5th wheel or TT?

I've owned both also and both were approximately the same length. I prefer a 5th Wheel but both have advantages and disadvantages. In my opinion, 5th Wheels are easier to hook up and unhook, provide a much better towing experience, they don't sway, and generally there's a lot more storage area and interior height. Backing for me was easier with a travel trailer. You wouldn't think that there would be that much difference but there is. Most campgrounds that I've been to have you backing in to your site on the blind side which means your mirrors are of less help and you don't have the advantage of sticking your head out the drivers window to get a better look. Because the nose of a 5th wheel is close to the truck's back window, you lose that line of site too. Having a spotter or rear camera is more critical than with a travel trailer. Cornering is about the same. With both types of trailers, you do need to make a somewhat wider right hand turn like a Tractor Trailer needs to do, just not as severe. The longer the trailer, the wider you make the turn to clear. Weighing the pros and cons of each type of trailer, I'm taking the 5th wheel every time. The advantages outweigh the disadvantages for me. With that being said, there are many people that prefer a travel trailer over a 5th wheel. Everyone has their own reasons and there is no right answer. Like TenOC said....Some people like Ford some like Ram and some like Chevy.

Well as TenOC posted "Some people like Ford some like Ram and some like Chevy. "
We are 5er towers, naturally more stable, more storage space, shorter towed length for same length of trailer.
The drawbacks;
loss of some TV bed storage, need larger TV, more steps.
There are other differances, but these just come to mind.

If your TT hitch is set up right, with trailer level, to slightly nose-down, it will tow nicely. It is easier/quicker to hookup/unhook with a FW, due to not having a WDH with bars, and no safety chains to deal with. It is easy to see your FW hitch and pin to line up, and just back into it. A FW is more forgiving, if not towing level.

Size does matter though, as a FW usually requires more awareness as to what is above you, like tree limbs, in most campgrounds. A FW will usually require a bigger, rougher riding truck.

Jerry

I prefer a travel trailer for backing into spots. They respond to steering input from the truck with its leverage point 5’ aft of the truck’s rear axle. A 5th wheel trailer responds to the position of the truck making it much slower to respond. This leverage also is what can cause sway with passing trucks or crosswinds with a travel trailer. With a proper TV and hitch, and a properly designed and loaded travel trailer, sway should not be a problem. I prefer a travel trailer.

I have had both. First TT was in 1980's. Get a GOOD TT hitch like an Hensley or a ProPride. Sure they cost $ but not much more than a 5er hitch.

With a cheep TT hitch and a poorly loaded TT (yes I have had each) there will be lots of White Knuckle Events while towing.

With a good TT hitch there is really no reason to choose between a 5er and TT. They tow about the same. Each takes about the same time to "learn" how to hook up and back up.

On one trip with my Hensley Arrow a wheel can off my TT while I was driving 70 MPH. I did not know it until a car pass me and flagged me down.

Some people like Ford some like Ram and some like Chevy.