Hello community,We are looking at stepping up from a travel trailer to a fifth wheel. We have looked at many different bunkhouse style trailers and are looking at either a Cougar 336bhs which is ~38' or a Montana 340 with is ~41'.I have a 2013 RAM 3500 with 6.7L Diesel and AISIN transmission. My question is will I notice a difference in drivability between the two? Turning, Start, Stop, Highway?Thank you for your support!

Yes, you should notice an improvement in towing, braking and turning are about the same, a 5er does track a little more inside on a turn than a TT.You will find a 5th wheel is taller, so you just need toi be aware of that.

The 5th wheel will be more stable towing in cross winds. And a 5th wheel turns more inside the turn radius of the truck, so you have to take somewhat wider turns to avoid hitting curbs or dropping off in ditches, just like a semi on a smaller scale. But otherwise, no difference in starting and stopping and general towing.

Are you asking if there will be a difference between the tt and 5er? Or between the two 5er's? You will definitely notice a difference between the tt and 5er.As far as the 38'or 41'er.. not much, except on tighter turns.

Towing difference between your two choices? No, not really. You will still be shut out of some camp sites due to length wirh either one.

Sorry about the lack of clarity.I am asking is there a difference in towing between the two 5er's.

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lpxguy
Explorer
Mar 22, 2016
The biggest differences I noticed #1. backing up....reacts slower so you have to turn sooner, #2. being passed by semi's doesn't get the "suck in/push out" feel...much more stable.
the_bear_II
Explorer
Mar 22, 2016
At first it will feel like you are towing a house behind you. Quickly you will become just as comfortable towing a 5th wheel as you are with a TT
mcateefam
Explorer
Mar 22, 2016
Sorry about the lack of clarity.

I am asking is there a difference in towing between the two 5er's.
donn0128
Explorer II
Mar 22, 2016
Towing difference between your two choices? No, not really. You will still be shut out of some camp sites due to length wirh either one.
mowin
Explorer
Mar 22, 2016
Are you asking if there will be a difference between the tt and 5er? Or between the two 5er's?

You will definitely notice a difference between the tt and 5er.
As far as the 38'or 41'er.. not much, except on tighter turns.
BB_TX
Nomad
Mar 22, 2016
The 5th wheel will be more stable towing in cross winds. And a 5th wheel turns more inside the turn radius of the truck, so you have to take somewhat wider turns to avoid hitting curbs or dropping off in ditches, just like a semi on a smaller scale. But otherwise, no difference in starting and stopping and general towing.
rhagfo
Explorer III
Mar 22, 2016
Yes, you should notice an improvement in towing, braking and turning are about the same, a 5er does track a little more inside on a turn than a TT.
You will find a 5th wheel is taller, so you just need toi be aware of that.

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