AG ROGHNÚ IDIR AN CÚIGÚ ROTH AGUS LEATHAIR TAISTIL

Ár saineolas i cúigiú roth agus leantóirí taistil has taught us that people love towable campers because they don’t require engine maintenance, unlike motorized units. Eliminating the upfront cost of the engine can free up some budget for additional options on a towable unit. Plus, the sheer variety of sizes, prices, and floorplans is appealing. Plus, the ability to detach the tow vehicle for day trips or errands is also really convenient.

Nuair a thagann sé chun roghnú idir leantóirí taistil vs 5th wheels, the differences aren’t as stark. Don’t think of it as fifth wheels being ‘better’ or travel trailers being ‘better’; it’s more about fit, which kind of trailer best suits how you want to travel. That brings us to a couple rules you should always follow when shopping for an RV.

BEATHA LE DO TOSAÍOCHTAÍ

Decisions on things like interior décor and options may come down to weighing “wants” vs. “needs.” Vinyl seating, stain-resistant flooring, outdoor amenities, or residential-level décor may all make you say, “I want that,” but stay focused initially on the things that make you say, “We’ll definitely need that.”

Cuir san áireamh conas atá sé ar intinn agat d'aonad a úsáid agus conas is maith leat campáil. An breá leat an chuid is mó de do chuid ama a chaitheamh amuigh faoin aer? B'fhéidir gur féidir leat cloigíní agus feadóga breise a fhágáil ar an taobh istigh de do RV agus iad a lorg cistineacha lasmuigh nó ionaid siamsaíochta. Ansin arís, má tá dornán seangán agat ar mhaith leo go leor roghanna chun gach duine a choinneáil gnóthach ar lá na coise tinne, extras ar an taobh istigh b'fhéidir gurb é an rogha ceart.

HOW YOU’LL TOW

Maidir le roghnú idir an cúigiú roth agus leantóirí taistil, tosaíonn an comhrá le tarraingt. Murab ionann agus an hitch traidisiúnta liathróide agus soicéad in úsáid ag leantóirí taistil, nascann an cúigiú roth le a hitch taobh istigh den leaba de pickup. This gooseneck area up front gives fifth wheels a different shape than other trailers. Fifth wheels have a larger turning radius and some added stability when towing since the connection is centered over the truck’s rear axle and the center of gravity is closer to the tow vehicle.

If you already have a tow vehicle with one hitch or the other, your decision may be clear. Otherwise, you can learn more about what it’s like to tow a cúigiú roth vs leantóir taistil agus mínithe doimhne a léamh ar mheáchan, ar naisc agus ar gach rud eile le lorg agus cinneadh á dhéanamh agat maidir le barrach.

Now, let’s dig into some of the other practical differences between fifth wheels and travel trailers.

TIOMÁNAITHE FAD NÓ GÉILÍ TAPA

Tá an cúigiú roth oiriúnach le haghaidh tréimhsí fada. Tá cuid de na cumais uisce, ceallraí agus dramhaíola is mó ag an gcúigiú roth. Tá sé seo mar gheall ar shuíomh an limistéir spíonála os cionn an hitch. Fágann sin go mbíonn gá le níos lú cothabhála agus airde agus iad ar an mbóthar, chomh maith le spás maireachtála breise a thabhairt. Cé go bhfuil eisceachtaí ann, is féidir leantóirí taistil a shocrú agus a dhíbirt níos tapúla, go ginearálta bíonn córais agus cumais acu agus bíonn siad níos oiriúnaí do stadanna minice nó do thurais níos giorra.

ÉAGSÚLACHT FLOORPLAN

Leantóirí taistil níos lú codlata dhá, fad codlaíonn samhlacha bunkhouse níos mó suas le deich comfortably. If there’s a particular layout or RV feature you’re looking for, inside or out, you can likely find it on one travel trailer or another. There are tons of weight options, varying from a few hundred pounds up to several thousand. Fifth wheels will always have their signature shape, giving them a smaller range of possible sizes and space. 

PRÍOBHÁIDEACHT AGUS TUAIRISCÍ ILGHNÉITHEACH

Tá an tógáil dé-leibhéil cúigiú roth allows for up to three distinct living spaces. You, the grandparents and kids can each have your own space. If you’re traveling with very young kids, there’s the bonus of allowing the kids to nap in one room or play video games without disturbing them as you go about your day. More and more travel trailers are available with bunkhouses that offer a similar feel.

ROGHANNA TÓGÁLA

In the case of many travel trailers, you’ll have a choice between aluminum and fiberglass sidewalls, an option you don’t always have when it comes to fifth wheels. Both aluminum and fiberglass RVs have their pros and cons. Aluminum models are usually cheaper, making them a good choice for new RVers, and easier to fix if they get damaged. Fiberglass RVs have flat walls that are easy to clean, and they are lighter and more aerodynamic, which can make them easier to drive.

SPÁS STÓRÁIL

Fifth wheels’ shape allows for more storage, inside and out. Their height and sometimes wider bodies allow you to find a great balance of living and storage space. You’ll often find more and deeper cabinetry and closets as well as large pass-through exterior storage that’s accessible from both sides of the coach. You can fit large outdoor gear for the campsite or activities in these exterior spaces. Since a travel trailer doesn’t hitch up to the bed of your truck, you always have the bed of your truck or SUV truck available for additional gear.

SPÁS BEO

If you’re tall or looking for a lot of living space, the fifth wheel’s shape naturally allows for more height inside the coach and multiple levels with stairs. Fifth wheels are also available with seomraí sleamhnáin iolracha (as many as five), which make for an even more open, residential experience. There’s often just a different feel when you walk inside travel trailers and fifth wheels for the first time.