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Originally Posted by Rogue_Ryder
We're having this debate at my household. I am really against the idea of a Bumper Pull 30' and over. I think it'd be a PITA to maneuver and it may rule out many campgrounds. The other half wants the "space"  of the larger TT.
I'm trying to understand why anyone would tow a 30'+ Bumper Pull? over a 5th wheel. From what I've seen most 3/4 & 1 Ton Vans and SUVs would be pushing the upper limit of their GVWR with some of the long Bumper Pulls. The 5'er to me makes the most sense. Buying new I guess there's a cost savings but on the used market I'm not seeing much difference in price. I'd really like to get a "small" 5'er that won't be a sail in a x-wind and still be easy to fit in most campgrounds. I'm hoping that will be the best compromise in terms of maneuverability and interior volume.
I have never owned nor towed a long bumper pull camper. I have towed plenty of stuff <30' on a bumper hitch and plenty of miles with a gooseneck 2 car trailer that was 40' with a 1 ton dually and it towed the gooseneck like nothing was back there, although it was never fun trying to negotiate that thing into anyplace other than the paddock or the biggest truck stops. |
I have a 33' bumper pull, and don't have trouble maneuvering it. Longer trailers are easier IMO. When I worked for Nutrena, they had a 6 pocket short bulk feed trailer. That thing would take off to the side when backing on the scale. The 10 pocket 40 footers would be arrow straight. With practice the longer ones are better.
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