Question about a light weight 5th Wheel
While still searching for the perfect TT for our family, we came across a Forest River Flagstaff Classic Super Lite. We liked several of the floor plans, but more especially the 8529RLWS. What I am ...
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Lights are okay for weekend camping. I wouldn't want to rack up the miles on one year after year. If I were just heading out to a nearby CG 75-100 miles away and doing that 8-10 times a year then a light would be fine.
Problem with lights is that they almost always have really low CCC's. I like to be able to take what I want. I've been down the road where I had to decide what I could or couldn't pack. That really took the fun out of it.
I know some campers just pack the bare minimum and thats fine. If you pack that way and don't travel much then maybe a light will work for you.
Myself I like high CCCs and stronger builds. My 28' 5er has 4315lbs for CCC. I've got 5200lb axles under it. Dry weight is around 7400lbs. I would have no problem doing Alaska with it. We put about 4000 miles ayear on it. We would do more but time constraints do allow it.
I guess it all depends on what your needs and wants are.
Problem with lights is that they almost always have really low CCC's. I like to be able to take what I want. I've been down the road where I had to decide what I could or couldn't pack. That really took the fun out of it.
I know some campers just pack the bare minimum and thats fine. If you pack that way and don't travel much then maybe a light will work for you.
Myself I like high CCCs and stronger builds. My 28' 5er has 4315lbs for CCC. I've got 5200lb axles under it. Dry weight is around 7400lbs. I would have no problem doing Alaska with it. We put about 4000 miles ayear on it. We would do more but time constraints do allow it.
I guess it all depends on what your needs and wants are.
