Reason would tell me that the 5th wheel should be much easier to get
90% because of the shorther overall length. That said, I can put an 18
wheeler just about anywhere as well as a travel trailer, but cain't
back a 5th wheel RV around a corner. I let the rear of the truck
sticking out get me confused!! Starting fron scratch, go with the 5th
wheel.

--
Tom J
When everything's coming your way,
you're in the wrong lane.

Either one will require at least 30-40 feet of clearance to make the
turn.

Methinks, if you have to ask, you've never tried backing anything that
long.

In a really tight spot I'd give the nod to the trailer over the 5W but
I sure as hell wouldn't base my buying decision on that difference.
Most people are such p-poor backer-uppers that they will never know
the difference (not saying that applies to anyone here)

I back up my 25' TT off of a two lane street in to my driveway about 20
times a season with no issues. I only need about 16' clear in front of my
house to avoid issues,

Fifth wheels need a little more because of the way they cut inside on the
turn, but saying that, my neighbor takes his 26' in easier then I do. He has
never owned a trailer in his life.Conclusion, the fifth wheel should be
easier to learn.

I would suggest you do what I did and take a professional tailoring course.
I live in Alberta, Canada and took mine from Alberta Motor Association for
about $300. Worth every penny. You may want to call an AAA office and ask
their opinion. Sorry to confuse the issue.

I have a similar problem but the limit is the truck's front end.  You can
jack knife the fifth wheel ok but can't follow it around because the truck's
front gets over to the fence.  I have a work-around then , which is to
unhitch, move the truck to a better position, (even get at it from the other
side and pull it straight instead of pushing from the original side) hook up
again and get the trailer farther into position.  Repeat as necessary.
Getting out is another bit of fun because you can't swing around the corner
of the house in one go.  You can do the un-hitch , move the truck, hitch up
again move it some more, etc until you can get clear.   If your hitch
allows, in the driveway before you make the attempt, you can move it to the
last position farthest back in the bed to help make the turn but this makes
the truck longer in front so it might not do much good.  Don't forget to put
the hitch back in its proper place just ahead of the axle for the actual
trip.

I can't afford a "mule" like they use to move aircraft on the flight deck
but that is what would be best.  Maybe modify a garden tractor?  At the same
time, make sure you have a pop-riveter and some gutter sealer for all the
eavestrough repairs you will have to make until you learn to drive <G>

Regards,
Barry

5th Wheeler is easier.  If your wife will be backing you for the first time,
just go ahead and kill her now and get it over with.  Ask a friend or an
X-GI to help. This is one area where mens heads will explode when the little
lady starts with the hand signals and is totaly out of sight of the
driver.....

I recommend a .270, they usually won't get up and crawl off when hit with
this one.