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BulldawgFan's avatar
BulldawgFan
Explorer
Dec 14, 2014

5th Wheel Spec Height Question

So my bride and I came across a 5th wheel floor plan we really like the other day, and I have started to look into it more, have located a close dealer, and have looked at specs.

Here is one dilemma and question. We had a 18' × 36' steel building erected on our property to store the travel trailer under. It is exactly 13 ft tall at lowest point in center(peak) and 11 ft at eaves (sides).

The specs on the 5th wheel states 12' 6" height. So the question, is this figure measured at the highest point of sidewall or does this include ac height, or in other words highest point of unit.

The unit in question is a 2015 Prime Time Crusader 335BHS.

Thanks all.
  • donn0128's avatar
    donn0128
    Explorer II
    Dec 14, 2014
    As delivered? Going to be really hard to tell you. Specifications can and do change. It will be really close.
  • Old-Biscuit's avatar
    Old-Biscuit
    Explorer III
    Dec 14, 2014
    Highest point.........typically top of A/C Unit

    A/C Unit can be 8" to 14" in height.

    So at 14"....top of RV would be 11' 4"

    Course that is mfg. brochure numbers.
  • Trackrig's avatar
    Trackrig
    Explorer II
    Dec 14, 2014
    The spec height of 12' 6" should be the overall height, not just the roof. On Monday, call the manufacturer.

    Bill
  • fly-swatter's avatar
    fly-swatter
    Explorer
    Dec 14, 2014
    Mine is 12 1/2 feet to the top of the air conditioner. My last unit was shorter so I'm building a new shelternext year.
  • Ram4Sam's avatar
    Ram4Sam
    Explorer
    Dec 14, 2014
    Grab your tape measure, go to the dealer and measure it yourself. That way you will know for sure.

    Sam
  • BulldawgFan's avatar
    BulldawgFan
    Explorer
    Dec 14, 2014
    Ram4Sam wrote:
    Grab your tape measure, go to the dealer and measure it yourself. That way you will know for sure.

    Sam


    Sounds like a stellar idea there Sam. What do they call that...common sense? Hahaha...

    Certainly will, but with the dealer 2 hours away, and with the holidays upon us, that little trip won't be possible till at least rigut after new years. I work for a living.

    So I thought next best thing would be to get some feedback from the fine folks here. No matter how obvious it might be! And to see if its even worth the 2 hr drive in the first place. Saturdays are,after all,a precious commodity!
  • Passin__Through's avatar
    Passin__Through
    Explorer
    Dec 14, 2014
    BulldawgFan wrote:
    Ram4Sam wrote:
    Grab your tape measure, go to the dealer and measure it yourself. That way you will know for sure.

    Sam


    Sounds like a stellar idea there Sam. What do they call that...common sense? Hahaha...

    Certainly will, but with the dealer 2 hours away, and with the holidays upon us, that little trip won't be possible till at least rigut after new years. I work for a living.

    So I thought next best thing would be to get some feedback from the fine folks here. No matter how obvious it might be! And to see if its even worth the 2 hr drive in the first place. Saturdays are,after all,a precious commodity!


    Perhaps you could call the dealer and ask if one of the dealership personnel could measure it for you. It can't be THAT big a deal for them, can it? Also, you would need to know the actual height as-hitched to your tow vehicle, since that is how you will be maneuvering in and out of the shelter.
  • n7bsn's avatar
    n7bsn
    Explorer
    Dec 14, 2014
    Our rig "measured" too tall for the RV port, so we ordered it with a lower height A/C and we now have enough clearance to not worry.
    A tire change is also possible, I know some people that did both a smaller tire and a lower height A/C to fit
  • C-Bears's avatar
    C-Bears
    Explorer
    Dec 14, 2014
    BulldawgFan wrote:
    So my bride and I came across a 5th wheel floor plan we really like the other day, and I have started to look into it more, have located a close dealer, and have looked at specs.

    Here is one dilemma and question. We had a 18' × 36' steel building erected on our property to store the travel trailer under. It is exactly 13 ft tall at lowest point in center(peak) and 11 ft at eaves (sides).

    The specs on the 5th wheel states 12' 6" height. So the question, is this figure measured at the highest point of sidewall or does this include ac height, or in other words highest point of unit.

    The unit in question is a 2015 Prime Time Crusader 335BHS.

    Thanks all.


    My spec sheet said 12'6" and my actual hooked up height is 13'5" to the top of my front air. I am going to guess the sides of my fiver roof are still 12'9" or so because my front air is only about 8" tall.

    I am guessing you will be extremely close for that opening. The perfect solution would be if you could get a response from someone who was pulling that exact make/model/year fiver and actually knew their height.
  • byrdr1's avatar
    byrdr1
    Explorer
    Dec 14, 2014

    this is A frame RVport with 12 foot sides and you can see the front air and clearance.

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