BB_TX wrote:
Because a 5th wheel pivot point in above the rear axle and it tracks inside the wheel tracks of the truck, you cannot take as tight of a turn as a bumper pull.
The above statement is true to a degree. With a fifth wheel you can pull farther ahead and then turn sharp to up to 90 deg, which your unable to with a bumper hitch.
I just had the situation happen at Pike's Lake State Campground in Hartford, WI. Came down the single lane campground road and there is a 90 degree left turn. Very slowly pulled ahead as far as possible and crammed her hard left.
My Pullrite Superglide did what it was designed to do and made it around the corner with out incident. Oh by the way my 5er is 39' long.
Think of semis that have to swing wide on tight corners to avoid jumping the curb.
With bumper pulls and the pivot point behind the tow vehicle, it lessens that problem.
Difference in trailer lengths also factors into the turn.
