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DutchmenSport
Dec 23, 2015Explorer
I did not read every post on this forum thread, and this question has come up many times. I have my preference (see my signature), enough said about that.
Not sure how others have responded, but looking at your question form a different angle ... what do you use your truck for when NOT towing a trailer? Do you need the bed of your truck covered, uncovered, will a 5er hitch be in the way of the truck bed when you're not camping? And then again, if you are full timing or just a week-end warier will determine the usage of your truck also.
I prefer to have a shell over my truck bed. It has a ladder rack which is great for transporting our canoe. For us, it's a trailer with a truck shell.
Not sure how others have responded, but looking at your question form a different angle ... what do you use your truck for when NOT towing a trailer? Do you need the bed of your truck covered, uncovered, will a 5er hitch be in the way of the truck bed when you're not camping? And then again, if you are full timing or just a week-end warier will determine the usage of your truck also.
I prefer to have a shell over my truck bed. It has a ladder rack which is great for transporting our canoe. For us, it's a trailer with a truck shell.
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