TT VS 5 th w

Since it Never Rains in California (until it does), the outdoors is my living space. I really wanted a trailer with a huge window on the back, but they tend to run large, and I wondered why we wouldn't just be sitting outside anyway. I've noticed a distinct difference in RV preference between people who live in areas with more bad weather and bugs, vs. areas out West with reliable sun and few bugs. I don't plan to park on concrete pads surrounded by green grass.

We are a tall family and the fivers have much taller ceilings then the TT's do so we dont feel so claustrophobic.

fitznj wrote:
and I like my bed being useable while towing.

Interesting comment - can you elaborate?

Gerry

I am guessing he means truck bed and you are thinking camper bed.

Main reasons for me are the hitch in the truck bed for when I am not camping and I like the dry storage in the bed with a tonneau cover while camping (firewood!).

Major drawback on the TT versus a 5er is the storage difference.

TT's far outsell 5'vers and a lot of folks like me prefer a TT over the big honking fifth wheel.

A lot of people don't want a 1 ton duelly for a daily driver.

It seems a lot of people use the more storage in a 5er argument. I don't bring enough extra ((stuff)) along to need more storage.

You can go more places with a small trailer then a 5th wheel.

Cost, allows new families to get into RV's and use the family SUV or half ton to tow with.

A 5er has a couple advantages though, available in high end units, shorter then same size TT, tows better.

Although I have a 35' 5th wheel I use my TT more because it will go where I like to camp.

We went from our 35' DP MH to a 35' TT. As we age the stairs in the 5W become another trip point. The height of the 5W also puts it more at risk for damage. Washing a much lower TT is easier. We don't carry a lot of extras and what we do carry fits in the truck bed. As far as price the Forest River 5W or TT are similar for same size and lay out. We have a 3 slide unit and we get a 14' wide living room when set up. we are very comfortable on long trips and stays up to 3 months at a time.

We have only owned two travel trailers since upgrading from a popup. Reasons include:
1. cost
2. lower profile makes it easier to wash and wax
3. floor plans of our Sunline and now, our Minnie work for us.
4. Purchase of Minnie was a deliberate downsizing and made it possible to tow with our Tundra and not have to purchase a different truck.
5. Many prefer a trailer because you can tow with a 1/2 ton truck or other smaller, less expensive tow vehicle.

If we were going to be snowbirds and live in a RV for 3+ months per winter, then I would want a FW and a 3/4 or 1 ton truck. But, for our 1-2 month winter trips, we are quite happy with the Minnie.

Use of truck bed while towing means the 5th wheel receiver and RV pin sits in the middle of the truck bed. There is some space left, but towing a 5th wheel does restrict the amount/size/shape of what fits when towing. Travel trailers allow full bed use. However, 5th wheel RVs tend to have a lot more outside storage compared to travel trailers.

jmcgsd wrote:
I've never given a 5'er much consideration because I like to have my truck bed available for all the junk.

Same here!

and I like my bed being useable while towing.

Interesting comment - can you elaborate?

Gerry