Difference in pulling

[mcateefam]

Hello community,

We are looking at stepping up from a travel trailer to a fifth wheel. We have looked at many different bunkhouse style trailers and are looking at either a Cougar 336bhs which is ~38' or a Montana 340 with is ~41'.

I have a 2013 RAM 3500 with 6.7L Diesel and AISIN transmission.

My question is will I notice a difference in drivability between the two? Turning, Start, Stop, Highway?

Thank you for your support!

[mowin]

Are you asking if there will be a difference between the tt and 5er? Or between the two 5er's?

You will definitely notice a difference between the tt and 5er.
As far as the 38'or 41'er.. not much, except on tighter turns.

[BB_TX]

The 5th wheel will be more stable towing in cross winds. And a 5th wheel turns more inside the turn radius of the truck, so you have to take somewhat wider turns to avoid hitting curbs or dropping off in ditches, just like a semi on a smaller scale. But otherwise, no difference in starting and stopping and general towing.

[rhagfo]

Yes, you should notice an improvement in towing, braking and turning are about the same, a 5er does track a little more inside on a turn than a TT.
You will find a 5th wheel is taller, so you just need toi be aware of that.