Went from an 18ft TT to a 23ft TT to a 38ft 5th wheel.
Due to the extra room the 38 footer provides it is a lot more comfortable than either TT. With the TTs we spent a lot of time outside under the awning. The seating in the TT was basically bench/dinnette type seating. So our outdoor lounge chairs were a lot more comfortable. With the 5th wheel we spend more time inside in our Lazy Boy recliners.
If you compare like sized TT to a 5th wheel:
> Like others have said you will have full use of the truck bed with a TT.
> Towing will not be much different. 5th is a little more stable in wind and trucks passing by.
> The 5th wheel is a little easier to back in to tight spots, but how often do you run into tight spots. With practice there's not much difference between a TT and 5th wheel when backing up and turning.
> The 5th wheel will usually provide more outside storage.
> TT are usually lower cost.
No real big differences for like sized units whether TT or 5th wheel.
That being said I would only choose a 5th wheel if I'm buying 32 feet or longer. Just personal choice.
