High Level Q: TT vs FW for Full-timing?
Hi, Planning/hoping a move to full-timing later this year – though we have never owned an RV before (go easy on me)! The lifestyle and freedom to visit family and friends is pushing us in this dire...
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C-Bears wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:scbwr wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:
If you like to have a relaxing towing experience go FW. If you like the white knuckle twisted sphincter experience go TT.
Not a valid statement! I've towed a trailer since 2002 and never had any sway or towing difficulties! And that's true for a lot of other trainer owners. Proper tow vehicle, anti-sway hitch, setup, weight load distribution and trailer design results in a very pleasant and easy towing experience.
Well you are the exception. Most try to tow too much with the TV they have.
I ask why have such a complex towing setup to try to control a TT that in it's nature wants to control the TV.
A 5er is simple and sway is not an issue.
I speak from experience. I rolled over with a "properly setup" TV. Load levelers and sway control did not stop the breast from passing me and cause a roll over. Towed the same rig later with a Dually not problem.
Most do not have enough "dog" for the "tail".
These are all good points. I will admit that I have only owned FW's. I have had 24' enclosed construction trailers (still have one), but I realize that is not the exact same pulling experience.
In windy conditions I just don't think you can sit back and relax pulling a decent sized TT down the road like you can a FW. I am basing that on my personal experience pulling my fivers in some pretty severe cross winds plus my work experience on interstates/highways observing TT's going down the road.
Ask most over-the-road semi drivers (without RV experience) if they think TT's and FW's pull the same and most will tell you FW's.
A Hensley or Propride Hitch will eliminate sway as advertised. Those premium hitches will allow a TT to tow just as well as a fiver.
I towed a 11K GVW 39' TT with a Hensley. It was rock solid in all conditions. My prior 39' TT towed just as well as my current 40' fiver.
If I were to full time with a TT I would use a premium hitch.
Yes Premium hitches are expensive. Yes premium hitches are superior and eliminate all sway issues.
