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azdryheat wrote:
I own a triple axle toy hauler and I drive for a multi-state RV dealership. I find the 5th wheel setup to be the most stable of any RV out there. I've driven everything from Class B's to those beautiful 45' diesel pushers in strong winds and the 5th wheel wins hands down in stability.
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โJun-22-2019 07:23 AM
fj12ryder wrote:Lynnmor wrote:The question was "Does the 5th wheel pull any better with crosswinds?"
If you think that a high profile 5th wheel will magically make the side wind pressure go away, think again. Just because you don't feel it doesn't make it safe.
"Just because you don't feel it doesn't make it safe."
If I'm not being moved around enough to feel it, it's unlikely that it's an issue. Yes, a sudden gust of wind could be a problem, but that next truck coming toward me could jump the center line too. You simply can't plan for all eventualities. Do what you can and hope for the best.
โJun-22-2019 06:56 AM
Lynnmor wrote:The question was "Does the 5th wheel pull any better with crosswinds?"
If you think that a high profile 5th wheel will magically make the side wind pressure go away, think again. Just because you don't feel it doesn't make it safe.
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โJun-22-2019 05:44 AM
rhagfo wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:
41โ long 5er in high side winds not an issue. DRW makes all the difference.
One doesn't need a DRW to feel the difference in a crosswind between a TT and 5er.
I have tow our 32' 12,500# GVW 5er directly exposed to Gale Force winds on Hwy 101 just south of Garibaldi on the Oregon coast 2001 Ram 2500 never even felt the wind!! Actually the TV alone felt less stable without the 5er.
I think even a mildly a 1/2 ton with a 5er would be far more stable than the same 1/2 ton with a similar length TT.
โJun-21-2019 10:04 PM
fj12ryder wrote:Same here, but I pull with a dually also. Been in some awful crosswinds between Amarillo and New Mexico, no problems at all.
To be honest I've never been a cross wind situation with a 5th wheel where I felt uncomfortable. And I've been in some very strong crosswinds.
โJun-21-2019 09:35 PM
Cummins12V98 wrote:
41โ long 5er in high side winds not an issue. DRW makes all the difference.
โJun-21-2019 09:22 PM