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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BarneyS wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:
One thing I learned on a U turn double towing with my MC trailer behind it tracks outside of the RV.
That would be expected because of the long overhang behind the axles of the 5th wheel or TT. Same reason you watch the rear when making a sharp turn close to a tree, building, or other vehicle (tail swing). :)
Barney
I was setting along a curb on a 4 lane road plus turn with MC trailer attached. I realized I drove past my turn. I decided I could just crank the wheel hard to the left and turn around, as I was partway into my turn I looked back and my MC trailer jumped as it went up and over the curb with it's curb side wheel. I was surprised!!!
So I added that to my things to think about when double towing. I stopped to check the MC straps, gave them another click and carried on.
