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Canonman · 05-02-2017, 06:33 PM

We also "upgraded our bumper pull to a 5th wheel. We use the Anderson Ultimate hitch and have had no problem with our turning radius. Our Cougar came equipped with a rear cargo rack rated at 200#. We use it to carry our bikes and spare tire. We've seen several outfits with a similar configuration using the cargo rack for their generator, firewood, bikes etc.
I use the truck bed for extra fuel cans, shovel, couple days of firewood, our 3k inverter/generator, stuff we'd need to change a tire and other odds and ends. The front storage of the 5er is a great place for the tool box, water cans, hoses, and the house batteries. We really have not had a problem with having enough space in the pass through for the BBQ, chairs, tables, more tools, and more "STUFF"
Bottom line, a 5th wheel just has more storage then a TT (imho).
You shouldn't have a problem but may have to alter where your stuff is kept.
Lots of options

05-02-2017, 06:33 PM	#4
Canonman Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: South Jordan, Utah Posts: 2,228	We also "upgraded our bumper pull to a 5th wheel. We use the Anderson Ultimate hitch and have had no problem with our turning radius. Our Cougar came equipped with a rear cargo rack rated at 200#. We use it to carry our bikes and spare tire. We've seen several outfits with a similar configuration using the cargo rack for their generator, firewood, bikes etc. I use the truck bed for extra fuel cans, shovel, couple days of firewood, our 3k inverter/generator, stuff we'd need to change a tire and other odds and ends. The front storage of the 5er is a great place for the tool box, water cans, hoses, and the house batteries. We really have not had a problem with having enough space in the pass through for the BBQ, chairs, tables, more tools, and more "STUFF" Bottom line, a 5th wheel just has more storage then a TT (imho). You shouldn't have a problem but may have to alter where your stuff is kept. Lots of options Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2017 Cougar 279RKSWE 2007.5 Dodge Ram 2500 6.7 Cummins Retirement Training Completed I think the little voices in my head have started a chat group.