Versatile options for both full-time travelers and weekend vacationers, fifth wheels’ unique design makes them great towable RVs. Read on to learn more!
What Makes an RV a Fifth Wheel?
You can tell if a trailer is a fifth wheel just by looking at its outline. Other towable RVs have a fairly flat front and a low hitch. A fifth wheel features an overhanging section that partially covers the back of the towing vehicle. The hitch attaches inside the towing vehicle’s bed. This gives the trailer a very distinctive look. It also provides several benefits unique to the fifth wheel style.
How Do Fifth Wheels Make Travel Easier?
A fifth wheel hitch pivots, so it handles bumps and rough terrain better than some other models. The design also boosts control for the driver, and drivers may find a fifth wheel is easier to handle than even smaller models of traditional travel trailers. Although windy roads will always be a challenge, the fifth wheel’s unique hitch makes it easier for many drivers to compensate on a breezy day.
The hitch also makes fifth wheels more maneuverable than many luxury motorhomes. Although a fifth wheel may be over 40 ft. long, it doesn’t have the same bus-like handling as a large motorhome.
How Do Fifth Wheels Make Camping Better?
Although fifth wheels come in many sizes, some models rival luxury motorhomes. They provide lots of interior space, so a busy family won’t feel cramped. There is enough room to enjoy activities indoors on a rainy day, cook with ease, and lounge about.
Most fifth wheels also feature a lot of extra storage. This includes room for big camping items, such as tents for kids who want to sleep outside at state parks, and cabinets for your favorite tools, cookware, and games.
Ready to explore fifth wheels for sale? Check out the selection at Patterson RV. We are located in Jolly, TX, and also serve those nearby in Wichita Falls.
