Trailer Length
Trailers of this length will not fit into many National Parks, but there are plenty of private parks just outside National Parks that will accomodate trailers under 40ft. Fifth wheels under 40ft offer a great balance of space while being manueverable and easy enough to find spots.
Cargo Capacity
This trailer has the ability to carry enough weight for most full-time families, or lots of toys for weekend adventures.
Possibly a 3/4 ton truck, but only in specific circumstances. Singles and couples with no kids or pets might be able to make the numbers work with some 3/4 ton trucks. For most people, a 1 ton truck is the way to go. Possible trucks include the Ford F-350, Ram 3500, and GMC 3500.
Look inside the door frame for a sticker that lists the payload capacity. The vehicle needs to be able to carry the tongue weight of the trailer, passengers, and gear. For a driver, passenger, and gear, that means about 3,379 pounds.
Estimated Minimum Payload | |
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Individual | 3,159 lbs |
Couple | 3,379 lbs |
Family | 3,739 lbs |
MSRP | $89,910 |
Category | Fifth Wheel |
Sleeps | |
Length | 35ft 3in |
Weight | 10,700 lbs |
Cargo Capacity | 3,295 lbs |
Max Weight (GVWR) | 13,995 lbs |
Freshwater Capacity | 98 gal |
Graywater Capacity | 106 gal |
Blackwater Capacity | 53 gal |
When buying a trailer, you'll need a few basics. Usually, the power cord is included, but you'll need to purchase hoses for water and sewer. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Purchasing items such as those below through the links on this page help to support this site.
At 50ft, this hose is long enough for almost every campsite, while being soft and flexible enough to pack away easily.
This hose is a good balance of cost and durability. This is the most common hose I see at any given campground.
Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems offer you piece of mind while towing. TST units show both pressure and temperature, alerting you to tire problems before they become a major situations.
Lithium batteries need higher current to fully charge. Lots of similar units are just built for lead acid batteries.
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