JGRVING
BUFORD, GA
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We are still able to put all of our firewood, two coolers, small grill and a bicycle in our truck bed....just have to rearrange a little better.
DUANE, JENNIFER, PUGZ & SMOKEY(In Spirit)
BUFORD, GA
'07 CROSSROADS CRUISER 29RK
SO MANY PLACES, SO LITTLE TIME
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Jacobsboy
Newfoundland Canada
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Thanks for the info guys. I may have a look at a few 5'ers just to keep my options open. Easier to set up sure sounds good.
S.Lawsson, hope you enjoy your stay. We will be out to Bellview before the summer is over. We like the sites down by the beach. This weekend we are going to stay at Putt and Paddle, which is a little West of Bellview Beach.
Rick
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sljkansas
Miami Co. Kansas
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YnotTurbo, You state "you lose the truck bed" is because the hitch is always in there when not towing or you can't get a much stuff in the bed while towing? I'm asking just for clarification, no other reason.
My hitch comes out and leaves a flat floor. Also, I do put things in the bed while pulling the fifth wheel, I just make sure the don't interfere with turning and the light cord. I also make sure things are straped down so they won't blow out.
Steve & Linda
Son married (1 DIL, 3 granddaughters 1 grandson)
Daughter in College
Miami CO. Kansas
2004 F350 CC dually 8ft bed 6.0 PSD
2009 Bighorn 3670RL
B&W under bed hitch with 18k companion hitch
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Chris
Shelter Bay, Wa
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You have to be careful with things in your bed with a 5th Wheel. They will blow out of the bed, as there is a lot of different wind currents in the bed. I have a large box (Truck Trunk) in the front of the bed and a V-Box behind the hitch. To bad Truck Trunk went out of business as they are nice boxes. Chris
My Rig
2001.5 2500 STD CAB AUTO SLT 4x4, CTD 4:10's, Bomb'd to Tow
2005 Cardinal 29WBLX.
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jackandh2o
Golden Valley, Arizona
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With the pin and hitch in the center of the truck bed you can get a longer trailer without increasing your overall towing length.
On a long bed it would shorten the lenth around 7 or 8 feet I believe.
Ray
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samsontdog
Sac. Ca summer, Yuma Az winter
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Guess I will be different as I prefer the TT over the 5th w. I carry a lot of "stuff" in my P/Up bed instead of in the TT also have a topper over the bed.
As far as hooking up I do that by my self, no problem. Ease of towing is as good
as the three 5th w that I had. I was a truck driver for years so backing anything comes easy for me but for me the TT is easer to back into a tight space
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smkettner
Southern California
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Watch the pin weight as it may limit the size of the 5er vs. TT.
2001 F150 SuperCrew 5.4 Lariat Offroad 4x4 Tow Package 4.10 Truetrac
2006 Keystone Springdale 249FWBHLS
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Vulcaneer
Northern New England
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Jacobsboy, Your profile shows you have an F-150. This truck would be limited to 5th of smaller pin weight. If you are looking at a 28 foot 5er or more, you'll want a larger truck to pull it. The pin weights, and overall weight on a TT are generally much lighter, so you can use your current truck with a comparable sized TT.
2006 F350 V10 4X4 SC SB SRW 4.30 22,500 GCWR
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lat471
Lebanon, PA
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one word. STORAGE.
07 Cameo LXI F35FD3
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davelinde
Freehold, New Jersey
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also ceiling height, many TT floorplans are comparable to FW but the FW has a higher ceiling and feels more spacious inside.
Dave Lindemulder
Tammy, Mark & Kirsten
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