I've been told its easier to park a 5th wheel than a travel trailer. is this true due to the turning radius or is it bunk?The unit i'm looking at has a back up camera and is 8 feet longer than the old trailer and I know that if I can see whats happening and how close I am getting to whats back there I can make adjustments on the fly I don't like to rely on my wife because she waits until its at a critical point. A few months ago while backing in the trailer she turned down the walkie talkie and I got 1/4" from the fence. which was quite stressful.Thanks

Six of one, half a dozen of the other. Both have good and bad. You will get used to ether one very quickly if you can back one up now with no trouble. Going down the road the 5th wheel will usually win.

Nah, I wouldn't say a 5er is easier to park/back up. BUT they do tow much nicer than a bumper pull when going down the road

I don't know that maneuvering one is any better than the other. Different, yes, but better or worse is subjective. The 5th wheel is slower to respond than an equivalent length bumper pull, but it's something you get used to. To me, there's nothing more difficult to back than an extremely short bumper pull trailer - they'll jack knife in a heartbeat.Rusty

There are reasons the big boys to with the 5th wheel. Even the multi trailer often use a 5th wheel adaptor.

There is a reason they say "stepping up to a 5er".I would any day prefer backing a standard trailer. Much quicker to respond.

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time2roll
Nomad
Sep 15, 2016
5th seems to react slower to steering input due to the pivot point. Adjust as needed.
samsontdog
Explorer
Sep 15, 2016
I have never had a problem towing or backing either one if the TT is properly equiped for towing. I just cannot stand the extra steps in the 5th w. I think the TT back easer than the 5th w and I drove 18 ws years ago
mowin
Explorer
Sep 15, 2016
I tow and back up a bumper pull equipment trailer several times a day. Backing up my 5er is a PITA. Seriously considering getting a gooseneck equipment trailer so I'll be all practiced up when I hook up to the 5er.
1jeep
Explorer II
Sep 15, 2016
I came from a travel trailer and cant honestly say it isnt easier to back up my 5th wheel, BUT it does tow much nicer!
Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Sep 15, 2016
There is a reason they say "stepping up to a 5er".

I would any day prefer backing a standard trailer. Much quicker to respond.
RCMAN46
Explorer
Sep 15, 2016
There are reasons the big boys to with the 5th wheel. Even the multi trailer often use a 5th wheel adaptor.
RustyJC
Explorer
Sep 15, 2016
I don't know that maneuvering one is any better than the other. Different, yes, but better or worse is subjective. The 5th wheel is slower to respond than an equivalent length bumper pull, but it's something you get used to. To me, there's nothing more difficult to back than an extremely short bumper pull trailer - they'll jack knife in a heartbeat.

Rusty
N-Trouble
Explorer
Sep 15, 2016
Nah, I wouldn't say a 5er is easier to park/back up. BUT they do tow much nicer than a bumper pull when going down the road
K_Charles
Explorer
Sep 15, 2016
Six of one, half a dozen of the other. Both have good and bad. You will get used to ether one very quickly if you can back one up now with no trouble. Going down the road the 5th wheel will usually win.

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