| One of the most popular types of recreational | | | | and food. While it is true that a 5th wheel camper |
| vehicles is the 5th wheel camper. A 5th wheel | | | | can range in cost from $20,000 and $40,000 on |
| camper allows for a separate camper, or trailer, to be | | | | average, in the long run, it can save a lot of money if |
| towed along by just about any pickup truck or | | | | the family chooses to travel a great deal. |
| sports utility vehicle. | | | | Other than monetary reasons, a 5th wheel camper is |
| The 5th wheel camper is attached to the pickup | | | | a great way to spend quality time with the family on |
| truck through what is known as a fifth wheel | | | | extended road trips. A 5th wheel trailer allows for a |
| coupling. This type of coupling is link between the | | | | family to not only all enjoy a camping trip, but to |
| camper and the towing pickup truck or sports utility | | | | enjoy each other as well. |
| vehicle. | | | | Many families opt to take the 5th wheel camper out |
| The way this works is through the coupling pin, also | | | | for the summer holidays and travel all along the |
| known as a king pin, on the front of the camper and | | | | country, to see the sights, and visit different nature |
| a horseshoe-shaped coupling hitch, also known as the | | | | reserves, parks, or RV resorts. This type of traveling |
| fifth wheel, on the back end of the pickup truck or | | | | can allow for plenty of learning about different areas |
| sports utility vehicle. | | | | and a chance to see almost every type of land |
| The use of a 5th wheel camper allows for camping | | | | within the United States. |
| enthusiasts to spend time with their friends and | | | | There is no shortage of companies offering the 5th |
| family, perhaps some of which do not really enjoy | | | | wheel camper for sale. Many companies have been in |
| the idea of roughing it out in the wilderness. A 5th | | | | operation since the 1960s (or before) when camping |
| wheel camper, one of the most popular recreational | | | | and recreational vehicles began to grow in popularity. |
| vehicles, can offer all the comforts of home while | | | | Today, these manufacturers compete for customers |
| out on the campsite. | | | | by developing and designing fuel efficient and |
| To of the line 5th wheel campers offer air | | | | comfortable 5th wheel campers that are based on |
| conditioning or heat, bathrooms with working toilets | | | | top-quality construction and engineering, design, and |
| and showers, kitchens with working refrigerators, | | | | customer service. Some of these companies include |
| stoves, and ovens, satellite television, and some even | | | | Jayco Campers, Coleman Campers, Fleetwood |
| have Internet connections available. Many RV parks | | | | Campers, Coachmen Campers, Bigfoot, and Alaskan. |
| today offer full hook ups for gas, propane, water, | | | | Each of these manufacturers offer a variety of |
| and electricity for such 5th wheel campers. | | | | campers in addition to the 5th wheel camper, including |
| Many families choose to invest in a 5th wheel camper | | | | the fold-down camper, motorhomes, and toy haulers. |
| simply to save the time and energy of booking | | | | Do a little comparison shopping to decide which model |
| flights, worrying about hotels and accommodations, | | | | and brand is best for you. |