A couple of questions for first 5th wheel.
I've had a pop-up and bunkhouse TT in years past. Thought we were going to get a couples camper and pull with our '14 f150. After discussing with the kids (23,20 and 16) they want to continue campin...
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packpe89 wrote:
My older son had the brake line issue on his '06 z71, good thought. ....I pulled a 30'TT across country before and would prefer to not do it again, pulled ok, but from what all i've heard a 5th is much better. True?
The common place for the brake line to pop is just under the driver seat...it's the tube that runs from the master cylinder to the ABS unit. When I replaced mine we found many other spots weakened by corrosion. If you are a DIY person you can get it done for $125 and a Saturday worth of work.
I pulled a TT (34') for 10 years before my 5er (36'). I never had an issue with pulling the TT but I was a fanatic about ensuring the WD hitch, ride height, and load distribution were all properly set. This past summer we pulled the 5er all through the Rockies in Wyoming. It probably was a better overall towing experience than the TT and I can definitely say hitching and unhitching is a much easier task with the 5er.. The biggest benefit is the 5er towed about 6' shorter than the TT if you account for where the front of the trailer sets and overall length.
KJ
