In my industry it is appearing that I will likely be moving from place to place every year or so as a consultant. Thus, rather than getting an apartment every year I've been thinking of getting a travel trailer or a 5th wheel.
What I've read thus far in my research:
5th wheels are more expensive
5th wheels are easier to tow
5th wheels can be larger since five or six feet extend over the bed of the truck
Travel trailers are lighter and thus better on gas (though some say the ease of towing a 5W makes up for this)
Travel trailers are more susceptible to crosswinds
Travel trailers are less expensive
Obviously I am leaning towards a 5th wheel. They look sturdier and appear to provide ample living space as compared to a TT. I'll be living in this full time and don't want to be more cramped than necessary.
I had a million questions I wanted to ask, but am finding the information has already been asked. I have a Chevy Colorado, so that is not going to pull a 5W, but it may pull a properly weighted TT. May have to upgrade to a 2500 as I'm reading that even a 1500 may not be powerful enough.
Anyway, what should I be looking out for that I haven't thought of yet? I have experience towing a boat. Not to say the two are equal; just that I'm not a novice to towing.
What I've read thus far in my research:
5th wheels are more expensive
5th wheels are easier to tow
5th wheels can be larger since five or six feet extend over the bed of the truck
Travel trailers are lighter and thus better on gas (though some say the ease of towing a 5W makes up for this)
Travel trailers are more susceptible to crosswinds
Travel trailers are less expensive
Obviously I am leaning towards a 5th wheel. They look sturdier and appear to provide ample living space as compared to a TT. I'll be living in this full time and don't want to be more cramped than necessary.
I had a million questions I wanted to ask, but am finding the information has already been asked. I have a Chevy Colorado, so that is not going to pull a 5W, but it may pull a properly weighted TT. May have to upgrade to a 2500 as I'm reading that even a 1500 may not be powerful enough.
Anyway, what should I be looking out for that I haven't thought of yet? I have experience towing a boat. Not to say the two are equal; just that I'm not a novice to towing.