I agree with everyone who says a 5th wheel is harder to back. I have pulled boats and campers all my adult life and I can tell you it takes some getting used to!! It can be done, but it will take some practice. You can swing the back of the tow vehicle and see an immediate movement in a conventional trailer....not so with a 5th wheel. I used to pride myself in backing in my driveway without having to pull forward and correct. Not so with the 5th wheel. I just stop and pull foward a foot or so anytimne I think I need to. This seems to work well in correcting my direction with the trailer. Don't be afraid to move into a 5th wheel but just be aware they track differently backing up and going forward. They will start to turn quicker going forward and not necessarily follow the tracks of the tow vehicle. However, they are an absolute dream to pull at highway speeds. So stable and no fishtailing!!!
