5th wheel or TT?
Question for folks who've towed both 5th wheels and travel trailers. Greenhorn here. Wondering which you prefer to tow? And why? I'm looking for opinions about hooking up, driving, unhook, backi...
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Been to a number of RV shows now and in 'n out of many TTs and FWs. What DW and I don't like is the extra steps inside a FW, esp. with the bedroom being up front. The front living area FWs are pretty cool tho. Cabinets can be higher off the floor and height-challenged people may need a step stool.
One-level-living in a TT is a big plus for us, esp. when getting up in the night. FWs are typically a bit higher off the ground and the extra height can be a nuisance for some people. Our 15 year old dog can't get up and down the steps in our TT by himself now and I have to lift him. If I had to lift him even more steps up to the front, that'd be a killer for my back.
Never towed a FW, but if a person takes the time to do all the "right stuff" to a TT, there should be little or no sway. Our 29' TT has no sway and handles great on twisty/bumpy mountain roads and is a pleasure to tow. TTs are harder to tow in high gusting winds but a FW with it's higher height is more susceptible to being blown clear over in high side winds.
I've seen a few people in CGs mess up their tailgates when hitching up and cause expensive damage. Hard to do with a TT but it takes practice to get the hang of quickly aligning and backing up the ball on a TV to the coupler.
One-level-living in a TT is a big plus for us, esp. when getting up in the night. FWs are typically a bit higher off the ground and the extra height can be a nuisance for some people. Our 15 year old dog can't get up and down the steps in our TT by himself now and I have to lift him. If I had to lift him even more steps up to the front, that'd be a killer for my back.
Never towed a FW, but if a person takes the time to do all the "right stuff" to a TT, there should be little or no sway. Our 29' TT has no sway and handles great on twisty/bumpy mountain roads and is a pleasure to tow. TTs are harder to tow in high gusting winds but a FW with it's higher height is more susceptible to being blown clear over in high side winds.
I've seen a few people in CGs mess up their tailgates when hitching up and cause expensive damage. Hard to do with a TT but it takes practice to get the hang of quickly aligning and backing up the ball on a TV to the coupler.
