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