Overall lenght question

[hondapro]

We are looking to move up to a 5th wheel,we now have a TT that is 35.5 feet long from ball to bumper.The 5th wheel is 41 feet.How much bigger foot print will I have when hooked to my truck?

Should I be able get the larger 5th into about the same places that we had the TT?

[donn0128]

Length wise you will be approx the same as your current setup. Figure 6 feet over the truck bed.

[MFL]

Yes, should fit in same spot, but like mentioned, might need more room to maneuver the truck. Another consideration...a 41' FW is going to be much taller than your TT, if height clearance comes into play.

Jerry

[Likes_to_tow]

Fifth wheels pull better....but differently. They will cut sharper than a bumper pull because the attachment is more forward. Thus you can curb them or run in the ditch somewhat easier. Also they react slower to steering wheel movement when backing up. Just keep this in mind and you can adjust to a fiver very easily.

[bucky]

You won't grow in length by the whole 6 feet due to the overhang but you will find truck swing room a bigger issue. Lot's of sites can handle the length once in but ditches, other trucks, trees, boulders, etc on the trucks left side will create serious issues.
If you camp at commercial campgrounds you will be OK, state and federal is a whole different issue. Especially older ones.