Going from bumper pull to fifth wheel
I currently have the shockwave in my signature, which actually is 23 feet box with almost 28 feet from tongue to back. I like the brand, well built and everything but the bedroom meets my needs. I jus...
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See my sig. Those smaller 28ft 5ers are perfect for a newer 3/4 ton. I came from a 21ft WW Superlite bumper pull. The 5er while heavier is a much nicer pull. I get nearly identical mileage on the flats and only a little less pulling hills. No regrets. Do it!
You will have to contend with the added height depending on where you camp so keep that in mind.
One thing I would look at in regards to the trailers is whether they are spring over or spring under suspension. I had to do a spring over flip to get a level tow behind my truck. The added stresses from the spring over causes horizontal stress cracks in my frame between the axles. Lippert took care of it and sured it up with three cross members but it is something I would have tried to avoid if I had known.
You will have to contend with the added height depending on where you camp so keep that in mind.
One thing I would look at in regards to the trailers is whether they are spring over or spring under suspension. I had to do a spring over flip to get a level tow behind my truck. The added stresses from the spring over causes horizontal stress cracks in my frame between the axles. Lippert took care of it and sured it up with three cross members but it is something I would have tried to avoid if I had known.
