Pull-Along vs.5th Wheel

Tony B wrote:
What advantages, if any, are there of a Pull-Along over a 5th Wheel?

None

Plenty of extra space in the truck bed especially if you have a cap on it.
Also can carry canoes or kayaks on the truck roof

jack L

Earl E wrote:
I hardly ever say "Do a search." There are 100's of responses to the same question so you may want to try it.

Just use the term "Travel Trailer" instead of "Pull Along". You'll get more hits

I hardly ever say "Do a search." There are 100's of responses to the same question so you may want to try it.

TT level floor and fewer steps into the unit from ground.

Have the proper tow vehicle with a longer wheel base no stability issue. TT also lighter.

Well the biggest advantage of a 5er over a TT is stability!!!

A 5th wheel is naturally far more stable than a TT due to the pivot point being directly over the rear axle.

This means far less issue with sway and the tail wagging the dog.

With a TT the longer the trailer the greater the effect that the trailer has on the TV.

Pick-up truck not required for TT. Large van or SUV will work.
If you do use a truck, the bed is clear for other stuff with TT.
TT tends to cost less.

my travel trailer has 3 steps... in to trailer.

wife does night time walks to bathroom.. NO steps down to restroom..
most 5th have master bedroom UP in the nose..

I understand this is changing..

but 5th do make turns tighter. more storage. more weight. much HIGHER.

I do not dislike 5th... but the new ones with bedroom and bathroom on the same level is a possibility in the future.

With our 5er, the DW isn't too happy with all the stair risers - from dirt to bed is 7 risers. But I like the storage, headroom, hitching, maneuvering, and compactness.