We hope you liked this video. It took quite a bit to bring it all together, but it's something we've been wanting to make since we launched our channel. Yes.. it's a long one... we know! LOL But we hope it has lot's of useful information. As always, feel free to post any questions in the comments area below and we'll answer as quickly as we can. Thanks for watching! 😊

@BenFoote

5 жыл бұрын

My wife and I (and our 2 kids and dogs) got our first rig this spring (41' 5th Wheel Toy Hauler) and this video would have saved soooo many headaches for us. We fulltimed all summer, and there were several sites that took me an hour+ to get into because they were so tight. Of course, I eventually would get in, but I would have felt much better prepared and comfortable if I had seen this video first. Also - I was meticulous about the towing numbers like you were as well - makes me feel good that I wasn't being paranoid. Hopefully your video helps someone else in the future - thanks for sharing this.

@kennethbeauchamp7453

5 жыл бұрын

Great video and very helpful. We have ordered and are expecting delivery of our new truck (2019 F-450) and our rig (Grand Design 380FL) early next year. I have had a lot of experience towing trailers and aircraft from my military days and days on the farm but this will be a new challenge. You can bet I will be searching out parking lots to test and practice every maneuver you have shown and any more I can think of.

@ChangingLanes

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Ben... And I'm sure we've taken an hour to get into a few spots... Better to take the time and do it safely and without damaging the rig! Safe travels! -chad

@patward4204

5 жыл бұрын

Great video. Stumbled upon it the other day. My wife and I are in the process of selling our home and moving to RV full time living. We are starting from zero, so I have been searching KZread video's for information. Can you let me know what the deficiencies you found in the 3500 Ram HD dually ? Ram has to be my first choice for reasons I will not share here. Thank you

@ChangingLanes

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Pat! First off.. RAMs are great trucks! The cummins is an awesome beast of an engine. The issue with the truck the dealer swore would be great towing 20K had the 68RFE tranny and 3.73 gears. That setup is ok on payload, but only rated at 19550 towing. Just be sure to get the AISIN tranny. Thanks for watching!

Holy crap.l actually stumbled on this video by mistake. I don't have nor do I ever want a trailer, but...I was glued to my computer for the entire "lesson" As a police officer, It gave me a much broader understanding and appreciation for those of you guys out there that have to maneuver these behemoths. So well made with not one single wasted superfluous minute...it was all good info and I thank you for taking the time to do such a superb job.

@ChangingLanes

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Art! And thank you for your service! 🚔👍🏽😊

@anythingadrenaline4515

5 жыл бұрын

Well know that you know what a truck can & can't tow "legally" please don't give us tickets if we are towing over the recommend weight😉

@abowen2

5 жыл бұрын

@@anythingadrenaline4515 your only worry is and should be in the event of an accident or a mishap where you "may" be involved, The officer will check and document your GCWR and your prescribed GCWR. If you are over the prescribed limit, doesn't matter how much, you in all likelihood will be listed as a contributing factor to the incident and you will likely be cited at the scene as well. the very best defense, at least enuff to ward off taking the entire brunt (responsibility) of an accident is as these wise folks have clearly advised...get yourself a dashcam for front, back and if possible sides. You may still get cited at the scene of an accident for the GCWR violation, but, you will have clear documentation that it wasn't you who swerved out of your lane and hit mom and pop's Buick but in fact it was the Buick's unsafe lane change that caused the accident.

@johnruggiero6245

5 жыл бұрын

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@RaulG92

5 жыл бұрын

Me 2😀

This has to be the best 47 minutes a new RV'er could spend on theses critical topics. Nowhere on KZread is there one video that covers all the essential elements that you covered so thoroughly Chad. Thank you for taking the time to put this together and educate us.

@ChangingLanes

5 жыл бұрын

Super nice of you to say! Thanks!!! And, thanks for watching!

@hberry8844

5 жыл бұрын

@@ChangingLanes My neighbors name is Chad. He's a good dude too. haha I second the guy above. The small details are valuable. General overviews are great too but the small tips you remember help when you're about to loose it. haha

@scottkailey1

5 жыл бұрын

Ya learn to pull a huge trailer on KZread great idea.

@hberry8844

5 жыл бұрын

@@scottkailey1 Thanks for the help scott.

@georgemoomaw9437

5 жыл бұрын

AGREED

As a former trucker, i use what i learned, "when in doubt, get out"

@abc123lov7

3 жыл бұрын

Yep! G.O.A.L. = get out and look W.A.T.E.R.= Walk around the entire rig.

I’m a commercial truck driver and we’ve been considering getting a 5th wheel. I just have to say thank you guys for your focus on safety! There are some people who drive their 5th wheel trailers like they forget they have something attached to them. Some of those drivers really scare me!

@ChangingLanes

3 жыл бұрын

👍👍

@dagmarglasman3099

29 күн бұрын

That was a great video❤

@thatguy3493

28 күн бұрын

I’m a truck driver too and I’ve thought for years there should be a required safety class for drivers getting into RV’ing. Doesn’t have to be trucking school but at least an 8 hour course or something. That being said I do appreciate the time and safety conscious informative nature of this video.

I have no reason to watch this but its so damn informative I'm still watching.

@ChangingLanes

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Hope you check out the rest of our channel! 😊

@patriciapeterson1400

4 жыл бұрын

I also have no reason to watch as we full time in a 38 ft class A, and pull a small toad. But I couldn’t stop watching because “professor Chad” is so good at explaining everything. Both of you are so great to watch on everything you choose to video about. I actually subscribed after the very first video I watched and hit the bell too. I keep trying to see all of your videos and will at some point. Anyway, keep up the good work “Professor” and I will look forward to your next video. Happy travels!

@michaeldean6252

3 жыл бұрын

You don't have a camper? LMAO!

As an EX long haul driver I came across this video and totally expected it to be a Joke! WOW I CANT express how wrong I was you guys did an outstanding job and all the camera angles with the explanation and detail was spot on. The wife and I are a few years away from RVing ourselves but I will be looking for this one as a refresher when the time comes. Thank you so much for the unbias info you Rock!!

@ChangingLanes

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! 😊 Hope you check out the rest of our channel. 👍🏼

As former semi driver you nail it,

Wow, the aerial shots of the parking procedures are GOLD!!! This is one of the most informative vids I have ever seen!!!

I've towed big 5ers for years, and I've always gone by the motto, 'you can never have too much truck'.. Current RV is a Fusion 427; 44 feet, 19K GVW. Tow vehicle is my '17 F-350 DRW, CC, 6.7 PSD with max GVW package of 14K and 4.10 rears, factory rated for up to 22.5K GVW. . I do slightly miss the '16 I had before with 4:30s, but this works OK. Dash cam - yup. And if your truck has the engine brake - use it.. On the hills on Hwy 16 from Rapid City to Custer City, that engine brake is the cat's azz to maintain safe speed w/o the overuse of brakes. I've never seen any need to spend mega-bux for air bags. The F-350 is a heavy truck - ergo it's gonna RIDE like a heavy truck. If anyone wants a silky-soft ride, get an F-150 or similar and tow less camper/weight.. Frankly, the newer 1-ton trucks ride ever so much better than years ago.. A big 5th wheel will handle winds way better than any TT trailer. Oh, and buy tire monitors for the camper. Trust me on this one. They'll pay for themselves in NO time.. Happy camping!!

Thank you. Just purchased a new 5th wheel and tow vehicle. Not new to towing. Our previous was a TT. I strive to get better, because I am not good. This video is probably the best one I have seen for teaching backing techniques.

Hands down the best towing video I have seen yet. You guys nailed it!

We have a 35' bumper pull and amazingly you covered everything concerned with that as well. Great Video!

AWESOME Video! The best towing video I have seen! Great job and THANKS!

I think this is the 5th one of your videos I've watched and am really impressed with how much information they contain. Very practical and needed stuff for me. I've towed a couple of boats and a 20 ft trailer but will be buying our first fifth wheel (35') pretty soon.

You guys are just absolutely amazing and awesome!!! What a great husband-and-wife team, and what a tremendously valuable video!!! I was a truck driver for a number of years when I was in my teens and more, and I love driving big rigs. I'm looking at 5th wheel RVs and came across your video. It is absolutely wonderful!!! Thank you so much for this!

This is a superb video: great information, great filming and editing, and great presentation! I found it very useful and I only have a bumper tow trailer. Thank you, Chad and Tara!

Soooooo inspired by all of your knowledge, research, and dedication. Moreover, I appreciate you sharing it with all of us. There’s so much in this video that I didn’t even think about but I’m totally nerding over. I’m going to watch this again, calculate, and and ask way more questions before purchasing equipment and hitting the road. Thank you! 😌

Absolutely good stuff!! I have watched a lot of videos on breaking down the tow capacity for 5th wheels. This was by far the best one with a great illustration. Nice rig and 5th wheel.

This is so educational never ever would I have any thought or idea of all this info

Thank you for taking the time to do this. As someone considering a Fifth Wheel to head out on the road for fun and business this filled in a lot of blanks. Still doing my in depth research and this helped a lot! God bless!!

So much respect for you towing that monster ! Great videos ,lovely couple .

@ChangingLanes

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Hope you check out the rest of our channel! 😊

Great video. It should be required viewing for anyone just starting out with a 5th wheel RV. The safety and maneuvering information is priceless as well the great tips on available technology to help. I ran a 33 ft toy hauler for quite a few years and the full 8ft. bed and dually will make your rving so much more enjoyable down the road. Keep up the great informational videos!!!!!

Thanks for the timelines! Makes it nice to revisit sections I might look at again! Safe travels!

What a phenomenal video for people looking into 5th wheeling

Hi Chad, in Germany we do say "I pull my hat in front of you" if we want to show our esteem. Very good driving skills. 👍 Safe travels Regards Volker

Thank you for putting this together. No one has covered towing and backing a fifth wheel like you all. Two month in and two issues with our 41’ GD Solitude, AKA the hive, have rocked my confidence. Your video gave me a few A-Ha moments and it clicked. Can’t wait to get it back from the shop at Lazydays and put some of this new knowledge into practice. Thanks again!

Thank you guys! We pick up our new 5th wheel on 4/21/21, WE CAN'T WAIT! Your pup looks like he is the king of he road sitting up on the consol. We will use much of your advice, thanks again for he great video and tips.

You guys are awesome. Keep up the great work!

Nicely done on, for many, a complex subject.

I'm just starting to look at RV's, Class 2, 5th wheel... This no nonsense, full of information approach is fantastic. Whether or not I take a 5th wheel, I now realize the implications involved with getting one. My compliments and all the best in your careers. A doctor from NYC.

That driving lesson was amazing. You do know how to maneuver that big trailer. Very impressive!!

Great vid guys. The more you tow the easier it gets for sure. Thanks for going over cargo capacity (payload) so many ignore that number and almost every single truck is different.

@ChangingLanes

5 жыл бұрын

True... too many get hung up on "towing" capacity and don't even think about CCC. I was in that boat before I studied up on the topic.

@nicklorenson

5 жыл бұрын

This why I bought a ram 3500, and put 4500 rear end in it. It was actually cheaper to buy 3500 and put 4500 in it .

Good video, very detailed and I'm sure a lot of folks will get good info out of it. We also went between the Ford and Ram for our TV back in 2015. We settled on the 2016 Ram because we ordered what we wanted (started with a similar salesman as you...clueless). A MegaCab with 900 ft. lbs. torque Cummins with an Aisin medium-duty Transmission and 4.10 rear axle ratio. That gave us 39,100 GCWR/ 30,120 Trailer weight rating/ and a similar 14k GVWR as your Ford TV. Our 5ver at the time was a triple axle toy hauler but now we tow a double axle 41' Big Horn. I do NOT miss that 3rd axle on the trailer when in town or parking. Ugh, I hated it. The scrubbing third axle was like nails on a chalk board for me.

Wow. That was amazing. Thank you!

Than you very much. I am in thelooking/planning stage of this process and while I have towed trailers of all sorts my entire life this is still very helpful. I specifically like the explanation of the GVWR and that info.

Excellent.. appreciate the video. I am getting my 5th wheel in March and I have been watching lots of videos.. yours by far the best

@ChangingLanes

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Steven!

@shannonegusquiza5342

5 жыл бұрын

Look into Anderson Hitches. They are amazing. Also just an FYI if you pull by goose with an Anderson hitch your towing amount does go up some. We have done a lot of research and i hate to say it but ford can pull more right now over dodge.

Greetings from Thailand. WOW! You guys are thorough. As a long haul trucker for 37 years it's good to see some taking the hauling with a pickup truck seriously because honestly what I witness on North American Highways and by-ways is people that are not serious about safety. The tip about driving Slow is great for another reason, you can see more instead of constantly white-knuckling the steering wheel staring straight ahead because you want to drive 70 MPH. The term for what you did on the right-hand turn is called the button hook. Doing it correctly you would signal left before entering the left lane and then of course signal right to make the turn. Many people including truck drivers use signal lights like they are an option,, when in fact they are apart of the highway traffic act. Awesome video. Travel safe and Be well.😎👍 PS I forgot to mention that a question I get more than any other is HOW DO YOU BACK THOSE BIG RIGS UP. My answer is I just back up until is sounds expensive. Of course I'm kidding.

I really appreciate all of the information you guys offer. A lot of channels are fluff. You guys really have good content. My wife and I are getting ready to buy our first travel trailer and always enjoy your videos. I information you pass along is very helpful.

Great video. Thank you from Japan. ありがとう😊

@ChangingLanes

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, bayashi23! Hope you check out the rest of our channel! 😊

Absolutely agree with not finding actual towing and backing fifth wheels! Great video!

Fantastic job on this video. It. Should be mandatory viewing for any person pulling a 5th wheel, and come with an exam afterwards. Thank you for sharing.

I have neither a truck nor a 5th wheel, but I am a budding camping enthusiast, and I absolutely LOVED this video. Your information is absolutely relevant for your intended audience, well-delivered, nuanced, and objective. Additionally, I like safety and whiteboards, and your video is loaded with both. Well done!

I must say Chad, that this has been the best time spent on learning about the towing capacity of a vehicle and what to ask for when speaking to the salesman at the dealership. We've already done some research but nothing compares to this video. Thank you so very much. The detail you provided was so helpful that you have taken a load off my shoulders and mind when it comes to understanding the relationship between the two. This was my first experience with your videos and then I couldn't stop watching others. Keep up the educational segments. They are so informative and greatly, and I mean greatly, appreciated. :)

@ChangingLanes

4 жыл бұрын

Welcome to our channel, Kathy! 😊

Great video - thanks for the math, the detail, and the demonstration.

Excellent video! Thank you. Personally, I wouldn't be able to handle such a massive rig..... I will be sticking to my tiny 24 foot class C.

Excellent video. Even though I have a 28’ TT and Ram a lot of this stuff applies to all towing types. Thanks for all the pointers. Nice truck and rig!

Thank you for creating and publicly posting this video. We started with a truck camper, moved into a class A, and pick up our first 5th wheel next week. The hints, tips, information was extremely valuable to us.

Excellent episode. Very informative and well done! FYI- the term fifth wheel comes from Glenn Curtiss- as a motorcyclist you may know that he held a record as the fastest man on earth from testing a dirigible engine in a motorcycle frame! He also invented the fifth wheel trailer by putting an attachment on a wheel/tire combination for weight distribution and shock absorbing properties. Thanks again for the informative video

Great Video. One of the best on the internet on these topics!. Well Done!!

Great video!! We are upgrading to a 5th Wheel and this video really helped to make me feel comfortable about our decision. Loved the demo for all scenarios and the step by step with backing up. Thanks!!

I’m getting ready to RV full time and this was the most informative video on towing I have found. Thank you for addressing a lot of my concern!

@ChangingLanes

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! 😊 Hope you check out the rest of our channel. 👍🏼

You guys gave great safety advice on your video. I manage Class A trucks for Fedex Ground. We pull double trailers. I was impressed with the advice you guys gave. Keep it up!

Wow! God bless your souls. Thanks for everything.

Simply the best video I've seen about towing. And some excellent tips on safety equipment. Thank you! Greetings from Portugal.

Extremely informative..thank you for taking the time to do this... A lot of people will benefit.

Thanks for the info. My wife and I are starting the process of downsizing our life and deciding which setup would be best for us. We have been leaning toward a 45 ft class A with a stacker trailer to house our SUV, motorcycle and office. But your last 2 videos have really opened some further discussion. Great food for thought guys. Hope to see you down the road.

@ChangingLanes

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Gary! Hope you check out the rest of our channel! 😊

Takes a lot of time to put this video together!! I’m a videographer,you guys did an amazing job and I can see a lot of passion in every single second of this video!! I’m going out travel with my family for first time ! Thank you very much guys!

The best GVWR explanation I have seen. Thank you!

Just wanted to say thanks for all your videos. Our long term goals to become a fifth wheel family in the next 5 to 8 years. Already been planning for 3 years. Your knowledge and know how are truly valued and have helped us a ton. So wanted to say thanks!!!

When I was training for cdl one of my trainers said "slow is fast" , and I agree

@jposse187

3 жыл бұрын

Slow is smooth, smooth is fast

@PAS2010D

3 жыл бұрын

@@jposse187 that's the saying. Police academy drilled that in. Sadly some people don't listen and don't train and shoot people instead of tasing them. Yikes. Not this guy.

@younghex9577

2 жыл бұрын

"Slow is smooth and smooth is fast" -Phil Dunphy

Great video! Awesome information! This is the best video I've seen on this subject! Very comprehensive! Thank you! New subscribers!

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. I have been looking into RV/THOW and thought towing would be easy. This was a reality check.

Thank you for sharing this video. Many folks on the road need help in towing and backing these size vehicles.

gonna save this helpful video for future reference!....thanks guys

GREAT INFO,GREAT DETAIL.

Wow, yes this was the best most informative video on towing and parking a fifth wheel. Extremely helpful. Great job guys!

Chad - Thank you for being so thorough in the video. We are preparing to be empty nesters in the next 5 years and have a much smaller RV now. However, towing is a huge concern. Explained very professionally! Thank you again!

You guys should be getting paid for this. Love the video.

@JornKnuttila

5 жыл бұрын

Don’t worry; they’re gonna be okay. 😉

This is the most USEFUL video I’ve ever watched on KZread! Ha! My husband does all this stuff. (He enlightens me on some stuff...occasionally) But Man, this makes me feel like I really could do it myself! Especially since my RV is smaller and not quite as complicated! Thanks guys! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@ChangingLanes

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Kerry! 😊

It was SUPER helpful. You gave great , clear instructions and yall make a great team! Hubbs and I are getting ready to buy our first rig! SO EXCITED!

Thank you so much for this! We have finally decided on a 5th wheel (Momentum 353G)to full time in and now we are focusing on how to actually get it where we want it! Your video was easy to watch and had so much amazing and helpful info! Thank you!!

@ChangingLanes

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Hope you check out the rest of our channel! 😊

@kaotickrafter

4 жыл бұрын

@@ChangingLanes we've been binge watching your channel! Love all the videos we've watched so far!

Thanks for posting the tutorial on backing and pull through! Believe it or not, KZread is anemic with these type of vids. Nice job!!

Very helpful thanks you guys you are the BEST!!

Thank you so much!!! I’m getting very close to making the decision to get a custom 5th wheel and first truck. This helped a ton!!!

Thank you so much for your time, talent, and treasure! So helpful for me. Been traveling in a truck camper for a little over a year and graduating to a fifth wheel on Monday! So excited and a tiny bit terrified. Your video is so helpful.

Beautiful video and hello from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

What a comprehensive and informative video! Great job, you guys are killing it! Congrats!!🎉

@ChangingLanes

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, guys! 😊

By far the most helpful, detailed, and relevant video for 5th wheel driving!

I cannot wait to show this to my husband. In fall 2022 we are transitioning into full time RV life and your videos are so insightful. Thank you so much.

Based and truckpilled. You are a scholar and a gentleman.

Very nice. Thank you.

I really want to applaud you for doing these kinds of videos. There are people like us that are looking for good information to help us and you are hitting all the boxes. Thank you for sharing, that really brings me back to see what I can learn and gain more knowledge. Nice to still find people that share their knowledge.

Fantastic, what a big help -well worth the time to took to create it!

You have the set up I'm looking for. This was extremely helpful. Thank you.

@ChangingLanes

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Anna! Hope you check out the rest of our channel! 😊

This is by far the best information on youtube for this subject. Very happy you made this, as my 5r experience begins next month. Ive done most of the same research on weights and balancing the truck, pin weight, axle weights, and youve got it all right here. Thank you for putting it all together. Next, its time for a new hat. 🤠

@ChangingLanes

5 жыл бұрын

Very kind! Thank you!

@davelittle1270

5 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Great content. Looking to get back into 5th Wheel set-up....again. :-)

Thank you so much! You are seriously a GODSEND! We are doing this for the first time and we have three small kids. We are going to drive across country from California to Vermont and we want to be safe. Thank you so much for such a great video with tons of useful information. And thank you both for being so knowledgeable and thorough with this video.

Phoenominal content! Thank you for all the hard work you do putting into your videos. I like your sensibility, caution, and the way you think logically on a lot of things with RVing.

She’s a beaut! Great lines, curves in all the right places. Oh, and your faith wheeler looks great too! 😂😂😂

@georgemoomaw9437

5 жыл бұрын

You noticed too.

Beautiful family and great video. I'm going to Love to travel and live in a rig like that, I've got 2.4 years to go and we're there! Oh, Love the dog, too.

@ChangingLanes

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! 😊

Great instructional video.The term fifth wheel comes from the coupling used on four-wheel horse-drawn wagons. It allowed the front axle to pivot in the horizontal plane, to facilitate turning.

Great information! That you for taking the time to make this video for us new to towing a 5th wheel. Continued safe travels.

Brilliant 👍🏼

Another great video guys!

You did an amazing job with the tips. Your the only one that explained the weight ratings so I can understand what to look for. Thanks a bunch 😁😉

No immediate need to watch but full of invaluable information and first hand knowledge. Great stuff.

I had to tow a 6*12 uhaul trailer from dallas to el paso. I felt so relieved once I unhitched it. Towing is not for everybody

@ChangingLanes

5 жыл бұрын

very true!

I hear what your saying man. I wouldn't trust salesmans word either. Doing your homework when specing your tow vehicle will save you a lot of money and aggravation in the future as well as provide an element of safety.

Good stuff! My wife and I just bought a 43' 6" long 13' 1" tall fifth wheel mainly for me to drop off for her to live in when she is working as a travel nurse. We will pick it up this spring, and I am trying to cram as much knowledge into my head before then as possible. Not my first camper but my first fifth wheel and the biggest thing I have towed. Thank you for your videos!

Great information! Everyone needs to understand the first section on towing capacity irrespective of the two vehicle and rig. Thanks so much!