Trailer or 5th wheel?

IBcarguy wrote:
I don't know how this post got pushed into a discussion about my truck. I am well aware of the capabilities and limitations of my GMC. This is not what I was asking. All I wanted to know was if there are many out there that are unhappy with their decision to get a larger, higher 5th wheel. I am worried that I wouldn't be able to take it to many of the state parks up in the mountains because of the size.

Only you know your camping style but when I went from a TT to a fiver I did change my destinations. Some of it had to do with size/height but most had to do with seeking 50 amp service.
My prior rig was also fairly long so nothing changed there but I now had to deal with height which limited my choices a bit more. Generally I can always find a site nevertheless there will always be less selection with bigger/taller rigs. Some sites that I was able to squeeze my rather long 3 slide TT into could not accommodate my taller 5 slide 5'er. Height is not so much a factor at the actual site but it can be more of a factor maneuvering through the CG.
As you know it is a compromise, what you lose in terms of being able to squeeze into a spot you gain in interior space.
Pick your poison do you want a smaller more nimble TT, where everyone is cramped and the bunks are too small.But it will fit in more places. Or do you want ample room for everyone for years to come.If your kids are still young/growing your going to need more room.
Think long term otherwise you will continue in the endless upgrade cycle. If your kids are still young/growing your going to need more room.
To answer your question going 5'er did impact my camping destinations, somewhat but I have zero regrets. More accurately, growing kids impacted my RV of choice,which impacted my camping destinations.
I still do state parks but my site selection is more limited and I seek 50 amps when available...A bit off topic but 50 amps is a lot nicer than 30 if you have a larger rig.