Comparison between Bumper Pull and 5th wheel
We have been pulling 3 different 5th wheel since 1997, each getting larger and longer. 26' Terry with one slide, 29' Cardinal (31'6") with two slides, and 35' Bighorn with 3 slides(39'4" long) We are ...
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All RV's are prone to being in wrecks, however, the vast majority of wrecks involving RV's are TT's. In fact, you see many tow vehicles WITHOUT proper towing mirrors towing TT's. I just don't get that one. Folks buy either a SUV or have a pick-up and want to get a RV which is fine and dandy AND the salesperson of said tow vehicle said it's capable of towing "X" pounds. So folks get what they can and 99% of time they are completely mis-matched AND 99% of time it's TT's. Not saying MH or 5ers aren't, but far less.
As for OP's post, I can attest to the difference between both a 5er and TT towing. Cannot say how it will be with new truck, but with previous trucks (all single rear wheel and short boxes), I would much rather tow the 5er than my 4 place V-nose tandem axle enclosed snowmobile trailer. The sled trailer definitely let's the truck know it's back there. Now I will say this as well, this is a straight hitch on ball and NO WD hitch is used and I have NEVER seen a WD used on a sled trailer. Our 5er's were 35' and 41' respectively and 12,500, 16,000 lbs as well (fully loaded). The sled trailer is 30' and 4,300 lbs. Have never had a problem towing the sled trailer, BUT it DOES handle completely differently than the 5ers. Oh, trucks have weighed 8500 lbs so you'd think it shouldn't be a problem. So towing the sled trailer is just like towing a long TT. Most wrecks I've seen in the winter months have been those towing a 2 place open single axle sled trailer due to speed. As a semi drover for a living, I do know what to be on guard for. Sadly most RVers just stop at RV store, get what they want and head out. What scares me the most is new RVers w/ no experience, Maxed out to the gills (truck mfrs say it's rated up to 30,000-40,000 lbs) or those buying 45' diesel pushers with NO experience.
As for OP's post, I can attest to the difference between both a 5er and TT towing. Cannot say how it will be with new truck, but with previous trucks (all single rear wheel and short boxes), I would much rather tow the 5er than my 4 place V-nose tandem axle enclosed snowmobile trailer. The sled trailer definitely let's the truck know it's back there. Now I will say this as well, this is a straight hitch on ball and NO WD hitch is used and I have NEVER seen a WD used on a sled trailer. Our 5er's were 35' and 41' respectively and 12,500, 16,000 lbs as well (fully loaded). The sled trailer is 30' and 4,300 lbs. Have never had a problem towing the sled trailer, BUT it DOES handle completely differently than the 5ers. Oh, trucks have weighed 8500 lbs so you'd think it shouldn't be a problem. So towing the sled trailer is just like towing a long TT. Most wrecks I've seen in the winter months have been those towing a 2 place open single axle sled trailer due to speed. As a semi drover for a living, I do know what to be on guard for. Sadly most RVers just stop at RV store, get what they want and head out. What scares me the most is new RVers w/ no experience, Maxed out to the gills (truck mfrs say it's rated up to 30,000-40,000 lbs) or those buying 45' diesel pushers with NO experience.
