Towing a pop-up vs. a self-contained

DutchmenSport wrote:
The challenge backing up a PUP vs a TT is not a PUP vs TT issue. The reason PUPs are harder to back up is because their wheel base is shorter than the TT wheel base you may consider.

I disagree. Shorter "wheelbase" (actually, distance from hitch to trailer wheels) just makes turns happen quicker, which can be helpful if it's not just a straight back-in. The difference is only a matter of skill, and knowing which way to turn the wheel to affect the trailer in the manner desired.

What really makes a difference to me is the ability to see over a pup, which lets you know exactly where it's pointed, where it's headed, and what's around it. Can't see around the TT enough to tell if that rear corner is going to hit the tree or not. So, it requires a good spotter, or lots of getting in/out to check if it's a tight spot. Even backing straight, it's easier to tell with a pup.

So, I find pups much easier to back.