RRUGG
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The same exact argument that hershey makes for 5ers can be made for TTs. It's strictly a personal issue combined with the specs for your truck. You can tow a heavier TT than 5er because the TT doesn't put as much weight on the tow vehicle. My advice would be to find the trailer that would best meet your needs within the capabilities of your truck. One additional thought: TTs, space for space, cost less than 5ers.
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Pokey2
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This may sound petty in the bigger scheme of things, but since you already have the WDH and sway bar for a tow-able, that’s the way I would go. Also, it frees up the entire bed of your truck which, for me, would be a major factor.
This from someone who has not (yet) towed either a TT or a 5er, so take it with a grain of salt.
Good luck with whatever you decide on!
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Suzanne and Brad
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We've owned both - a 28' TT and now a 38' FW. Obviously the additional 10' makes a difference, but putting that aside, we definitely like the FW much better. Why?
-More head room. DH is 6'+ and often hit his head on the TT slide. Rarely bops his head now.
-FW is much easier to tow - just "feels" easier (for lack of a better word) and is easier to back-in to places (once we got the hang of it).
-Since there stairs between the living area & bedroom, it feels more like a "home" than TT did.
There are many lite models out there - both TT & FW - that you could pull. Take a look - you'll be surprised what's available. Good luck!
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You'll get lot's of good advice but to me, the big advantage of the 5th wheel is that it is easier to hook and un-hook. You can see the hitch from the driver's seat and you don't have to line up perfectly. There are no weight equalizing bars/chains to handle and figure out where to store. We used to have a pull-behind and doing a one-nighter and un-hooking to drive to the store is so much easier with a 5er.
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Check out this fifth wheel. The only steps are the ones to get in. Once in side no more steps.
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You've got the advanage of not being setup for either one. First go looking and don't worry about wiich one to buy. Concentrate on a floor plan that you really like. Buy it and set up for a great time.
As you stated both have their advantages and you'll adapt. It's a lot easier to adjust if your gonna be happy once your spending time in the campground and not on the road.
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If you know the pros of each just list them and compare each one to every other one. A decision matrix. It may help clarify which features are the most important to you. I originally wanted a FW but after much research went with a TT. Having my bed free for gear and a lower height to get into the forested areas I liked made the decision for me. Pin weight was a factor because I had a 1/2 ton, but the other factors were more important.
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