Turning Radius: Fifth Wheel vs. Bumper Pull
Another member posted a question about learning to drive a Class A motorhome and one of the issues that was raised is learning to turn a corner without clipping the curb with the back wheel or hitting...
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CarnationSailor wrote:MFL wrote:
A FW will cut inside the turn more than a bumper pull. If you have room, you can go farther into the corner before turning. In some cases you may have to swing wide before turning, if traffic is shortening your turn area. It does not take long to figure it out, but turn slowly until you do.
Yes, a longer FW will cut even more inside the trucks turn.
Jerry
X2 - A 5th wheel is definitely not easier than a bumper pull to turn around a corner, but then again, it is not difficult to do once you get used to delaying the start of your turn as long as possible.
Wow! I'm glad I asked. I thought it would be easier to turn a corner with a 5th wheel.
