Which is easier on the truck...TC or 5'vr
We are getting ready to buy either the TC or 5vr. I have had both. SO my question which is the easier on the truck..loaded to the max or even a little more with air bags and etc or a 5vr that only put...
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We are currently in the process of moving from a 35 foot fifth wheel to a multi slide TC, the truck will
be maxed with the truck camper until we replace it after the sale of the fifth wheel but I can tell you even with a diesel DRW it is working hard to pull a 35 foot 4 slide 15000+ lbs fifth wheel up a 8 or 9 percent grade I cant speak for the TC yet but it has to be easier on the drive-train but harder on the suspension/tires. Some of the reason we are making the move is in our state there will be no property tax on the TC or sales TAX since it is not a registered camper. no more dealing with wheel bearings, brakes and tires and hope it will be easier to get around and into some of the more rustic spots we like.The TC's with slides are pretty nice but yes heavy, we are planing to travel more and stay less time at a spot. The fifth wheel has been great for long stays over the past 8 years but we are getting close to having more time to travel.
Good luck with whatever you do
Mike
be maxed with the truck camper until we replace it after the sale of the fifth wheel but I can tell you even with a diesel DRW it is working hard to pull a 35 foot 4 slide 15000+ lbs fifth wheel up a 8 or 9 percent grade I cant speak for the TC yet but it has to be easier on the drive-train but harder on the suspension/tires. Some of the reason we are making the move is in our state there will be no property tax on the TC or sales TAX since it is not a registered camper. no more dealing with wheel bearings, brakes and tires and hope it will be easier to get around and into some of the more rustic spots we like.The TC's with slides are pretty nice but yes heavy, we are planing to travel more and stay less time at a spot. The fifth wheel has been great for long stays over the past 8 years but we are getting close to having more time to travel.
Good luck with whatever you do
Mike
