Are fifth wheels easier to tow than travel trailers?

late bloomer wrote:
Never towed a fifth wheel, so I was wondering if folks could lend some opinions.

A FW (or GN) is inherently more stable since there's less leverage for it to move the truck around, as with a TT. I've towed all 3 and my preference is #1 FW, #2 GN and #3 trailer. Never had a truck camper so can't speak to that. A FW is much easier to hitch and no messing around with weight distributing hitches.

Yes, most FWs are taller than most TTs, but there are still tall TTs, especially toy haulers, so that's a wash, IMO. If you're tall, you have to watch UP as well as side-to-side.

Yes, FWs and TTs back differently; you just have to learn a new skill. Not that hard.

Having towed all kinds of trailers and a fairly heavy GN, when we were looking I knew from jump that I wanted a FW, and nothing else.

Lyle