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
The cargo weight capacity on this trailer is acceptable for weekend family excursions, including bringing along some toys.
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 3,342 pounds.
Estimated Minimum Payload | |
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Individual | 3,122 lbs |
Couple | 3,342 lbs |
Family | 3,702 lbs |
MSRP | $51,084 |
Category | Fifth Wheel |
Sleeps | 10 |
Length | 39ft 11in |
Width | 8ft 0in |
Weight | 10,951 lbs |
Cargo Capacity | 2,869 lbs |
Max Weight (GVWR) | 13,820 lbs |
Freshwater Capacity | 51 gal |
Graywater Capacity | 78 gal |
Blackwater Capacity | 39 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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