Is Towing a 40-Footer Cross-Country too big??
Currently running a 2015 Ram 3500 Megacab Cummins HO/Aisin and towing a bumper-pull 2007 Sierra 321BHT (quad bunkhouse, 41 feet long from tongue to spare, about 9400# dry). Propride 3P and the truck ...
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I would do the 5th wheel if you don't need the flexibility a travel trailer gives you (e.g. you can go off road easier and/or use the bed of the truck).
A 40' travel trailer is really long so you definitely get a more comfortable tow experience with a 5th wheel. I've got a 35' 5th wheel (oem says 35 but actual length is about 37 with the spare tire) and my overall length is about 52'. If you want a bunk house model, it's really hard to find a 5th wheel shorter than 33'-35' but you're used to long anyway.
EDIT: I agree with others though, it isn't a big deal if you're used to it. Try a trip and see what you think.
A 40' travel trailer is really long so you definitely get a more comfortable tow experience with a 5th wheel. I've got a 35' 5th wheel (oem says 35 but actual length is about 37 with the spare tire) and my overall length is about 52'. If you want a bunk house model, it's really hard to find a 5th wheel shorter than 33'-35' but you're used to long anyway.
EDIT: I agree with others though, it isn't a big deal if you're used to it. Try a trip and see what you think.
