| A fifth wheel trailer is a type of camper | | | | |
| that is towed by a truck with a special | | | | Choose what your minimum requirements are and |
| hitch. It provides accommodations for | | | | compare those with your budget. You may be |
| sleeping, bathing and dining. This type of | | | | able to get more amenities at a lower cost by |
| trailer is a great way to provide all the | | | | purchasing a used fifth wheel. You should |
| comforts of home while traveling or camping. | | | | also consider how the fifth wheel will be |
| There are standard models available that | | | | towed. The type of vehicle used may determine |
| provide all the necessary facilities for | | | | the maximum weight allowed which will affect |
| living short term. There are also luxury | | | | your decision. Shop around at local dealers |
| models that are quite elegant and spacious | | | | and do research on the Internet for the |
| and are perfect for people who decide to RV | | | | models that will suit your needs. |
| full time. | | | | |
| | | | Buying a fifth wheel is like buying a home or |
| Fifth wheel prices can range from fairly | | | | car. They are investments and care should be |
| inexpensive to very pricey depending on the | | | | taken in picking the right one for your |
| size and amenities included. Smaller units | | | | needs. Shop multiple dealers and look at |
| can start at around $10,000.00 for a new | | | | several models before deciding on the one you |
| model and provide adequate living and dining | | | | want. Make a visual inspection first to |
| areas. Luxury models can exceed $100,000 and | | | | determine if the amenities are what you want |
| can be quite spacious. These are homes away | | | | and need. Get a list of all the equipment and |
| from home and may include televisions, | | | | features included and compare all of them. |
| Internet capabilities, living areas, | | | | Make sure it comes with a warranty to cover |
| bedrooms, luxury kitchens and dining areas, | | | | any maintenance and repairs that may be |
| and fully equipped bathrooms. The casual | | | | needed. |
| traveler can get away with a smaller model | | | | |
| with no problem but people who travel often | | | | These vehicles depreciate quickly so |
| and want to travel in style often choose more | | | | purchasing used ones can be a great value. |
| luxurious accommodations so they can travel | | | | However, make sure you are getting a quality |
| in style. | | | | vehicle. Check the Internet for consumer |
| | | | reports on makes and models. Check every |
| Although fifth wheels are more expensive than | | | | aspect of the fifth wheel for use, wear and |
| travel trailers, many people prefer fifth | | | | damage. Many newer models that are well cared |
| wheels because they are much easier to tow. | | | | for will be ideal for your use and will not |
| Because a fifth wheel is hitched in the bed | | | | cost as much as a new one. |
| of your truck, there is more stability than | | | | |
| with a travel trailer which is hooked on the | | | | The important aspect about buying a fifth |
| back of a truck of SUV. People who have towed | | | | wheel is to take your time. Research your |
| both travel trailers and fifth wheels say it | | | | options. Ask friends or those you know who |
| can be difficult to pull a travel trailer, | | | | have purchased them. Get consumer reports on |
| especially in windy conditions, because the | | | | individual models to determine which ones |
| trailer will sway from side-to-side. Fifth | | | | hold up the longest and have the best resale |
| wheels will have little to no sway, making | | | | value. Compare prices to be sure you are |
| them easier to tow and less detrimental to | | | | getting the most features for the best price. |
| your gas mileage. | | | | |