OlderThanSand
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F-TROUP wrote: I double tow (see profile) and it's no problem, makes you a better driver as you start to look farther out as you drive...LOL
How does that work out for you when you have to back out of a fuel island? 
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Murgatroid
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I see I'm not alone in having reluctance in moving from a 5er to a bumper pull TH.
A 5th wheel TH, to me, only has the advantage of being a 5th wheel. It will have to be considerably bigger to fit both our toys in it. It's still not going to have a living room slide-out unless it's REALLY big! It may have a bedroom slide out, which would be nice. It will also be expensive. I will be limited in where I can take it.
If anyone knows of a 28ft model (similar to my Sundance 2800RLS) 5th wheel that has 18ft of cargo space (8 feet of it can be ~50" wide), let me know! It should be technically possible, but doesn't look to be common.
Maybe I'll just have to bite the bullet and buy a 23 to 26ft bumper pull model, keep the Sundance, and see which one gets used more.
Oh, and I definitely don't have big enough cojones to double pull my Sundance and an 18ft car trailer loaded with both Rangers!
-steve
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colliehauler
Mc Pherson KS USA
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I have a 5er TH 32'then bought a TT TH 22'. I kept the 5er but use the smaller TT more. I can pull my TT TH with the Excursion and get into tighter areas. It might be tight with a family in a smaller TH and you might not be happy. If I were you I would rent one to try.
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jetboater454
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Always thought it was a guy thing to never downsize?
"If momma not happy  ....Who cares.I have my TH AND my toys  .
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F-TROUP
VISALIA, CALIF
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OlderThanSand wrote:F-TROUP wrote: I double tow (see profile) and it's no problem, makes you a better driver as you start to look farther out as you drive...LOL
How does that work out for you when you have to back out of a fuel island?
I have a diesel and hit truck stops, on a good day I can back 20' to 30' before loosing the second trailer.
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OlderThanSand
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F-TROUP that's a nice pic in your profile .. where is that at?
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Riddler6.7
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I currently have a 5th wheel and my TT Toy hauler. Honestly i was very hesitant about not getting another 5er as far as the Toy hauler is concerned. My fears were realized AT FIRST. But after i got a good sway controller, i can honestly tell you that i would rather pull the TT Toy hauler then my 5er. There is definitely give and take with each unit, but as far as just pulling down the road, after getting the hitch setup just right, i believe the Bumper pull Toy hauler pulls better then MY 5er. I never thought i would say that but thats how i feel.
I will probably end up getting a Cyclone 3010 a few years down the road, thats really what i wanted. But i stumbled upon my Adrenaline at the local Cyclone dealer and i couldnt pass up the deal. It is a good way for me to test out how much i would use the TH so i would know if i could justify the expense of a new Cyclone. Like stated, i will probably get a Cyclone later down the road, but for now i am completely satisfied with my Adrenaline. Its smaller and not quite as fancy as the cyclone or most any 5er TH with a separate garage, but i have lots of room and can fit my rzr in the TH plus another 1 seater atv. That i would not be able to do with ANY 5er TH with a separate garage that i have seen.
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Murgatroid
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Very interesting, Riddler! It looks like you have quite the truck collection! Which one do you use to tow the Adrenaline? What tow system are you using?
-steve
Riddler6.7 wrote:I currently have a 5th wheel and my TT Toy hauler. Honestly i was very hesitant about not getting another 5er as far as the Toy hauler is concerned. My fears were realized AT FIRST. But after i got a good sway controller, i can honestly tell you that i would rather pull the TT Toy hauler then my 5er. There is definitely give and take with each unit, but as far as just pulling down the road, after getting the hitch setup just right, i believe the Bumper pull Toy hauler pulls better then MY 5er. I never thought i would say that but thats how i feel.
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swilson
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Do you think you'll end up over your trucks GVWR with the RZR in the back while bumper pulling such a large unit?
My bumper pull is only 28' and I'm at my truck's GVWR with no load in the bed.
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F-TROUP
VISALIA, CALIF
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OlderThanSand wrote:F-TROUP that's a nice pic in your profile .. where is that at?
About 8 miles west from the start of Monarch Pass on Hwy 50. Our son lives in Canon City, Co
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