I've been online window shopping specifically at the Jayco models at the moment. Their HT (half ton) line is missing a few (lux) options, but appears otherwise very comparable to the regular line. In fact the HT's have an optional rear hitch, rated to tow 3000 lbs, where as the regular line only has an optional carrying rack. The website lists their construction details identically, right down to the frame and insulation. Is the only difference that the HT line lacks a few amenities, and is slightly smaller, but is significantly lighter and ultimately more capable? I must be missing something...

Weight........5th wheels are towed AND carried (pin weight)For 5th wheel to be carried by a '1/2 ton' it has to be fairly light due to limited payload capacity of truckWeight.......

Old-Biscuit wrote:Weight........5th wheels are towed AND carried (pin weight)For 5th wheel to be carried by a '1/2 ton' it has to be fairly light due to limited payload capacity of truckWeight.......Normally weight is associated with strength. In this case the lighter unit is warrantied to tow an additional trailer, where as the heavier unit is not. THAT I guess is my real question. Do they have the same frames, etc?

That whole "lightweight" thing is a bunch of malarkey, in my opinion. I think in just about every case, you'll find that the "lightweight" units are simply SMALLER. As you point out, construction is virtually identical. Take a closer look-see at those numbers; I especially encourage you to add up the cubic footage, then divide that number into the weight. Weight per cu. foot is likely nearly the same for regular and "lightweight" models.

Subscribed, as I too am curious about the differences. I am also looking at the Jayco HT line. The 29.5 BHDS and 29.5 FBDS are high on my list.

What's the difference between regular and light 5th Wheel?

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Baja_Man
Explorer
Oct 25, 2014
Subscribed, as I too am curious about the differences. I am also looking at the Jayco HT line. The 29.5 BHDS and 29.5 FBDS are high on my list.
Francesca_Knowl
Explorer
Oct 25, 2014
That whole "lightweight" thing is a bunch of malarkey, in my opinion. I think in just about every case, you'll find that the "lightweight" units are simply SMALLER.

As you point out, construction is virtually identical. Take a closer look-see at those numbers; I especially encourage you to add up the cubic footage, then divide that number into the weight. Weight per cu. foot is likely nearly the same for regular and "lightweight" models.
TurnThePage
Explorer
Oct 25, 2014
Old-Biscuit wrote:
Weight........
5th wheels are towed AND carried (pin weight)
For 5th wheel to be carried by a '1/2 ton' it has to be fairly light due to limited payload capacity of truck
Weight.......
Normally weight is associated with strength. In this case the lighter unit is warrantied to tow an additional trailer, where as the heavier unit is not. THAT I guess is my real question. Do they have the same frames, etc?
closurdo
Explorer
Oct 25, 2014
Less Calories :)
Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Oct 25, 2014
Weight........
5th wheels are towed AND carried (pin weight)
For 5th wheel to be carried by a '1/2 ton' it has to be fairly light due to limited payload capacity of truck
Weight.......

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What's the difference between regular and light 5th Wheel?

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