5vr vs Bumper pull what are the differences

Thanks for all the advice. I go camping in both campgrounds and back country, and it is the back country that I am the most worried about.

Steeljag wrote:
A disadvantage of a FW is the loss of your truck bed for storage!

This is off set by the typically large basement in the 5er. Instead of having to load camping stuff from the garage into the back of the truck. It is stored in the 5er basement making for quicker departure and frees up the storage space in your garage.

The only TT I have ever pulled was a two horse trailer. I pull a 32' 5er with an 01 2500 Ram and it tows great, never the "wind sway" from passing semis, or passing a semi, both the same direction and oncoming.
I took too much physics, and Vector Algebra, to even want to pull a TT. The 5er is naturally neutral to sway induction, the TT with the point of action being 3' to 4' behind the rear axle naturally induces sway, if it didn't there would be no need for Hensley or Pro-pride.

Thank you all please keep it coming. the more info I can get the better my decision.

I have owned both and will never go back to a TT. Just the room alone in a 5er is enough to make me not go back. The driving is so much easier with it as well, and you don't get pushed around on the highway like you do a TT. As far as the bed is concerned you have the room in front of the hitch and also the area underneath, and there is plenty more storage in a 5er than a TT. It also hooks up much easier and you are on your way quicker.

I went from a 39' TT to a 39" fiver 4 years ago. My TT towed just as well as my fiver using a Hensley hitch.
The fiver does have lots more storage and more space in general. The high ceilings of the fiver, gives the interior a more Sticks and Bricks feel.
The height of the fiver is always a clearance concern. You must always be alert for branches and trees. Fivers are available with built in gensets.
Fivers in general are larger and require a bigger truck. Fivers are generally more expensive Fivers limit the use of the truck bed. Fivers have steps in the interior.Lastly fivers require a pick up truck which can limit your passenger space while traveling

I'm also window shopping fivers right now. But as a bumper pull owner I feel obliged to point out some of their advantages. They track behind the tow vehicle better (they don't cut the corners). You can generally bring bigger toys camping (ATVs, etc.). You can squeeze under those low hanging branches easier. And because, while backing, you can quickly initiate tight turns which results in rarely needing one of those 90 degree turns that "some" fivers can do. Admittedly most of those "advantages" are more suited to camping versus RVing or resorting. I'm sure my opinion is probably skewed due to where I currently camp, and the fact that I've yet to actually tour or travel far.

5th wheel is superior for towing and storage. I don't think I'll go back to a TT. Plus way more headroom inside makes it more spacious

Most of the important things have been at least mentioned. No sway is a biggie. Also, it has been years since I had a TT, but I honestly don't see how anyone can consistently hook up a TT as fast as a fiver. Recently helped a friend move his 30 ft TT, move the tv multiple times to align the ball, raise and lower the tongue multiple times getting the bars right, etc. But ignoring that, the ride was terrible by comparison. Even with weight distribution, vertical leverage and motion was much worse than my old 2500HD and 2000 lbs heavier fiver. Bottom line, between more sway and bounce (and my advancing years), I would most certainly tow less with a TT than with a fiver. Might make an interesting poll of driver's age vs. miles towed/yr comparing TT and fiver.

rvten wrote:
Do you have any water in your fresh water tank.? This is where your pump gets its water.

Me thinks you clicked on the wrong post... need to go one down to this post:

Craig95005 wrote:
When I'm on city water, no problem. When our motorhome isn't attached to a water line, and the water pump is turned on, it runs constantly but no water comes out. As a test, I turned on the water pump while attached to city water, and the water pump cuts in and out appropriately. But when I disconnect from city water, the water pump runs and runs but doesn't produce any water.

It's almost as if the water from the tank isn't getting to the water pump but I don't know how to make sure there's no obstruction

Steeljag wrote:
A disadvantage of a FW is the loss of your truck bed for storage!

Your underneath compartment holds lots more in a FW!