Fifth Wheel Towing Tips

There are plenty of benefits of owning a fifth wheel. These versatile campers offer a stable towing experience, secure hitch connections, and easier maneuvering as compared to basic bumper-pull RVs. If you’re thinking about buying a fifth wheel, but are not sure about the towing process, don’t worry! We’ve crafted this guide to safely towing a fifth wheel, which will help you become a pro in no time.

Stick to the Weight Limit Restrictions

Fifth wheel hitches are designed to handle several thousands of pounds, and it’s important to know your hitch’s specific weight limit. Check the owner’s manual to figure out how heavy your fifth wheel is when it’s empty and find a dump or quarry scale or use a weigh station to weigh your fifth wheel when it’s fully loaded.

Inspect Your Tires

Before you hit the road with your fifth wheel, make sure that the tires on both your towing vehicle and fifth wheel are in good condition. Inspect the tires and air them up to the specified psi levels printed on the sidewall or in your owner’s manual. You can even install a tire-pressure monitoring system in your camper to help you keep an eye on the wheels.

Get in Some Practice

If you’re new to towing a fifth wheel, we’d recommend putting in some practice with your tow vehicle and camper hitched up together. Take the setup to an empty parking lot and try

turning, reversing, braking, and parking. You need to get yourself comfortable towing with the extra weight and length of your fifth wheel, and practice will help you master the basic towing skills.

We hope that this guide was useful. If you’re looking to buy a fifth wheel, visit Sterling Trailer Sales in Dunmore, AB, to check out what we’ve got in stock. We proudly serve all those in Medicine Hat, Lethbridge, and Brooks.