New & Used Fifth Wheels For Sale at MHSRV - The World's Leading RV Specialists
Fifth wheel RVs for sale at Motor Home Specialist, the #1 Volume Selling Motor Home Dealer in the World. We stock new and used 5th wheel campers from leading RV manufacturers, with floor plans built for weekend trips, long-distance travel, and full-time RV living. MHSRV is in Alvarado, Texas, just south of Fort Worth, so shoppers across Dallas-Fort Worth and the rest of Texas can compare fifth wheels for sale in one place.
A fifth wheel is a towable RV that connects to a pickup truck through an in-bed hitch, not a rear bumper hitch. The hitch sits over the truck's rear axle and uses a wheel-shaped coupling plate, the same kingpin design used on commercial semi-trucks. That's what creates the distinctive front-end overhang that extends above the truck bed inside the trailer. Fifth wheel floor plans typically run 28 to 45 feet long, with two to five slide-outs, residential-grade kitchens, and full bathrooms.
Compared to conventional travel trailers, fifth wheels tow much more stably. Placing the hitch weight directly over the truck's rear axle cuts sway. It also shortens the combined truck-and-trailer length for the same interior square footage and makes backing up more predictable. Fifth wheel floor plans can stretch longer than most travel trailers, too. The front overhang gives manufacturers usable space above the truck bed, often built out as a raised master bedroom or office. The trade-off: fifth wheels need a pickup with enough payload, not just tow rating. First-time buyers often underestimate that requirement.
The typical fifth wheel buyer is a couple or family planning extended trips, seasonal travel, or full-time living rather than weekend camping. Bunk model layouts, mid-bunk floor plans, and toy hauler fifth wheels with rear garages are common picks for families and outdoor-sport buyers. One practical advantage of any towable: your daily-driver truck stays with you at the campground. Groceries, sightseeing, and trail access don't require breaking camp. Motorhome owners solve the same problem by towing a separate toad vehicle behind the coach.
Used Fifth Wheels for Sale
Shopping for a used 5th wheel? A pre-owned fifth wheel lets you get a bigger floor plan, more slide-outs, or a higher-end brand for the same budget as a smaller new trailer. Towables take their steepest drop in value in the first few years. With no engine or drivetrain to wear out, a well-kept used fifth wheel can still have plenty of seasons left. Used units come with the same purchase perks as new ones, including free RV prep and a walk-through orientation. Browse used fifth wheels at MHSRV, or shop all used RVs for more inventory.
Sell or Consign Your Fifth Wheel
Moving up to a bigger fifth wheel, switching to a motorhome, or getting out of RVing altogether? MHSRV's RV consignment program sells your fifth wheel with no seller's fee. The MHSRV team inspects the trailer, cleans and sanitizes it, and photographs it. Then MHSRV markets it nationally through the MHSRV website, email, and social media. MHSRV takes care of the paperwork too, including the loan payoff, title transfer, and bill of sale. Would you rather trade it in? Check your trade-in value online.
Fifth Wheel Models for Sale at MHSRV
Browse current new fifth wheel models at MHSRV by brand:
Keystone RV: Montana
Browse Fifth Wheel Brands
MHSRV stocks fifth wheels from established RV manufacturers. Browse brand-level overview content for the brands MHSRV carries:
Axiom RV | Dutchmen | Forest River RVs | Heartland | Keystone RV | K-Z
Cross-shopping fifth wheel inventory? Browse new fifth wheels at MHSRV for listings beyond the new model selection above. Family buyers should also see bunk model RVs for bunk-equipped options across all RV categories.
Fifth Wheel RV FAQs
What is a fifth wheel RV?
A fifth wheel, also called a 5th wheel camper, is a towable RV that connects to a pickup truck through an in-bed hitch positioned over the truck's rear axle. The "fifth wheel" name comes from the wheel-shaped hitch plate, also called a kingpin coupling, the same design used on commercial semi-trucks. The hitch placement creates the distinctive front overhang above the truck bed, typically used as a raised bedroom or office inside the trailer. Fifth wheels range from 28 to 45 feet long and commonly include slide-outs, residential kitchens, and full bathrooms.
What's the difference between a fifth wheel and a travel trailer?
A travel trailer hitches at the tow vehicle's rear bumper, which puts the hitch weight several feet behind the rear axle. A fifth wheel hitches in the truck bed, directly over the rear axle. That one difference drives everything else. Fifth wheels tow more stably with less sway. They back up more predictably. They allow longer floor plans without matching increases in combined length, and they support the raised front bedroom that travel trailers can't replicate. Travel trailers cost meaningfully less. They can be towed by a wider range of vehicles, including SUVs and half-ton trucks for smaller models, and they don't take over the truck bed. Want interior space, towing stability, and long-trip comfort? Choose a fifth wheel. Want a lower price, vehicle flexibility, and shorter trips? Choose a travel trailer.
What truck do I need to tow a fifth wheel?
Most full-size fifth wheels need at least a 3/4-ton pickup (Ford F-250, Ram 2500, Chevy/GMC 2500). Many larger floor plans need a 1-ton truck (F-350, Ram 3500, Chevy/GMC 3500) or a 1-ton dually. The number that matters most is payload capacity, not tow rating. Pin weight, the downward force the fifth wheel puts on the truck bed, typically runs 15 to 25 percent of the loaded trailer weight, according to Ram's towing guide. That pin weight counts against the truck's payload, along with passengers, cargo, and the hitch itself. A truck with a 15,000-pound tow rating but only 2,500 pounds of payload may not safely tow a 12,000-pound fifth wheel, because the pin weight alone can exceed the available payload. Always check the truck's door-jamb payload sticker against the fifth wheel's loaded pin weight before purchase.
What's a toy hauler fifth wheel?
A toy hauler fifth wheel includes a rear garage with a fold-down ramp door, sized for motorcycles, ATVs, side-by-sides, kayaks, or other gear. The garage usually doubles as living space when the toys are unloaded, with fold-down beds, removable furniture, or convertible flooring. Toy hauler fifth wheels run longer than standard fifth wheels, often 38 to 45 feet, to fit the garage plus full living quarters. See toy hauler fifth wheels for MHSRV's current toy hauler inventory.
Do fifth wheels come in bunk model floor plans?
Yes. Bunk model fifth wheels are common in the category and a top choice for families. Options include rear bunk rooms (a dedicated room at the back with two to four bunks plus a small bathroom), mid-bunk layouts (a separate bunk room between the main living area and the front bedroom), and loft bunks (built into the front overhang above the master bedroom). See bunk model RVs for bunk-equipped options across all RV categories at MHSRV.
Is a used fifth wheel a good buy?
For many buyers, yes. A used fifth wheel a few years old has already taken its biggest drop in value, so the same budget buys more trailer. Since there's no engine, the inspection centers on the structure and running gear. Check the roof and every slide-out seal for water damage, and look for soft spots in the floor and walls. Inspect the kingpin, landing gear, and axles, and look at the tire date codes, since trailer tires usually age out before they wear out. Then confirm the trailer's loaded pin weight fits your truck's payload. Browse used fifth wheels at MHSRV to compare pre-owned trailers side by side.
Where can I buy a fifth wheel RV?
Motor Home Specialist in Alvarado, Texas is the #1 volume-selling motor home dealer in the world. We stock new and used fifth wheel trailers from leading manufacturers, including Axiom, Keystone, Dutchmen, Forest River, Heartland, and K-Z. MHSRV serves fifth wheel buyers nationwide with industry-leading discount pricing well below MSRP, financing through major RV lenders, trade-ins, and full-service support after the sale. Selling a fifth wheel? MHSRV also consigns RVs with no seller's fee.
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Manufacturer options, features, colors, etc. can all change without notice and MHSRV assumes no responsibility for the changes or possible errors in information provided by the manufacturer. All weights and measurements are approximate and not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. For the latest information be sure to check with your salesperson and/or the coach manufacturer and verify before purchase.
