Opinion needed if you've owned a TT and a FW
If you've owned a FW and a TT which one do you like better and why? In your opinion is one easier then the other to back up and hook up.
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I prefer TT, even though my TV is a 3/4T diesel that could easily handle a 5'er.. I am completely unwilling to give up the bed of my truck, both when on camping trips and also when running errands at home. I have owned several TT's and several tow vehicles, and have NEVER ONCE experienced ANY sway. And this with the the fact that for short trips, I don't even hook up the WDH & sway control (I always have more tow vehicle than I really need, which gives me a very very stable towing experience).
I installed a back up camera, so I can hook up almost as quickly as anyone hooking up a 5'er. And when I'm hooking up the WDH and sway bar, since I have an electric tongue jack, that goes very quickly also.
Having pulled trailers all my life, I can quickly back any trailer spot on where I want it. But I also understand experienced 5th wheel owners can do the same. Both handle differently, so it's just a matter of experience with either.
Having said all that, I have nothing against 5'ers. Buy what you like and what suits you. To each his own. But if you already have a TT setup, personally, I wouldn't spend a lot of $$ trading it for a 5'er, perhaps upgrading your TV, and buying a 5'er hitch as well, if that is what you would be facing.
Enjoy!
I installed a back up camera, so I can hook up almost as quickly as anyone hooking up a 5'er. And when I'm hooking up the WDH and sway bar, since I have an electric tongue jack, that goes very quickly also.
Having pulled trailers all my life, I can quickly back any trailer spot on where I want it. But I also understand experienced 5th wheel owners can do the same. Both handle differently, so it's just a matter of experience with either.
Having said all that, I have nothing against 5'ers. Buy what you like and what suits you. To each his own. But if you already have a TT setup, personally, I wouldn't spend a lot of $$ trading it for a 5'er, perhaps upgrading your TV, and buying a 5'er hitch as well, if that is what you would be facing.
Enjoy!
