The Fifth Wheel COMP
Built: 2015-2015 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 2015
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The Fifth Wheel – other models: the collective page of fifth-wheel caravans outside the named ranges, including the Celtic Rambler and Dream Seeker, 2.6 to 3.3 t unladen weight at 3.5 to 4 t gross weight
This page gathers The Fifth Wheel caravans the register could not assign to a named range. The name also describes the coupling principle: a fifth-wheel trailer connects to the tow vehicle not through a ball hitch but through a kingpin coupling, similar to a semi-trailer, giving better load distribution and a tighter turning radius. The models include the Celtic Rambler, the Dream Seeker and the version The Fifth Wheel Comp. This coupling form originates in commercial vehicles and was carried over to caravans to improve stability at larger body sizes.
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The register lists here 6 versions with unladen weights from 2,564 to 3,280 kg, gross weights from 3,500 to 4,000 kg, lengths from 7,750 to 8,750 mm and widths from 2,300 to 2,550 mm.
At lengths around 8 metres and gross weights up to 4 tonnes, these fifth-wheel caravans are among the larger versions of the leisure market, requiring a tow vehicle with a matching fifth-wheel coupling, and are used above all for long-term and permanent camping. On the European mainland, fifth-wheel designs are less common than classic ball-hitch caravans, so rental and trade are mostly concentrated among specialist suppliers.
On a used purchase, what matters on fifth-wheel caravans is moisture in the body and at roof and window seals, the condition of axle, brakes and tyres, the function of the gas system, the condition of furniture and interior fit-out, and wear and play in the kingpin coupling.
Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle The Fifth Wheel (weitere Modelle)
Technical data
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 7,750 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,300 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 5,610 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,564 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,750 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 100 km/hcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the The Fifth Wheel COMP weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,564 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the The Fifth Wheel COMP?
3,750 kg.
Up to what speed is the The Fifth Wheel COMP approved?
Approved up to 100 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the The Fifth Wheel COMP?
7,750 mm × 2,300 mm.
When was the The Fifth Wheel COMP built?
Production years: 2015.
What to check before buying
- Search the frame and welds at the axle mounts — that is where cracks start.
- Check the brakes and the last inspection in the papers.
- Work the gross weight against the towing vehicle before buying.
- Compare the chassis number with the papers.
- Look at the floor, cover or body from the inside — rust does not show from outside.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
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This page carries 9 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
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