| Fifth Wheels are constructed with a raised forward section for the master bedroom, allowing a bi-level floorplan. This style provides more room in the "living" area of the unit. Add in a couple of slide-outs in the living/dining area and a slide-out for the bedroom area, and it's easy to see why they are more spacious and the RV of choice for full-timing. Because of the hitch design, all Fifth Wheels will require a pickup truck for towing. Larger models will require super-duty pickups, and the largest Fifth Wheels will require a medium-duty RV hauler. Unless you already have an adequate tow vehicle, this requirement is one drawback to purchasing a Fiver. Adding the cost of a one-ton pickup to the cost of the trailer, and the dollars start to increase. A new medium-duty RV hauler for a large Fiver can run from $50,000 to $75,000+ alone. Just make sure you match the weight of the trailer adequately to your tow vehicle. Your RV dealer should be able to assist you in this matter. Towing a Fifth Wheel is much easier and much more stable than towing another type of RV. The hitch being placed in the pickup bed and directly over the rear tires of your tow vehicle contributes to improved traction and handling. Source: RVNetlinx |