Hi, my name is Steven and I currently live in western Washington. I am single, 63 years old and a veteran. I also have some heart issues, to include aortic valve replacement and lung issues-emphysema. I get around fair enough but I lack stamina.Enough of the sob stuff...I need to change some things in my life and one of them is selling the old farm and finding a way to enjoy the few I have left. Retire that mortgage and be debt free, taking the remaining assets and start truckin'.Another member brought to light the difficulty of "hooking-up" a trailer by oneself, so...I guess I need a 5th wheel. Okay so here goes...Assume I will be driving a 3/4t, probably 4x4 and at least a V-10 (I have yet to purchase). What size 5th wheel should I be shopping for? Also, I will be living in it full time, all the time. And a class-B or Class-c is out, I need a pickup for fishin'.

Hi, my name is Steven and I currently live in western Washington.Another member brought to light the difficulty of "hooking-up" a trailer by oneself, so...I guess I need a 5th wheel. Okay so here goes...Steve,You can buy a metal V shaped guide that fits on your trailer ball hitch. This device is just inserted on your ball when loading trailer up and then just hand removed. This device allows you to back up and be off center by 3 to 4 inches. When the trailer hitch hits the metal V shaped device, it moves the hitch dead center over the ball, then just lower the trailer. This device can be bought from any RV store or Cabella's store and it under $50:) Makes the job a piece of cake even for a Rookie!

Not sure if truck campers are out? But no hooking up,its all there. A lot of truck campers go off road with there 4 wheel drives. Surprizingly enough there like a small apartment .No need to have to hook up to a fifth wheel this way,good luck whatever you choose.You could also tow a boat behind if you wanted.

I do recall seeing guides, etc., for assisting. It is an option for sure.Campers are also out - too many low hanging obstacles where I go to fish (my great joy besides my children). Also high wind freaks me out when riding in them! Don't need THAT stress.Still thinking 5th wheel. I know the farmers sure prefer them for safety and ease of use. So I guess it is size of 5th wheel and size of trailer that I sorely need.And I am still reasonably strong and nimble, all things relative. It's the stamina that wears at me.

I would think a Class A with a small tow car would be easier to handle and disconnect and go fishing. It will give you better fuel mileage overall, and be easier to setup and move from campsite to campsite.

Stamina and the fifth wheel. Setting up and taking down a fifth wheel or TT can take 30-45 minutes each time. If you get one make sure the jacks are automated throughout. pops

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Gjac
Explorer III
May 06, 2014
I would think a Class A with a small tow car would be easier to handle and disconnect and go fishing. It will give you better fuel mileage overall, and be easier to setup and move from campsite to campsite.
watersprite
Explorer
May 06, 2014
I do recall seeing guides, etc., for assisting. It is an option for sure.

Campers are also out - too many low hanging obstacles where I go to fish (my great joy besides my children). Also high wind freaks me out when riding in them! Don't need THAT stress.

Still thinking 5th wheel. I know the farmers sure prefer them for safety and ease of use. So I guess it is size of 5th wheel and size of trailer that I sorely need.

And I am still reasonably strong and nimble, all things relative. It's the stamina that wears at me.
pa_traveler
Explorer
May 06, 2014
Not sure if truck campers are out? But no hooking up,its all there. A lot of truck campers go off road with there 4 wheel drives. Surprizingly enough there like a small apartment .No need to have to hook up to a fifth wheel this way,good luck whatever you choose.You could also tow a boat behind if you wanted.
MarkTwain
Explorer
May 06, 2014
Hi, my name is Steven and I currently live in western Washington.

Another member brought to light the difficulty of "hooking-up" a trailer by oneself, so...I guess I need a 5th wheel. Okay so here goes...

Steve,
You can buy a metal V shaped guide that fits on your trailer ball hitch. This device is just inserted on your ball when loading trailer up and then just hand removed. This device allows you to back up and be off center by 3 to 4 inches. When the trailer hitch hits the metal V shaped device, it moves the hitch dead center over the ball, then just lower the trailer. This device can be bought from any RV store or Cabella's store and it under $50:) Makes the job a piece of cake even for a Rookie!

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