Do I want a 5th wheel?
The wife and I are retired. We have been camping for many years. From tent to popup to travel trailer. Been in our 23.5 Pilgrim for 7 years and it is time for a change. We really like what we see in 5...
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looper wrote:
Thanks for all the input. As mentioned in some posts, one of the things that concerns me is the 8800# GVWR. I don't know the weight of my truck exactly and weighing it would not be totally accurate because I have a Leer fiberglass top on it that I won't remove unless I decide on a 5th wheel. I don't carry a lot of gear but if I had a 5th wheel may find myself carrying more in order to go on longer trips. I'm guessing from reading so many "over weight" threads that it will be tough to stay below that 8800#. Towing a TT has been a breeze. My TT is only about 7000# loaded and with my Equalizer hitch I hardly know its there other than when I have to start from a full stop. Guess we will just keep looking and noodling the numbers to see if we can get in a 5th wheel at some point. Show season here is in January so I can go wander around them all and dream.
I have a 5th - and lots of good -correct- info has been posted regarding the advantages, etc.
Owned TTs for may years - and would consider going back....but
jump to my bottom line - below.
Here's a few thoughts:
A TT does *NOT* require a pickup as a tow vehicle.
At some point in time would you like to tow with something like a Suburban or?
(I towed TTs with 1T vans as well as 1T pickups)
Like to bring along "toys"?
You lose the bed of your pickup for them - so, the best solution is a 5th wheel toy hauler.
Good solution - for you?
Get in a bind? Your tow vehicle "out of service"?
Anyone with a "capable" vehicle with a 2" receiver can tow your TT.
You will need someone with a 5th wheel hitch to tow a 5th.
Bottom line - the *BEST* RV is (may be) the one you have!..:C
Having second thoughts is *NOT* a bad thing...:W
Good luck with your decision/choice!
:C
