You don’t HAVE to have it, but it would make driving a lot safer.
If you have a large fifth wheel, the weight of it can easily cause you to drive faster than you want to, or even push you out in to an intersection if you need to stop quickly.
Here are some things to think about if you have decided that a fifth wheel is for you:
- You can get a used semi tractor for around $25,000 with about 500,000 miles on it. That’s only mid-life for commercial heavy duty trucks.
- At 25,000 miles a year, it will outlast you.
- Rated to handle a gross weight of 80,000 pounds, the heaviest 5th wheel trailer won’t hardly flex the suspension.
- Speaking of suspension, it’s air ride. Driving comfort is better than any 1-ton pickup truck.
- You have all the conveniences that your pickup truck has: cruise control, front and back air, you may even have a bed and refrigerator — if you get one with a condo sleeper.
- You’ll never fear running out of power on long hills again. The standard diesel engine is rated at 500 HP.
- With all its extra capacity, you can build storage space, water tanks, or whatever you need behind the cab. How you convert your HD truck is up to you.
Most people use a 1 ton truck for their fifth wheel. What do you use to pull your trailer?
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