Good reasons NOT to go with 5er over TT....
My Ram 2500 is capable of playing nice with a 5er up to 11,500. We can have the same floor plan with a TT, minus interior stairs and the big basement and pass through. Given the difference between a 3...
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Be aware of driver license requirements for the different kinds of trailers. In California, for example:
1) A TT rated with a GVWR over 10,000lbs requires a class A non-commercial license (health questionnaire, written test, skills test).
2) A 5th wheel trailer rated with a GVWR between 10,000lbs and 15,000lbs requires an endorsement (actually called "restriction 41") on your class C license (written test). 5th wheels over 15,000lbs require a class A non-commercial license.
It could be that California is the only state with these laws, but it would be worth checking out your state's requirements.
1) A TT rated with a GVWR over 10,000lbs requires a class A non-commercial license (health questionnaire, written test, skills test).
2) A 5th wheel trailer rated with a GVWR between 10,000lbs and 15,000lbs requires an endorsement (actually called "restriction 41") on your class C license (written test). 5th wheels over 15,000lbs require a class A non-commercial license.
It could be that California is the only state with these laws, but it would be worth checking out your state's requirements.
