Renting a truck for a 5th wheel

[b_pilot]

I have a Life Style 5th wheel and I am in the Houston, TX area. My tow vehicle is out of service due to a problem with the front differential. We had a trip planned for the week of February 7th but without the tow vehicle we can't make it. Does anyone know if it is possible to rent a one ton dually with a hitch installed, not a goose neck. I have checked with all the major truck rental places but no luck. The best I could do was a single axle 18 wheel tractor. Too big! Probably not going to happen, but I thought someone here might have a suggestion.

[qtla9111]

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[fulltime5er]

That is where the puck system is handy. Enterprise has both Ford and Dodge trucks you can rent that have the trailer prep package. You can just take the hitch out of your truck and slap it in the rental for the trip. Takes less than 30 minutes for the swap.

[TJMarc]

Another option is to check with the local RV rental places...I know of one that rents a truck (or they did when I checked years ago)...but I'm pretty far from you.

[shadows4]

There is a place in Kansas City that will rent a truck with a fifth wheel hitch. I looked into it last year when our truck was stolen. Wasn't cheap but was doable. I know that doesn't really help you but thought I would throw it out there.

[BB_TX]

This subject has come up before occasionally. And I don't remember any one saying they found a place to rent a truck to tow their 5er.

[newman_fulltime]

Buy a new truck

[b_pilot]

Thanks for all the comments. My thing is that I would prefer to drive the 5th wheel myself. We are going to Fort Benning, GA for our grandson's graduation from boot camp. Our trip would only be about 7 days including the drive up and back. Our backup plan is just drive there and stay in hotels, but that isn't what we want to do.

[yrusoslo]

Check with the horse community, they run 5th wheel trucks

[Walaby]

Where do you need to go? I have a nephew who is in Dallas and does commercial hauling (boats, cars etc)... not sure if he has a 5er setup or not. I could check if you want, and get a quote if he is equipped to do so.

Mike

[tinner12002]

Too far from me or I would haul it for you. Wait and see if anyone on this forum might be willing to do it. Surely there are some local folks that could do that for you. The other ques is how far you going with it and does it need to be picked up a week or two afterward.

[bpounds]

the bear II wrote:
...you may be able to rent a truck from Ryder or one of the other companies renting commercial trucks.

I'm guessing no, unless he has a class A license.

Another idea, just for contemplation, is if you have a friend with a newer truck that has the fifth wheel prep option, you could buy them a hitch in exchange for letting you borrow their truck. Long shot I know, but if you had such a friend it would be a win-win. Would be cheaper for you than a rental I'll guess, and they might want a fiver someday.

[the_bear_II]

I would look for an RV Transport Company and pay them to move it to where you need it.

Another option would be to offer another RV'er to use their truck (offer cash for wear & tear) or have them haul it for you.

Supposedly the 5th wheel hitch on a semi truck will work with a standard RV pinbox. If true you may be able to rent a truck from Ryder or one of the other companies renting commercial trucks.

[md_procouple]

You could ask a RV dealer near you they might have an idea of who could tow your trailer to where you need it, after al the RV's just don't appear on their lots, and like mentioned above rent a car. Good Luck