Trailer, or 5th?
We are experienced TC and motorhome people, and debating both forms in our minds. On the one hand, fifth wheels have great storage, and the truck stays empty...but... On the other hand trailer...
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We just sold our 19' travel trailer and purchased a 30' 5th wheel. We've only taken it on a few weekend trips, but here's what we enjoy so far:
- 5th wheel is easily hitched and unhitched without assistance
- drive is very stable. A little bounce over big bumps, but zero sway
- lots of storage. You're correct, you'll still need to unload your truck for security, and you can put more than you think in the bed w/ a 5th wheel, especially a long bed.
- Sway bars and stabilizers are a thing of the past.
- 5th wheel seems to do better in strong winds.
- You could consider a toy hauler for your kayak.
- One other possible advantage of a 5th wheel is that you can park some gear under its neck when it's in place
- 5th wheel is easily hitched and unhitched without assistance
- drive is very stable. A little bounce over big bumps, but zero sway
- lots of storage. You're correct, you'll still need to unload your truck for security, and you can put more than you think in the bed w/ a 5th wheel, especially a long bed.
- Sway bars and stabilizers are a thing of the past.
- 5th wheel seems to do better in strong winds.
- You could consider a toy hauler for your kayak.
- One other possible advantage of a 5th wheel is that you can park some gear under its neck when it's in place
