TT to a 5Th Wheel
For those of you that went from a TT to a 5th wheel, are you pleased with the change and why.
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We moved from a TT to a 5er and are happier. The overall camping experience is easier. From hitching to having everything in the 5er as opposed to some in the TT and most in the truck. Which means that when I got home I had to unload the truck every time. I like being able to have every thing we need stored in the 5er, either inside or in the basement with the exception of two kayaks that go on the roof of the truck.
Biggest downer is the 5er height. I have to be more concerned about tree branches, even going thru my neighborhood to get out of town. Also it's more of a PITA to wax. I have a low profile that has the front cap that curves over the roof. I have to get up on the rood to wax the upper portion.
Plus side is the generous storage inside. The MFG that makes ours has a TT that's the identical floor plan. We have quite a few more upper cabinets than the TT. Most are used too.
Another plus is in an apples to apples comparison a 5er will have more space inside that an equal length TT. Also when hitched up the truck and 5er will be a lot shorter that a truck/TT combo. That comes in handy if you camp in CGs with shorter spaces.
JMO but it's really a personal choice. Everyone I know that has trailers have TTs for various reasons. Some can't tow 5er and some don't want too. They all have just as much fun camping as we do.
Biggest downer is the 5er height. I have to be more concerned about tree branches, even going thru my neighborhood to get out of town. Also it's more of a PITA to wax. I have a low profile that has the front cap that curves over the roof. I have to get up on the rood to wax the upper portion.
Plus side is the generous storage inside. The MFG that makes ours has a TT that's the identical floor plan. We have quite a few more upper cabinets than the TT. Most are used too.
Another plus is in an apples to apples comparison a 5er will have more space inside that an equal length TT. Also when hitched up the truck and 5er will be a lot shorter that a truck/TT combo. That comes in handy if you camp in CGs with shorter spaces.
JMO but it's really a personal choice. Everyone I know that has trailers have TTs for various reasons. Some can't tow 5er and some don't want too. They all have just as much fun camping as we do.
