I also just purchased my first 5th wheel, having owner a Class A. The first trip out with it was an "experience" but after a good bit of practice on a large church parking lot we ventured out. It was not as bad as I thought it would be and I hardly felt it behind me towing forward. I was concerend about the backing up on the return trip as my driveway is only wide enough for one car. Back to the same lot for some reverse practice. Backing into my drive and beside my home went better then I expected it would as it only took 2 tries to get it in the driveway and back beyond the house.
You will like this forum - it has saved be a good bit of money in fixing things and making my own repairs over the years.
Ron S