Why did you go with a 5th wheel?
We are a first time RV buyer and are weighing some of the options. We started our quest for an RV thinking that we would buy a TT, but now we are open to 5th wheels, as they have been suggested to us...
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Other than the learning curve of learning to maneuver one while backing up...and loss of the truck bed for bikes...or truck roof racks for kayaks...the fifth wheel is:
Very stable towing since the weight is nearly directly over the rear axle...thus NOT imparting a force into your steering wheel when being passed by large trucks.
Large pass thru storage compartments
Volume ceilings
Shorter overall length of combined tow vehicle /camper...given the same sq. footage.
When unhitched...there is some dry storage under the front overhang
As approved by only certain states...you are permitted to tow another item behind a fifth wheel. Unfortunately...GA and FL aren't states that approve this.
Requires a heftier tow vehicle to tow due to kingpin weight and larger frontal area wind resistance.
I'm sure I've overlooked some other important characteristics...but most other things are very similar with other campers.
Very stable towing since the weight is nearly directly over the rear axle...thus NOT imparting a force into your steering wheel when being passed by large trucks.
Large pass thru storage compartments
Volume ceilings
Shorter overall length of combined tow vehicle /camper...given the same sq. footage.
When unhitched...there is some dry storage under the front overhang
As approved by only certain states...you are permitted to tow another item behind a fifth wheel. Unfortunately...GA and FL aren't states that approve this.
Requires a heftier tow vehicle to tow due to kingpin weight and larger frontal area wind resistance.
I'm sure I've overlooked some other important characteristics...but most other things are very similar with other campers.
