Excitied & NERVOUS...1 week our life will change.

Congrats. You will love how nice a fiver tows and backing in is a breeze.

Go have lots of fun. Best thing we bought was set of walkie talkies for the tight backing. You'll love ease of hooking up and un-hooking

Nice 5er, great match for the TV, have fun.

We made the transition three years ago. The fiver tows great and has lots of extra room inside. Backing up is a whole different animal. Practice lots and you will get the hang of it. Watch your turns especially to the right. Give yourself lots of room. Most of all enjoy!

I made the move 2 years ago. Only thing I can say is take your turns wider that you think you need to. I almost wiped out a stop sign the first day. LOL Good luck and congrats, John

goducks10 wrote:
Considering that 99% of the time your moving forwards and 1% of the time your backing up I wouldn't worry one bit. The moving forward part definitely out weighs any negatives about backing up.

And that 1% is done at very slow speeds.

I admire those who can back into a site first time, no hesitation. I move a few feet, check my progress, maybe get out and make sure I'm clear of that tree, etc. If I have to pull forward and try again, no biggie.

Considering that 99% of the time your moving forwards and 1% of the time your backing up I wouldn't worry one bit. The moving forward part definitely out weighs any negatives about backing up.

Be excited, but no need to be nervous. You'll quickly get the hang of it and find the fiver is great to tow and back.

zackyboy3rs wrote:
Making the move in 1 week from a TT to a 5th wheel. Without saying excitement is brewing but also getting nervous. Nervous since i am so unsure of how the 5th wheel will handle, making sharp turns & backing. :(:?

No comparison. Once you get a handle on it, you'll kick yourself for waiting so long. :B Have fun!

Lyle

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