Interior Space Questions - 5th vs TT

AnthonyNYC wrote:
Hello All,

I currently have a 25ft lightweight travel trailer that my tow vehicle is a Yukon Denali 6.0. We are a family of four. My wife and I have two daughters, ages 10 and 14. We need more room now since my older daughter no longer fits in the bunk beds.

Here is my question. I am going to purchase either a Ford F350 with the 7.3 motor or a Ford Excursion with the 7.3 motor. The choice I make there will be determined by the camper I get.

I am not sure if I should get a large 5th wheel or a longer travel trailer. I really don't have that many RV places near me otherwise I would have checked them out in person. Here is my question, thanks in advance for the help.

I am not sure if I should get a 5th wheel or longer Travel trailer. Ideally I would like 2 bedrooms or 2 separate sleeping areas. I don't mind converting a sofa to bed but not the dinette. In addition to a bedroom I need room for a teenager who needs a bed not a small bunk and my 10 year old who is tiny and and still sleep in a bunk.

I will have more than enough towing power and price is not an issue. My main concern is that I need the room. The 5th wheels I see on ebay seem to have a really nice bedroom and large living rooms but don't seem to cater too well to a 2nd sleeping area.

Can you please help me with deciding? I would also love to hear from those that have migrated from a travel trailer to a 5th wheel setup.

Thank you in advance!!!

Anthony

Anthony, there are a lot of 2 bedroom, and even 2 bath, fifth wheels out there. Many of the bunkhouse models have a full double bed with a bunk above. Really, there are a fair number of floorplans to chose from. Do a searches here for "2 bedroom fifth wheel", or similar keywords, and you'll have plenty of reading. Just google "2 bedroom fifth wheel" and click on images, and you'll have floorplans aplenty. :-) A FW will tow better and give you more internal storage and floorspace than a comparably-sized TT, that's for sure.

Lyle