How Do You Choose Between A Bumper Hitch Or Fifth Wheel Travel Trailer?
If you’re shopping for a travel trailer you may be wondering what the pros and cons of a bumper hitch vs. a fifth wheel trailer are. “Fifth Wheel” trailers refer to ones that have a goose neck shaped front that connects to a fifth wheel or turntable type hitch in the middle of a pickup bed. Bumper hitch models connect to a ball on your truck’s bumper. Your current bumper may not be strong enough so check with your trailer dealer and see if its rating is high enough for the amount of tongue weight you are considering towing. Also, for either kind of hitch make sure your vehicle is rated to tow that weight. Fifth wheels are the choice of most serious RV’ers because of better turning radius, the fact that weight is more evenly distributed on your vehicle rather than all on the back (providing better stability) and for smoother towing. The swiveling hitch used by fifth wheel trailers absorbs some of the shock from bumps and prolongs trailer frame life. Bumper hitch models are popular with
