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bigcitypopo
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May 15, 2013

Half Ton Fifth wheel advice...

Hi all!

Ok, The research has begun for the HT 5er.

Im towing with a f150 ecoboost. I am either gonna rig a sliding hitch or configure the rig with the reese pinbox...

sooo. I have seen the Cougars and looking at the jayco Eagle HT...

what are your thoughts on said rigs... and any other suggestions. I am in California. But am willing to drive to pick the the thing up. I just need the honest opinion....

Thanks
  • Here's a link to a web site where owners of various brands of RV report on their brand based on a stadardized list of criteria. Might be worth looking at as a tool in making the decision. Don't forget the Forest River (Rockwood or Flagstaff) as they make a pretty good range of floor plans for half ton trucks.
    Compare RV manufacturers
    From looking over the EAgle, I ifind only two floor plans that are light enough to be half ton towable. One is 10,700 lb. and one is 10,300 lb. and all the others are over 11,000 lb. which is more than your truck can handle.
    For the light ones you'd need to have the HD package to handle it without exceeding your trucks payload.

    Looks like the HT would be a better choice than the Eagle.

    Good luck / Skip
  • in the half ton towable market, I believe the Jayco Eagle HT is the best built one out there .... it is the only one I know of that has been independently tested and certified by Dometic for use from 0 to 100 degrees

    Jim