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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After a 26ft, 32ft and 31ft 5th wheel, we went back to a 32.5ft TT. As far as the geometry goes, the ball at the rear of the truck 5' from the axle swings out slightly on a turn so the travel trailer actually tracks just a tad more closely to the TV than a 5th wheel. When backing up, the same 5' gives some leverage so the TT is more responsive to the TV's steering than a 5th wheel. Aside from the stability of a 5th wheel on the interstates, I prefer towing a TT. The extra five feet overall length so far hasn't been a problem.
