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.

 

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.

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

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.
More power to him i guess

 

dads 94 12v
24' sailboat for a friend


our gehl 5640 with bobcat backhoe attachment, estimated around 12k total

 

sorry, tractor window was pretty dirty

 

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