Which is Better, A Travel Trailer Or 5th Wheel?
This is a question RV owners have been asking for generations. The answer depends on your needs and what you want to do. A travel trailer, or tongue pull trailer, is towed by an SUV or a pickup truck attached by a receiver hitch at the rear of your vehicle. The weight of the trailer rests on that hitch so it is important to have the right size hitch and a weight distribution system for the RV you are towing. A 5th wheel is attached by a hitch bolted to the bed of a pickup truck. The weight of this trailer is carried by the truck itself and is designed to be mated to the truck. With a tongue pull maneuverability can be an issue in tight spaces as the turning radius is limited and there is less control under difficult road conditions. 5th Wheels have much better control under all road conditions and the maneuverability is much easier because of a shorter turning radius. Another factor that comes into play is the comfort factor. Travel trailers, for the most part are made for camping. The
