Bumper pull vs. 5th wheel
Looking for some insight. Considering buying a smaller 5th wheel or travel trailer. I have pulled many trailers, but never a 5th wheel. I pull a dump trailer quite often, and when fully loaded, we...
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jon16 wrote:
Hey hey now. I've been gone all weekend, and busy with my biz. I've got a 2015 ram 2500 6.4 w/ 3.73's. I've been looking at a smaller toy hauler, and smaller TT toy haulers. I was just interested in everyone opinion. I'm still undecided, as I'm guessing the 5th wheel will have much more wind resistance. I don't want to dread pulling it to FL from OH in the winter. Trying to look at all options and make a smart move!
Yes more wind resistance than what you are towing now but not more than a bumper pull. Since 5ers sit closer to the truck they act like a single mass cutting through the air. With a bumper pull they act like two separate masses. My 5er is 4Klb heavier than my previous bumper pull TH but I get roughly the same mileage. Don't let a 5er scare you, just stick to the smaller ones and you'll have no regrets
