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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So here are my reasons, and cases for both.
5er. More storage. As for towing. Have towed both. Trailertrucks are 5ers aren't they? They do have a 5th wheel. any way. A properly setup TT will tow as well as a 5er, after all they both are affected by wind. Backing. No problem backing either. Same basic rules apply. So as far as I can see. The big plus to a 5er is the storage, But then that means it takes more truck.
Flaws? Steps / stairs. It is up or down every where you want to go with a 5er. More steps to get in, and then steps to the bedroom, and bath.
TT. Less storage. Lots less. But then not as much truck is needed. Also, a little harder to hookup, but no chance of dropping it on the truck rails. Towing again. Pretty much a wash except for the easier hookup for the 5er. You do get to use your bed while towing, and not towing. And the big one for me. NO stairs. It's flat inside, and less steps to get in.
What it comes down to. Is what YOU want, and what your TV will easily tow. Want a 5er, need more storage, and don't mind paying more. Get a 5er. Want a TT, don't like steps, want to use your truck bed, or tow with a SUV. Get a TT.
It is ALL your choice. And it is all your money. YOU are the only one you have to please.
5er. More storage. As for towing. Have towed both. Trailertrucks are 5ers aren't they? They do have a 5th wheel. any way. A properly setup TT will tow as well as a 5er, after all they both are affected by wind. Backing. No problem backing either. Same basic rules apply. So as far as I can see. The big plus to a 5er is the storage, But then that means it takes more truck.
Flaws? Steps / stairs. It is up or down every where you want to go with a 5er. More steps to get in, and then steps to the bedroom, and bath.
TT. Less storage. Lots less. But then not as much truck is needed. Also, a little harder to hookup, but no chance of dropping it on the truck rails. Towing again. Pretty much a wash except for the easier hookup for the 5er. You do get to use your bed while towing, and not towing. And the big one for me. NO stairs. It's flat inside, and less steps to get in.
What it comes down to. Is what YOU want, and what your TV will easily tow. Want a 5er, need more storage, and don't mind paying more. Get a 5er. Want a TT, don't like steps, want to use your truck bed, or tow with a SUV. Get a TT.
It is ALL your choice. And it is all your money. YOU are the only one you have to please.
