Truck and 5th wheel or conversion van and TT
After years of camping and back packing along with a growing family, 3 kids, we decided to move up to an RV trailer this season. I'm aware of the towing differences already between the travel trailer ...
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You'll get as many opinions on this topic as responses. Each solution has advantages and disadvantages. A van provides for roomier travel but just having the weight of a travel trailer hitch out on the end of your bumper creates some instability in high wind situations. Fifth wheels tow with more stability without a $1,000 custom tow hitch but the pickup truck has less cab room for passengers. A Class A motor home provides comfortable travelling but costs five times what a new travel trailer might cost. So there are many plusses to whatever camping option you choose and usually a few minuses. Take your time and decide what is most important to your comfort while travelling. (i.e., if your kids are 15-16 years old, they may not be travelling with you that much longer so don't commit yourself to a van which you use just for the two of you in a few years)
