5th wheel vs. travel trailer
1st day chasing the dream. Planning on lifestyle shift to full time rv resident in about a year. What are the benefits and drawbacks of a 5th wheel vs a trailer? I am a cyber commuter and will be work...
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With my truck's rear camera that is incorporated into the handle of the tailgate I can get within 2 inches of a trailer tongue and then move it into position and lower it over the ball. Piece of cake and much easier than working with a second person doing hand signals.
With a 5th wheel you lose the use of bed for all practical purposes. Lots of people pulling travel trailers use the bed for an ATV, motorcycle, jetski, kayaks, canoe, boat, etc. and putting on a fiberglass cap and a rack and you have a place for gear you want to have after you unhitch at a campsite.
With a 5th wheel you have more space and a walk around bed but how important is that to a solo traveler? I would get a 28' Airstream trailer and a cap for the pickup and add a rack for boats, etc. and not over think it.
With a 5th wheel you lose the use of bed for all practical purposes. Lots of people pulling travel trailers use the bed for an ATV, motorcycle, jetski, kayaks, canoe, boat, etc. and putting on a fiberglass cap and a rack and you have a place for gear you want to have after you unhitch at a campsite.
With a 5th wheel you have more space and a walk around bed but how important is that to a solo traveler? I would get a 28' Airstream trailer and a cap for the pickup and add a rack for boats, etc. and not over think it.
