Ịhọrọ n'etiti ụkwụ ụkwụ nke ise na njem njem

Ọkachamara anyị na wheel nke ise na trailers njem 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.

Mgbe a bịara n'ịhọrọ n'etiti trailers njem 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.

Jidesie ike n'ihe ndị ị na-ebute ụzọ

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.”

Buru n'uche ka ị na-eme atụmatụ iji unit gị na otu ịchọrọ ịma ụlọikwuu. Ọ na-amasị gị itinye oge gị n'èzí? Eleghị anya ị nwere ike ịhapụ mgbịrịgba na mgbịrịgba n'ime RV gị wee chọọ n'èzí kichin ma ọ bụ ebe ntụrụndụ. Ọzọkwa, ọ bụrụ na ị nwere ụyọkọ antsy na-amasị ọtụtụ nhọrọ iji mee ka onye ọ bụla na-arụ ọrụ n'ụbọchị mmiri ozuzo, ihe mgbakwunye n'ime nwere ike ịbụ nhọrọ ziri ezi.

HOW YOU’LL TOW

Banyere ịhọrọ n'etiti wiil nke ise na ụgbọala na-adọkpụ njem, mkparịta ụka na-amalite site na ịdọrọ. N'adịghị ka bọọlụ ọdịnala na oghere oghere eji ụgbọala na-adọkpụ njem, wiil nke ise jikọọ na a ịkụnye n'ime akwa akwa akwa. 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 wheel nke ise vs njem ụgbọala na-adọkpụ ma gụọ nkọwa miri emi nke ịdị arọ, njikọ na ihe ọ bụla ọzọ ị ga-achọ mgbe ị na-ekpebi otú e si akwa.

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

Ogologo oge ma ọ bụ njem ọsọ ọsọ

Wheel nke ise dị mma maka ogologo oge ịnọ. Igwe ụkwụ nke ise nwere ụfọdụ mmiri, batrị na ikike mkpofu kacha ukwuu. Nke a bụ ekele maka ọnọdụ gooseneck dị n'elu ebe ahụ. Nke a na-eme ka ha na-achọ obere nlekọta na nlebara anya mgbe ha nọ n'okporo ụzọ, na mgbakwunye na inyekwu ohere obibi. Ọ bụ ezie na enwere ihe ndị ọzọ, ụgbọala na-adọkpụ njem nwere ike ịdị ngwa ngwa ịtọlite ​​​​ma kwatuo, na-enwekarị usoro na ikike ma dabara adaba maka nkwụsịtụ ma ọ bụ njem dị mkpirikpi.

FLOORPLAN dị iche iche

Ụgbọ ala ndị obere njem na-ehi ụra abụọ, mgbe ụdị bunkhouse buru ibu na-ehi ụra ruo iri 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. 

Nzuzo na njem ọtụtụ mba

Nke bi-larịị ewu nke wheel nke ise 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.

Nhọrọ ihe owuwu

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.

Oghere nchekwa

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.

Oghere obibi

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 ọtụtụ ụlọ slideout (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.