fiver v/s TT

I have always towed with a 3/4 ton truck. Are you saying that you based your statement on rigs that were not towed by adequate tow vehicles? If so, then your statement that I am disputing is without merit.
Barney

Thanks for al the input

BarneyS wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

Terryallan wrote:
Fact is. With today's hitches. TT tow as well as a 5er. So that's a wash. But there are other things to consider. Like a 5er with the same overall length will have more room, But you do lose your truck bed. A 5er does have lots more storage in it, or under it. A TT is flat, So there are no stairs inside, and less stairs to get it as well.
A 5er will usually cost more, and weigh more. It really just comes down to what you want. It's all about personal choice

Are you going from personal experience stating a TT and 5er tow the same?

I would completely disagree. I have towed several of each, there is no comparison.

I have towed with both many times and can verify what he posted. The TT with the Hensley hitch tows every bit as well as a 5th wheel does. You must have never towed a travel trailer with a pivot point projection hitch. If you have, you would not make that statement.
Barney

I am sure you were using plenty of truck for the job. Most think they can put a load leveling hitch on anything and be fine.

ReneeG wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

Terryallan wrote:
Fact is. With today's hitches. TT tow as well as a 5er. So that's a wash. But there are other things to consider. Like a 5er with the same overall length will have more room, But you do lose your truck bed. A 5er does have lots more storage in it, or under it. A TT is flat, So there are no stairs inside, and less stairs to get it as well.
A 5er will usually cost more, and weigh more. It really just comes down to what you want. It's all about personal choice

Are you going from personal experience stating a TT and 5er tow the same?

I would completely disagree. I have towed several of each, there is no comparison.

We personally towed a TT with a Hensley Arrow and now a Fifth Wheel with a Hensley BD3 TrailerSaver - we haven't noticed any difference.

Because you have a DUALLY!

Cummins12V98 wrote:

Terryallan wrote:
Fact is. With today's hitches. TT tow as well as a 5er. So that's a wash. But there are other things to consider. Like a 5er with the same overall length will have more room, But you do lose your truck bed. A 5er does have lots more storage in it, or under it. A TT is flat, So there are no stairs inside, and less stairs to get it as well.
A 5er will usually cost more, and weigh more. It really just comes down to what you want. It's all about personal choice

Are you going from personal experience stating a TT and 5er tow the same?

I would completely disagree. I have towed several of each, there is no comparison.

I have towed with both many times and can verify what he posted. The TT with the Hensley hitch tows every bit as well as a 5th wheel does. You must have never towed a travel trailer with a pivot point projection hitch. If you have, you would not make that statement.
Barney

Cummins12V98 wrote:

Terryallan wrote:
Fact is. With today's hitches. TT tow as well as a 5er. So that's a wash. But there are other things to consider. Like a 5er with the same overall length will have more room, But you do lose your truck bed. A 5er does have lots more storage in it, or under it. A TT is flat, So there are no stairs inside, and less stairs to get it as well.
A 5er will usually cost more, and weigh more. It really just comes down to what you want. It's all about personal choice

Are you going from personal experience stating a TT and 5er tow the same?

I would completely disagree. I have towed several of each, there is no comparison.

We personally towed a TT with a Hensley Arrow and now a Fifth Wheel with a Hensley BD3 TrailerSaver - we haven't noticed any difference.

BarneyS wrote:

Buck50HD wrote:
Snip... The worst day towing a 5th is still better than the best day towing a TT.:)

I just couldn't let this one go.:B
Not true if you have the right hitch!
Barney

AND a heavy enough truck!

Ron3rd wrote:
As noted above, there are pros and cons with both. With a properly set up TT you should not have any sway, so that's not a deal breaker either way. The 5ers have a few advantages including the bigger storage bays. They tow nice due to the wheels being set further back.

The "con" is that you generally need a bigger truck due to the much greater pin weight, and 5ers generally cost more. TTs are kind of more "bang for the buck" IMO, but I'd love to have a big 5er with a big 1 ton truck. Not in this year's budget though.

That is where people get in trouble towing TT's they think a smaller/lighter TV will be okay, not true!

Terryallan wrote:
Fact is. With today's hitches. TT tow as well as a 5er. So that's a wash. But there are other things to consider. Like a 5er with the same overall length will have more room, But you do lose your truck bed. A 5er does have lots more storage in it, or under it. A TT is flat, So there are no stairs inside, and less stairs to get it as well.
A 5er will usually cost more, and weigh more. It really just comes down to what you want. It's all about personal choice

Are you going from personal experience stating a TT and 5er tow the same?

I would completely disagree. I have towed several of each, there is no comparison.

michael8rc wrote:
Tow a 30 foot TT and have no sway. Use a Dually for tow.

That is why!