Maneuverability of toy hauler vs class A DP
Still struggling with the choice. The smallest Class A we like would be either a 41 ft Fleetwood Discovery 40g or a 43 ft long tag axle Newmar. The toy haulers we're considering are either a 36 ft ...
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Although I only have 5th wheel experience at this point, I am looking forward to my Class A because:
1. With a class A you can usually always find a spot somewhere where you can pull over and disconnect the toad without impeding traffic. This does not have to be right at the site. With my fifth wheel, many times my trailer would be backed into the site where it belonged but the truck would be stuck out in the road impeding traffic. The folks did get some entertainment as they waited, however, as I battled with the fifth wheel hitch binding. For me at least, unhooking was an important and potentially dangerous process that I preferred not to be rushed through.
2. With a class A, I anticipate placing it in a site will be much easier as I am just dealing with 1 drive and 1 steer axle that I can jack back and forth a few feet at a time if necessary. With the fifth wheel, if you are skilled you can make the trailer do what you want but the front of your truck has to be monitored to avoid hitting things.
1. With a class A you can usually always find a spot somewhere where you can pull over and disconnect the toad without impeding traffic. This does not have to be right at the site. With my fifth wheel, many times my trailer would be backed into the site where it belonged but the truck would be stuck out in the road impeding traffic. The folks did get some entertainment as they waited, however, as I battled with the fifth wheel hitch binding. For me at least, unhooking was an important and potentially dangerous process that I preferred not to be rushed through.
2. With a class A, I anticipate placing it in a site will be much easier as I am just dealing with 1 drive and 1 steer axle that I can jack back and forth a few feet at a time if necessary. With the fifth wheel, if you are skilled you can make the trailer do what you want but the front of your truck has to be monitored to avoid hitting things.
