Explanation About 5th Wheel Campers

• October
• 13

11:26 pm RV

When it comes to RV’s and campers, there are two main types; motorized and towable. Class A motorhome for sale, Class B motorhome for sale, and Class C motor homes are all motorized. Fifth Wheel campers are one of the types of towable campers, and one of the most popular. But what is a 5th wheel camper.

The distinguishing feature of a 5th wheel camper, and the thing that makes it a 5th wheel camper, is its hitch and how it hooks up to its towing vehicle. A 5th wheel camping has a gooseneck hitch that hooks into the truck bed of a heavy duty truck (the towing vehicle). By hooking the camper into the bed of the truck, there is better stability and a better center of gravity. Many travel trailer owners complain of the swaying back and forth that their trailers do when they are towing them. Fifth wheel owners don’t have this problem. Many say they hardly realize they are towing a camper because the 5th wheel is so easy to tow.

That stability and better center of gravity comes at a price though. The gooseneck hitch requires a truck for towing, and the heavier weight of a Fifth wheel requires a heavier duty truck to do that towing. And, when you look at towing capacities, try to stay under the recommended maximums for your vehicle. Many people recommend this. It’s much easier on your truck’s transmission. Either opt for a lighter 5th wheel than you originally planned or invest in a heavier duty towing vehicle.

montana fifth wheel travel trailer Fifth wheel campers are the most luxurious of the towable campers. This also makes them the most expensive. Some of the amenities that can be found on 5th wheel campers (some standard and some optional depending on the manufacturer) include Full size appliances, Solid wood cabinetry in woods such as maple, Crown molding, Solid surface countertops, Leather recliners, Slideout kitchen pantry, Microwave, Bay window, Large LCD TV’s on a swivel base for multiple viewing areas, DVD player, Computer work station with data port hookups, Surround sound entertainment systems, Satellite radio, Washer/Dryer, King sized bed in the master bedroom, Electric fireplace, Built in safe, Central Vac, Full sized shower stall with glass doors, Outside cooking grill.