Trying to decide on a TT or 5er.
We're currently looking at upgrading from a 2006 Pioneer 21cks. We typically dry camp mostly in the Sierras but do some times camp with full hookups at the beach etc. We're looking for bunks for ...
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One thing to consider is that with a 5th wheel more of the stuff that goes in the truck bed will be in the 5th wheel basement. With TT the stuff that goes in the truck bed needs to be taken out after every trip if you want to use your truck bed for something else. While a 5th hitch can be heavy it is the only thing needed to be removed if you want to use the truck bed. We leave all our stuff in our 5th wheel till the next trip. When we had our TT I had to unpack the truck bed every trip.
I've had both and would be hard pressed to go back to a TT. I would have to get a TT 3-4' longer than what a 5'er is to get the same space.
As far a towing goes the 5'er will tow the best. Only downside assuming apples to apples is the 5'er will cost more to begin with. Hitch can be a wash bit 5'ers are just more money.
For reference we tow a 9000lb 5'er with a 12 Ran 2500 CTD and it has zero issues. Great combo.
I've had both and would be hard pressed to go back to a TT. I would have to get a TT 3-4' longer than what a 5'er is to get the same space.
As far a towing goes the 5'er will tow the best. Only downside assuming apples to apples is the 5'er will cost more to begin with. Hitch can be a wash bit 5'ers are just more money.
For reference we tow a 9000lb 5'er with a 12 Ran 2500 CTD and it has zero issues. Great combo.
