We are looking at selling our Class C and getting a 5th wheel. We had a cover built for our C, but it appears it will be a bit short for most fivers. The center is just over 12'6" tall and tapers down to around 11'9" at the corner braces. Don't want to go over 30ft overall length in whatever we purchase. About the only newer ones I can find that look like they will fit is the Keystone Cougar 244RLS which is 11'8' including A/C or the Cougar 277RLS, 279RKS and 282RES which all max out at 11' 9" according to their website. We are shorter people so don't need a 6' 6" ceiling, in fact prefer a shorter ceiling so it is easier to reach antenna's, lights, etc. Any help is appreciated if you know of units besides the Cougars that are not so tall.

Those Cougars are their Lite, or Half Ton, series. As is mine, and actual height at the A/C is 12'-2".The key may be the units designed for light weight. Shorter height is one of the ways they reduce weight. If you don't prefer the Cougar, look for the lite series from any of the brands. That works well with your preference for shorter sizes.

The Jayco Eagle HT line, for example. They show their 26.5RLS, at 140" with A/C. That is a 29'-11" OAL trailer.http://www.jayco.com/products/fifth-wheels/2016-eagle-ht/265rls/

The Escape is about as short as you can get: Escape

Only low profiles I have seen are the old style where you had to crawl into the sleeping area on your knees. I think they only make mid and full profile in regular size fivers now ??

shepstone wrote:Only low profiles I have seen are the old style where you had to crawl into the sleeping area on your knees. I think they only make mid and full profile in regular size fivers now ??Except for the Scamp, I think you are correct.We had one that was about 10ft-6. But there was only about 30 inches above the bed.A number of companies used to make rigs like that. But today I think it's just Scamp.

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Nevadastars
Explorer
Jun 08, 2016
bpounds wrote:
Just wanted to add, don't be taken in by the HT, or Half Ton, designations that the manufacturers use. You will want a minimum 250/2500 size truck.

Sold my 09 Ram Laramie 1500 4x4 and picked up a sweet 07 Ram 2500 SRW Cummins 5.9 4x4 last week. ;)
laknox
Nomad
Jun 08, 2016
travelnutz wrote:
Nevadastars,

You may want to look seriously at a Jayco Eagle HT 27.5RLTS also as it's about the same height exterior (141" vs 141") and only 1 foot longer exterior length. Has 3 slides vs 2 which gives a lot more usable floor space room, don't have to move the rear chair so the big slide can come in (that's where the extra foot is), (just turn the chair), gives a lot more counter space in the kitchen and generally negates the need to use the counter top extension which can be in the way, more usable storage space, gives a walk thru bathroom (2 entrances with doors) so no scooching around the end of the bed to get to the bathroom, has table and chairs if you prefer, better TV viewing from everywhere and closer, can have a built in LED fireplace and has a 5000 watt electric heater for heat, keeps kitchen area clear of traffic pattern and cuts dropped food tracking, and a lot more and only for a few thousand $$$ more.

FWIW, this is #2 on my short list, with the KZ Durango 1500 284RLT #1.

Lyle
bpounds
Nomad
Jun 08, 2016
Just wanted to add, don't be taken in by the HT, or Half Ton, designations that the manufacturers use. You will want a minimum 250/2500 size truck.
travelnutz
Explorer II
Jun 08, 2016
Nevadastars,

You may want to look seriously at a Jayco Eagle HT 27.5RLTS also as it's about the same height exterior (141" vs 141") and only 1 foot longer exterior length. Has 3 slides vs 2 which gives a lot more usable floor space room, don't have to move the rear chair so the big slide can come in (that's where the extra foot is), (just turn the chair), gives a lot more counter space in the kitchen and generally negates the need to use the counter top extension which can be in the way, more usable storage space, gives a walk thru bathroom (2 entrances with doors) so no scooching around the end of the bed to get to the bathroom, has table and chairs if you prefer, better TV viewing from everywhere and closer, can have a built in LED fireplace and has a 5000 watt electric heater for heat, keeps kitchen area clear of traffic pattern and cuts dropped food tracking, and a lot more and only for a few thousand $$$ more.
Nevadastars
Explorer
Jun 08, 2016
Man you guys are great! Thanks for all the new options.
kohai
Explorer
Jun 08, 2016
Yeah, you're looking for a mid-profile. The Crusaders by Prime Time fall in that category.
laknox
Nomad
Jun 08, 2016
The 2 shortest KZ Durango 1500 models are both under 30'.

Lyle
Nevadastars
Explorer
Jun 08, 2016
quickshift wrote:
What type of floor is under your cover? If it's gravel or soil, you could possibly remove some to gain some height. If it's cement...oh well, the thought was there.

It is a dirt/gravel mix. So removing a few inches is definitely doable.
quickshift
Explorer
Jun 08, 2016
What type of floor is under your cover? If it's gravel or soil, you could possibly remove some to gain some height. If it's cement...oh well, the thought was there.
Curly2001
Explorer II
Jun 08, 2016
Look at Heartland mid profiles.