Whether you’re a seasoned RVer or a total beginner, deciding ʻo ia ka RV kūpono iā ʻoe can be a difficult decision. Ask yourself these questions to narrow down your search, so you can find the perfect RV to fit your lifestyle.
ʻOiai kaʻa huakaʻi hoʻopili i kāu kaʻa me ka hoʻohana ʻana i ka ʻōnaehana hitch ball maʻamau i loaʻa ma ka hapa nui o nā kaʻa a me nā SUV, huila elima use a special hitch, which can only attach to the bed of a pickup truck. Because fifth wheels tend to be larger and heavier than travel trailers, you’ll need a pickup truck with a high tow capacity. That said, many people find that towing a fifth wheel is easier than towing a travel trailer because of the way it is hitched.
He ʻano hoʻolālā papahele ʻē aʻe nā huila ʻelima ma mua o nā kaʻa kaʻa ʻē aʻe, no laila ʻoi aku ka lōʻihi o ka lōʻihi, loaʻa iā lākou kahi noho hou ma luna o ka moena o ke kaʻa. Ma muli o kēia, nui nā huila ʻelima i māhele ʻia me nā kaupaku kiʻekiʻe, e hana ana i kahi noho ākea i loko. ʻOiai e hoʻokani nui ka towability i ka hoʻoholo ʻana i ka nui o ka huila ʻelima e koho ai, e mau ana ka nui o nā papahele papahele, nā nui, nā pono, a me nā hiki ke koho mai.
He ākea nui nā huila ʻelima, a hiki i nā papahele papahele ke hoʻokomo a hiki i ʻeono i waho. Loaʻa iā lākou ka nui o nā wahi mālama RV ma mua o nā huakaʻi huakaʻi. Ma muli o kā lākou hoʻolālā hāmama, hāʻawi lākou i nā hale hoʻokipa āpau o kahi kaʻa kaʻa me kahi kaʻa kaʻa kaʻawale hiki ke wehe no ka mākaʻikaʻi ʻana, kahi e kūpono ai lākou no nā RVers piha a me nā mea hoʻokalakupua.
ʻOiai ka hapa nui o nā huila ʻelima ʻāpana ʻāpana, there are different floor plans available, with the main variable being whether there’s a front bedroom or a front living area. Some fifth wheels have two bathrooms, as well as outdoor kitchen areas, and even mea huki pāʻani hale kaʻa.
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Depending on your price range and RV travel needs, you’ll need to choose between a new and used model. If you do decide to buy a pre-owned fifth wheel, keep in mind that previous owners might not always follow proper preventative maintenance schedules. Because of that, you should only purchase from a dealership you trust and you’ll always want to do the proper research before buying, as warranties tend to vary based on age.