Forum Discussion

meleavingsoon's avatar
meleavingsoon
Explorer
Jun 05, 2015

Where can I rent a truck to pick up our 5th wheel trailer?

We are purchasing a used/new to us 5th wheel but my 3/4 ton truck is not going to be enough truck to pull the trailer. The trailer is 40' and weighs approx. 14,000 pounds. Previous owner pulled the tr...
Lantley's avatar
Lantley
Nomad
Jun 05, 2015
Does your current truck have a hitch in it? What is the GVW of the trailer? How overloaded will you be? While I don't advocate using the wrong truck for a one time trip I would consider it.
On the other hand what are your plans for the 5'er in the long run.
Do you have plans to upgrade your current truck to accommodate the new 5'er?

Finding a rental truck with a 5th wheel hitch may be a challenge.

About Fifth Wheel Group

19,006 PostsLatest Activity: Jan 13, 2025