Towing BP vs. 5th Wheel
I have always had a 5th wheel and feel comfortable towing them. The two I had were 37 ft and 40 ft. I always used a PullRite Superglide hitch. I am currently looking at a 34 ft BP trailer. Sever...
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I have pulled both. The differences are mostly subtle. The differences I most notice all relate to the fact the hitch point is well behind the tow vehicle axle. This changes the geometry a bit.
I prefer a fifth-wheel, but I currently pull with a Suburban so that's not an option. :)
- The trailer has more leverage and therefore more influence on the movement of the tow vehicle
- The trailer "steers" faster when backing
- Watch the nose of the trailer when you make a sharp turn pulling out. It swings out a bit in the direction opposite the turn.
I prefer a fifth-wheel, but I currently pull with a Suburban so that's not an option. :)
