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33' or 36' 5th Wheel ?

01-13-2004, 02:41 PM

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33' or 36' 5th Wheel ?

I'm upgrading from a 30' travel trailer to a 5th wheel. The one I like is 33' long (standard), but is also available with a bedroom slide, which makes it 36' long. I really want the slide, and I don't think weight will be a problem (1,200# difference, which is significant), but I wonder about manueverability.

Can I get into the same places I could with my 30' TT, since the extra length would be mostly over the bed? I've heard a 5th wheel backs up a lot slower (to turn a corner). Or is it just that you have to start the turn earlier?

Also, when towing double (boat behind), is there an overall length that I have to stay below (3' could make a big difference there, too).

Thanks!

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