What's better for a camper. 5th wheel or...

[Mudslinger]

Personally, and I have had both on my 33' triple slide trailer, both the regualr 5th wheel and gooseneck hook up and I would go with the 5th wheel hook up every time. If you are by yourself, it is a pain in the butt to get the goosneck hooked up where as a 5th wheel you can see the hookup and you do not have to be spot on like a goosneck has to be. As far as pulling, I could not tell a difference in how either pulled or the ease of one over the other. A big con on the 5th wheel hookup is if you want the space in the bed after you unhook, it is a pain to remove and move the 5th wheel out of the bed, those buggers are down right heavy!

[txdukklr]

Thanks for the info Derek. I'm not talking about a monster camper and I'm not interested in hauling tons of farm equipment (gooseneck). I've always heard a 5th wheel pulls easier/better than a bumper pull. Is that true?

no it's not true it's more stable but the size of trailer that usually needs either is too big for your truck.

I've pulled a 31 footer with brandon's truck which is the same as yours. It wasn't as comfortable as with my 3/4 ton but with stabilizer bars you'll do just fine.

[crossbowman]

I've owned about 22 campers in my life and have pulled campers with anything from a Dodge Dakota to a 1-ton dually Duramax. I also pulled campers out of Indiana out to dealers all over the country, so I have pulled everything from a small pop-up to a triple axle 42 foot bunkhouse trailer. My advice is, if you are going to keep the half-ton, go with a lightweight travel trailer (bumper pull) with weight distribution hitch. I would only recommend anti-sway bars if you're going to be pulling it in high winds or on long tripsl. Hope this helps.

[Snapper]

I have a 27' trailer that I bumper pull with my 1/2 ton F150. Wieght dist. is essential but the one thing you will need the most is trailer brakes. This may have been posted already. I didn't read all the post.

Post up pictures when you get your new trailer!