Why did you choose a 5th wheel
I've spent some time reading thru the pages, and like many here the DW and I plan to retire by the end of next year and are planning to travel three to four months at a time. We're looking at Class A...
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It's all personal preference. I've owned an assortment of TT's, a class A, rented both class C and diesel pusher, and finally settled on the 5er primarily because the wife absolutely loves the floorplan. It also seems the best compromise for me so we finally found something we're both completely happy with.
As for which is most comfortable driving, I actually prefer the 5er over even the diesel pusher. Seats are very comfortable, rides quite smooth when loaded, easy to do long days if needed. I tend to feel the need to call it a day sooner when driving a motorhome.
Downsides to the 5er is you have a large truck as your daily driver. I deliberately kept to a weight towable by a SRW which helps, and have always been a truck guy but a truck is a pain sometimes in city type driving/parking situations.
Downside to the motorhome is that you need a toad, and can't back up without unhooking it. Floor plans just don't seem as nice either.
For pulling into the spot, I find motorhome quicker and easier with pull throughs, 5er a better quicker option when backing in. Assuming auto level in both rigs, time is about the same.
No matter which you choose, you can hit the same destinations, and enjoy the same adventures.
As for which is most comfortable driving, I actually prefer the 5er over even the diesel pusher. Seats are very comfortable, rides quite smooth when loaded, easy to do long days if needed. I tend to feel the need to call it a day sooner when driving a motorhome.
Downsides to the 5er is you have a large truck as your daily driver. I deliberately kept to a weight towable by a SRW which helps, and have always been a truck guy but a truck is a pain sometimes in city type driving/parking situations.
Downside to the motorhome is that you need a toad, and can't back up without unhooking it. Floor plans just don't seem as nice either.
For pulling into the spot, I find motorhome quicker and easier with pull throughs, 5er a better quicker option when backing in. Assuming auto level in both rigs, time is about the same.
No matter which you choose, you can hit the same destinations, and enjoy the same adventures.
