CHOOSING BETWEEN A FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILER

Khibradayada xagga giraangiraha shanaad iyo gawaarida safarka 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.

Marka ay timaado in la kala doorto gawaarida safarka 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.

KU Xejiso Mudnaantaada

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.”

Ka fiirso sida aad u qorshaynayso inaad u isticmaasho unuggaga iyo sida aad u jeceshahay inaad kaamka u dhigto. Jeceshahay inaad wakhtigaaga inta badan ku qaadato dibadda? Waxaa laga yaabaa inaad iska dhaafto dawanno iyo foori dheeraad ah gudaha RV-gaaga oo aad raadiso ka baxsan madbakhyada ama xarumaha madadaalada. Mar labaad, haddii aad haysatid koox canaan ah oo jecel fursado badan si ay qof walba ugu mashquuliyaan maalin roobaadka, dheeraad ah oo gudaha ah waxay noqon kartaa doorashada saxda ah.

HOW YOU’LL TOW

Marka la eego doorashada inta u dhaxaysa taayirrada shanaad iyo taayirada safarka, wada hadalku wuxuu ku bilaabmayaa jiidid. Si ka duwan kan kubbad dhaqameed iyo godad ku dheggan loo isticmaalo tareelada safarka, taayirrada shanaad waxay ku xidhmaan a ku dhufo gudaha sariirta soo qaadis. 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 giraangiraha shanaad vs trailer safarka oo akhri sharaxaad qoto dheer oo ku saabsan miisaanka, isku xirka iyo wax kasta oo kale si aad u raadiso markaad go'aansato sida loo jiido.

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

DOORASHO DHEER AMA DEGDEG AH

Shaagaanka shanaad wuxuu ku habboon yahay joogitaanka dheer. Taayirrada shanaad waxay leeyihiin qaar ka mid ah biyaha ugu weyn, baytariga iyo awoodda qashinka. Tani waxay mahad iska leedahay booska gooseneck ee meelaynta ka sarreysa xannibaadda. Tani waxay ka dhigeysaa inay u baahan yihiin daryeel iyo feejignaan yar inta ay wadada ku jiraan, marka lagu daro bixinta boos nololeed oo dheeri ah. In kasta oo ay jiraan waxyaabo ka reeban, taraafikada socdaalku waxay noqon karaan kuwo degdeg ah in la dejiyo oo la jeexo, guud ahaan waxay leeyihiin nidaamyo iyo awood waxayna aad ugu habboon yihiin joogsiyo badan ama safar gaaban.

FLOORPLAN KALA DUWAN

Tareennada safarka ee yaryar waxay seexdaan laba, halka moodooyinka bunkhouse ee waaweyn waxay hurdaan ilaa toban 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. 

SAFARADA GAAR AH IYO SAFAR JANNIMO badan

The dhismaha laba-heer ee giraangiraha shanaad 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.

DOORASHADA DHISMAHA

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.

GOOBTA KAYDKA

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.

GOOS NOOLEED

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 qolal silitaan badan (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.