Monkey 456

We are going to sell are 11 ft camper and buy a? I would like to know the pro and cons of a travle traler or fith wheel. Thank you

Boris-MC1

I have owned both TT and 5th wheel, the 5th wheel pulls nite and day better than the TT.

Boris

PaulDaisy

You will have to visit many RVs of either type and make up your own mind. Both have their own advantages. Fivers are much taller = more drag when towing; look bigger because they are tall. TTs make for a longer total length, RV length being equal, have all of the unit in one level. Fivers have more storage and low ceiling in bedroom.
My DW and I ended up visiting hundreds of units over a course of a year and decided on what we liked best, and ended up with what we have. And we love it.
Good luck with your RV hunting!
-P

Bark

Oh yeah, you can really get a debate going with that question. Do a search or go back in this forum and you will find a lot of information and opinions. After many trailers I am totally the reverse of Boris-MC1. With a good hitch I prefer a tt over a 5th. But my needs are different in that I have to have the bed of the truck for the MC's, dredge and stuff.

mac99

I have a 2006 mega cab . Need to know what is the best hitch for me to buy. I a going to be pulling a 26ft 5th wheel. Thanks for your help

C Schomer

Get a rocker (4 way pivot) and some don't have rails in the bed if you want a smooth floor. I haven't shopped hitches for several years. I like my old 15k Drawtite rocker just fine. You MIGHT need a slider if you have a SB. Be sure to get one with a mechanism that automatically snaps shut when the pin is home. They might all be that way now - I don't know. Craig

mac99

Thanks. I will start to look in the morning

jkidd

I do a lot of hauling for hire, a 5th wheel is more stable, easier to hook up and safer. towing at 65 it feels as solid as at 60 with bumper pull and stabilizer hitch, or about 55 without the stabilizer hitch.

a 5th wheel hitch will cost around $800 installed if you get a rocker used. If you buy used you can usually get a better deal on a 5th wheel around here.

I have sold about 40 trailers last year and I pretty much have to discount the amount of the hitch for a similar configured trailer. over 32 on a bumper and 35 on a 5th wheel and it feels very long for me. Many streets are not designed for bigger than that.

Bill1374

You're going to have a ball shopping is all I can say. I'm prejudiced towards the fifth, feeling they tow better and have more storage. What to do? Start looking at floor plans and walking through rigs until you find what you want and what suits your style of travel. For the quality difference, I would look to either mid or high end trailers, most of which will be fifths. For the money, you will be better off with a few year old used high end rather than a new entry level. I've had Newmar products as well as my Hitchhiker and they've given me very good service. Personal experience recommendation only as there are other good brands out there.

Bill

RobG

I've had TT, 5th wheel and truck camper. I LOVE the 5th wheel. Ease of hookup and towing comfort is the best. I can hook up in 3 minutes and unhook in 3 minutes... most of that time is spent waiting for the landing gear, which are pretty slow.

You can find plenty of 5ers that have taller bedrooms. My Raptor has a nice bedroom that a 6'er could stand up in just fine.

I'll say this though... I miss my truck camper. Pain in the butt to load/unload (took about 15 min to load, 10 to unload), but was a lot easier to park.

Rob

haulin-rv

I run a Husky 16k slider. Works great. I have ran Husky 5th wheels for about 400k and no issues. If the 5th wheel is a newer unit with the cropped corners you may find that unless you get into a really tight spot in a campground you will not use the slider much. But it will come in handy when you need it.

haulin-rv

BTW if you are looking new find out what MSRP is and deduct atleast 30%. If you can not get that deal then tell the dealer and move on to another dealer. How do I know this? Well I worked at a dealer and now deliver new units and see all kinds of dealer invoices.

Fiftygrit

Ive had both, I love the way the fiver tows, I now own a 30ft TT as Im not willing to give up the back of my truck, mountain bikes, golf clubs you name it, I use a canopy and lock the stuff up inside, keeps the honest crooks out, hahaha they both have there good and bad points, your choice.

ktm06

I will second the at least 30% you can get up and walk out and they will run after you!! Just did it two weeks ago. Can't beat getting 8000 off.

TAS

I just picked up a 30' TT. With three kids and all their stuff, I wanted to keep the truck bed open for all of our crap.