5th wheel or TT best in the 26-28 length living area?

[salesjer]

We are looking for either a TT or 5th wheel camper with 26-28 feet of living area. We previously owned an AR-ONE 17RD TT and want more space. Just my wife and I camping but plan to camp 8-10 weeks per year.

We are not finding a lot of 5th wheels in this size and some salesmen have told us that in this size they recommend a TT over a 5th wheel.

Looking for input from experienced campers.

Thanks, Jerry

[DutchmenSport]

goducks10 wrote:
Mines 27'10" OAL. That's 27'10" of living space. Unlike a TT that's 27'10" OAL you need to minus the tongue length since you don't live on the tongue.
And mine tows like it's not there. 🙂

Well, some do, if you get a V-nose style TT.

Total length is something to consider. My TT is 35 1/2 feet long from bumper to hitch. With the truck I am a total of 57 1/2 feet from front bumper of truck to rear bumper of trailer. Yes, it takes just a "little" more thought when turning a corner.

[avvidclif1]

OAL = Overall Length Nose to tip of tail. Not living space.

Mines a CY3418 but it's 38'6" OAL, that's the number I need when looking for a campsite.

[goducks10]

Mines 27'10" OAL. That's 27'10" of living space. Unlike a TT that's 27'10" OAL you need to minus the tongue length since you don't live on the tongue.
And mine tows like it's not there. 🙂

[avvidclif1]

rickeoni wrote:

goducks10 wrote:

rickeoni wrote:
We have a 26 foot fifth wheel and it is the best choice we could have made. Easy to tow, easy to backup, great basement storage and we can fit in most provincial campgrounds with ease. After having ours for a few months the interior space is second to none, when we get into our friends TT it almost seems claustaphobic inside.

You might want to stretch a tape down your 5th wheel. It's 30'6" according to their site.

I call it 26 feet as the rest sticks over the box, just as a 26 TT is really closer to 30 feet if you include the tongue.

And yes folks we have a new way to measure RV's....

[rhagfo]

goducks10 wrote:

rickeoni wrote:
We have a 26 foot fifth wheel and it is the best choice we could have made. Easy to tow, easy to backup, great basement storage and we can fit in most provincial campgrounds with ease. After having ours for a few months the interior space is second to none, when we get into our friends TT it almost seems claustaphobic inside.

You might want to stretch a tape down your 5th wheel. It's 30'6" according to their site.

Yes, but it tows like a 26' TT. 🙂

[mileshuff]

Winnebago just released their new Voyage 25RKS fifth wheel. Length 27'3", Dry weight 6500, GVWR 8500. Winnebago doesn't have it on their website yet but easy to find photos from dealers online. Not many small 5'ers these days so this one may work for those wanting such.

[rickeoni]

goducks10 wrote:

rickeoni wrote:
We have a 26 foot fifth wheel and it is the best choice we could have made. Easy to tow, easy to backup, great basement storage and we can fit in most provincial campgrounds with ease. After having ours for a few months the interior space is second to none, when we get into our friends TT it almost seems claustaphobic inside.

You might want to stretch a tape down your 5th wheel. It's 30'6" according to their site.

I call it 26 feet as the rest sticks over the box, just as a 26 TT is really closer to 30 feet if you include the tongue.

[mileshuff]

goducks10 wrote:
You might want to stretch a tape down your 5th wheel. It's 30'6" according to their site.

In the past RV names were based on length for the most part. That doesn't seem to be the case anymore. The name is just that, a name.

My Winnebago 26FWRKS is 29'9" exterior.

[goducks10]

rickeoni wrote:
We have a 26 foot fifth wheel and it is the best choice we could have made. Easy to tow, easy to backup, great basement storage and we can fit in most provincial campgrounds with ease. After having ours for a few months the interior space is second to none, when we get into our friends TT it almost seems claustaphobic inside.

You might want to stretch a tape down your 5th wheel. It's 30'6" according to their site.

[avvidclif1]

Double

[avvidclif1]

I personally prefer a 5th wheel. BUT I have several friends that have BP because they are lower to the ground and easier to enter plus all on one level. If you have bad knees or have to use a walker the interior steps in a 5th are a problem. Just another thought.

[rickeoni]

We have a 26 foot fifth wheel and it is the best choice we could have made. Easy to tow, easy to backup, great basement storage and we can fit in most provincial campgrounds with ease. After having ours for a few months the interior space is second to none, when we get into our friends TT it almost seems claustaphobic inside.

[rhagfo]

mtofell1 wrote:

rhagfo wrote:


So would you take your tools for work if you had a TT?? If yes, i see the issue, if no, it just became a push!

Yep, I generally do. While I don't need most of the stuff it's nice to have my foldable ladder, bins with basic tools and other stuff.

And I think we just got to heart of the problem.... I work to **** much and need to get out camping more 🙂

Sound like you got that right!!!

[mtofell1]

rhagfo wrote:


So would you take your tools for work if you had a TT?? If yes, i see the issue, if no, it just became a push!

Yep, I generally do. While I don't need most of the stuff it's nice to have my foldable ladder, bins with basic tools and other stuff.

And I think we just got to heart of the problem.... I work to **** much and need to get out camping more 🙂