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Why do some fifth wheels have angled front ends?

brianosaur
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I thought I read somewhere a while ago the 45 deg angle on the frame had some advantage over the right angle?

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TXiceman
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brianosaur wrote:

So the only *advantage* is storage, nothing structural?


As long as the unit does not have a Lippert frame.

Ken
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2023 Cougar 22MLS, toted with a 2022, F150, 3.5L EcoBoost, Crewcab, Max Tow, FORMER Full Time RVer. Travel with a standard schnauzer and a Timneh African Gray parrot

brianosaur
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Oh okay. That makes sense. Will observe the difference next time I am strolling around a campground.

So the only *advantage* is storage, nothing structural?

TXiceman
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As noted, from the photos, dropped frame vs straight frame. Dropped frames tend to be on the larger units.

Ken
Amateur Radio Operator.
2023 Cougar 22MLS, toted with a 2022, F150, 3.5L EcoBoost, Crewcab, Max Tow, FORMER Full Time RVer. Travel with a standard schnauzer and a Timneh African Gray parrot

CaLBaR
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brianosaur wrote:
I thought I read somewhere a while ago the 45 deg angle on the frame had some advantage over the right angle?



The angled ones have a front drop frame providing more storage. This tends to be on more expensive units. The bottom of the Trailer will be closer to the road due to the drop frame front end but this does not cause any issues.

The ones without have a straight frame front to back just like a travel trailer and this results in less front storage.
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