Bumper Tow or Fifth Wheel

ThruTraffic wrote:
Newbie First Post

I'm doing my homework and I thought a good starting place would be what type of rig would best fit my current vehicle:

2011 Ford Super Duty F-250
Crew Cab 6-3/4' Ft Box
Four Wheel Drive
Gas/Ethanol V8
6.2L/379hp
Trans Type 6, Automatic
3.73 axle ratio
Trailer tow pkg
GVWR 9600/4355
Front GAWR 4800
Rear GAWR 6100
Max GCWR 19000

Would be interested in hearing from the experienced on what their opinions are and what other first off questions I should consider in deciding on 5th wheel or bumper tow with this specific vehicle.

TIA

For me, having towed enough bumper pulls of all kinds and a triple-axle gooseneck, I had zero desire for a TT as an RV. I knew I'd lose the truck bed, but I tend to travel pretty light and the few occasions we do travel "heavy", it's < 200 miles to our campsite. The ease of hitching and towing stability, were the key factors, with stability being the #1 factor, by a long way. Would I have done things differently after RVing for a few years? You bet. Would have got a SRW 3500 D'max instead of a 2500 and would NOT have got a low-profile FW. Both have their advantages and disadvantages, you just have to decide what's most important to you as far as RV type. Floorplan and decor leave to what's most important to HER! :-) If it's a deal-breaker, though, having reefer and bathroom access when slides are closed, is always something to look at and the main reason I won't consider an RV with a kitchen island.

Lyle