Franklin RVs

by Sharon
(Apache Junction, AZ)

Franklin Fifth Wheel

Franklin Fifth Wheel

Here's a nice photo of a 2008 45 foot Franklin 5th wheel. We photographed this one in the Gold Canyon RV Park in Apache Junction Arizona.

This one is for sale. A nice gentleman and his cute little dachshund named Doc stopped to tell us that several folks had looked at it, and reported that it was super nice on the inside. Two bedrooms, two baths, four slide-outs and very spacious inside.

Some of the Franklin RVs are so large they definitely feel like a home on wheels. We're guessing this one weighs in at 16,000 pounds.

If you own a Franklin RV we'd love to hear more about them and how you like it.

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Sep 30, 2011
 Slide/Tip Outs
by: Bill

If they are slide outs you should have little trouble finding a switch, usually a rocker switch located nearby. Tips outs may be a manual operation requiring some carpenter work etc.
Sep 26, 2011
 Please Advise
by: Anonymous

I have a 1996 franklin limited RV-park model-I have 2 slide outs or tip outs. Don't know which one. I've checked for a motor or switch to bring them in, with no luck. Please let me know if anyone can tell me how to get them in. I am at a camp ground and they are putting in new sewers and the slide outs have to go in. It's been at the same camp grounds all these years and I never put them in.
Aug 24, 2011
 Franklin on Facebook
by: Anonymous

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Franklin-Coach-RV/117942141575790?sk=info
Jul 14, 2011
 Price
by: Anonymous

You mentioned that the one in the picture is for sale, do you have the price info? Thanks
Jun 24, 2011
 Franklin
by: poochie doo

I have a Heritage by Aubel 40 ft. 4 slides 2007 model. Weighs 10000. Triple axle, tows good. The company installed lightweight c rating tires and they started to wear out on the sides at 7000 miles. the wires underneath are not secured properly. (haphazard)
Mar 01, 2011
 Franklin 5th Wheel
by: buster66

I own a 2003 45ft Franklin Ranchwagon 3 axle, 4 slide-outs, 1 bath, 2 bedrooms, washer/dryer, dishwasher, but with all it has the Manufacturers list weight is 10,995 lbs. Surprisingly light for such a big unit, The great thing is the units are very very nice. The truck of choice for these is diesel duallies but they pull very easy.
Dec 27, 2010
 Franklin
by: Bill Dix

I have a ??? 45 foot Franklin Ranchwagon Manufactured in December of 1996. I have tied it down, skirted it and made a park model of it. It is more roomy that many of the park models here. Rated 4600 pounds per axle, would make its gvw at 13,800. While I haven't measured it, my estimate is that there is more than 400 sq ft of space. It has a second bedroom
Oct 30, 2010
 Simi Valley, CA
by: Fulltime RVing

Here is the link for Franklin Coach:

Franklin Coach & Rv

The site appears to be new and only has basic contact information at this time.
Oct 30, 2010
 Franklin RV
by: andrew

Does anyone know who manufactures Franklin RV's and/or do they have a website. I have searched the internet for a couple of years and have never found any solid info on them.
Dec 29, 2009
 Franklin Travel Trailers
by: Sharon

You may be right about the weight. The wheels were partially covered, so it was hard to tell if the trailer had two or three axles.

We thought it had three 7000 pound axles which would mean the trailer couldn't weigh more than 21,000 pounds loaded. If it had two axles it couldn't be over 14,000 lbs.

Looking at the wheels again though it must have three axles or that tail swing of the trailer would be really long also.

We looked for used Heritage Model Franklin RVs for sale online and those we found were claiming a weight of around 13,800. We figured that may be the dry weight and a slightly shorter length.

California has a overall 65' rule that is for the combination of truck and trailer. For this 45' Franklin a tow vehicle like our Dodge Quad Cab Dully 3500 that is 21' long would work, when the fifth wheel is connected the overall length would be less than 65' long.

We thought maneuvering a trailer this long could be challenging for some, and finding RV parks with spots long enough to accommodate it could also be a problem.

13,600 on a 31' trailer seems heavy unless it's a toy hauler...what kind of trailer do you have? Our 38' fifth wheel is 12,600 loaded and wet.
Dec 29, 2009
 WOW! That's big
by: Anonymous

You may have problems towing this length in some states. I think Calif. has a 40' limit. I would figure it to be more than 16,000 lbs. Our 31' is 13,600.

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