Me pehea e hoko ai koe i tetahi mea kua whakamahia wira tuarima? He maha nga mea hei rapu mo te hoko i tetahi wira tuarima kua whakamahia, me ata tirotiro koe i ia wira i mua i te hoko. Ko te mohio ki nga mea e tika ana kia tirohia e koe i mua i te hoko i tetahi RV whakamahia he mea nui, a he rereke ia RV. 

HE AHA TE KAUPAPA WIRA TUARIMA?

Ko nga rekereke tuarima he momo rereke o te waka tere. Ka whakawhānuihia ki runga i te moenga taraka ki te whakarato i te taumata-rua, te waahi moe taapiri.

Ko nga wira tuarima ka taea anake te toia e nga taraka tiki, me te hiahia ki tetahi momo hiri e kiia nei ko te wīra tuarima.

Anei nga mea tino nui hei mahara ki te hoko i tetahi wira tuarima kua whakamahia.

JOST TAPE Wira tuarima 37C nga kete whakatikatika i nga waahanga taraiwa

1. tiro i nga wira

Because fifth wheels are trailers, it is very important to keep care of the wheels and structural alignment. The wheels are what get you and your fifth wheel from point A to B, so if there’s any damage or too much wear and tear, it can cause you to lose fuel economy at best, and damage your truck or wreck the fifth wheel at worst. If the wheel wells are rusted, the wheels aren’t aligned, or there’s anything wrong with the wheels or wheel bearings, you’ll either want to pass on that particular fifth wheel or negotiate the price of fixing it into the sale. 

2. KAUPAPA I TE HITI

A fifth wheel hitch is a very specific kind of hitch that requires proper maintenance and care. A fifth wheel hitch latches itself to the bed of a truck and holds the fifth wheel in place. Not only do you have to make sure that the hitch has been well maintained and isn’t damaged, you will also need to make sure that the hitch fits in your truck and will stay secure.

3. KAUPAPA I NGA KAUPAPA

Like most RVs, fifth wheels come with a shower/bathroom, kitchenette, and sleeping quarters. Make sure that everything is both clean and in working order. A kitchenette with a faulty stove would put quite the damper on a trip, but it wouldn’t be nearly as upsetting as a faulty toilet. Every amenity should be clean, work properly, and have

4. tiro i nga waewae/taumata

You’re going to want to make sure your new fifth wheel has two legs to stand on…literally! Fifth wheels hitch to the back of a pick up truck, so they are unable to freely stand unless the legs are unfolded. Make sure these legs are stable, level, and fold easily! You don’t want to arrive at your campsite after a long day of driving only to struggle to get your camper’s legs down. Make sure that none of the parts are rusted and that everything moves smoothly!

5. tiro i nga hookups (wai/hiko/parapara)

A major item to check whenever you’re buying a used RV are the different connections. You want to make sure that the power connections are in great condition, because if they aren’t you will end up with no power, heat, or any of the major perks to RV camping. You also will want to ensure that the water connection is in working order. One of the great things about fifth wheels is the fresh water connection. This is for your showers, washing hands, cooking, etc., so you definitely want to ensure that it works. Finally, the sewer hose connection. This is the more important one, in a way, as without a proper seal and good quality hose, smells can come forth — and you don’t want that. It may be a good idea to have a professional check all these connections, as it can be difficult to tell just by glancing.  

6. tiro mo te waikura me te mold

Go through the entire fifth wheel to check for rust, mould, and any other damage like water damage, cracks in the siding, and wear and tear. Mould and rust are harder to repair and get rid of, so finding those may be what causes you to pass on a fifth wheel. Other damage can often be fixed up, or it’s simply cosmetic and that may not bother you as much.

7. tiro i to taraka

Finally, before buying a fifth wheel trailer, check that your truck is actually capable of towing it. Fifth wheels can’t be towed by any vehicle with enough horsepower, they require a pickup truck that is able to handle the fifth wheel hitch and the weight of the trailer. Ask a mechanic or RV mechanic if your truck can handle towing a fifth wheel, and if a fifth wheel hitch would properly fit in your truck bed. You don’t want to buy a fifth wheel only to learn that you can’t actually use it unless you buy a new vehicle! 

Kei a koe etahi patai mo te kowhiri i te kaitarai wira tuarima tika mo to whanau? Ko ta matou roopu o nga tohunga mohio RV e pai ana ki te korero ki a koe! Whakapa atu ki tenei ra.