We are looking for a used trailer to fulltime in and we are, at times, going back and force between a FW and a TT. The FW seems to have lots of advantages. However, somebody told me that on uneven terrain there is a danger of the FW hitting the bed rails of the truck. How real is this concern? Thanks!

Ive never been worried about my clearance. my hitch is set up properly and i have plenty of room between trailer and bed. If areas are REAL uneven, ill simply keep an eye on it and go slow. Plenty of people take their fifth wheels hunting and such in very uneven terrain with no problems. Its something to watch out for certainly, but a proper set up with smart driving will have no problems

We have just shy of six inches, never given it much thought. It would likely need the very rough.

As mentioned, go slow if the ground is uneven they will get close at times. I worry about hitting the inside of my bed, as much as the top, tight turns get close there too. Once again, go slow and watch it.

I have about 6 inches of clearance and camp in farmers pastures several times a year, no issues to date.

With my old truck and first fifth wheel, I did hit the bed on the trailer once. It was in a Forest Service campground, with a VERY steep driveway where I had to turn pretty sharply to get into the spot. I was young and new to the RV, never made the same mistake again.Before that trip, I actually took the truck and trailer into a National Forest road where I had to have the truck in 4-Low to go up the hills, didn't have trouble there either.Older and wiser, I know better than to do that stuff now. A little common sense and experience go a long way.

How do FWs handle uneven terrain? | Good Sam Community

glazier
Explorer II
Nov 27, 2014
As mentioned, go slow if the ground is uneven they will get close at times. I worry about hitting the inside of my bed, as much as the top, tight turns get close there too. Once again, go slow and watch it.
rhagfo
Explorer III
Nov 27, 2014
We have just shy of six inches, never given it much thought. It would likely need the very rough.
Vannnce
Explorer
Nov 27, 2014
Ive never been worried about my clearance. my hitch is set up properly and i have plenty of room between trailer and bed. If areas are REAL uneven, ill simply keep an eye on it and go slow. Plenty of people take their fifth wheels hunting and such in very uneven terrain with no problems. Its something to watch out for certainly, but a proper set up with smart driving will have no problems

Forum Discussion

How do FWs handle uneven terrain?

About Fifth Wheel Group

Related Content

Multi Terrain Motorhomes

BFG Rugged Terrains?

Uneven tire wear

Uneven ground

Handling issues