I will be pulling a 38' 5th wheel. Have not bought a truck yet.Which will be easier towing and maneuvering, long or short wheelbasetruck?

38 foot fiver? I think you would be more concerned with which would handle the weight load, SRW or dually.

Towing, normally long base is best. Maneuvering, normally shorter base best. Each combination, truck/FW can have varying results with chucking, due to distance between axles, and road surfaces. I'd buy the truck that works best for your total use, unless it will be for towing only.Jerry

Thanks guys.We looked at a used Ford - I think a lariat - dually.originally I was opposed to a duallu because they usually look awkward. This one did not and driving it felt like a Cadillac. Only problem was it looked like it was a mile long and i know that means a large diameter circle for a U turn. We will be full timers and it will be my only vehicle so that is why I am concerned. It sure is a beautiful truck.I know I can get used to driving anything but I was wondering just how inconvenient it could be on a day to day basis.

The only disadvantage to a long bed is finding a place to park esp. in a shopping center, without taking up 2 spaces. Our next TV will be a dually for sure. Good Luck and Happy Camping !!

md_procouple wrote:The only disadvantage to a long bed is finding a place to park esp..... without taking up 2 spaces.....Yes, we already thought about that, but we normally dont spend time looking to be right up front. It's sometimes easier just to go and park further back in a parking lot. Places like Walmart, some people block the whole fairway waiting for someone to pull out near the front. The model we are buying is a Denali 293RKS. It has a lower profile than most 5ers. GVW is only a drop over 12K and so we certainly dont need a dually. I'm sure that will decrease my gas mileage.It's just a beautiful and comfortable truck.

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Tony_B
Explorer
May 01, 2017
Thanks guys.

We looked at a used Ford - I think a lariat - dually.
originally I was opposed to a duallu because they usually look awkward. This one did not and driving it felt like a Cadillac. Only problem was it looked like it was a mile long and i know that means a large diameter circle for a U turn. We will be full timers and it will be my only vehicle so that is why I am concerned. It sure is a beautiful truck.
I know I can get used to driving anything but I was wondering just how inconvenient it could be on a day to day basis.
MFL
Nomad II
May 01, 2017
Towing, normally long base is best. Maneuvering, normally shorter base best. Each combination, truck/FW can have varying results with chucking, due to distance between axles, and road surfaces. I'd buy the truck that works best for your total use, unless it will be for towing only.

Jerry
donn0128
Explorer II
May 01, 2017
38 foot fiver? I think you would be more concerned with which would handle the weight load, SRW or dually.

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