New rig for boondocking?
I am thinking of a new rig, and maybe a fifth-wheel this time. I have never towed a fifth-wheel before, though, and am uncertain whether that would be a good choice. Perhaps I can benefit from the exp...
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ppine wrote:
A fifth wheel is easier to maneuver than a TT but the height can be an issue.
I feel it is just the opposite. The TT can maneuver easier than the 5th wheel simply because of the placement of the "pivot point" of the rig. The 5th wheel "bends" right over the fulcrum (rear axle) while the TT bends a few feet behind the rear axle giving more action to maneuver with.
Once you learn to back a TT you can put it accurately just about anywhere you want. It doesn't require the space to maneuver in that a 5th wheel does but does probably take a bit longer to learn to be comfortable backing because it reacts quicker to steering input than the 5th wheel. That is due strictly to where the pivot point is located.
For these reasons, I feel the TT is easier to maneuver than a 5th wheel. Agree with you on the height though! :)
Barney
