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