5W vs. Bumper Pull
After giving my search a break for the summer, I'm back at it. Not super serious right now, but if I find the right RV, I'll probably buy it. I know that I'm limited in the size of 5W I can pull, so...
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trailertraveler wrote:
A couple of things that I did not see specifically mentioned. First, a travel trailer will put 10-15% of its weight on the tow vehicle while a 5th wheel will put 20-25% on the tow vehicle. This can be somewhat confusing as the tow rating for a given tow vehicle is often greater for a 5th wheel than for a travel trailer. However, a tow vehicle may be under its payload capacity with a travel trailer and over its payload capacity with a 5th wheel of the same weight.
In my experience, many travel trailers are built for the weekend/vacation market. It seems there are more higher quality 5th wheel choices with things like higher R value insulation, dual pane windows, etc. (at a higher price of course).
Size may matter. While travel trailers over 32' box length (the living quarters without the tongue) are becoming more common, I think there are many more models in shorter lengths. Fifth wheels less than 30' seem to be relatively rare.
I will say you are likely right as to TT's to some degree pours is one of the largest by Jayko, with a zero degree package for insulation but the TT in reality is their best Eagle 5th wheel but has the bedroom with out a stairway.
We keep talking about getting a 2nd smaller trailer to pull around the country each year as we use one TT for our winter home and a smaller one would be easier to get into most national parks..... AH but then I rarely even know our big boy is behind the truck and we have been in most weather. It is up to you to have the right TV to make you like any trailer!
