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Old 06-28-2010 | 10:08 PM
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guys, whats the plus on having a fifth wheel rather than a travel trailer? i know the turning radius but seeing if there was anything more.
 
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Old 06-29-2010 | 09:08 PM
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They just tow a lot better. Zero sway, much more maneuverable and no need for weight distributing-type devices. On a 5th-wheel or goose-neck set up, the pin or coupler of the trailer is actually located about 3 inches in front of the truck's rear axle, which distributes some of the trailer's tongue weight to the front axle of the truck.
 
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Old 07-02-2010 | 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by dieseldude03
They just tow a lot better. Zero sway, much more maneuverable and no need for weight distributing-type devices. On a 5th-wheel or goose-neck set up, the pin or coupler of the trailer is actually located about 3 inches in front of the truck's rear axle, which distributes some of the trailer's tongue weight to the front axle of the truck.
really? my gooseneck sits directly over the axle, pretty sure they all do,

my understanding is that the 5th wheels are movable.
 
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Old 07-02-2010 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Budgreen
really? my gooseneck sits directly over the axle, pretty sure they all do,

my understanding is that the 5th wheels are movable.
I think it depends on the setup. My gooseneck ball is about 3-4 in front of the axle. All of the different hitch manufactuers had different distances from what i have seen and also depends on the truck as well. And yes IIRC 5th wheels are moveable
 
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Old 07-02-2010 | 07:09 PM
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Ahead of the the axle is the norm. My 16K Reese fifth wheel has the ability to slide but, with an 8ft. bed it is not reall y needed. The "Goose" as Reese calls it, mounts in the same rails and enables me to haul my gooseneck. If you have ever pulled a fifth wheel or gooseneck trailer, you won't want to tow a tag along again.

Just my opinion, your'es of course may vary.
 
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Old 07-02-2010 | 11:25 PM
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if you have the gooseneck ball about 3-4 inches in front of center it will steer better as it will have more weight on the front wheels when loaded
 
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Old 07-07-2010 | 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by blkjack
I think it depends on the setup. My gooseneck ball is about 3-4 in front of the axle. All of the different hitch manufactuers had different distances from what i have seen and also depends on the truck as well. And yes IIRC 5th wheels are moveable
I have to agree, mine does as well. didn't notice it till he mentioned it.

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The only problem with these older campers is the low clearance. But some steel wheels in the back end on the frame, seem to get me by

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was going camping and saw this guy. made me laugh.
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Old 07-07-2010 | 02:06 PM
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Old 07-10-2010 | 02:52 PM
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sorry, tractor window was pretty dirty
 
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Old 07-10-2010 | 03:06 PM
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haulin firewood... about 3 cords
and the other photo is testing out my flatbed after i built it, that's why the heep's not strapped down
 
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