I know it's been asked before..Do you regret a TT over a FW?

[DinTulsa]

I know the question has been asked a million times before, but I'm struggling on what type of RV to purchase. My wife and I are looking for a RV that will be used extensively in the summer at the lake. With that being said we plan on pulling it on vacations up to 1500 miles each way. I have read and understand the differences in hooking up and backing the units. I have decided on a TT or FW in the 32-33 ft range. I will be pulling with a F250 PSD, I am fully aware that I will be limited to some extent with my payload. My question is.. Do you regret getting a TT instead of a FW, especially those with longer TT's? I like the floor plans of the TT and I like having my bed available for firewood and coolers, but I like the storage and maneuverability of the FW. So I'm really just looking for opinions from people that have or had one or the other and what they see as benefits. Any info would be appreciated.

[PenMan]

I would never consider a 5er over a TT. My knees are shot so I don't want to climb stairs just to get to the bathroom. I also have pulled many bumper pull trailers (but never a 5er) and they are extremely easy to pull and back up. Our TT has lots of storage space and I still have the truck bed with a hard, locking cover. We use it for short and long trips (many an hour away but some cross country). We might even full time in it after we don't need to help with baby sitting our grandson (one more year and our DDIL will quit working). With all of that said, I would have at least considered a 5er if I didn't have any knee problems.

[Opie431]

No. We often need the cap on the back of our truck and it would be a real pain to take it off and than put it on again.

[steve-n-vicki]

I bought a little TT (20ft) that my F150 could tow easy and used it to attend r/c airplane meets, the wife decided we needed a bigger TT (30 ft. ), so the little one was sold and a bigger one was bought along with an F250, a couple of years later she decided we needed a 5er (40 ft.),so the TT was sold and the 5er bought, now that I am single again I bought a small TT, I found out that I liked the room of the bigger TT and 5er however it severely limited the campground choices , now that I have the smaller TT again it has opened up the choices of campsites to me again

[Mr__Camper]

Never seriously thought about a 5er. Can't give up the back of my truck. As we get ready to begin 3/4 timing (not exactly full-timing) we have the perfect layout and no extras to take with us. If we ever sell the stick house we will look at a tiny home.

[colliehauler]

I have both a 5er and a TT. I like the TT better because it is all on 1 level and have a topper on the truck bed. There is one TT floor plan that is perfect for me.

If you want to go upscale your choice is pretty much limited to a 5er.

As far as pulling I don't have a issue with either, I use a 1 ton for pulling both.

If both did not sell they would not be built.

[3oaks]

TT or 5FW, there's compromises to be made. Both have their pros and cons which you are already weighing the merits of. I prefer a TT and our truck with an A.R.E. cap for hauling extra camping supplies along with fishing and hunting gear. We travel approximately 3500 to 4500 miles every year.

Depending on your choice, keep in mind a 5FW with 25% hitch weight may eat up more or your truck's carrying capacity than a tt with 12-15% tongue weight.

[hawkeye-08]

My wife did not want stairs up to the bedroom. She has enough steps getting in and out. We love our TT.

[old_guy]

read the above posts and I would like to add the following question. if you get a FW and long bed truck can't you still put stuff in the bed of the truck and as far as coolers, don't FW have large storage bays so you can put a cooler in the bays? Bikes etc can go on the FW back roof ladder. Just my thoughts. I personally have a tow TT.

[Samsonsworld]

Guess not, I'm on my 3rd. Just like have space for a few bikes, generator, compressor, personal pontoon boat...whatever I want to take with me.

But they don't tow as good or turn as sharp. Life's a compromise.

[nomad297]

I have the truck for a fiver, but my next RV will be another travel trailer. I just like the versatility of them and the use of my truck bed.

Bruce

[dfm]

The most storage of any TT is in the Open Range 340 FLR. The same amount as a 5'er and I still have all my truck bed.
We love it !!

[Ron3rd]

We love our new Windjammer TT, but if I had the tow vehicle, I would have went with a 5er due to the storage bays, etc. Properly set up, they will both tow great.

[2oldman]

TT or 5er? 2007
5er v TT Aug2011
5er v TT Oct2014