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With the "master" bedroom over the truck bed, fifth wheel travel
trailers, or "fivers" as they are sometimes called, have become
the RV of choice for many full time RVers. With all of the
comforts of home, the fifth wheel trailer is perfectly suited
for fulltiming.
In addition, the towing vehicle can be unhitched from the RV and
used as a day-to-day car or truck -no need to tow a compact car
on an A-frame like some big rigs!
Specs of a 5th wheel RV:
*Size: 21 to 40 feet (excluding tow vehicle) *Price Range:
Prices vary greatly, from as low as $15,000 to over $100,000
*Sleeps: Up to 8 people, depending upon make and model
Features:
*The unique bi-level dimension of the fifth wheel travel trailer
raises the unit's spacious "master bedroom" over the truck bed,
providing more room for family activities in the "living"
section of the unit. Many have large picture windows at the rear
for panoramic views. Add in a slideout for the living/dining
area, and one for the bedroom area, and it is easy to see why
the fifth wheel travel trailer has become the RV choice for many
full time motor home families.
*As with all towables, the fifth wheel trailer is designed to be
detached at the camping destination, freeing up the towing
vehicle for short trips and excursions, running errands and
other conventional uses.
*A fifth wheel trailer has a towing hitch that requires a
properly equipped and compatible full-size pickup truck or a
custom tow vehicle. It is very important that the weight of the
fifth wheel trailer is matched to the tow vehicle with the
necessary towing capacity. Unless you already own the proper tow
vehicle, this requirement is one potential drawback for the
first time fifth wheel trailer purchaser. Newer lightweight
fifth wheel trailers have recently been introduced, designed to
be light enough to be towed by smaller trucks.
*Towing a fifth wheel travel trailer is easier and more stable
than towing most other RV trailers. Since the hitch is placed in
the pickup truck bed directly over the rear tires of the tow
vehicle, traction, handling, stability and safety are all
improved.
*Fifth wheel trailers are available in a wide range of styles,
sizes, equipment and appliances. In the largest fifth wheel
trailers, some of the appliances normally found only in high-end
motorhomes, such as washers, dryers and on-board generators are
featured.
*With the maximum amount of living space, safe and stable towing
and reasonable price ranges, the fifth wheel travel trailer may
be the ideal solution for many full time RV/motorhomers.
About the author:
Find our more about 5th wheel
trailer RV's at http://www.bestcamper.com.
Written by: Nicky Pilkington
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