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" Fivers", "Fifth Wheels" and "Fifth Wheel Trailers" are all terms that refer to a solitary style of rv. The phrase comes from the design and way of hitching the recreational vehicle to the tow vehicle.
The hitch is placed in a tow vehicle cargo area almost directly over the tow vehicle's rear axle. This creates a lot of stability and towability to the recreational vehicle. Since the hitch is placed over the rear axle of the tow vehicle, a pickup truck or medium duty truck is used to do the towing.
Fifth wheel rvs usually range in length from about 20 feet to over 40 feet long with the larger sizes resembling small houses when they are completely set up for living.
These recreational vehicles are usually built with a cut out section in front to allow the king pin to extend over the truck bed to reach the hitch. This extended portion is usually used for the main bedroom although a few have placed a living room area in this spot.
The deluxe fifth wheel travel trailer comes with everything you would need in a house. Comfortable easy chairs and love seat along with a large screen tv and entertainment center are part of the living room optons. The biggest designs include a computer desk and even a fire place.
The "galley" will have a refrigerator-freezer combo, a range with oven and a microwave stove to handle the meal preparation. Deluxe features may include solid surface counter tops and other luxury refinements to duplicate the finest kitchen found in any home.
Bathrooms also range from the utilitarian to the luxurious. Glass walled walk in showers are not uncommon in the larger models.
The upstairs bedroom may have a queen or king size bed located in a slide-out with storage under the bed. Larger trailers will offer a dresser and large closet across the very front of the fifth wheel.
Heating is accomplished with a gas forced air furnace ducted throughout the living area. A roof mounted air conditioner keeps the inside cool during the hotter days.
One common feature of this style of recreation vehicle is the ample storage both within andbelow the living area. Most recent have a spacious "basement" storage area in the forward portion of the trailer. This allows for storage of all the things that make a fifth wheel home while away from home base.
Modern fifth wheel vs offer the very best in recreation vehicle living. They have maximum living space, easy towing, and affordable prices for the full time rv'er.
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