โAug-20-2017 08:06 AM
โAug-20-2017 01:58 PM
rhagfo wrote:
.....snip..... One more thing using the basement, reduces the the actual weight carried by the TV.
โAug-20-2017 01:24 PM
rhagfo wrote:ScottG wrote:TomG2 wrote:
I said I was not being critical, just observing. I live in the RV world and the only people that I hear using the term "bumper pull" are folks with Fifth wheel trailers or motorhomes. If size matters, you can pull more square feet of travel trailer than fifth wheel trailer with your pickup. Less steps and lower overall height, are a couple of other advantages.
And all the great storage in the back of the truck.
This is the main reson I have a TT. It's wet around here for 7+ mos a year and it's great to have a truck canopy and all the space under it for hauling projects and what ever.
Many newer 5ers have basements that hold nearly as much as the truck bed. That and they can stay packed after the current trip for the next, also you still have use of the bed up to the rails. One more thing using the basement, reduces the the actual weight carried by the TV.
โAug-20-2017 12:59 PM
ScottG wrote:TomG2 wrote:
I said I was not being critical, just observing. I live in the RV world and the only people that I hear using the term "bumper pull" are folks with Fifth wheel trailers or motorhomes. If size matters, you can pull more square feet of travel trailer than fifth wheel trailer with your pickup. Less steps and lower overall height, are a couple of other advantages.
And all the great storage in the back of the truck.
This is the main reson I have a TT. It's wet around here for 7+ mos a year and it's great to have a truck canopy and all the space under it for hauling projects and what ever.
โAug-20-2017 11:44 AM
TomG2 wrote:
I said I was not being critical, just observing. I live in the RV world and the only people that I hear using the term "bumper pull" are folks with Fifth wheel trailers or motorhomes. If size matters, you can pull more square feet of travel trailer than fifth wheel trailer with your pickup. Less steps and lower overall height, are a couple of other advantages.
โAug-20-2017 11:39 AM
โAug-20-2017 11:29 AM
ScottG wrote:TomG2 wrote:
Since the OP refers to travel trailers by the negative term "Bumper pull" and is willing to spend $10,000 more for a fifth wheel trailer, I think his mind is already made up. Not being critical, just noticing.
Agrreed.
Either that or the OP is naive to how heavy a TT is and that it is in no way a "bumper pull".
I think TT's tow fine when set up properly (dont buy the cheapest hitch!!!) but as they get much longer and heavier, a fiver pulls nicer without causing the TV to be pushed around the road.
โAug-20-2017 11:20 AM
TomG2 wrote:
Since the OP refers to travel trailers by the negative term "Bumper pull" and is willing to spend $10,000 more for a fifth wheel trailer, I think his mind is already made up. Not being critical, just noticing.
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โAug-20-2017 08:47 AM
Go Dawgs wrote:
First off need more information:
1. What size TV do you have? or do you plan to buy that also? TV dictates the RV you get.
2. Family size, what type of use, etc?
3. Base your buying decision on what the GVWR your TV can handle, loaded with all your stuff and people you will carry. DON'T go buy dry weight. It means nothing.
4. If buying used (a good idea on your first purchase) have someone with experience look at it or have it inspected. I won't let friends buy used unless I look at it or they have someone do that. Lessoned learned for me.
5. Are you storing it on site or do you need to find storage?
6. Do you have any DIY skills? A must in owning an RV.
Good luck on your search and be sure to ask questions.
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