Fifth wheel or travel trailer?
We're new to Rving. Trying to decide on what class of trailer to get. From you more experienced people: which one did you choose and why. Did you have a TT first and then move up to a 5er? If you ...
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CO-traveler wrote:
It seems Outdoors RV has some models at a local camper dealership I need to check out.
Yes, Ketelsen in Wheat Ridge has a decent selection of Outdoors RV TT to go and look at. Did that a few weeks ago myself. As you've mentioned, you will absolutely want a much more capable truck than what you currently have. I would also not agree about the statement of 12k - 14k lbs being the territory for a diesel 1-ton. Maybe in the flat lands as having a turbo diesel at altitude towing 8000lbs + will be greatly appreciative. I tow a GVWR 9500 lbs TT with a turbo diesel in the CO mountains and would never consider anything less regardless of what someone tried to convince me of.
You will also easily get a diesel to temp in 10-20 miles. That whole thing about short trips started many years ago and isn't quite that same regarding modern diesels running DEF systems. Many of us are using modern diesels as DD without the longer commutes.
Also consider what toys you have which you will be wanting to take with you along with the trailer. That can impact what trailer type and will certainly impact payload numbers on either the trailer or truck. Plan and think this through appropriately. A quality and properly adjusted WDH will tow a properly balance loaded TT extremely nice and wouldn't let that "sway" your decision to go 5th over TT because some are convinced 5ths tow much better.
