fury
Newbie RV’er
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Post by fury on Nov 17, 2015 11:55:25 GMT -5
Currently pull a Spree 261 trailer. We are looking to move into a Fifth Wheel. My truck is equipped to handle the upgrade. What I would like to know is how much better is a Fifth Wheel? What dose it feel like on the truck, and how much better is it than pulling my trailer. Don't want to move up if its not way better.
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Post by johnr on Nov 18, 2015 8:19:58 GMT -5
I personally wouldn't do another travel trailer. I love the way a 5er pulls.
With a TT, being hooked at the bumper, it can have the effect of lifting the front end of the truck, causing less tire traction at the front. It can also sway and pull your truck from side to side. That's why you always hear conversations about sway control and weight distribution hitches.
With a 5er, the pin is set directly over the back axle of the truck. The pivot point is then controlled by the truck so you get much less sway and weight is distributed across both axles.
Hooking up is also much easier with a 5er because you can turn around in the seat and physically see the hitch and the king pin. If you're by yourself, with a 5er you might have to get out and adjust the height of the pin up or down. Compare that with a TT where you really guess at where you need to be, get out and look, move the truck, get out and look, raise or lower the camper, move the truck, get out and look... etc.
Hope this helps!
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Post by spadoctor on Nov 19, 2015 11:32:32 GMT -5
If you set up the rig PROPERLY a TT tows almost the same as a FW. I have towed over 250000 miles and have NEVER had a problem with sway. Strong crosswinds will be felt by either though. FWIW....most dealers do NOT know how to set up a hitch properly its all about making the adjustments until its right.
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