Cross Winds
DW and I have been discussing upgrading to a 5th wheel. My question is the those who have went from a travel trailer to a 5th wheel. Does the 5th wheel pull any better with crosswinds? Or is it abo...
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rhagfo wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:
41’ long 5er in high side winds not an issue. DRW makes all the difference.
One doesn't need a DRW to feel the difference in a crosswind between a TT and 5er.
I have tow our 32' 12,500# GVW 5er directly exposed to Gale Force winds on Hwy 101 just south of Garibaldi on the Oregon coast 2001 Ram 2500 never even felt the wind!! Actually the TV alone felt less stable without the 5er.
I think even a mildly a 1/2 ton with a 5er would be far more stable than the same 1/2 ton with a similar length TT.
I tow a lot in the SoCal PalmSprings area along I-10 to Phoenix. My 98 same as your 01 towing a 32.5' 5er you certainly could feel the wind along with semi's passing. Night and day difference going to the DRW and even a much longer and heavier RV.
For sure a TT is more prone to movement plain and simple!
