Travis trailer vs 5 th wheel

concord 05 wrote:
My husband and I have always been motorhome people but we are thinking about getting a pull trailer. Leaning toward a travel trailer since we already have a truck to pull it without having to set up for 5th wheel......Thinking about 30-34 feet in length.

1/2 ton or 3/4 ton truck?
What make/model/year?

If it's 1/2 ton I'd definitely suggest a TT. There are some 5er's rated as 1/2 ton towable, but you get into a real numbers game making sure you don't overload the rear axle and/or chassis. Even with a TT, make sure you watch weights and don't overload the truck.

I think 5ers tend to have larger open living space and more storage. TT have a wide range of layouts. I've towed both and can honestly say they are both fine. There are differences in how they tow, but I'm fine with either.

KJ

I would use a 250/2500 series truck with a weight distributing hitch.
Go to etrailer.com to research various WD hitches . The site also shows videos of how they work as well as the installation/adjustment process.

TT vs is really personal choice. A 35 ft TT takes up more combined towing length than a 35 ft 5th wheel because the 5th wheel is over the rear axle of the truck opposed to hanging off the rear bumper.
5th wheels have steps inside, so people with bad knees etc often switch to TT's where a flat floorplan (like a ranch house) is easier to get around inside.
5th wheels also have beefy frames and beefy rear bumpers with hitch platforms to haul bicycles etc. TT bumpers tend to be a tad flimsy.

Many people like the stable way the 5th wheel tows , however, a properly set up TT using a WD hitch can be just fine.

Fifth wheels can be a bit higher end than the top of the line TT. Fivers tend to pull better, but you loose bed space. Fivers tend to require more truck due to the higher pin/hitch weights. Fivers have shorter on ground length for a given size. Your choice.