What Are The Restrictions For Towing A 5th Wheel Recreational Trailer In The USA?

by Robert
(Norther Ontario)

We live in Canada and are looking forward to buying a trailer. I like the layout of 5th wheels.

I am told if you want to use a fifth wheel camper in the USA you must have a double axel truck (four wheels in the back) - you are only allowed in certain states (nobody could tell me which ones) and it will soon be law to have an AZ License. Is this true? I love camping in the US of A and there are so many wonderful places I do not want to limit us.

Can you help? What are towing regulations for towing a 27-30 ft. 5th wheel vs. towing a 27-30 ft. travel trailer?

Much appreciated

Robert

ANSWER: Greetings Robert thanks for submitting your question on our Ask An RV Question Page.

Let me see if I can answer your questions.

1. I am not aware of any law requiring you to have a dual rear wheel truck to pull a 5th Wheel Recreational Trailer.

2. I am not aware of any state that bans 5th Wheel Recreational Trailers. Some states may have local road restrictions depending on weight and length of the truck and 5th Wheel Recreational Vehicle combination.

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3. As far as Driver License Requirements, I know that California Residents that own 5th Wheel Recreational Vehicles and that have Class C Driver licenses must get a Fifth-Wheel Recreational Trailer Endorsement to pull 5th Wheel Recreational Trailers weighing between 10,000 to 15,000 lbs.

If the California Resident has a Commercial or Non-Commercial Class A license, they are not required to have this endorsement. As far as visitors to California, there are no special endorsements required.

For the most part all of the states in the United States are very RV Friendly. I don't foresee you having any problems towing your 5th Wheel Trailer in the US.

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