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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No real difference in "difficulty" (TT, MH or 5er) just swing it wide when possible. Yes, the 5th wheel will cut a little further inside but not a big issue.
If you have space, waiting until the trailer tires reach the spring point (where the curbline starts to curve) is fine but not typically neccessary unless it's a really tight situtaiton.
Your typicall lane is 12'. Start all the way to the left side (or even cheat a couple feet into the nex lane over. That gives you an extra 4' allowing you to start your turn earlier. Then carry out as far as you can before cutting the wheel.
Go out to a big empty parking lot with some cones and practice if you are nervous. It's really not that hard.
If you have space, waiting until the trailer tires reach the spring point (where the curbline starts to curve) is fine but not typically neccessary unless it's a really tight situtaiton.
Your typicall lane is 12'. Start all the way to the left side (or even cheat a couple feet into the nex lane over. That gives you an extra 4' allowing you to start your turn earlier. Then carry out as far as you can before cutting the wheel.
Go out to a big empty parking lot with some cones and practice if you are nervous. It's really not that hard.
