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 now going to leave the Bighorn in our Northwest RV park year round. It has the 6 point level up system.
So after many years of not having a bumper pull we purchased a Laredo 225MK (26'11")as a WA/AZ commuter rig and for side trips.
I have to say that the 5th wheel was much easier and quicker to hitch up and unhitch, including setup. The Laredo has a power jack, and front and rear power stabilizers, which are all very slow compared to the hydraulic level up.
On the road the 2015 RAM 3500 SRW is very smooth, the travel trailer puts a different feeling in to the truck, even though is weighs half as much the 5th wheel.
End of Sept we will be off to Arizona and get a real work out for the setup. Couple local shakedowns coming up.
Chris
So after many years of not having a bumper pull we purchased a Laredo 225MK (26'11")as a WA/AZ commuter rig and for side trips.
I have to say that the 5th wheel was much easier and quicker to hitch up and unhitch, including setup. The Laredo has a power jack, and front and rear power stabilizers, which are all very slow compared to the hydraulic level up.
On the road the 2015 RAM 3500 SRW is very smooth, the travel trailer puts a different feeling in to the truck, even though is weighs half as much the 5th wheel.
End of Sept we will be off to Arizona and get a real work out for the setup. Couple local shakedowns coming up.
Chris
