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ironcross777
Explorer
Jul 09, 2014

UltraLight 5th Wheel recommendation

I am looking to purchase a new Ultralight 5th wheel. I have been looking at JAYCO Eagle HT 26.5RLS and the Cougar Lite 26SAB. They are very similar in floor plans but differ greatly in construction. Is there a recommendation of which is more advantageous. I would entertain additional recommendations. I currently have a 2005 Rockwood 8283SS. The tow vehicle is a F-150 5.4 V8 w/ towing package.

Any guidance is helpful.

Thanks

Frank

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  • lawrosa's avatar
    lawrosa
    Explorer
    Jul 09, 2014
    Those 5th wheels are a bit much for that f 150. Although you may have towing capacity, I dont think you have enough payload..

    Depends on what cab design and if 4x4 or not. What year also? I think they range feom 1200 lbs to 2500 lbs

    Those hitch weights are 1200 dry and 1300 dry on the 5th wheels..

    Your hitch weight i=on your current 5th wheel shows 1000 lbs dry. Loaded you may be over your payload limit..

    Have you been to the scales?
  • rugermark2's avatar
    rugermark2
    Explorer
    Jul 09, 2014
    I just bought a Cougar 29RLI Lite high country and it is really nice. I looked at the Jayco and they didn't have a lot of the options that the Cougar had. My Cougar has the 4 point leveling system, and it has Corian counter tops. To me the Cougar had better materials then the Jayco.Have you gone and looked at both?

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