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b_pilot's avatar
b_pilot
Explorer
Feb 02, 2017

Renting a truck for a 5th wheel

I have a Life Style 5th wheel and I am in the Houston, TX area. My tow vehicle is out of service due to a problem with the front differential. We had a trip planned for the week of February 7th but without the tow vehicle we can't make it. Does anyone know if it is possible to rent a one ton dually with a hitch installed, not a goose neck. I have checked with all the major truck rental places but no luck. The best I could do was a single axle 18 wheel tractor. Too big! Probably not going to happen, but I thought someone here might have a suggestion.
  • tinner12002's avatar
    tinner12002
    Explorer
    Feb 02, 2017
    Too far from me or I would haul it for you. Wait and see if anyone on this forum might be willing to do it. Surely there are some local folks that could do that for you. The other ques is how far you going with it and does it need to be picked up a week or two afterward.
  • bpounds's avatar
    bpounds
    Nomad
    Feb 02, 2017
    the bear II wrote:
    ...you may be able to rent a truck from Ryder or one of the other companies renting commercial trucks.


    I'm guessing no, unless he has a class A license.

    Another idea, just for contemplation, is if you have a friend with a newer truck that has the fifth wheel prep option, you could buy them a hitch in exchange for letting you borrow their truck. Long shot I know, but if you had such a friend it would be a win-win. Would be cheaper for you than a rental I'll guess, and they might want a fiver someday.
  • the_bear_II's avatar
    the_bear_II
    Explorer
    Feb 02, 2017
    I would look for an RV Transport Company and pay them to move it to where you need it.

    Another option would be to offer another RV'er to use their truck (offer cash for wear & tear) or have them haul it for you.

    Supposedly the 5th wheel hitch on a semi truck will work with a standard RV pinbox. If true you may be able to rent a truck from Ryder or one of the other companies renting commercial trucks.
  • md_procouple's avatar
    md_procouple
    Explorer
    Feb 02, 2017
    You could ask a RV dealer near you they might have an idea of who could tow your trailer to where you need it, after al the RV's just don't appear on their lots, and like mentioned above rent a car. Good Luck
  • bpounds's avatar
    bpounds
    Nomad
    Feb 02, 2017
    I searched for such a rental and struck out completely. This was before I bought a fiver, because I didn't know anyone who owned one, and was considering where I would be if my truck was disabled. It's a downside to owning a fiver.
  • Aridon's avatar
    Aridon
    Explorer
    Feb 02, 2017
    Doubtful but you could maybe look into transport of the fifth wheel itself and drive a car or rent one there.

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