Top 5 Fifth Wheels Money Can Buy

When it comes to investing in an RV, finding the right type is essential to getting the most out of it—on and off the road. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or looking for a new way to travel, fifth wheel RVs are a significant investment. They’re bigger than your standard travel trailers or campers, but they aren’t always a class A motorhome depending on the brand or model.

They come with amenities and functionality for solo travelers, couples, and families to take advantage of no matter where your travels take you. Take the time to research our short-list of the five best brands below to get an idea of which luxuries you enjoy the most, and ensure you’re ready to leap to the next level of RVing.

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Keystone Montana Series

Keystone is one of the most popular brands when it comes to fifth wheels, and the Keystone Montana Series is perfect for your typical RVer. The exterior of the vehicle is sturdy fiberglass with welded aluminum-framed walls and floor. The body has an enormous pass-through storage compartment to keep all your goods with durable and 5/8" thick floor decking.

The interior of the Montana Series has everything a family needs for a great RV trip. A massive 18-cubic-foot, four-door fridge is the centerpiece of a robust kitchen that also has an oversized sink and 30” convection oven/microwave. You can move straight into the living area to watch your 50” LED TV with its soundbar. At the end of the day unwind in your Renovo Sleep™ memory foam mattress.

The Montana Series also has several unique amenities like a central vacuum system, integrated nightstands, porcelain toilet, and much more, making the Keystone Montana series an all-around fantastic fifth wheel trailer.

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Redwood

Redwood RV currently produces three fifth wheel campers, and it’s hard to beat the model that is named after the company itself. We picked the Redwood for its high-quality construction, feature-rich interior, and amenities. This fifth wheel is designed with full-timing in mind, so you know it comes loaded.

The underbelly of the Redwood is enclosed and even heated to stave off the cold during winter camping. Even the ducts are wrapped in aluminum with foam cores, and with heavy insulation in the rest of the RV, you know this one was designed for four-season use.

All that insulation and value means nothing if you don’t have a beautiful interior space. The living area comes decked out with plenty of seating, including a residential sofa and recliners. The kitchen houses a 12-foot Norcold refrigerator, baker’s oven, three burner stove, and more. Other great amenities include an option of LG TV sizes and JBL Soundbar, and the whole rig is satellite ready. Toss in a big bathroom, 15,000 BTU AC, 40,000 BTU furnace, and loads of storage, and you have a fifth wheel that is ready to host you and yours all year-round.

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Forest River Wildcat Series

If you’re looking to start with a fifth wheel, the Forest River Wildcat series may be your best bet for its features and affordability. The Wildcat series is cost-friendly, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up a ton of amenities even when you are dry camping. Some of the Wildcat dry camping features include its large holding tanks, 12V LED lights, and ready-for-solar prep inlet.

Walk into the Wildcat, and you will feel like you got a great fifth wheel at an affordable price. The kitchen includes hardwood cabinetry, an 8-cubic-foot fridge, Flush-Mount cutting board sink covers and countertops, and an extra-large double sink. The living area houses giant windows to view the area, a queen-sized sleeper sofa, and two swivel glider recliners where you can watch your 40” LED HDTV.

Other neat features of the Wildcat series include an outdoor set-up for TV, an option for an electric fireplace, a backup camera, and more than 6’ 4” of stand-up space in the bedroom, making the Wildcat a great first, fifth wheel.

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Dutchmen Endurance Series

Dutchmen Voltage Series — Courtesy of Dutchmen

If you can’t decide if you want a fifth wheel or a toy hauler, the Dutchmen Endurance Series serves both purposes. You have an exterior convenience center that hides hookups, tinted safety glass frameless windows, huge electric awning, and 7,000-pound axles that hold up nitrogen-filled wheels. Your toy compartment has a giant swing door and ample storage that makes getting even the biggest toys in and out a snap.

The interior is decked out as well. In the kitchen, there are hardwood cabinets, quartz countertops, and your choice between a 12- or 18-cubic-foot, four-door refrigerator. The living area is more than ample in space and comes with a four-seater reclining sofa and a storable table for meals. You get a king bed in the master suite along with two wardrobes and a dresser.

The Endurance has several other features that will be sure to please, such as a second 30-gallon gas tank, remote and touchpad master controls, a rotating TV in the living area, and a diamond plate brush guard. It's also cable/satellite ready. If you want plenty of room and luxurious features, the Endurance series is likely right for you.

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Grand Design Reflection Series

The Grand Design is built with laminated aluminum-framed roofs and double-laminated walls. The popular brand offers a residential-style kitchen with a microwave, a double sink fitted with a pullout sprayer, and hand-rubbed maple cabinets.

The sleeper sofa is genuine leather where you can relax and look out your panoramic-style windows. And after a grueling day, the bedroom is meant for comfort; it comes with a Black Label pillow top mattress, king-sized wardrobe, and under-bed storage. Plus, it's all TV ready.

The Grand Design Reflection seems standard, so why did it make this list? Easy: It’s because the Reflection series never exceeds 15,000 pounds, no matter what model you choose. The smaller models start with a dry weight of fewer than 10,000 pounds, so you don’t need a heavy-duty vehicle to haul this fifth wheel. If you want a fifth wheel but don't want to ditch your half-ton truck, the Reflection series may be the right ride for you.