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nmhuntr
Explorer
Mar 25, 2018

Thinking about moving over to a 5th wheel

I currently have toyhauler but I have a boat and would love to be able to tow the boat also therefore the need for a 5th wheel. My quad is...Can all 5th wheels have a receiver hitch on the back for towing or only certain ones? If only certain ones then how do I know if I can add a hitch to one when I look at it?

Thanks
  • MarkTwain's avatar
    MarkTwain
    Explorer
    Mar 25, 2018
    nmhuntr wrote:
    I currently have toyhauler but I have a boat and would love to be able to tow the boat also therefore the need for a 5th wheel. My quad is...Can all 5th wheels have a receiver hitch on the back for towing or only certain ones? If only certain ones then how do I know if I can add a hitch to one when I look at it?

    Thanks

    In my experience, I had to have a receiver hitch welded to the frame of my 5th. wheel. I would not use a receiver hitch attached to any kind of bumper on your 5th wheel. Not safe!!
  • Old-Biscuit's avatar
    Old-Biscuit
    Explorer III
    Mar 25, 2018
    Not all 5th wheel frames are capable for receiver/hitch

    Check with RV MFG if or not recommended (if offered as an 'OPTION')
  • azdryheat's avatar
    azdryheat
    Explorer
    Mar 25, 2018
    Many 5th wheels come from the factory with a hitch. Check with your dealer.
  • MFL's avatar
    MFL
    Nomad II
    Mar 25, 2018
    My FW came with a factory receiver, and 4-wire light hookup. It is a solid frame mount, but still only rated for 300 lbs tongue wt.

    Jerry
  • ACZL's avatar
    ACZL
    Explorer
    Mar 25, 2018
    Does your state allow for double towing? Not all do.
  • nmhuntr's avatar
    nmhuntr
    Explorer
    Mar 25, 2018
    ACZL wrote:
    Does your state allow for double towing? Not all do.


    Yes my state allows it
    Thanks
  • nmhuntr's avatar
    nmhuntr
    Explorer
    Mar 25, 2018
    Old-Biscuit wrote:
    Not all 5th wheel frames are capable for receiver/hitch

    Check with RV MFG if or not recommended (if offered as an 'OPTION')


    Thanks
    Since it will used and likely from a private seller this is a good option
  • Second_Chance's avatar
    Second_Chance
    Explorer II
    Mar 25, 2018
    A fifth wheel AND double-tow with a 2008 Tundra?

    Rob (Also currently in Las Cruces)
  • nmhuntr's avatar
    nmhuntr
    Explorer
    Mar 25, 2018
    Second Chance wrote:
    A fifth wheel AND double-tow with a 2008 Tundra?

    Rob (Also currently in Las Cruces)


    No
    Moving to a 3/4 deisel
  • Second_Chance's avatar
    Second_Chance
    Explorer II
    Mar 25, 2018
    nmhuntr wrote:
    Second Chance wrote:
    A fifth wheel AND double-tow with a 2008 Tundra?

    Rob (Also currently in Las Cruces)


    No
    Moving to a 3/4 deisel


    Don't stop at 3/4-ton... move to a 1-ton (DRW if possible). Payload is the limitation on 3/4-ton trucks. You'll have a lot more stability towing with dual rear wheels, too.

    Rob

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