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My suggestion would be to post in the Travel trailer forum.

In seven years we have been in 45 states with a travel trailer.
We chose travel trailer because we thought is was less expensive than 5th wheel.
Travel trailer for the most part is not as tall as a 5th wheel (low hanging limbs).
Don't have to reach as high to wash.
Not as far to fall if I fell off the roof.
That's a short list.
Our trailer is 38' tip to tip. We stay in rv parks with full hookups.
Hope this is helpful!
Pat

Bfrnk wrote:
Wife and I are considering a tongue pull travel trailer. She wants to travel all over the USA. So, would I want to purchase a travel trailer for such travel? Or, 5th whe

What will you be using to pull the TT?

Will be pulling with Ford F-150
4x4.

Yes Jay Pat that is help.

You will be limited in which 5ers you cold pull with your current tow vehicle, with travel trailer you will have many more possibilities to choose from.

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Bfrnk wrote:
Will be pulling with Ford F-150
4x4.

What year and if newer than 2006, what is the listed payload on the yellow sticker on the drivers door jam?

You would need to be a small 5er, but even with a TT about 30' to 32' could be max before the tail starts to wag the dog.

The F150 is limited for fifth wheels. A trailer would better fit your tow vehicle. Get the specifications for your F150 and buy a trailer that is within the limits.

You want to make sure you get a size of trailer your truck handles well. If you post your numbers from your door sticker listing payload, GVWR, FAWR, RAWR folks can help you determine appropriate weight. Would also help to know year, engine and if you have a tow package.

Generally the tow vehicles section will provide more feedback on matching truck to trailer.

Good luck,
Stu