What is a good weight for 35' fifth wheel?
We are shopping around for some used 5'ers and wondering what is a good weight? Some we are looking at are close to 12,000 lbs dry weight. The newer ones seem to be lighter. Do the older ones hav...
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Not sure what you mean by a "good weight". But...Our 2004 30' 5'er (see sig) was advertised to weigh 9800 lbs dry with a GVWR of 14,400lbs. It has an aluminum, frame. On the day we took delivery, we drove straight from the dealer to the scales and our 5'er actually weighed 11,700lbs completely empty with no water but full propane. That's just shy of a full ton more than advertised. Imagine our surprise!!! Loaded for travel she weighs between 14,000k & 14,300lbs depending.
My point is to always look at the 5'er's GVWR that you're interested in to determine how much you may end up towing after including all the options, cargo, water, etc. Good luck.
As for wood frame being better or worse than aluminum I personally think it's a personal preferance and judgement call. If I fell in love with a 5'er that was built around wood framing I personally wouldn't call it a deal breaker. Take your time shopping, find the right 5'er for you, make sure you have a truck rated to haul the 5'er's GVWR, it's pin weight and tow rating, buy that sucker and enjoy.
Happy camping!!! See y'all down the road!!!:)
My point is to always look at the 5'er's GVWR that you're interested in to determine how much you may end up towing after including all the options, cargo, water, etc. Good luck.
As for wood frame being better or worse than aluminum I personally think it's a personal preferance and judgement call. If I fell in love with a 5'er that was built around wood framing I personally wouldn't call it a deal breaker. Take your time shopping, find the right 5'er for you, make sure you have a truck rated to haul the 5'er's GVWR, it's pin weight and tow rating, buy that sucker and enjoy.
Happy camping!!! See y'all down the road!!!:)
