VELG MELLOM FIMMELHJUL OG REISETRAILER

Vår ekspertise innen fifth wheels og reisehengere 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.

Når det gjelder å velge mellom reisehengere 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.

HOLD DEG TIL DINE PRIORITETER

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.”

Ta hensyn til hvordan du planlegger å bruke enheten din og hvordan du liker å campe. Liker du å tilbringe mesteparten av tiden din utendørs? Kanskje du kan gi avkall på ekstra bjeller og fløyter på innsiden av bobilen og se etter utenfor kjøkken or underholdningssentre. Så igjen, hvis du har en sur gjeng som liker mange alternativer for å holde alle opptatt på en regnværsdag, ekstrautstyr på innsiden kan være det riktige valget.

HOW YOU’LL TOW

Når det gjelder valg mellom femte hjul og reisehengere, starter samtalen med tauing. I motsetning til tradisjonell kule- og socketfeste brukt av reisehengere, kobler vendeskive til en hake i sengen til en 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 femte hjul vs reisehenger og les dyptgående forklaringer av vekter, koblinger og alt annet du bør se etter når du bestemmer deg for hvordan du skal slepe.

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

LANGE DISTRIBUTER ELLER RASK UTVIKLING

Det femte hjulet er ideelt for lengre opphold. Femte hjul har noen av de største vann-, batteri- og avfallskapasitetene. Dette er takket være svanehalsområdet som er plassert over festet. Dette gjør at de krever mindre vedlikehold og oppmerksomhet mens de er på veien, i tillegg til å gi ekstra boareal. Selv om det finnes unntak, kan reisehengere være raskere å sette opp og rive ned, har generelt systemer og kapasiteter og er mer egnet for hyppige stopp eller kortere turer.

STORT PLAN

Mindre reisehengere sover to, mens større bunkhouse-modeller sover opptil ti 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. 

PERSONVERN OG MULTIGENERASJONALE TURER

De to-nivå konstruksjon av et femte hjul 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.

KONSTRUKSJONSALTERNATIVER

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.

OPPBEVARINGSPLASS

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.

BOROM

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 flere skyverom (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.