Memtb
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I guess not all 5th wheel trailers are the same. Go figure.
Some might be large and have full stand-up bedroom over the truck, and some you might have to crawl into the bed for lack of head space.
I think in all cases anyone can judge that for themselves as is obvious with one glance what you get.
For me it is a clear, no as I cannot go down the dirt roads with a 5th as it would tear the truck bed to pieces, and a 5th will not make the turns. 5th trailers turn much farther inside the corner than a trailer, some trailers might even follow exactly the truck path, or some might turn inside the path slightly, but a 5th grossly cuts the corner. That is me and no one else though.
QUOTE: Some might be large and have full stand-up bedroom over the truck, and some you might have to crawl into the bed for lack of head space!
We’ve had both! Crawling into the small space above the truck is for young folks or gymnasts!
Not trying to be argumentative, but you can take 5th wheels into some fairly rough country....if you drive slowly. Our two favorite hunting spots (see avatar photo) down gravel and dirt roads (11 miles and 16 miles respectfully) towing 15K + 5th wheels often require chains on the camper to keep it in the roadway!
You are quite correct about a tt turning a bit tighter.....especially the shorter ones! memtb
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