Making the TT to FW Leap
I'm currently looking to purchase a Jayco Eagle HT 29.5bhds. My family needs/wants more room while camping. First off, I have a 2006 Duramax crew 4x4 to pull the FW. The Jayco has a pin weight of...
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davisenvy wrote:
Second, what can I expect from a FW as far as towing, backing up and overall handling? I have never towed a FW before, but have plenty experience towing TT's.
Thanks.
You'll be amazed at how much better it feels towing. 5 minutes into our 5 hour ride after picking ours up I knew I'd never go back to a TT. It was a 4800lb 28' travel trailer with an equalizer hitch, no problem with towing it at all, there is just something better about towing a fifth wheel. You will see what I mean, there is just something less stressful about it. As far as backing there is a lot of talk of differences, I have to back down a long driveway and didn't notice much of a difference at all even at 37' compared to 28'.
