Half-ton trucks like the Ford F-150, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500, Ram 1500, and Toyota Tundra offer excellent towing and payload capabilities, making them great for pulling larger trailers. Half-ton towables are spacious and accommodating, and they are built to take advantage of those trucks’ strong capability numbers. That’s the case with the Jayco Eagle Half-Ton Towable Fifth-Wheel trailer, so let’s take a closer look at what makes it so compelling.
Before going too far, it’s important to talk about fifth-wheel trailers. You might think you need a heavy-duty diesel truck for fifth-wheel towing, but that’s not always the case. The Eagle trailer requires a fifth-wheel hitch, but it’s light enough to be towed by a regular full-size truck. That said, one of the more important things to consider with fifth-wheel towing is the truck’s payload capacity. You’re far more likely to exceed payload when using a half-ton truck than you are to exceed its towing capabilities.
Jayco offers the Eagle in lengths of up to more than 37 feet, giving owners a wide, spacious interior to work with. It features upscale fixtures inside, including an LED-backlit medicine cabinet, LED nightlights, and a porcelain foot-flush toilet. Four floorplans are available, ranging from four beds to sleeping for ten, although it’s good to note that some people may have more spacious bedding accommodations than others.
That space makes it easier to move around inside, but it also makes using the numerous interior features much easier. Buyers consistently praise the Eagle for its spacious bathroom features, saying the shower is easy to use for tall adults. The cabin is also expandable in places, allowing owners to create a large, open living area while still being able to move around.
It also features air conditioning, a stainless-steel kitchen sink, a tri-fold hide-a-bed sofa, and multiple USB charging points located throughout the cabin. Jayco provides TV installation points and offers several upgrades, including an LED fireplace with a 5,000-BTU heater. Buyers also have dozens of customization options, such as six different flooring choices and various color options.
If you want to learn more about preparing for summer RV travel or have questions about any of the new Jayco RVs, Valley RV should be your first call. Our knowledgeable staff will be excited to walk through our favorite RV road trip tips or help you configure the new lightweight Jayco RV of your dreams.
