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horton333
Mar 31, 2017Explorer
DallasSteve wrote:
I've been researching travel trailers and I'm not sure yet whether I want a fifth wheel or a bumper pull trailer. I've read more than once that a fifth wheel is easier to handle/more stable on the road. I've heard others claim there's not much difference if they are set up correctly. Part of my hesitation on going with a fifth wheel is losing the truck bed, the additional tow capacity needed, the additional height, the additional cost. But they are nice. And I will probably put several thousand miles per year on it so doing that with more tranquility would be nice.
Can some of you who have pulled large trailers (over 35 feet) of both varieties give me your opinion about the difference in feel on the road?
(Moderator, if this would be better under General RV or somewhere else feel free to move it)
Thanks
Steve
Properly setup either will tow fine, the travel trailer has a significant advantage with stability given it's low center of balance and less side area to get pushed in heavy winds. The fifth wheel is harder to setup 'wrong'.
It more boils down to what do you want out of the trailer far as I can see.
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