Tow rating comparison; 5th wheel vs bumper
We currently have a 1500 series gas pickup and bumper pull TT. We are planning to move up to a diesel pickup and 5th wheel. I have been looking at a variety of trucks and trailers. I have found resour...
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Yes, there is a difference. Mainly it has to do with the pin/tongue weight that the different types place on the tow vehicle. A TT will be around 12% of its weight on the TV, where a fifth wheel will place approx 20% of its loaded weight directly over the rear axle. Your best solution would be to figure out exactly what you want first. Then match a TV to fit your needs. Remember no one has even asked if they have too much truck. But there sure are a lot that ask if they have enough truck.
