Best choice for long road trips
We are looking for advice on choosing between a 5th wheel and a Travel Trailer. We are keeping the length less then 31 Ft. We would like to know which of the two styles is best suited for long dist...
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I would also choose a 5th wheel over a tow behind especially when you start to get into longer lengths, but agree wholeheartedly that a MH is much more convenient. Economically when you add the cost of a truck and trailer vs. Something like a smaller Class C the cost isn't always much different. If you currently have a car that's towable then you've got a convenient way to get around as well.
That means you have two engines and everything thing else to maintain.
Agree but two things: If it's a car you are going to use as a daily driver you will have it anyway. The up side to have two vehicles is that if one has issues you are not stranded. This saved us when our Endura broke down in MD a while back.
I also agree that most of what has been stated is personal preference and sizing truck/trailer, etc. is the most important. Go to a large RV dealer and look at both. Decide on which layout you like better. Do not buy a tow vehicle until AFTER you decide on a trailer. Many recommend buying a tow vehicle that has more capacity than you need. It will save on vehicle stress as well as allow you to upgrade to a larger/heavier trailer if you so decide (which many of us have done!). Ultimately none of us can tell you what is best-you'll need to decide for yourself.
That means you have two engines and everything thing else to maintain.
Agree but two things: If it's a car you are going to use as a daily driver you will have it anyway. The up side to have two vehicles is that if one has issues you are not stranded. This saved us when our Endura broke down in MD a while back.
I also agree that most of what has been stated is personal preference and sizing truck/trailer, etc. is the most important. Go to a large RV dealer and look at both. Decide on which layout you like better. Do not buy a tow vehicle until AFTER you decide on a trailer. Many recommend buying a tow vehicle that has more capacity than you need. It will save on vehicle stress as well as allow you to upgrade to a larger/heavier trailer if you so decide (which many of us have done!). Ultimately none of us can tell you what is best-you'll need to decide for yourself.
