Challenges with a long(er) trailer?
Have to replace our 30' fifth wheel due to damage. My TV was pretty well maxed out, and more recent versions are just enough heavier that I'll be exceeding payload. So, looking very close at going t...
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You think that 30ft 5th wheel is hard to get around those corners what till you get a TT.....Remember your turning point/pivot is over your axle with your 5th wheel thus you can get into smaller places because of this ...the turning point/pivot with a TT is the bumper thus takes more room to back your trailer, thus the more room you need to maneuver up front with your vehicle ......
I have seen campers with TT's have to disconnect and relocate there vehicle so they could get into a campsite, the next person come along with a 5th wheel longer than what the previous TT was and back right in with just a pull up or two .....
Can you do it, sure, but if I had my options I back a 5th wheel into a close camp site any day of the week rather than a TT the same length ....
Don't blame the truck, shoot, I have a F350 crew cab with 8ft long bed, our old 5th wheel was 33ft, we bought a new 41ft and I have to tell you it's easier to back in than the 33ft trailer
But hey it's just my 3 cents worth, I always say the more you practice the better you get thus the more camping and fun you have .....
Happy camping it's almost that time again :)
You think that 30ft 5th wheel is hard to get around those corners what till you get a TT.....Remember your turning point/pivot is over your axle with your 5th wheel thus you can get into smaller places because of this ...the turning point/pivot with a TT is the bumper thus takes more room to back your trailer, thus the more room you need to maneuver up front with your vehicle ......
I have seen campers with TT's have to disconnect and relocate there vehicle so they could get into a campsite, the next person come along with a 5th wheel longer than what the previous TT was and back right in with just a pull up or two .....
Can you do it, sure, but if I had my options I back a 5th wheel into a close camp site any day of the week rather than a TT the same length ....
Don't blame the truck, shoot, I have a F350 crew cab with 8ft long bed, our old 5th wheel was 33ft, we bought a new 41ft and I have to tell you it's easier to back in than the 33ft trailer
But hey it's just my 3 cents worth, I always say the more you practice the better you get thus the more camping and fun you have .....
Happy camping it's almost that time again :)
