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krleake
Explorer
Oct 17, 2017

Truck with 5th wheel hitch rental

Long story short, my truck broke down and we have a camping trip coming up this weekend. Does anyone know of places that rent a 3/4 or 1 ton truck with a 5th wheel hitch (or at least rails so I can use my hitch)? I've looked all over and can't find anyone that does this. I'm glad I was only 60 miles from home when it broke down. Got both towed home, but if I was farther it would be nearly impossible to have gotten my camper home. Surely there is somewhere that rents a pickup with hitch for this purpose.
  • Michelle-House's avatar
    Michelle-House
    Explorer
    Aug 26, 2024

    We are in a similar situation.  We are from California.  Traveling thru Wyoming and our transmission went out.  Our truck is still under warranty.  It is a Dodge Ram 2500 with the 5th wheel hitch.  We were able to get the truck towed to a dealership (Yeti in Jackson, WY) they have had the truck for a month without doing anything.  Our RV was towed to a camp location, where we stayed until we could get a rental car to get home.  Our RV and truck are still in Wyoming.  We need to get our 5th wheel home to California.  Our truck needs to be towed to another dealership that will actually do some service so we can get our truck back.  I have explored every avenue that I can think of to get a rental truck but have not found a rental truck that will pull our rig.  Looks like we will need to get hot shots to pull the RV all the way home.  If anyone has ideas on how to get our rig home please respond.

    • way2roll's avatar
      way2roll
      Navigator II
      Aug 27, 2024

      You are responding to a post that's 8 years old. You might get more luck and responses posting your question in a new topic. 

  • krleake's avatar
    krleake
    Explorer
    Jul 20, 2018
    I ended up renting a 1/2 ton pickup and planning to tent camp off my little 6x12 trailer. Turns out, they gave me a 2017 F250 diesel! If only it had a hitch or rails I would have been set! They did tell me I couldn't pull anything with it. It pulled my little trailer with ease and we was able to go on our trip. I did not find anyone else that rented anything close to what I needed.
  • krenzvl's avatar
    krenzvl
    Explorer
    Jul 20, 2018
    Wow, I know it's been a year, but I'm in the same predicament! How did it work out for you? I live in suburban Chicago, so I hope the person was right about the N. IN Enterprise. I checked here and they only do it for long-term rentals. I'm calling Indiana in the morning!
  • krleake's avatar
    krleake
    Explorer
    Oct 17, 2017
    Premier looks to be monthly commercial only. I'm striking out so far. I'm down to trying to rent an SUV or similar that I can pull my little trailer behind and camp. Our Fusion isn't up for pulling a 2500lb trailer for 3hrs.
  • Bamoose50's avatar
    Bamoose50
    Explorer
    Oct 17, 2017
    Try Premier Truck Rental, I think there is one in Oklahoma.
    All of the Enterprises around northern Indiana rent 1tons with fifth wheel rails in them, but that could be because of all RVs made here.
  • the_bear_II's avatar
    the_bear_II
    Explorer
    Oct 17, 2017
    Look for an RV transporter, Several of our friends use them to move their 5th wheel from one spot to another.

    We were able to borrow a friends tow vehicle when our truck broke the day before we had to leave on a trip. I had the oil changed, full tank of gas and the truck washed and wax as a thank you when we got back.
  • krleake's avatar
    krleake
    Explorer
    Oct 17, 2017
    Gooseneck only, no 5th wheel. I could do an adapter, but that adds about $500 or so to the cost.

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