5th Wheel Length Question

[DanandDonna]

Well with true retirement coming very quickly in 3 months DW and I have decided to upgrade from our 21RB to a 277RL 5th wheel. I was wondering how much of the actual trailer length ends up over the bumper and in the box.
I am kind of hoping that all things said and done with my new tow vehicle and the 5er on behind that it will be about the same length as I am towing now.

Certainly do appreciate any replies and thanks in advance

Dan

[hankpage]

Dan, Chances are you may be shorter. Remember, the pin will be just slightly ahead of your rear axle, so depending on whether your new TV is a long or short bed, at least 4' of the 5r is in the bed and most of the old tongue length is gone also. I was surprised when we went from our TT to the 5r ..... but when you drop it , it does take more room in the driveway. ( If you went from a standard cab truck to a crew cab your numbers may change) JM2¢, Hank

[mazboy123]

since you have a 5th wheel picked out it isn't difficult to just measure it. but you will probably be shorter than what you are now.

measures 30' 2"

[DanandDonna]

Thanks Hank and Maz much appreciated.

[T11ravis]

I always thought there was approximately an 8' difference between 5th wheel and bumper pull. So a 22' bumper pull should be about the same overall length as a 30' fiver.
Think I was told that by the Raptor salesman, I never verified it myself.

[gtsum2]

I would say 4-5ft shorter because of the bed overhang. Of course the new rig will tow a lot more solid than a tt as well


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