1st Time Owner - Towing/Hauling Questions

[trendzspa]

also buying a 5th wheel and this is our first camper. how did it handle? your truck...did it feel like it had enough power. some say we need a 1 ton and others say 3/4 is fine. Did you have any trouble getting around, or backing up into your space? thanks soo much
alana

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[GBHRPS]

I suspect that you've had no responses due to the disjointed questions that you've asked, and the lack of details you've provided.

We can't give you any idea as to the tow vehicle you require until we know the GVWR of the fifth wheel trailer you have bought or are thinking of buying. That number plus the pin weight of the trailer will determine how much truck you will require.

That aside, a fifth wheel trailer is the most stable trailer type to tow, because there is no trailer sway or fishtailing which can be a problem with travel trailers. The down side of a fifth wheel is that a truck is required to tow them.

There is no problem with turning or backing either type of trailer, other than being very much aware that the trailer turns inside of the tow vehicle's travel arc. In other words you must turn wide with the tow vehicle to ensure that the trailer does not strke the curb or trees at the side of the road.

Sharp turns with a fifth wheel trailer can cause the trailer cap to strike the back corner of the tow truck. For this reason many people buy a fifth wheel hitch that can slide backwards to provide more room during tight manouvres. You can even purchase a hitch that slides back automatically.

This is just a start. When you get back to us with more specifics I'm sure there will be others who will be glad to jump in with more useful advice. Good Luck!