How Much Does a Small Fifth Wheel (26 to 30 ft) Weigh?
Ready to tow, a small fifth wheel (26 to 30 ft) usually weighs 8,000 to 10,500 lbs, including the trailer.
Published unloaded weights (about 7,250 to 8,400 lbs for 27 to 30 ft Grand Design Reflection 100 and 150 Series models) plus 1,000 to 1,800 lbs of water, propane, batteries, food, and gear, capped near the 9,995 to 10,995 lb GVWRs these models carry.
Tongue weight: about 1,380 to 2,300 lbs. Hitch: fifth-wheel (pickup bed).
Real examples
| Example | Published weight | What that weight includes |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Design Reflection 100 Series 22RK (26 ft 11 in) | 7,260 lbs | UVW; 1,180 lb pin; 9,995 lb GVWR |
| Grand Design Reflection 100 Series 24RL (30 ft) | 7,739 lbs | UVW; 1,206 lb pin; 9,995 lb GVWR |
| Grand Design Reflection 150 Series 250ML (28 ft 10 in) | 8,220 lbs | UVW; 1,288 lb pin; 9,995 lb GVWR |
Published weights are usually dry, before fuel, water, batteries, and gear. Weigh your rig at a truck stop scale to know for sure.
Can your vehicle tow a small fifth wheel (26 to 30 ft)?
Which vehicles can tow a small fifth wheel (26 to 30 ft)?
4 of 16 vehicles we cover can tow a typical small fifth wheel (26 to 30 ft) at 9,200 lbs, using each one's best-case current rating.
| Vehicle | Max towing | Can it tow it? |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ford F-150 | 13,500 lbs | Yes |
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 13,300 lbs | Yes |
| 2026 Toyota Tundra | 12,000 lbs | Yes |
| 2026 Ram 1500 | 11,610 lbs | Yes |
| 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe | 8,400 lbs | No |
| 2026 Ford Ranger | 7,500 lbs | No |
| 2026 Toyota Tacoma | 6,500 lbs | No |
| 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 6,200 lbs | No |
| 2026 Toyota 4Runner | 6,000 lbs | No |
| 2025 Kia Telluride | 5,500 lbs | No |
| 2026 Ford Explorer | 5,000 lbs | No |
| 2026 Honda Pilot | 5,000 lbs | No |
| 2026 Hyundai Palisade | 5,000 lbs | No |
| 2026 Toyota Highlander | 5,000 lbs | No |
| 2026 Ford Bronco | 4,500 lbs | No |
| 2026 Subaru Outback | 3,500 lbs | No |
Common questions
How much does a small fifth wheel (26 to 30 ft) weigh?
Loaded and on its trailer, a small fifth wheel (26 to 30 ft) typically weighs 8,000 to 10,500 lbs. Published unloaded weights (about 7,250 to 8,400 lbs for 27 to 30 ft Grand Design Reflection 100 and 150 Series models) plus 1,000 to 1,800 lbs of water, propane, batteries, food, and gear, capped near the 9,995 to 10,995 lb GVWRs these models carry.
What's the tongue weight of a small fifth wheel (26 to 30 ft)?
Plan on 15% to 25% of the loaded weight, about 1,380 to 2,300 lbs at a typical 9,200 lbs.
What size vehicle do I need to tow a small fifth wheel (26 to 30 ft)?
You need a pickup with a bed-mounted fifth-wheel hitch, rated for at least 13,500 lbs.
Sources
- Reflection 100 Series product line specifications (Grand Design RV)
- Reflection 150 Series product line specifications (Grand Design RV)
- GMC Yukon owner's manual, Weight of the Trailer Tongue (fifth wheel 15 to 25 percent) (General Motors (hosted by ManualsLib))