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formost
Explorer
Feb 22, 2014

5th Wheel vs Travel Trailer Towing/Backing Difference

We have a Jayco 324 35' Travel Trailer and are looking to move to a 5th Wheel. I have never had any issues backing the trailers even down my rather challenging driveway (picture below). We are...
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donn0128
Explorer II
Feb 22, 2014
The biggest difference is how fast a fifth wheel will turn on you. I have learned that once the trailer starts to move you need to start straightening the steering wheel other wise the trailer will jack knife in a heart beat. Once you learn I don't think it is any harder or easier, just different.

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