Arụmụka 5th wheel vs njem ụgbọala na-adọkpụ bụ ihe na-adọrọ mmasị. Akụkụ abụọ ahụ nwere uru na ọghọm ha, taa, anyị ga-emebi ha nke ọma.

In general, 5th wheels are larger, more luxurious, and use a special hitch (and cost more). It sounds like travel trailers don’t have much of an advantage, but in reality, things like mobility, fuel economy, and of course price all go to travel trailers.

Let’s see how these two popular towables match up.

In this article, we’ll be going in-depth into both 5th wheels and travel trailers.

Ready to begin? Let’s get started.

Ụgbọ ala nke ise VS njem nlegharị anya: uru na ọghọm zuru oke

Ha abụọ wheel nke ise and travel trailers are great choices depending on your situation. For example, if you want to be able to tow your RV with a wide variety of vehicles, then you might want to get a travel trailer. On the other hand, if you want something that’s more stable in windy weather, like on mountains, then a fifth wheel might be better suited for you.

Ọdịmma JSK nkedo ụkwụ ise 37C

As you can see, there’s no clear winner between these two types of RVs. But fret not. We’ll explain fully all the factors you need to consider when choosing between these two RV types for you to easily make your choice.

Before we go into detail about their pros and cons, here’s a quick breakdown of both RV types.

Ụkwụ nke ise:

• Uru
  • Kwụsie ike n'ọnọdụ ikuku
  • Nwere ike ime ntụgharị siri ike
  • Ebe sara mbara
  • Nwee ihi ụra na ebe obibi dị iche
  • Ogologo
  • Ọdịmma ọzọ
  • Oghere nchekwa ndị ọzọ
  • Nkochi dị mfe

• Cons
  • Ụgbọ ala na-adọkpụ nwere oke
  • Ọnụ ahịa karịa
  • Ịrụ ọrụ mmanụ ọkụ adịghị mma

Trailer njem:

• Uru
  • Ụgbọ ala na-adọkpụ dị ukwuu
  • Dị ọnụ ala karịa
  • Akụ na ụba mmanụ ụgbọala ka mma

• Cons
  • Nkwụsi ike dị nta
  • Enweghị ike ịme ntụgharị siri ike
  • Obere karịa wiil ise
  • Ebe obibi na ihi ụra ọnụ
  • N'uko ala
  • Obere ihe eji enyere ndụ aka
  • Oghere nchekwa pere mpe
  • Mkpịsị aka siri ike

Now, let’s explore those pros and cons in depth!

Mfe nke Ịkụgharị

5th wheels place more weight over the towing vehicle’s rear axle and have a more streamlined shape. As a result, they tend to be more stable, with less swaying and bouncing. This makes them much easier to tow, as you don’t need to be as careful, especially on rocky terrains.

Ọtụtụ wiil nke ise na-adịkwa mfe ịkwado n'ihi na ọnọdụ nke wheel hitches nke ise na-enye ohere maka ntụgharị siri ike ma e jiri ya tụnyere ụgbọala na-adọkpụ.

Nke ahụ kwuru, ụgbọala na-adọkpụ njem na-adị mfe karị, ma enwere ụzọ isi melite mfe ịdọrọ. Ndị a gụnyere ngwaọrụ na-achịkwa sway na ihe nkesa ibu arọ.

Another thing to consider is the vehicle towing your RV. Naturally, you’ll have a more limited range with 5th wheels because your tow vehicles need to have a higher towing capacity. Basically, you’ll need a pickup truck.

Ọzọkwa, rịba ama na gwongworo dị ọkara ton nwere ike ọ gaghị enwe ike ịdọrọ wheel nke ise. M na-eche ozugbo maka wheel nke ise mbụ m wee banye n'ọtụtụ nsogbu na ụlọ ọrụ mkpuchi lol.

Ịkwọ ụgbọala

Dị ka e kwuru n'elu, wiil 5th dị arọ ma kwụsie ike karị. Mana nha ha buru ibu na-eme ka ha sie ike ịnya ụgbọ ala, dịka otu nnukwu ụgbọ ala siri sie ike ịnya.

Ọ bụrụ na ịchọta ịnya ụgbọ ala ihe ịma aka, wheel nke ise nwere ike ọ gaghị adabara gị. Agbanyeghị, ị ga-ahapụkwa ịnya igwe dị nro na ikuku ikuku nke ha na-abịa.

Ọnụ ahịa

Needless to say, fifth wheel trailers are more expensive. They’re bigger, more luxurious, and better constructed. On average, you can expect to pay anywhere from $30,000 to $200,000.

For travel trailers, you’ll be looking at $10,000 to $50,000.

Cost is definitely a huge factor. If you’re short on money, then the obvious choice is the travel trailer. Don’t forget to add in fuel costs too.

Nhazi

Wheel 5th, na ohere ha buru ibu, ga-adị mma mgbe niile ibi na ya. Ihe niile, site na ebe obibi na ime ụlọ na ime ụlọ ịwụ, ga-adịkwu mbara.

N'iji ohere, ma wiil nke ise na ụgbọala na-adọkpụ nwere ike ịnabata otu ọnụọgụ mmadụ.

You shouldn’t be deciding by group size, but rather how much luxury you want. Four people living in a 5th wheel will have much more space than four people in a travel trailer.

Akụkụ: Ogologo

Ụkwụ nke ise na-adịkarị ogologo, site na 20-45 ft, ebe ndị na-adọkpụ njem na-adịkarị site na 10-40 ft.

However, even if the bottom part of a 5th wheel is the same length as that of a travel trailer, they’ll always have that iconic overhang. That extra space is invaluable, as it can be used for sleeping and storage. That also means your bedroom won’t be taking up extra space on your RV.

Dị ka nke a, ọ bụrụ na ịchọrọ inwekwu ohere iji jee ije na azụ, ma ọ bụ naanị ịchọrọ ogologo ogologo, ị ga-adabere na wheel nke ise.

Ọtụtụ ọkwa

Another advantage of 5th wheels is tiered designs. You usually have a different level for the bedroom or bathroom. If you’re staying alone or as a couple, this might not be a huge deal. But for groups of friends or larger families, this added privacy can mean quite a lot.

Ikekwe onye con na ya bụ ngagharị. Ndị nwere nsogbu na-ebili na ala nwere ike ịhụ na ọ naghị adị mfe, na nke ahụ, ụgbọala ụgbọala na-adọkpụ bụ nhọrọ doro anya.

Economy mmanụ ụgbọala

5th wheels no doubt use more fuel, not just for the 5th wheel itself, but the tow vehicle too. It’s probably not going to break the deal, but just something to keep in mind. Plus, there are ways to reduce the costs, such as maintaining the right tire pressure, or cruise control.

Ulo elu elu

Nke ise wiil N'ezie nwere elu n'uko. Nke a pụtara na ime ụlọ ọ bụghị naanị na ị na-enwekwu ọnụ ụlọ, ma ị nwekwara nnwere onwe karịa ịkwanye ihe iji mee ka RV gị dị ka ụlọ. Ndị a nwere ike ịbụ ndị fan, ihe ịchọ mma na ọbụna chandeliers!

N'ikwu nke ahụ, ịdị elu a nwere ike iweta nsogbu mkpochapụ na ebe nwere ihe mgbochi dị ala dị ka àkwà mmiri ma ọ bụ osisi. Ebe etiti dị elu nke ike ndọda na-ebelatakwa nkwụsi ike na wheel RV nke ise.

Nonetheless, due to the way fifth wheels are designed, they’re still more stable than travel trailers.

Ihe oriri okomoko

5th wheels are supposed to be as good as it gets when it comes to towables. As such, it should be no surprise that you’ll often get much better amenities than travel trailers.

Some such amenities are dishwashers, entertainment systems, and washers./dryers. You’ll also get top-notch construction, such as granite countertops and hardwood floors.

But it’s also important to note that these all increase maintenance and energy costs too.

Oghere Nchekwa: Ebe nchekwa okpuru ulo na nchekwa ihe ndina gwongworo

The living space aside, fifth wheels also have some additional storage compartments that travel trailers don’t have.

The first is the basement storage area that’s below the raised section. This space is big enough to store large gear like bikes and kayaks.

Nke abụọ bụ ohere dị n'ihe ndina gwongworo n'elu ihe mgbochi. Nke a bụ obere oghere, mana ezuru ịchekwa akpa, igwe nju oyi na igbe ngwaọrụ.

nko-Ups

Wheel 5th na-akwụsi ike mgbe a dọwara ya, yabụ nkochi dị mfe n'ihi na enweghi ihe ejighi n'aka.

The location of the hook-up also tends to be more convenient with fifth wheel RVs. It’s often on the driver’s side near the front, which is quite easy to access.

Ụkwụ nke ise dị ọnụ ahịa karịa nwekwara ike ịnwe ihe nchekwa ịwa ahụ ma ọ bụ ihe nro mmiri. Ndị a na-eme ka nkochi dị mfe karị.

At the end of the day though, it still boils down to the model. Certain travel trailer models can be better than certain fifth wheels. It’s just that in general, fifth wheels tend to allow easier hook-ups.

5th Wheel VS Trailer Travel Trailer: Nke dị mma maka gị?

Now that we’ve gone over all the differences between both towables, it’s time to make your choice.

It really boils down to personal preference, but to make your choice easier, we’ll be going situation by situation and letting you know which we recommend for each one, starting with families.

Maka Ezinụlọ:

Nhọrọ abụọ a nwere ike ịrụ ọrụ, mana m ga-akwado wiil nke ise n'ihi ohere ya ka mma, nzuzo na nchekwa.

Travel trailers are workable, but tend to be quite cramped. They also don’t allow for much movement space, which isn’t healthy for kids, or adults for that matter.

Still, travel trailers are the more wallet-friendly option. If you’re on a tight budget, you may have no choice but to get a travel trailer.

Ọ bụrụ na ị hụrụ n'anya boondocking, ise wheel bụ ọzọ a mma nhọrọ. Nke a bụ n'ihi na ha na-enwekarị tankị buru ibu maka mmiri ojii, isi awọ na mmiri ọhụrụ. Nke a na-enye gị ohere ịnọpụ na grid ruo ogologo oge.

Ụgbọ ala ndị na-adọkpụ na-eme njem nwere ikpe n'agbanyeghị na ike ha dị ala na nrụzi dị mfe, na-eme ka ha dị ọnụ ala ibi na ya.

Ọzọkwa, ọ na-abịa na ọnụ ahịa na ịdị mma. Ị nwere ike ịnọpụ ogologo oge ma nwee ọmarịcha okomoko na wiil nke ise, mana ụgbọala na-adọkpụ njem bụ nhọrọ dị ọnụ ala karị.

Maka ịdọrọ:

Maka ịkwa akwa, ị ga-ebu ụzọ tụlee ụgbọ ala ị nwere na ma ọ nwere ike ịdọrọ wheel nke ise.

Ọ bụrụ na ụgbọ ala gị nwere ike ịdọrọ ma wiil nke ise na trailers njem, mgbe ahụ ihe ọzọ ị ga-atụle bụ ibu na ndị njem. Ụkwụ nke ise ga-enye oke na ibu na ndị njem nọ n'ụgbọ a na-adọkpụ gị.

If you’re fine with that, the last thing to consider is clearance. Are you fine with your fifth wheel having trouble passing through some bridges, tunnels, and low-hanging tree branches?

Ozugbo ị gafere ihe ndị a niile, azịza maka ma ị ga-enweta wheel nke ise ma ọ bụ ụgbọala na-adọkpụ njem kwesịrị ịpụta nke ọma.

Maka RV oge niile:

Maka ibi ndụ oge niile, mkpebi ahụ, ọzọ, dabere na ọnụ ahịa. N'ụzọ bụ isi, ịchọrọ ịkwụkwu ụgwọ maka okomoko, ma ọ bụ na-emefu obere ego ma bie obere ntụsara ahụ?

This is a personal choice, but I’d advise you to start by reducing your possessions and joining RV communities for guidance and to make some friends who you can rely on on the road.

Ndụmọdụ ịzụrụ RV anyị

Tupu anyị akwụsị, ebe a bụ ndụmọdụ ịzụrụ RV abụọ ga-enyere gị aka na njem gị:

1. Mgbazinye ego tupu ịzụrụ: Nke a bụ ụzọ kachasị mma iji jide n'aka na ị na-ahọrọ wiil nke ise ma ọ bụ ụgbọala na-adọkpụ njem, ma ọ bụ na ị chọrọ ụdị ndụ RV.
2. Buy second-hand: Second-hand RVs can be as good as new if taken care of properly. Just as with cars, a used RV can warrant you a huge discount. If you’re on a budget, this may be something you’re interested in. And even for those not on a budget, buying second hand will allow you to get something more luxurious than if you had bought a new RV.

Think long and hard, and don’t rush into the decision.

Once you’ve made up your mind, if you decide on a fifth wheel, you can check out our list of the kacha mma nke ise wheel RVs. Ma ọ bụghị ya, ọ bụrụ na ị kpebie na ụgbọala na-adọkpụ njem, ị nwekwara ike ịchọ ịlele ndepụta nke anyị kacha mma njem ụgbọala na-adọkpụ ụdị.