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Fifth Wheels for sale

Hitched to a plate in a pickup bed rather than a bumper hitch, fifth wheels give you residential ceiling height, a raised front bedroom and far more stability at highway speed.

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Price range
$9,224 – $85,677
Typical price
$48,653
Sleeps
1–14
Length
3' 1" – 46' 2"
BrandsForest River 253Keystone 177Jayco 68Dutchmen 52K-Z RV 44Grand Design 23Heartland 23Shasta 17Crossroads 12Highland Ridge 12

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Buyer’s guide

How to choose a fifth wheel

Fifth wheels demand a real truck. The pin weight — what sits on the hitch — is typically 15–25% of the loaded trailer weight, far more than a travel trailer’s tongue weight. A 12,000 lb fifth wheel puts 2,000–3,000 lb straight into the bed, which most half-tons cannot legally carry once you add passengers and the hitch itself.

The payoff is space and stability. Because the pivot point sits over the rear axle, fifth wheels track straight, resist crosswinds and reverse far more predictably than a bumper-pull. The raised nose adds a full bedroom and often a second bathroom.

Watch bed length and cab clearance. Short-bed trucks need a sliding or extended-pin hitch to avoid the trailer hitting the cab on tight turns. Also check total height — many fifth wheels are 13 ft 4 in, close to the limit on older bridges and drive-throughs.

Best for

  • Most living space per foot of any towable
  • Far more stable and easier to reverse than a bumper-pull
  • Separate bedroom, often a second bathroom
  • Residential-height ceilings and full-size appliances

Worth considering

  • Needs a three-quarter-ton or one-ton pickup
  • Bed-mounted hitch takes up your truck bed
  • Tall — mind bridges, drive-throughs and low branches
  • Short-bed trucks require a sliding hitch

Questions

Fifth Wheel FAQs

What truck do I need for a fifth wheel?

Entry-level fifth wheels under about 9,000 lb can work with a well-specified half-ton, but most owners need a three-quarter-ton (F-250 / 2500). Above 15,000 lb loaded, a one-ton dually is strongly recommended. The binding number is nearly always payload, not tow rating.

Fifth wheel or travel trailer?

Choose a fifth wheel if you already own a pickup, want maximum interior space and plan long or full-time trips. Choose a travel trailer if your tow vehicle is an SUV, you want a lower purchase price, or you need the truck bed free.

Can I sleep in a fifth wheel while towing?

No. Passengers must not ride in any towable RV while it is moving — it is illegal in most states and unsafe everywhere. Everyone rides in the tow vehicle.

How much does a fifth wheel weigh?

Typically 8,000–16,000 lb dry, with luxury models exceeding 18,000 lb. Add 1,500–3,000 lb for water, propane and cargo when calculating what your truck must handle.

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