Is a Fifth Wheel Trailer For You?
By Julie Jacobs

A fifth wheel is a type of RV trailer pulled by a truck outfitted with a special hitch mounted directly to the pickup bed. For some families, this is a great way to travel. Is this a good fit for you?

The fifth wheel hitch

A fifth wheel is easier to drive due to the nature of the gooseneck hitch. This also produces smoother, safer, and more stable turns. You can pull heavier weights with this hitch. That is important with a large fifth wheel trailer. The hitch takes up a lot of space in the truck bed, and requires removal of the tailgate on the truck.

The fifth wheel trailer

Fifth wheel trailers are among the largest, most luxurious, and expensive RVs. They can sleep up to eight people, and have multiple slide outs – some as many as five. This, of course adds tremendously to the weight, which in turn affects gas mileage.

They often sport full-sized kitchen appliances, and lavish comforts by way of furnishings. Some include a king-sized bed in the master bedroom. They are roomy inside, which makes this a great place to hang out if it is raining out of doors.

The fifth wheel can be detached from your tow vehicle while you are camping, and used as transportation on local expeditions.

What about the towing vehicle?

If you already have a large truck, or SUV, you are better off with a fifth wheel than a motor home where you would be buying another engine. It is easier to hitch a fifth wheel to a tow vehicle than it is a travel trailer. The size of the fifth wheel camper requires a heavy-duty towing vehicle because the rear suspension of your truck will support the trailer’s weight. Be sure to match your pickup’s pulling capacity with the weight of the fifth wheel.

How to decide what you need

These trailers are among the most expensive RVs. They offer extravagance that you will not find in any other RV such as bi-level living space. For those who do not want or need that much space, you’ll be happy to learn that manufacturers are coming out with some smaller, lightweight fifth wheel trailers.

If you enjoy off-road sports, or motorcycling, see what is available in fifth wheel toy haulers, which can house all of your big “toys” while you travel to the off-road parks. You may be able to find a good bargain at the used RV sales. To find information on and a great selection of new and used RVs visit http://www.pedatarvcenter.com/ or call 866-545-8314, or email sales@pedatarvcenter.com.

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