Good reasons NOT to go with 5er over TT....
My Ram 2500 is capable of playing nice with a 5er up to 11,500. We can have the same floor plan with a TT, minus interior stairs and the big basement and pass through. Given the difference between a 3...
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My current 5th wheel has a clone in a TT from the same MFG. I have way more exterior storage and way more upper cabinet storage.
Apples to apples comparison.
The TT is 2'-2" longer.
Dealer nearby has both priced the same.
Hitched up length with 5er is about 46'
With the TT it would be 52'. I can tuck my truck under the front of the 5er for shorter CG spots. Not so with a TT unless the CG parking pad is wide enough.
http://northwoodmfg.com/arctic-fox-2/arctic-fox-25y/
http://northwoodmfg.com/5th-wheels/fox-mountain/fox-mountain-235rls-2/
Apples to apples comparison.
The TT is 2'-2" longer.
Dealer nearby has both priced the same.
Hitched up length with 5er is about 46'
With the TT it would be 52'. I can tuck my truck under the front of the 5er for shorter CG spots. Not so with a TT unless the CG parking pad is wide enough.
http://northwoodmfg.com/arctic-fox-2/arctic-fox-25y/
http://northwoodmfg.com/5th-wheels/fox-mountain/fox-mountain-235rls-2/
