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You can tow an additional trailer behind certain Keystone fifth wheels equipped with a factory-installed hitch receiver approved for towing. If your RV does not have a Keystone factory-installed receiver, do not tow anything behind it. Before connecting a trailer or cargo carrier, check your RV’s Owner’s Manual and receiver label to confirm the intended use and weight limits.
Adding a hitch does not mean your RV is designed to tow another trailer. Keystone’s Owner’s Manual states that RVs without a Keystone factory-installed hitch receiver must not tow anything behind them. The RV frame and bumper are not designed for towing.
For factory-equipped models, confirm that the receiver is approved for trailer towing. A hitch equipped for towing will have:
Read the receiver label and the Owner’s Manual before choosing towing equipment.
No. The rear hitch receiver is a weight-carrying hitch only. Do not use weight distribution bars or equipment when towing behind your RV.
Using weight distribution equipment with this receiver can damage the RV or attached equipment. That damage is not covered by Keystone’s limited warranties. Improper equipment can also cause handling problems, loss of control, or an accident resulting in serious injury or death.
This restriction applies to the receiver at the rear of the RV.
For the limited fifth-wheel models equipped with the factory-installed towing receiver described in the Owner’s Manual, the maximum ratings are:
Trailer weight and tongue weight are separate limits. Stay within both, and follow the rating label and instructions for your specific RV.
Do not assume these ratings apply to every Keystone model or every rear receiver.
The receiver described in the manual may also support a cargo basket or carrier. Its maximum total cargo-carrying weight is 300 lbs. (136 kg), including the carrier itself.
For example, a 60-pound carrier leaves up to 240 pounds for cargo, provided your RV’s applicable ratings allow that load.
Before traveling:
Receiver capacity is only part of preparing a multiple-trailer combination. Keystone’s Owner’s Manual also directs owners to check braking equipment, vehicle limits and travel requirements.
Confirm braking requirements. Make sure the second trailer is properly equipped with brakes. Contact your tow vehicle dealer or manufacturer for guidance on braking systems and limits for towing multiple trailers.
Understand the wiring connection. If equipped, the factory 4-way connector supplies trailer lighting functions. It does not operate electric trailer brakes.
Check your route. Review brake requirements, overall length restrictions and other applicable rules where your vehicles are registered and in every state or province you plan to travel through.
Account for the added load. Follow the manual’s loading instructions and remain within your RV’s gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). A receiver rating does not replace the RV’s overall weight limits.
For help confirming your RV’s hitch capabilities, contact Keystone Owner Relations.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is deemed to be true and accurate at the time of publication. However, due to the evolving nature of our products and services, there may be changes or updates that occur after this article was published. We encourage users to verify the contents and consult with their dealer or Keystone RV for the most current information. If you have any questions or require further clarification, please do not hesitate to contact your dealer or reach out to Keystone RV directly.