Owning a Fifth Wheel is Better than Being a Third Wheel

By Jim Tolar

No one wants to be a third wheel. Third wheels have a bad reputation for ruining a good time. However, fifth wheels offer a good time for everyone with plenty of space for three, four or even eight people. One of the benefits of fifth wheels is they hitch to your truck, can be left behind when you don't need them and taken with you for extra space.

The maximum number of slide-outs, five, can add an extra fifteen feet of space when parked. The ceilings on fifth wheels are known to be built higher than other models, for a spacious feel. There are a variety of amenities that come with the top-of-the line models, including custom cabinetry and detailing from bathroom sinks to shower tiles.

Fifth wheels are homes on wheels, measuring 21-40 feet long. Bring the pets, the kids, toys for all and home cooked food. Every type of travel suits a fifth wheel lifestyle from family outings, exploring America, Canada and Mexico, or piling in for the kid's baseball game. With sleeping quarters for eight, everyone has their own space and can get a good night's sleep.

The price tag may not seem cheap, but with quality comes cost. $20,000 hits the low end for fifth wheels while a million can easily be reached depending on the amount of custom work that's done to the RV. However, the unique features of the fifth wheel, like the convenient bedroom or living room that stretches over the truck bed, offer additional space or private retreats.

Next time you're on the road and want to run to the grocery store, or want to take a backcountry road to the middle of nowhere, simply detach the fifth wheel and leave it at the campground. The versatility of fifth wheels is one of the reasons for their popularity.

After a rough day playing, relax in a custom shower, or pull back the sheets to your queen sized bed. Let the kids watch a movie on the state-of-the-art entertainment system while dinner cooks or you take a romantic walk with your significant other. Dreams are made in fifth wheels.

Traditional fifth wheels needed a sturdy rig for carting them around, but newer lightweight models can be hitched to a half ton truck. Luxury isn't lost in the new models; they are just a little more aerodynamic.

A fifth wheel isn't for everyone, but it is for the exclusive, for those who like to live life at a certain level. Family and friends can pile in, or this resort can be a private nest for couples, turning a bedroom into an office. Time fades away in a fifth wheel as you travel at any speed you like, lingering in magical locations or speeding away from bad weather. - 31515

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