new to fifth wheel towing
We are about to become fifth wheel campers. Have always towed a bumper pull complete with the equalizer hitches and all the fun that goes with that style of hooking up. We are hoping that this will ...
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Don't know about quicker but easier, Yes. You should have no issues with the weight.
I have an SRW but much lighter fiver (around 14K loaded) and was able to climb a few 14% grades down in Utah albeit with white knuckles :-).
Just take your time and don't allow ANYONE to talk or distract you during hitching and unhitching. So, easy to forget one step and very unforgiving if you do. Couldn't of said it better than Old-Biscuit.
One of the best examples I've seen for backing a fiver is http://michigantraveler.org/2013/01/22/z-method-for-backing-a-5th-wheel/
I have an SRW but much lighter fiver (around 14K loaded) and was able to climb a few 14% grades down in Utah albeit with white knuckles :-).
Just take your time and don't allow ANYONE to talk or distract you during hitching and unhitching. So, easy to forget one step and very unforgiving if you do. Couldn't of said it better than Old-Biscuit.
One of the best examples I've seen for backing a fiver is http://michigantraveler.org/2013/01/22/z-method-for-backing-a-5th-wheel/
