length in many States. Arctic Fox offers several shorter fifth wheels that might be acceptable.

B.O.
donn0128
Explorer II
Sep 11, 2018
Mostly because of length limits and the legality of double towing. Many stated do allow doubles, but many stated dont. Then you have the laws concerni g total length limits. Offering a rear hitch platform might be a big seller in states thst allow doubles. In the rest of the states its a pointless marketing gimmick. If you really want to take your boat why not instead get a TT and a ramp to put the boat trailer over the bed of the truck?
laknox
Nomad
Sep 11, 2018
learfxr wrote:
I'm starting to research fifth wheel trailers in search of our first camper. I have a 2016 dually for a tow vehicle, so size isn't a big deal. It's only me, my wife and 2 dogs.

My big question is about towing behind the fifth wheel. I have a 17.5' alum bass boat I'd like to tow behind the camper. So far the only camper I have seen with a true hitch on the back is the Jayco HT series. It has a 3000 lb hitch and not just a bike rack receiver. Are there any other trailers with a true hitch? The salesman said adding a hitch to a trailer will likely void your warranty. We like the Jayco HT trailers, but still want to shop around. I don't want to limit us to a trailer that is attempting to be "half ton towable" just because it comes with a hitch. In my searching, they don't seem to talk about this much. Even the Jayco HT barely mentions the feature of the hitch.

Thanks

There are several companies that offer a rear 3k hitch as either standard or an option. One of the advantages to buying a used rig is that you don't have to worry about warranty issues if you =do= add a hitch. Also, if you find something you like that offers an optional hitch, but it's not installed, you know that the mfr shouldn't void the warranty if you add a hitch. Keep searching!

Lyle

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